CB1000 Hornet
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
I've just been reading a few reviews.
I bet the SP outsells the council one 10-1, that's if they ever sell any of the council ones as the SP is such a bargain for all the extras it gets.
I bet the SP outsells the council one 10-1, that's if they ever sell any of the council ones as the SP is such a bargain for all the extras it gets.
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
Sounds like a decent bike.
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
Still looks cheap, mainly cos it is, but sounds like it goes more than well enough and ohlins, QS and fancy brembos has got to be worth the extra. It's not a looker but I reckon once you're on it you probably won't care. Like the original Hornet really.
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
It's very...nowhere, in terms of style.
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
Jeebus - how big is that exhaust? 

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Re: CB1000 Hornet
Le_Fromage_Grande wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:43 pm I just watched the first 9 minutes of that video, bloody hell he's dull.
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
Maybe he's under the influence of Homda.ChrisW wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:53 pmLe_Fromage_Grande wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 8:43 pm I just watched the first 9 minutes of that video, bloody hell he's dull.

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Re: CB1000 Hornet
It's very good value for money but quite frankly I wouldn't give it a second glance in a bike showroom. It's come to something when 155bhp is completely uninteresting. The only emotion it stirs in me is disinterest.
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
Stopped in for a look at one on the way home this afternoon.
Firstly - it looks so much better in real life. Even though it's only the cooking model. I was surprised. Doesn't even look or feel cheap. If the press photos and launch videos are putting you off I'd recommend having a look at one before dismissing it. My daughter mentioned the end can - it's massive!
Had a brief sit on it - this seemed to upset the salesman, which I found odd for a main dealer. Liked the position, not too bolt-upright unlike a lot of recent nakeds, nice leg bend too. Didn't feel heavy off the stand.
And lastly - the tail unit has really sharp edges! I grazed my thigh (through jeans!) on my first leg-swing attempt...
Firstly - it looks so much better in real life. Even though it's only the cooking model. I was surprised. Doesn't even look or feel cheap. If the press photos and launch videos are putting you off I'd recommend having a look at one before dismissing it. My daughter mentioned the end can - it's massive!
Had a brief sit on it - this seemed to upset the salesman, which I found odd for a main dealer. Liked the position, not too bolt-upright unlike a lot of recent nakeds, nice leg bend too. Didn't feel heavy off the stand.
And lastly - the tail unit has really sharp edges! I grazed my thigh (through jeans!) on my first leg-swing attempt...
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
That beak looks scarier than the seatChrisW wrote: Sat Mar 22, 2025 5:42 pm Stopped in for a look at one on the way home this afternoon.
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Firstly - it looks so much better in real life. Even though it's only the cooking model. I was surprised. Doesn't even look or feel cheap. If the press photos and launch videos are putting you off I'd recommend having a look at one before dismissing it. My daughter mentioned the end can - it's massive!
Had a brief sit on it - this seemed to upset the salesman, which I found odd for a main dealer. Liked the position, not too bolt-upright unlike a lot of recent nakeds, nice leg bend too. Didn't feel heavy off the stand.
And lastly - the tail unit has really sharp edges! I grazed my thigh (through jeans!) on my first leg-swing attempt...
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
It is just a Hornet in a frock.
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
7/8k might be a bargain. 10k not for me. Think we've all got used to over inflated prices. 
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Re: CB1000 Hornet
The Honda CBR900RR FireBlade was launched in the UK in the spring of 1992 costing just £7390
https://www.honda.co.uk/engineroom/the- ... %C2%A37390.
The OTR price of the current model Fireblade is £23,499.
https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/ran ... ffers.html
Makes the Hornetto look like a bargain,
https://www.honda.co.uk/engineroom/the- ... %C2%A37390.
The OTR price of the current model Fireblade is £23,499.
https://www.honda.co.uk/motorcycles/ran ... ffers.html
Makes the Hornetto look like a bargain,