CB1000 Hornet Specifications

The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is built around a 999cc liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four engine derived from the previous-generation CBR1000RR Fireblade superbike. Honda has retuned it significantly for street use - the peak power of 157.17 PS at 11,000 rpm is impressive, but more relevant for Indian riding is the broad torque curve that delivers 107 Nm at 9,000 rpm with strong mid-range pull from 5,000 rpm onwards.

The engine breathes through a 6-speed gearbox with an assist-and-slipper clutch and a bi-directional quickshifter as standard. The quickshifter works cleanly on both up and downshifts, and the slipper clutch takes the drama out of hard trail-braking.

Suspension is where the CB1000 Hornet SP punches well above its price point. The 41mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork - Big Piston) inverted forks handle braking and damping on separate legs, giving more precise feedback than conventional cartridge forks. The rear gets a fully adjustable Öhlins remote-reservoir monoshock - a component you'd typically find on bikes costing Rs 20 lakh or more.

Braking hardware is similarly premium. Dual 310mm front discs are gripped by Brembo radially-mounted 4-piston calipers - the same caliper design used on high-end supersports. A 240mm rear disc with a single-piston caliper rounds out the setup, with dual-channel ABS managing intervention at both ends.

At 212 kg kerb weight and 809mm seat height, the Hornet is approachable for its class. The 135mm ground clearance is the only number that gives pause - it's low for Indian roads and demands care around obstacles.

The 17-litre fuel tank with a 3.7-litre reserve gives a real-world range of approximately 280-320 km on highways at relaxed paces, and around 200 km in city traffic based on owner reports.