Honda CB750 Hornet
2026 Honda CB750 Hornet: 91.8 hp, 192 kg, €7,990, optional E-Clutch, A2 version. Full specs, press reviews, generations and rivals.
At a glance
The 2026 Honda CB750 Hornet keeps its 91.8 hp 270-degree twin and gains the optional Honda E-Clutch, the first to work with ride-by-wire. Priced at €7,990 (€8,490 with E-Clutch), it also comes in an A2 version. Reviewers praise its lively engine, agility and the E-Clutch, but criticise basic, non-adjustable suspension.
World press review
Meta-score
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Press ratings
Fun, well built and comfortable; the E-Clutch works so well you forget it's there; bland styling and poor mirrors.
The E-Clutch with ride-by-wire now beats quickshifters; an agile bike, but cramped for tall riders, with non-adjustable suspension.
Smooth, precise E-Clutch and an agile chassis; slightly soft fork and a rear brake lacking bite.
The E-Clutch adds precision rather than just comfort; a very accessible bike, without cornering ABS.
Nimble and fun-loving with no glaring weaknesses; non-adjustable suspension.
Press synthesis
What the world’s press says
The CB750 Hornet scores 4/5 from MCN and 3/5 from Bennetts BikeSocial, based on tests of the early model years. Tests of the 2026 E-Clutch version (Visordown, 1000PS, Le Repaire des Motards, Motorrad & Reisen) are very positive, without numeric scores.
What reviewers like: the lively twin, agility, value for money, the E-Clutch, build quality and the TFT screen.
What they criticise: basic, soft suspension with no fork adjustment, a cramped fit for tall riders, understated styling, no cornering ABS and poor mirrors.
Key quotes
"The CB750 Hornet E-Clutch is a genuinely good motorcycle. It is well-built, comfortable, instantly easy to get on with, and a whole lot more fun than I was expecting."
"Innovative and effective, the CB750 Hornet E-Clutch sweetens everyday riding with its precise, discreet automated gear selection."
"It isn't perfect, but the Honda Hornet is an honest-to-goodness sports naked that offers big thrills for little money, just like the original."
Pros
- Lively, playful 91.8 hp twin
- Agile and light
- Excellent optional E-Clutch
- Keen price and A2 version
- Comprehensive electronics
Cons
- Basic suspension, non-adjustable fork
- Cramped for tall riders
- No cornering ABS
- No cruise control
- Understated styling
Our review
What’s new on the 2026 CB750 Hornet?
The engine is unchanged. The main novelty is the optional Honda E-Clutch: an electronic actuator handles the clutch when pulling away, stopping and shifting gear, without the rider touching the lever. According to Honda, it is the first E-Clutch application with ride-by-wire, allowing automatic blipping on downshifts. The lever can still be used at any time and the system can be switched off. Three shift-feel settings (Hard, Medium, Soft) are offered.
The E-Clutch version also gets a standard undercowl, available as an accessory on the standard bike. Four new colours complete the model year.
The 2025 model year had already brought a twin projector headlight, a new 5-inch TFT, revised suspension settings and Euro 5+ compliance.
How much does it cost?
Honda France lists the CB750 Hornet at €7,990 and the E-Clutch version at €8,490. An offer brings these to €7,240 and €7,740 for registrations before 31 October 2026. The A2 (35 kW) versions cost the same.
How good is the engine?
The 755 cc twin (87 x 63.5 mm), with a 270-degree crank and Unicam valve train, makes 91.8 hp at 9,500 rpm and 75 Nm at 7,250 rpm. Honda quotes a top speed of 205 km/h. Reviewers unanimously (MCN, BikeSocial, Moto-Net, Motorrad & Reisen, 1000PS) praise its lively character.
Electronics include five riding modes, three levels of power and engine braking, and three-level traction control with integrated wheelie control.
How does it ride?
At 192 kg kerb weight, with a 16.6 kg steel frame and a 41 mm Showa USD fork, the Hornet is rated very agile by every test. The E-Clutch convinces too:
- Visordown says it works so well you forget it’s there;
- 1000PS reckons it now beats quickshifters;
- Le Repaire des Motards finds it smooth and precise.
The reservations concern:
- basic, soft suspension with no front adjustment (BikeSocial, MCN, Le Repaire des Motards, 1000PS, RevZilla);
- a cramped fit for tall riders (MCN, BikeSocial, 1000PS);
- understated styling (Visordown, Moto-Net, BikeSocial);
- no cornering ABS (MCN, Motorrad & Reisen).
Fuel consumption and maintenance
Honda quotes 4.3 L/100 km on the WMTC cycle. Tests record 4.7 to 4.8 L/100 km, more when ridden hard. The 2026 owner’s manual specifies an oil change every 12,000 km or every year and a valve clearance check every 24,000 km.
Recalls
Some 2025 model year CB750 Hornets, built between October 2024 and March 2025, were recalled for a crankcase plug that may leak. Honda fixed the issue in production from February 2025.
