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A ride review of the 2026 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP. Its 1000cc inline-four, derived from the CBR1000RR, makes 155hp and is equipped with Showa suspension, Brembo brakes and a quickshifter — though the review notes the ride is surprisingly quiet thanks to its oversized muffler.
A CBR1000RR-derived inline-four making 155 horsepower, fully adjustable Showa suspension, Brembo brakes, even a three-way quickshifter with auto-blip. The spec sheet reads like a greatest-hits list of top-shelf parts. And yet the giant muffler makes it idle as quiet as something electric — that contrast is irresistible. Compared to the old model, this coexistence of thrill and quiet is exactly what makes this year's Hornet SP tick.
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What's actually different about the SP grade compared to the base Hornet?
It's usually the suspension and brakes that get upgraded on higher grades, and Showa and Brembo are exactly the proof of that here.
Bugs me that the article doesn't give the actual curb weight or suspension setting figures.
For the same 1000cc naked class, I'm curious how it compares to other brands' flagship nakeds.
Showa, Brembo, and a standard quickshifter, just looking at the spec sheet that's a flawless equipment list.
155 horsepower with this much equipment for the class, depending on the price this could feel like a serious bargain.
The huge muffler apparently keeps it quiet, but for this kind of bike the sound is part of the fun, so honestly it feels a bit lacking.
Putting a 155-horsepower engine derived from the CBR1000RR into a naked, you can really feel how serious they are about the Hornet SP.
