Engine: 755 cc Parallel Twin, 270° Crankshaft, Unicam—and Now E-Clutch With Auto-Blipper

755 cc, liquid-cooled parallel twin, Unicam cylinder head, eight valves, 270-degree crankshaft, uneven firing order, PGM-FI fuel injection, Ride-by-Wire, Euro 5+. Output is 67.5 kW / 92 hp at 9,500 rpm, with 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm.

The 270-degree crankshaft defines the CB 750 Hornet’s engine character. It creates a pulsing, syncopated feel that sounds and feels considerably more distinctive than a conventional parallel twin with a 180-degree crankshaft. With this engine, Honda emphasizes strong performance in this class and substantial midrange power.

The 2026 highlight is Honda E-Clutch with Auto-Blipper. E-Clutch allows the rider to start, shift, and stop without operating the clutch lever. During downshifts, the Auto-Blipper automatically matches engine rpm to rear-wheel speed with a throttle blip—ideal for sporty riding. The clutch lever remains in place and can be used at any time.

In Germany, the 2026 CB 750 Hornet is regularly available only with E-Clutch. The standard version without E-Clutch is available on request only for riding schools.

There are four riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, and User. User mode allows individual adjustment of HSTC, Wheelie Control, engine power, and engine braking. An Assist and Slipper Clutch comes standard.

Suspension: SHOWA SFF-BP, Revised Damping Since 2025, 296 mm Front Brakes

Up front is a 41 mm SHOWA SFF-BP upside-down fork, non-adjustable. At the rear is a Pro-Link monoshock adjustable for spring preload. Since the 2025 model year, it has featured revised damping settings for greater comfort and improved shock absorption under harsher conditions.

Braking comes from dual 296 mm front discs with radially mounted four-piston calipers and a 240 mm rear disc. ABS is standard.

Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires come standard, sized 120/70 ZR17 front and 160/60 ZR17 rear. Wheelbase is 1,455 mm. The frame is a tubular-steel diamond design.

The CB 750 Hornet’s suspension is calibrated for balanced everyday usability—sporty enough for enthusiastic backroad riding, comfortable enough for commuting. Its compact dimensions and low weight, 196 kg with E-Clutch, result in razor-sharp agility for a middleweight motorcycle.

HSTC traction control and Wheelie Control come standard.

Ergonomics: 795 mm Seat Height, Upright, Dual LED Headlights, 5-Inch TFT With RoadSync

The 795 mm seat height is 15 mm lower than the CB650R and CBR650R at 810 mm, making the Hornet more accessible to shorter riders and creating a noticeable difference every time you get on the motorcycle.

The upright riding position is more comfortable for everyday use, commuting, and longer rides than the sporty clip-ons of the CBR.

Dual LED projector headlights have been standard since 2025 and are up to twice as bright as those of the predecessor. A 5-inch color TFT with Honda RoadSync comes standard, along with automatic turn-signal cancellation and a USB-C charging port.

Fuel capacity is 15.2 liters, providing approximately 340 km of range at 4.3 L/100 km.

There are four new color options for 2026: Graphite Black & Matt Ballistic Black Metallic with a red frame as a visual highlight, Wolf Silver Metallic, Goldfinch Yellow, and Matt Jeans Blue Metallic.

The E-Clutch version comes standard with a belly pan. The standard version without E-Clutch is delivered without one.

Handling: 196 kg Fully Fueled—Light, Agile, With E-Clutch Creating a New Riding Experience

At 196 kg fully fueled, the CB 750 Hornet is slightly heavier than its competitors:  Yamaha MT-07 - approximately 193 kg; Kawasaki Z650 - approximately 187 kg.

The CB 750 Hornet more than compensates for the added weight with more power—92 hp compared with the MT-07’s 73 hp. Its power-to-weight ratio is the best in the class.

E-Clutch significantly changes the everyday riding experience: city riding without using the clutch lever, smoother shifting, no stalled engine. Riders who are accustomed to the clutch lever and do not want to give it up can continue using it whenever they choose.

The 270-degree parallel twin sounds more pulsing and lively than twin-cylinder engines with a 180-degree crankshaft because of its uneven firing order. That is not simply a marketing claim; riding it, the CB 750 Hornet feels more alive than its specification-sheet positioning as an “all-rounder” might suggest.

An A2 restriction to 48 hp can be installed by the dealer.

Equipment: E-Clutch With Auto-Blipper, Four Riding Modes, Wheelie Control—Top of the Class at This Price

Standard equipment includes Honda E-Clutch with Auto-Blipper on the E-Clutch version, Ride-by-Wire, four riding modes—Sport, Standard, Rain, User—three-level HSTC traction control, Wheelie Control, SHOWA SFF-BP USD fork, four-piston radial brake calipers, ABS, 5-inch TFT with Honda RoadSync for navigation, music, and phone functions, dual LED projector headlights, automatic turn-signal cancellation, USB-C charging port, Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tires, and a belly pan on the E-Clutch version.

