The Hornet has arrived at North West Honda Super Centre
(With a 755cc parallel-twin A2 compliant engine)
Honda set out to revive the popular middleweight naked streetfighter from its highly popular former years. With a strong emphasis on new riders, and/or finding that crucial middle market that seek the thrill and enjoyment from two wheels, without feeling overwhelmed with power or weight. Honda described the concept design of the Hornet as an “ultramodern” bike with “exhilarating engine performance.” As promised, we feel this has been delivered. With sharp, defined lines, a tapered seat and some seriously cool colours against the frames, it’s definitely caught the attention and the imagination of many.
Powered by an all-new 755cc parallel twin, the eight-valve Unicam engine features a 270-degree crank and be capable of producing a little over 90 hp at 9,500 rpm and 55 lb.-ft. of torque at 7,250 rpm. What does that mean for the newer rider? It means you have a spritely, but easily controllable machine with confidence inspiring output, more than capable of some heavier wrist-twist action to pull away and overtake with complete ease.
The test project leader for the Honda Hornet described the Hornet as “always been a very special motorcycle for Honda. Exciting, engaging performance has always been matched to lithe, agile handling.”
“Before starting this project, we thought long and hard about what kind of performance we wanted to give to the rider. We knew that it was essential to keep the classic Hornet top-end power ‘hit’ and at the same time, as a new generation Hornet for modern times, we wanted the engine to have a really-strong torquey feel and ‘throbbing’ sensation at low to mid rpm. Our aim has always been to match these to the lightest, most agile handling possible, to make every ride, even in town, as engaging and fulfilling as possible.
“To get the kind of performance and lightweight handling we wanted, we knew we had to develop an all¬-new short-stroke twin¬-cylinder engine, with a 270-degree crankshaft. This would not only deliver that top-¬end rush, but also the sporty low¬-down torque, ideal for riding in urban environments and powering out of corners on the open road.”
As far as all-round bikes go, the Honda Hornet has made its presence known and felt already. North West Honda Super Centre are proud to work with Honda Approved School of Motoring, where you can receive £500 off your brand new Honda CB750 Hornet when you obtain your licence through one of our preferred schools. Whether you have a current CBT and are looking to progress to your full A licence, or you require a step-up from your CBT under the age of 24 we have you covered! With Practical Bikes Ltd to the north in Lancaster, or RJH Motorcycles to the south in Wigan and surrounding areas, you can be assured to be on the road in the safest and quickest time possible – with £500 straight off your brand new bike too!
