2023 Honda Hornet CB750 Details Emerge in Vehicle Certifications
Fri, 23 Sep 2022
Technical details revealed in Swiss vehicle data
Honda‘s been teasing its new Hornet for several months now, first with a concept at EICMA, some design sketches in June, and more recently, details about its new Parallel-Twin engine. While we wait for Honda to officially reveal the the bike, we’ve managed to get further specifications for the 2023 Honda Hornet, thanks to vehicle certification data from Switzerland.
The Swiss data lines up with what Honda has already revealed about the Hornet, including its 755cc Parallel-Twin Unicam engine and its claimed output of 90.5 hp at 9500 rpm, 55.3 lb-ft. at 7250 rpm. The vehicle certification also confirms the Hornet will bear the model designation CB750A, with an internal model code of RH12.
The Hornet will be equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and at this point, there is no evidence of a DCT version. The gear ratio is listed as 2.81, which suggests a 16-tooth front and 45-tooth rear sprocket. The top speed is listed as 205 kph, or 127.4 mph.
The certification document does not provide much information on the suspension system, but it does confirm the presence of dual front disc brakes and a single rear brake disc, plus ABS, though none of that comes as much of a surprise. The front wheel is fitted with a 120/70 ZR17 (58W) tire, while a 160/60 ZR17 (69W) tire is equipped at the rear.
The Hornet is listed at a length of 82.3 inches, width of 30.7 inches and height of 42.7 inches. The wheelbase comes in at 55.9 inches. The curb weight is listed at 270 kg (595 pounds), but per Swiss regulations, this includes a rider assumed to weigh 75 kg plus riding equipment. Factor those out, and we’re looking at a wet weight of closer to 405 pounds. For the sake of comparison, Swiss certifications list the Rebel 500 as having a curb weight of 271 kg, and Honda claims its wet weight, sans-rider, is 408 pounds.
Honda Germany is scheduled for a press conference at Intermot in a couple of weeks, but a reveal in November at EICMA, site of the initial concept’s reveal, may be more likely. Of course, the big question for us is whether the Honda Hornet CB750 will be offered in the U.S. At this point, there is little indication that it will be, but we continue to hope.
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No DCT? Automatic transmissions on motorcycles are all the rage now. How can Honda leave the Hornet out of this large and growing market segment?
Stop developing combustion engines Honda ..
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Imtoomuch on Sep 28, 2022
Why? So they can be left behind?
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AML on Sep 28, 2022
So they can evolve and actually dominate at least one market...Right now japan is far far behind every other country.
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Imtoomuch on Sep 28, 2022
In what way?
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AML on Sep 28, 2022
The combustion engine market is dying. People want EV's and electric motorcycles too. No one is making good affordable bikes. Honda could be that company. Or they can dye off just like Toyota will if they dont change.
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Imtoomuch on Sep 29, 2022
You're factually wrong. The demand for EVs is still a fraction of what it is for vehicles with internal combustion engines. Most people still have zero interest in switching. The governments are forcing the change. Demand has nothing to do with it.
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Denchung on Sep 29, 2022
Not to mention Honda is more than large enough to continue developing combustion engines while also investing in EV technology at the same time. There's no reason for Honda to stop working on ICE engines completely.
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HockeyChat on Sep 29, 2022
People want EV's and electric motorcycles too.
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Let me guess: an engineering major that failed English, or an English major that failed electrical engineering? -
AML on Sep 30, 2022
When people say EV's, they are most often referring to cars. That's why I separated the two. People seem to forget that bikes exist.
Anyway, I didn't study engineering, its just an interest. And English is my 4th language. Which has nothing to do with what I wrote.
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Some Random Guy on Sep 30, 2022
There are a lot of good business reasons for Honda to continue to offer internal combustion engines.
First, no one really knows what the demand for electric motorcycles are. Second, while electric motorbikes keeps on improving the technology is not matured yet. Perfect for smaller, more agile manufacturers to operate in. Honda can acquire them later. -
AML on Sep 30, 2022
Demand is irrelevant. Combustion vehicles need to go. That’s just a fact at this point.
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AML on Sep 30, 2022
I agree that they could do both. They are just refusing to accept that the ICE age is over.
Most other car makers have stopped development of combustion engines by now.
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Imtoomuch on Oct 02, 2022
No, demand is not irrelevant. That is what keeps companies in business. And combustion engines may never die completely. We already know EVs are only a band-aid and not a permanent solution.
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AML on Oct 03, 2022
Agree to disagree. EVs are the future if we want to keep owning and driving cars. Either that, or get ready for public transport. Trains and buses. Electric of course. You will have no choice. Combustion engines are killing us and the planet. Future generations will just accept this as fact. Even if this generation isnt ready to ''let go''.
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