HONDA CB1000R 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.
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.
- HONDA CB1000R 83 cm Tallest seat here
- 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet 80.9 cm Lowest 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 151 hp (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet).
- Torque figures are very close.
- Weight spans 211 kg (2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet) to 212 kg (HONDA CB1000R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB1000R | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | HONDA |
| Model | HONDA CB1000R | 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet |
| Engine size | 1000cc | 1000cc |
| Power | 145hp | 151hp |
| Torque | 104nm. | 104nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves | 4 cylinders, 16 valves |
| Weight | 212kg | 211kg |
| Front brake | 310mm double disc | Radial mounted four-piston Nissin brake caliper, 310 mm floating double disc |
| Rear brake | 256mm single disc | Nissin Single piston caliper, 240 mm single disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 83cm | 80.9cm |
| Front tyre | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70ZR17M/C (58W) |
| Rear tyre | 190/55 ZR17 | 180/55ZR17M/C (73W) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Showa SFF-BP USD fork | 41 mm Showa USD SFF-BP Fork 118 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Showa monoshock (axle travel 131mm) | Showa Monoshock damper, Prolink swingarm, 138 mm travel |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 265km/h | 260km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 16.2 L – 7 L/100km | 17 L – 5.9 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $13000 | $8999 |
| 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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2023 HONDA CB1000R vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CB1000R and 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet are closely matched on the listed specifications that can be compared.
Engine displacement
CB1000R and CB1000 Hornet have very similar engine displacement (1000 cc vs 1000 cc).
Peak power
CB1000R and CB1000 Hornet have very similar peak power (145 hp vs 151 hp).
Torque
CB1000R and CB1000 Hornet have very similar listed torque (104 Nm vs 104 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB1000R and CB1000 Hornet have very similar listed top speeds (265 km/h vs 260 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CB1000R and CB1000 Hornet have very similar listed weights (212 kg vs 211 kg). CB1000 Hornet has a lower listed seat height (80.9 cm vs 83 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in seat height, while displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed and weight remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB1000R vs 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
HONDA CB1000R is listed at 265 km/h (165 mph) vs 260 km/h (162 mph) for 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB1000R or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet has 151 hp compared with 145 hp on the HONDA CB1000R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB1000R or 2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet?
2025 Honda CB1000 Hornet is lighter at 211 kg vs 212 kg for HONDA CB1000R.
Which is better, HONDA CB1000R 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.
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