P98
RIDE REVIEW I 2025 HONDA CB750 HORNET
a Unicam head, over-square bore and stroke, and
Ni-SiC plated cylinders—these schemes work
together to reduce weight, lower friction, and
promote a wider power band.
Throttle response is tight and immediate, aided
by an optimized air management system that
uses Honda's patented Vortex Flow Ducts for fast,
uniform airflow, which elevates torque combined
with the same high-pressure fuel injectors found
on their flagship sportbike, the CBR1000RR-R.
On the road, this intake technology translates
to a linear power curve and quick-revving accel
-
eration with zero stumbles in the transition from
off-throttle to on-throttle. The power delivery was
always clean but crazy-potent regardless of rpm,
throttle position, or what gear I was in.
The dash is typical Honda. Not
fancy, but all the info you'll need.
The passenger seat
is not huge, but it
should still prove
comfortable for
short rides.
A near-bolt-upright ride position
makes for a good traffic machine.
The CB750 Hornet comes standard
with a slipper/assist clutch and an up/
down quickshifter. Each direction can
be tuned independently for sensitiv-
ity (Soft, Medium, Hard) or turned
off entirely. By the end of the day, I
preferred the Soft setting, which made
the gearbox shift smoothly.
