2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP

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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.

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

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

Touring / long rides

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

Sporty riding

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

New rider friendly

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

Seat height (cm)

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

  • 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP 83.5 cm Tallest 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 157.7 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP) up to 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Torque spans 107 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP) up to 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Weight spans 212 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP) to 214 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP).
  • Engine sizes are very close.

Reader votes so far — total 7: 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP (6); 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP (1).

Specification 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP YAMAHA MT-10 SP
Brand HONDA YAMAHA
Model 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP YAMAHA MT-10 SP
Engine size 1000cc 1000cc
Power 157.7hp 166hp
Torque 107nm. 112nm.
Cylinders / valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 212kg 214kg
Front brake Radial mounted four-piston Brembo Stylema brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc Hydraulic dual disc brake, Ø 320 mm
Rear brake Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc Hydraulic single disc brake, Ø 220 mm
Seat height (cm) 80.9cm 83.5cm
Front tyre 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) 120/70 ZR17M/C (58W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22)
Rear tyre 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) 190/55 ZR17M/C (75W) Tubeless (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22)
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel 43mm Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Rear suspension Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel Öhlins® electronically controlled suspension, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel
Motorcycle type Naked Naked
Top speed 260km/h 280km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 17 L – 5.9 L/100km 17 L – 7 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $9999 $16999
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View YAMAHA 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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2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 SP: listed specifications

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

Engine displacement

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

Peak power

MT-10 SP has a modest listed power advantage (166 hp vs 157.7 hp).

Torque

CB1000 Hornet SP and MT-10 SP have very similar listed torque (107 Nm vs 112 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

CB1000 Hornet SP and MT-10 SP have very similar listed weights (212 kg vs 214 kg). CB1000 Hornet SP has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 83.5 cm).

Conclusion

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

YAMAHA MT-10 SP has 166 hp compared with 158 hp on the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP.

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

2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is lighter at 212 kg vs 214 kg for YAMAHA MT-10 SP.

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

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.