Optional accessories include a Quickshifter, cockpit screen, and passenger-seat cover.

Wheelie Control is a distinguishing feature compared with the Kawasaki Z650, which does not have Wheelie Control. The Yamaha MT-07 comes with an IMU and Wheelie Control.

Costs: €9,289 Including E-Clutch and Destination Charges—Yamaha MT-07 and Kawasaki Z650 Are Less Expensive

The price is €9,289 including E-Clutch and destination charges. The €600 increase over 2025 is explained by the E-Clutch now being integrated into the base price.

Direct comparison: the Kawasaki Z650 starts at €7,770 and has no Wheelie Control, no E-Clutch, and a 68 hp twin-cylinder engine. The Yamaha MT-07 starts at approximately €8,524 plus additional charges, with 73 hp, a 270-degree CP2 engine, no E-Clutch, and a comparable price level.

The CB 750 Hornet sits in the same segment “sweet spot” as the MT-07—with E-Clutch as its unique selling point.

Service intervals are every 12,000 km, with typically low Honda running costs. Warranty is two years with unlimited mileage, with six years available at extra cost.

Verdict

The 2026 Honda CB 750 Hornet is the most balanced naked bike in its price class.

92 hp, 196 kg, 270-degree twin-cylinder character, four riding modes, Wheelie Control, E-Clutch with Auto-Blipper—for €9,289 including E-Clutch and additional charges.

No naked-bike competitor in this price class offers E-Clutch with Auto-Blipper as standard.

If you want the best combination of everyday usability and riding dynamics without breaking the budget, buy the Hornet.

 

Quick Check

+ E-Clutch with Auto-Blipper, automatic throttle blip during downshifts, standard—no competitor in this price class offers it

+ 270-degree crankshaft: pulsing, characterful sound and riding feel

+ 92 hp / 75 Nm—best power-to-weight ratio in the middleweight naked-bike segment

+ Four riding modes including User mode, with HSTC, Wheelie Control, engine power, and engine braking individually adjustable

+ Wheelie Control standard—not standard on Kawasaki Z650

+ 795 mm seat height: 15 mm lower than CB650R—more accessible to shorter riders

+ SHOWA SFF-BP USD fork standard; Pro-Link with revised damping since MY2025

+ Dual LED projector headlights standard since MY2025

+ 5-inch TFT with Honda RoadSync, USB-C, and automatic turn-signal cancellation standard

+ A2 restriction to 48 hp available from dealer

 

– Front suspension not adjustable; rear monoshock adjustable only for spring preload

– In Germany, the 2026 model is regularly available only with E-Clutch: no lower-cost version without E-Clutch in normal retail sales

– €9,289—approximately €1,500 more expensive than Kawasaki Z650

– No center stand—not standard and not available as an accessory

– 15.2-liter fuel tank: approx. 340 km range

– Two-year warranty, six years available at extra cost

 

Technical Specifications: Honda CB 750 Hornet (2026)

Country of Manufacture: Japan / Thailand

Engine: Liquid-cooled four-stroke parallel twin, Unicam cylinder head, eight valves, 270-degree crankshaft, PGM-FI, Ride-by-Wire, Euro 5+

Displacement: 755 cc, 87 mm × 63.5 mm

Power: 67.5 kW / 92 hp at 9,500 rpm

Torque: 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm

Transmission: 6-speed; chain final drive; Assist and Slipper Clutch standard

E-Clutch, Standard for 2026: Honda E-Clutch with Auto-Blipper, automatic throttle blip during downshifts; in Germany, the 2026 model is regularly available only with E-Clutch

Riding Modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, User; three-level HSTC, Wheelie Control, engine power, and engine braking individually adjustable

Frame: Tubular-steel diamond frame

Front Suspension: 41 mm SHOWA SFF-BP upside-down fork; non-adjustable

Rear Suspension: Pro-Link monoshock; spring-preload adjustable; revised damping since 2025

Front Brakes: Dual 296 mm discs; radially mounted four-piston calipers

Rear Brake: 240 mm disc

Rider Aids: ABS standard; three-level HSTC traction control standard; Wheelie Control standard; automatic turn-signal cancellation standard

Wheels: Cast-aluminum wheels; 17-inch

Front Tire: 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tire: 160/60 ZR17

Display: 5-inch color TFT with Honda RoadSync standard for navigation, music, and phone functions; USB-C charging port

Lighting: Dual LED projector headlights standard since MY2025

Fully Fueled Weight: 196 kg with E-Clutch; 192 kg without E-Clutch

Seat Height: 795 mm

Wheelbase: 1,455 mm

Fuel Capacity: 15.2 liters

License Class: A / A2, 48 hp restriction available from dealer

Price in Germany: €9,289 including E-Clutch and destination charges. €8,660 base price without E-Clutch, available in Germany only for riding schools on request

Warranty: 2 years, unlimited mileage, six years available at extra cost