Honda 750 Hornet breaks cover

[Tev62]

Nice bike. I think the look is current standard and the ergos are similar to the CB tho maybe a bit more pinched.

At 7,000 GBP, that's about $7,800 at Friday's close of Forex, which is really aggressive pricing. I have my doubts that it'll come in that low if it hits the US but if the USD continues it's recent strength against the Yen, it's possible.

I'd be interested in what a "Transalp" version looks like. I would like to see a more upright-styled bike with some luggage capability.

You usually can't just do an exchange rate swap like that. In the UK manufacturers tend quote an "on the road price" which includes everything, all taxes, PDI, dealer delivery fees etc. It is the most quoted price in this neck of the woods. MRSP is rarely used here. Also, that OTR price includes a hefty 20% sales TAX (VAT) which you may not have in your state.

A better comparison is to look at the relative costs of a bike already on sale in both markets and make that comparison and apply it to the Hornet. The only thing I will say is that exchange rates are all over the shop at the moment, prices could be quite volatile.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The lump looks firm.

As usual: Beware first model year production releases.

[DAC]

The lump looks firm.

As usual: Beware first model year production releases.

Not usually a problem in the US. Bike arrive here several years after other markets - at least with Honda.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The lump looks firm.

As usual: Beware first model year production releases.

Not usually a problem in the US. Bike arrive here several years after other markets - at least with Honda.

Not usually a problem in the US. Bike arrive here several years after other markets - at least with Honda.
The Honda Rebel 1100 came instantly.


However, I do understand what you mean.

[the Ferret]

Only took us 3 years to get the CB 1100.

Still no NT 1100

[misterprofessionality]

The lump looks firm.

As usual: Beware first model year production releases.

Not usually a problem in the US. Bike arrive here several years after other markets - at least with Honda.

Not usually a problem in the US. Bike arrive here several years after other markets - at least with Honda.
The Honda Rebel 1100 came instantly.


However, I do understand what you mean.

Thats because it was almost certainly developed specifically for the NA market.

[GoldOxide_imp]

The lump looks firm.

As usual: Beware first model year production releases.

Not usually a problem in the US. Bike arrive here several years after other markets - at least with Honda.

Not usually a problem in the US. Bike arrive here several years after other markets - at least with Honda.
The Honda Rebel 1100 came instantly.


However, I do understand what you mean.

Thats because it was almost certainly developed specifically for the NA market.

Thats because it was almost certainly developed specifically for the NA market.
No doubt.

But where is the NT1100?

The NT1100 could be losing [if it had any] momentum the longer it takes to reach North American shores.

[misterprofessionality]

I think a lot of manufacturers have decided the NA market is not interested in sport touring bikes. They think we only want adventure bikes here ......nevermind that the ADV bikes they sell here are just basically tall sport touring bikes.

[GoldOxide_imp]

New motorcycle innovation is incrementally lean. Maybe manufactures are doing as little as possible in terms of investment risk before the page turns to full-on electric tidal wave.

[pekingduck]

The same powertrain in a Transalp 750 model introduced at EICMA yesterday.


Also a Rebel-based CL500 twin "Scrambler", nice for its lack of plastics.


But I still like the 2021 CB350 single, air cooled, but made only for India market so far.