2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10
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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.
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
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
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 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
- 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 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 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) up to 166 hp (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) up to 112 Nm (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
- Weight spans 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) to 212 kg (2024 YAMAHA MT-10).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet | YAMAHA MT-10 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | YAMAHA |
| Model | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet | YAMAHA MT-10 |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 151hp | 166hp |
| Torque | 104nm. | 112nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 211kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc | Dual 320mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Rear brake | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc | 220mm hydraulic disc; ABS |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.9cm | 83.5cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 190/55ZR17 (Bridgestone® Battlax Hypersport S22) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel | 43mm KYB® inverted fork, fully adjustable; 4.7-in travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel | KYB® piggyback shock, 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 | $8999 | $14499 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View YAMAHA price list |
| Extra features | -Full-Color 4.2-Inch TFT Display, Ride-By-Wire Throttle with APSG -Six-Axis IMU with Rider Aids, Quick Shift System (QSS) -Four-Mode Yamaha Ride Control (YRC), Yamaha Variable Speed Limiter (YVSL) -Ride-By-Wire Throttle Now with APSG, Cruise Control System. |
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2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs 2024 YAMAHA MT-10: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet and 2024 YAMAHA MT-10 are closely matched in weight and displacement, while the MT-10 has more peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.
Engine displacement
CB1000 Hornet and MT-10 have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
MT-10 has a modest listed power advantage (166 hp vs 151 hp).
Torque
MT-10 has a modest listed torque advantage (112 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
MT-10 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 and MT-10 have very similar listed weights (211 kg vs 212 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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet vs YAMAHA MT-10?
YAMAHA MT-10 is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet or YAMAHA MT-10?
YAMAHA MT-10 has 166 hp compared with 151 hp on the 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet or YAMAHA MT-10?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is lighter at 211 kg vs 212 kg for YAMAHA MT-10.
Which is better, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet or YAMAHA MT-10?
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.
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