2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs HONDA CB1000R
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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 SP 80.9 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CB1000R 83 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 2.1 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 145 hp (HONDA CB1000R) up to 157.7 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Torque spans 104 Nm (HONDA CB1000R) up to 107 Nm (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP).
- Weights are very close.
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP | HONDA CB1000R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP | HONDA CB1000R |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 157.7hp | 145hp |
| Torque | 107nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 212kg |
| Front brake | Radial mounted four-piston Brembo Stylema brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc | 310mm double disc |
| Rear brake | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc | 256mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 80.9cm | 83cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tyre | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel | Showa SFF-BP USD fork |
| Rear suspension | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel | Showa monoshock (axle travel 131mm) |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 260km/h | 265km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km | 16.2 L – 7 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $9999 | $13000 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -5” TFT screen, Advanced slipper/assist clutch, New three-level quick shifter -SELECTABLE TORQUE CONTROL, THROTTLE-BY-WIRE, power modes |
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2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs 2023 HONDA CB1000R: listed specifications
The 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and 2023 HONDA CB1000R are closely matched in weight and torque, while the CB1000 Hornet SP has more peak power.
Engine displacement
CB1000 Hornet SP and CB1000R have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
CB1000 Hornet SP has a modest listed power advantage (157.7 hp vs 145 hp).
Torque
CB1000 Hornet SP and CB1000R have very similar listed torque (107 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000 Hornet SP and CB1000R have very similar listed top speeds (260 km/h vs 265 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB1000 Hornet SP and CB1000R have very similar listed weights (212 kg vs 212 kg). CB1000 Hornet SP has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power and seat height, while displacement, torque, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs HONDA CB1000R?
HONDA CB1000R is listed at 265 km/h (165 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP.
Which has more horsepower, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or HONDA CB1000R?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has 158 hp compared with 145 hp on the HONDA CB1000R.
Which is lighter, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or HONDA CB1000R?
Both weigh 212 kg in our database.
Which is better, 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or HONDA CB1000R?
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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