Specifications
| Displacement | 755 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 91.8 hp (67.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm |
| Torque | 75 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Weight | 192 kg (kerb weight); 196 kg with E-Clutch |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2.09 |
| Seat height | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.2 L |
| Fuel consumption | 4.3 L/100 km (WMTC cycle) — 99 g/km CO2 |
| Maintenance interval | Oil change every 12,000 km or 1 year — Valves: 24,000 km (2026 Honda owner's manual) |
| Engine type | 270-degree parallel twin, 4-stroke, Unicam SOHC, 8 valves, liquid-cooled |
| Cooling | liquide |
| Transmission | 6-speed, chain drive, assist-and-slipper clutch (optional E-Clutch) |
| License | AA2 Restrictable |
| MSRP | €7,990 |
Engine detail
| Bore x stroke | 87 x 63,5 mm |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 11,0:1 |
| Fuel system | PGM-FI fuel injection, 46 mm throttle bodies, ride-by-wire |
| Valve train | Unicam SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Max power RPM | 9500 units.rpm |
| Max torque RPM | 7250 units.rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Euro standard | Euro 5+ |
Chassis & running gear
| Frame type | Steel diamond frame (16.6 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rake angle | 25 ° |
| Trail | 99 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1420 mm |
| Ground clearance | 140 mm |
| Front suspension | 41 mm Showa SFF-BP USD fork, 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link monoshock, 7-step preload adjustment, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake | Twin 296 mm floating discs, Nissin radial 4-piston calipers |
| Rear brake | Single 240 mm disc, single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 160/60 ZR17 |
| ABS system | 2-channel ABS (not lean-sensitive) |
Performance
| Top speed | 205 km/h |
|---|
Electronics & rider aids
| Riding modes | Sport, Standard, Rain, User 1, User 2 |
|---|---|
| Traction control | Yes |
| Anti-wheelie | Yes |
| Quickshifter | Accessory (Sports Pack), not with the E-Clutch version |
| Cruise control | No |
| Dashboard | 5-inch colour TFT |
| Connectivity | Honda RoadSync (navigation, calls, music) |
| Other features | 3-level HSTC traction control with integrated wheelie control, 3 levels of power and engine braking, Optional Honda E-Clutch: clutchless gear changes, automatic blipping on downshifts, USB-C socket, Self-cancelling indicators, Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), Full LED lighting |
Ergonomics & rider fit
| Riding position | Upright, wide handlebars (naked) |
|---|---|
| Passenger comfort | Fair |
| Wind protection | Minimal (naked) |
The CB750 Hornet offers an upright naked-bike position with wide handlebars and a 795 mm seat that makes it accessible. MCN, BikeSocial and 1000PS nevertheless find it cramped for tall riders. Wind protection is that of a naked bike.
Ownership & maintenance
4.7-4.8 L/100 km (tests: Motorrad & Reisen 4.7 L, BikeSocial 4.8 L); more when ridden hard
L/100km
Real-world consumption
~~315 km (estimated: 15.2 L tank / real-world 4.8 L/100 km)
km
Estimated range
| Oil change | every 12,000 km or every 12 months |
|---|---|
| Valve check | every 24,000 km |
| Spark plugs | every 48,000 km |
| Chain | Check and lubricate every 1,000 km |
Warranty
2 years / Unlimited mileage; extendable year by year up to 6 years with servicing in the Honda network
Honda’s 2026 owner’s manual specifies an oil change every 12,000 km or every year, oil filter replacement every 24,000 km, a valve clearance check every 24,000 km and spark plug replacement at 48,000 km. The chain should be checked and lubricated every 1,000 km. Honda France provides a 2-year unlimited-mileage warranty, extendable year by year up to 6 years if the bike is serviced by the Honda network.
Direct competitors
Compare →| Model | MSRP | Power | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CB750 Hornet | €7,990 | 91.8 hp (67.5 kW) @ 9,500 rpm | 192 kg (kerb weight); 196 kg with E-Clutch |
| Yamaha MT-072025 | €7,999 | 73.4 hp | 183 kg (wet) |
| Triumph Trident 6602026 | €8,295 | 95 hp | 195 kg (wet) |
| KTM 790 Duke2026 | €8,599 | 95 hp | 187 kg (full tank) |
| Suzuki GSX-8S2026 | €8,999 | 83 hp | 202 kg (kerb weight) |
Generations
- CB600F Hornet1998 – 2006
— · — · — · —
The original four-cylinder naked; restyled in 2003 with firmer suspension and a bigger tank (according to Honda).
- CB600F Hornet2007 – 2013
599 cc · — · — · —
All-new, sportbike-derived engine, Italian design; new headlight and dashboard in 2011.
- CB750 Hornet2023 – 2024
755 cc · 91.8 hp · 75 Nm · 190 kg (road-ready)
The Hornet name returns on a lighter, more compact 270-degree parallel twin.
- CB750 Hornet2025 – today
755 cc · 91.8 hp · 75 Nm · 192 kg (road-ready)
Twin projector headlight, new TFT, revised suspension, Euro 5+; optional Honda E-Clutch from 2026.
| Generation | Displacement | Power | Torque | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB600F Hornet1998 – 2006 The original four-cylinder naked; restyled in 2003 with firmer suspension and a bigger tank (according to Honda). | — | — | — | — |
| CB600F Hornet2007 – 2013 All-new, sportbike-derived engine, Italian design; new headlight and dashboard in 2011. | 599 cc | — | — | — |
| CB750 Hornet2023 – 2024 The Hornet name returns on a lighter, more compact 270-degree parallel twin. | 755 cc | 91.8 hp | 75 Nm | 190 kg road-ready |
| CB750 Hornet2025 – today Twin projector headlight, new TFT, revised suspension, Euro 5+; optional Honda E-Clutch from 2026. | 755 cc | 91.8 hp | 75 Nm | 192 kg road-ready |
Manufacturer figures (otherwise specialist press). Weighing conditions differ between generations: compare weights with care.
Available colors
Manufacturer recalls
Crankcase plug (22 mm) may leak and spray oil onto the rear tyre (2025 model year CB750 Hornet built 25/10/2024 to 27/03/2025)
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