2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet

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Technical score (estimate)

Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.

Top on paper
2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
85 pts
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
15 pts

Usage fit (estimate)

Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.

City / commute

2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
44.3 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
70.3 pts

Touring / long rides

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
91.7 pts
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
17.7 pts

Sporty riding

Best fit here
2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
93.8 pts
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
19.8 pts

New rider friendly

2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP
26.4 pts
Best fit here
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
79.8 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP 83.5 cm Tallest seat here
  • 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 2.6 cm.

Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).

Auto summary from specs

Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.

  • Power spans 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) up to 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Torque spans 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) up to 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Weight spans 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) to 214 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Engine sizes are very close.
Specification YAMAHA MT-10 SP 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
Brand YAMAHA HONDA
Model YAMAHA MT-10 SP 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 166hp 151hp
Torque 112nm. 104nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 214kg 211kg
Front brake Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 320 mm Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc
Rear brake Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 220 mm Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc
Seat height (cm) 83.5cm 80.9cm
Front tyre 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) 120/70ZR17M/C (58W)
Rear tyre 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) 180/55ZR17M/C (73W)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 43mm Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel
Rear suspension Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 280km/h 260km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 7 L/100km 17 L – 5.9 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $16999 $8999
Brand price lists View YAMAHA price list View HONDA price list
Extra features

-Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Four-Mode Yamaha Ride Control (YRC)

-Advanced Quick Shift System (QSS), Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL)

-4.2-Inch Full-Color TFT Display, Ride-By-Wire Throttle with APSG

-Cruise Control System

 

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2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet: listed specifications

The 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the MT-10 SP has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

MT-10 SP and CB1000 Hornet have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).

Peak power

MT-10 SP has a modest listed power advantage (166 hp vs 151 hp).

Torque

MT-10 SP has a modest listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 104 Nm).

Listed top speed

MT-10 SP has a modest listed top-speed advantage (280 km/h vs 260 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

MT-10 SP and CB1000 Hornet have very similar listed weights (214 kg vs 211 kg). CB1000 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 83.5 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed and seat height, while displacement and weight remain relatively close.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of YAMAHA MT-10 SP vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

YAMAHA MT-10 SP is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.

Which has more horsepower, YAMAHA MT-10 SP or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

YAMAHA MT-10 SP has 166 hp compared with 151 hp on the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.

Which is lighter, YAMAHA MT-10 SP or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is lighter at 211 kg vs 214 kg for YAMAHA MT-10 SP.

Which is better, YAMAHA MT-10 SP or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?

It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.