Honda Hornet superbike teased, debut may happen soon

KUALA LUMPUR: Honda showcased the Hornet superbike concept at EICMA 2021 for the first time and now it looks like it is ready to unveil the bike’s road-ready version soon. The Japanese automaker has been teasing the upcoming Hornet for a short while. Earlier, it released the design sketches of the bike and now dropped a teaser video providing us an idea of what the bike’s exhaust note will be like. 

With the new Hornet clip, we can speculate that the model will be getting a parallel twin motor. That could be the 745-cc parallel-twin engine, which powers the Honda NC750X available in the European market. The said mill generates a power output of 58.5 PS and a peak torque of 69 Nm. However, the Hornet’s power figures are likely to be more than that due to its street fighter nature. 

As for the gearbox, it might get a dual-clutch transmission, just like the NC750X.

The latest video teaser also previews a computer-rendered image of the upcoming motorcycle along with the Hornet logo and a tagline, which reads 'Shake up the Hive'. The 3-D rendering showcases the sharp and edgy look of the naked sports bike featured by a low-mounted headlight and angular tank extensions. An upside-down fork, a tubular frame and a stubby side-slung exhaust are also worth noting.

For those who are unaware, the Hornet marks the revival of BigWing’s iconic model name. It is a badge that was seen on a Honda middleweight naked for many years, before being retired in 2013. 

Honda is expected to reveal the new Hornet at the upcoming EICMA show, to be held in November in Milan. So, what are your views on the upcoming Honda superbike? Let us know in the comments.

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