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Honda CB1000 Hornet specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 999cc liquid-cooled engine makes 155 bhp and 107 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 211 kg that is 735 bhp per tonne, third best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Engine type
- 4 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 155 bhp
- Torque
- 107 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 211 kg
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1455 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 240 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- 41mm Inverted Showa SFF-BP Telescopic Fork with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.1-inch travel
- Rear suspension
- Pro-Link® Single Öhlins remote-reservoir shock with adjustable preload, compression and rebound damping; 5.5-inch travel
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
Source: Honda official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The CB1000 Hornet weighs 211 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, and rides on a 1455 mm wheelbase.
The fuel tank holds 17 litres.
Tyres are 120/70-17 front and 180/55-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against CB750 Hornet
Against CB750 Hornet, it gets slipper clutch that the rival does not.
It is offered in 1 colours: Matte Black Metallic. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the CB1000 Hornet has
- Slipper clutch
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Matte Black Metallic
CB1000 Hornet specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the CB1000 Hornet?
- It uses a 999cc engine producing 155 bhp and 107 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the CB1000 Hornet suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the CB1000 Hornet have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the CB1000 Hornet have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
CB1000 Hornet from
₹13.29 Lakh