The new CB1000 Hornet loads a four-cylinder engine built to shred tarmac with naked class-leading punch. Throttle By Wire delivers precise control while the chassis arms with adjustable Showa 41mm SFF-BP USD forks and Pro-Link rear shock. Pure, bare-knuckle street fighting aggression is led by sharp twin LED projectors; a full-colour 5-inch TFT screen and Honda RoadSync connectivity brings the smarts. Ready for full attack?

The CB1000 Hornet shares the frame and 41mm Show SFF-BP USD front forks as the CB1000 Hornet SP, and swaps the Öhlins for a high-quality Showa unit at the rear. Plus, the huge stopping power of Nissin four-piston radial-mount front brake calipers and 310mm floating discs.

With three colour options to choose from – Grand Prix Red, Matte Iridium Grey Metallic and Pearl Glare White – it’s ready to handle anything, from urban to twist backroads. The most potent Hornet we’ve ever built, which stings harder than ever, is here. Our hive is full and buzzing.