Review Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP (2026)

157 hp, Öhlins TTX36, Brembo Stylema, Quickshifter—for €12,090

The CB 1000 Hornet SP is the logical upgrade to the base Hornet in the areas that matter for sporty riding: 157 hp thanks to an electronically controlled exhaust valve, fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 rear shock, Brembo Stylema four-piston radial calipers, and a Quickshifter with blipper standard. Same chassis, same SHOWA fork, same electronics platform as the base model—but better in every area that matters for performance. Matte Ballistic Black Metallic with gold wheels. From €12,090 including destination charges.

As of: April 10, 2026 | Tested model: Honda CB 1000 Hornet SP (2026) | Price: €12,090 including destination charges, introductory price in Germany; Honda does not publish a separately accessible MSRP on honda.de

Engine: 157 hp Through an Electronic Exhaust Valve—+5 hp / +3 Nm Over Base, Quickshifter Standard

999 cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled inline-four, 16 valves, PGM-FI, Ride-by-Wire, Euro 5+. Output is 115.6 kW / 157 hp at 11,000 rpm, with 107 Nm at 9,000 rpm.

The increase over the base Hornet’s 152 hp / 104 Nm is achieved through an electronically controlled exhaust valve that opens from 5,700 rpm and increases gas flow. Below that point, the SP engine behaves identically to the base version. Above 5,700 rpm, the valve opens and the engine noticeably comes alive.

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