[webbikeworld.com] - The Honda Hornet Returns

Honda’s finally released the newest iteration of their iconic ‘Hornet’ marque – and it’s a stout contender for the Yamaha MT-07.

This newest addition to the nest complements the original 1998 CB600F Hornet – known for her punchy power and great handling – as well as other models sporting everything from sport touring, to flat-out, race-ready DNA.

Every Hornet model boasted two things: a fun scoot, and a great bang-for-buck pricetag; we’re told this piece of pretty is no different, so let’s dig in and see what Honda gave us for the coming riding seasons.

Honda’s all-new 2023 CB750 Hornet: A new middleweight contender for the Yamaha MT-07. Medias sourced from Honda’s relevant press release.

As per the 2007 RR-derived variant, Honda’s 2023 CB750 Hornet sports aggressive styling, with the bike herself having been “developed to attract younger riders looking for a serious move-up” (via Honda’s press release).

A 755cc, Unicam cylinder head punts out 67.5kW/90.5hp of peak power @ 9,500rpm with 75Nm of yank @ 7,250rpm, driving a 419lb/190kg package on an ultra-lightweight, 16.6kg steel frame with full Showa suspension, Nissin calipers and enough high-spec running gear to pay rent AND complement the landlord.


Honda’s all-new 2023 CB750 Hornet: A new middleweight contender for the Yamaha MT-07. Medias sourced from Honda’s relevant press release.

For electronics, the Hornet carries three default rider modes (RAIN, STANDARD and SPORT), as well as three different levels of Engine Power, Engine Brake and HSTC (with integrated Wheelie Control) – all with customisation options between the three levels for the ultimate scoot.

One of the main perks of this Hornet, though, has got to be that she carries zero excess mass and follows a class-leading power-to-weight ratio of 0.48hp/kg, or 4.6lb/hp (compared to the 2022 Yamaha MT-07’s 5.4lb/hp).


Honda’s all-new 2023 CB750 Hornet: A new middleweight contender for the Yamaha MT-07. Medias sourced from Honda’s relevant press release.

“Before starting this project, we thought long and hard about what kind of performance we wanted to give to the rider,” explains Mr, Fuyuki Hosokawa, the Test Project Leader of Honda R&D.

“We knew that it was essential to keep the classic Hornet top end power ‘hit’ and at the same time, as a new generation Hornet for modern times, we wanted the engine to have a really strong torquey feel and ‘throbbing’ sensation at low to mid rpm.”


Honda’s all-new 2023 CB750 Hornet: A new middleweight contender for the Yamaha MT-07. Medias sourced from Honda’s relevant press release.

“To get the kind of performance and lightweight handling we wanted, we knew we had to develop an all-new short-stroke twin-cylinder engine, with a 270° crankshaft…[delivering] that top-end rush [and] also the sporty low-down torque, ideal for riding in urban environments and powering out of corners on the open road.”


Honda’s all-new 2023 CB750 Hornet: A new middleweight contender for the Yamaha MT-07. Medias sourced from Honda’s relevant press release.

Here’s the full nitty-gritty specs list you can ex-’spec’-t from Honda’s newest Streetfighter concept:

ENGINE
Engine Type Liquid-cooled OHC 4-stroke 8-valve Parallel Twin with 270° crank and uni-cam
Engine Displacement 755cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 87mm x 63.5mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Max. Power Output 67.5kW @ 9,500rpm
Max. Torque 75Nm @ 7,250rpm
Noise Level (dB) Lwot – 77.5; Lurban – 73.5
Max Speed 205 km/h
Oil Capacity 3.8L
Starter Electric
FUEL SYSTEM
Carburation PGM-FI electronic injection
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.2L
CO2 Emissions WMTC 100 g/km
Fuel Consumption 23km/l – 4.35l/100km
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery Capacity 12v 7.4Ah
DRIVETRAIN
Clutch Type Wet multiple, Assisted slipper clutch
Transmission Type 6 speed Manual Transmission
Final Drive Chain
FRAME
Frame Type Steel diamond
CHASSIS
Dimensions (LxWxH) 2,090mm x 780mm x 1,085mm
Wheelbase 1,420mm
Caster Angle 25˚
Trail 99mm
Seat Height 795mm
Ground Clearance 140mm
Kerb Weight 190kg
Turning radius 2.7m
SUSPENSION
Suspension Front Showa 41mm SFF-BPTMTM USD, 130mm travel
Suspension Rear Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 150mm travel
WHEELS
Wheels Front 5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Wheels Rear 5Y-Spoke Cast Aluminium
Tyres Front 120/70ZR-17
Tyres Rear 160/60ZR-17
BRAKES
ABS Type 2 channel
Brakes Front Dual 296mm x 4mm disc with Nissin radial mount 4 piston calipers
Brakes Rear Single 240mm x 5mm disc with single piston caliper
INSTRUMENTS & ELECTRICS
Instruments TFT screen
Headlight LED
Taillight LED
Connectivity HSVC
USB Type C
Auto Winker Cancel Yes
Security System HISS
Additional Features ESS, 4 Riding Modes

No indicator has been yet given on the debut date of the Hornet’s production fleets, though we have been told that the price tag will be a very comfy £6999 (via MCN); stay tuned for updates as they come trickling down the proverbial pipeline – we’ll make sure to curate the best of the latest and toss it at you twice a week in our newsletter (make sure to subscribe to that).


Honda’s all-new 2023 CB750 Hornet: A new middleweight contender for the Yamaha MT-07. Medias sourced from Honda’s relevant press release.

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*Media sourced from Honda’s relevant press release*


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