2025 CB1000 hornet

Yerra shure, you’d be put off by the tft screen anyway.

I can imagine someone into that kind of bike not using all the power 😝

A throttle works both ways

Yeah but it's hard for a lot of lads to use all that power sensibly

A lot of mad lads, maybe.

Definitely not built for motorway.

Good for the twisties though and easier on the body if you're out for several hours.

Also the wider bars can make it almost seem like a supermoto in comparison to a sportsbike.

There are pros and cons to every type of bike.

I just got a Deauville 700 the other day and it's a great bike, going out in 8-10 degrees it's got great wind protection, I didn't feel cold at all and my arms were nice and warm too which were always cold on my other bike.

The only issue is wind buffeting around the head is quite bad and uncomfortable, I'll definitely need ear plugs. I have to try out a deflector and see if it helps, if I move my head down a bit it's nice and calm.

what year is the Danville? They’re a nice bike, my first bike was one. As forgiving as the day is long. Plenty of storage space too. Just watch out for the pannier locks. I think they’re made of butter. I ended up putting clasps on mine.

It's a 2009. It's my first real Motorbike after having the Tmax 500, big difference lol. The Tmax was grand but don't like CVT transmission and for a scooter it's a tank, I wouldn't have one for city riding, I'd have a 125 or 300 max. The suspension on the Deauville is way better and it's only around 35 Kg more than the Tmax. In fact, if I were to do a lot of city/town riding I'd get a Cub 125. Love those and it has a semi auto box, no CVT and no maintenance, unlike CVT.

The Deauville 700 is Good on Petrol, Yesterday over 41 Miles it averaged 14 miles per litre, anyone know if it can be changed to MPG ? anyway works out around 64 Mpg imp.

Have you got a link to the pannier clasps ? I was a bit worried about them alright, they seem to be fine but I haven't put anything in them yet, just used the top box so far. It's some mile cruncher.

But it's great to be on a real proper bike now and I love changing the gears.

I’ll check the garage later on, I might have a few left over and I’ll send them to you.

I put them on with rivets. Just pre drilled the holes.

I spent more time measuring it to make sure they lined up on both sides than actually fitting them!!

The trick to those Pannier locks is not to slam the lids shut. Close them like you would a car bonnet - gently up to the lock then a firm press to lock.

I hear you but you're comparing this naked hornet to a sports bike with clip-ons and poor ergonomics, rather than the alternative which is the same straight-barred hornet but with a fairing. Anyway, we may never agree, it's just my opinion on powerful naked bikes.

Yes that's why they make different types to suit whatever tickles your fancy.

Also people ( and most certainly me want a bike that when u walk away after parking it, you can't resist looking back at it.

If I had my way I'd have my bikes in the living room. 😄

Just on the power thing…. I'd rather have too much power than not enough when needed to get out of trouble.

The CB1000 sounds good if that's the stock exhaust but I think it could be made sound better ?

Any of ye lads ride like this lad in the video ? look at the roads, beats the tar and chippings I have to mostly ride on.

What are ye're thoughts on Honda's Quick shifter, would ye not miss the clutch ? although the quick shifter still allows full use of a clutch which is pretty cool.

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In full agreement here. I haven't used a bike as transport for a long time now, they are only for enjoyment. I've owned three Superdukes and three big KTM Supermotos. The big naked bikes are no use if you are going to go sit on motorways all the time, but this is about the worst thing I can think of doing on any bike. For a fun spin they are absolutely brilliant as they are far easier on the wrists/back and you can do 500km of twisty/backroads in a day with absolutely no issue. And if you have to do miles of motorway for some reason you can just sit at slightly above the speed limit and they are fine.

Ah here, ye should be delighted there's a new biker on the road and a real biker now, yes the Deauville is a real bike too ye know. 😁

20-25 years old ? I wish .

But all joking aside, I really do love getting out on the "bike" best thing I ever did in a long time and the Summer/Autumn 2024 has to have been the best time I had in many years even if it was on a "t-Censored" But having a real motorbike makes a big difference and I got 64 Mpg imp over 41 miles the other day 😂

We're definitely privileged to have so many Winter riding days in Ireland @ 53 degrees North.

This happened me at a staggered cross on a bend, I am well familiar with it but once I saw cars around I immediately went in to red alert mode and slowed down to 60 Km/h and sure enough an elderly Man pulled out but he saw me and poor lad reversed and nearly hit the car behind until he beeped , while the limit maybe 100 there I know if I were doing 100 he probably wouldn't have seen me at all and that would have been bad for me.

I saw a video once , can't remember was it youtube, but the video was about how the brain processes images and often the driver is completely blind to a lot of stuff at junctions because there is a lot going on and the brain has to process a lot of info and leaves a lot out because usually when someone is looking up and down the road they're not looking long enough for the brain to register everything. Mad but something to ponder next time ye rev bomb someone lol.

Nothing on Honda Irelands website for 2025 pricelist yet but i would say that it'd be closer to 15k for the SP.

Honda France price CBR600RR=11699, Ireland=14499

Honda France price CB1000R SP=11799 would equate to 15100 roughly

Honda France price CB1000R=10599 would equate to 13600 roughly

None of those price undercut the MT09/sp which it does in the UK so we'll see what Honda Ireland do.

It looks like a great value naked bike, considering the sky rocketing costs that a naked sports will cost you these days.

But the current suzuki gsx-s1000 is also a great naked or the lithe MT09 sp ?

i know of a coupe of lads who are awaiting their new hornets at the moment, went and sourced themselves, so they will have them probably by end of Feb landed and registered.

based on prices around europe the bike shouldnt be any more than 14400 here if you buy here.

i'll get the popcorn out to see how long they take to a showroom floor here🤫

Curious why you would upgrade from your current hornet to the new one. Is there enough on the new one to make you want to change?