Just bought one. "Used" with 200 miles on the clock. Quick shifter, fly screen, heated grips and top box (which is probably going to be removed as it doesn't look right) Traded my 2018 Africa Twin 1000 for it. Wanted a commuter/play thing.I only picked it up on wednesday. 100kg lighter than the twin. Almost the same hp. But fun factor vastly improved. Also, as a short 5'7" and 28 3/4 inside leg, its so much better for touching the floor. Been riding for 20 years and always had touring/adventure bikes. I absolutely love this bike so far.
When I heard about this bike I wasn't impressed at all, good to find out something that exceeds expectations. Reminds me of when the Bandit 600 came out in 1995......£3995 , was good fun and sold like hot cakes - looks like Honda have a winner on their hands Bruce !
The more I think about it. I need to go to the Honda dealership and sit on it. I remember the old 1973 cb 750 and it only made around 67 hp. Back in the day, that bike was pretty fast. Now we have 23 hp more
Did enjoy that review, as a rider with over 30 years behind me I am leaning away from the big engined heavy stuff more and more these days. I am seriously tempted by this bike and I actually like the looks. A 750 with 90 bhp is plenty plus you can actually use most if not all it has (with relative safety) on todays roads, unlike any modern hyper naked or high end sports bike that are just way way too much.
Hey teapot, picked my second one, awesome great review, but, what was that route app you were using Teapot ? it looks great, perhaps a review on the app Teapot, I'm very interested
Nice review. Back in the early noughties I had an original silver 600cc hornet and a mate had the 900cc fireblade derived hornet in blue.both were great bikes and superb handling,happy times 🇮🇲
Great bike, great review.... so much so I just put a deposit on another one, aiming for a Hornet swarm!!!! Love your reviews, bet you don't miss Police bikes now????
This is a great review. I've been looking up loads of reviews on this bike. I'm really looking forward to when Honda releases the Hornet in the US. It will probably be my first bike, so it is good that people have been saying it would make a great first bike.
It would make a great first big bike. You might want to use rain mode on it until you get used to it if you haven't ridden much. It will make life a lot easier for you while you learn how the bike handles. The throttle will be smoother and the power will be more manageable. 750cc bikes might not seem fast compared to a litre sport bike but they still get up and go and do about 4 seconds for 0-60mph/0-100kmh. If you are riding in suburbia that is pretty quick especially if you are new to riding.
Excellent review vid right here folks. Looking to change my Honda NC750X at the end of the year now that I no longer commute into London and the 2023 Honda CB 750 Hornet is certainly looking like a serious contender! Test ride this summer I think.
Great review. Test ride one last week. Buying the showroom display model. Pick it up in 3 weeks. Had a tracer 700 previously but this is way better. Can't wait!
Like you when Honda first showed this bike I completely ignored it but after a test ride I now have one on order to replace my 390duke as a second bike for weekend fun. Nice Review BTW
Great review Bruce , seems a decent bike there at a decent price by today's standards !! There seems to be loads more car drivers than ever just seem to be oblivious to folk around them and at roundabouts bloody hopeless 😮 I tend to just hang back or get through before the donuts, it's as if roundabouts are something they have newer saw before .😁 keep safe mate .👍
nice review, takes me back to 1983(ish) and my first ‘big’ bike adventure, riding from aberdeen two-up to cap ferret, outside Bordeaux … nae bother! 🥰😎🏍️
Great review, I was going to subscribe but I had already subscribed 😁. Anyway I cannot make my mind up between this or the CB650R on a 24 plate.........arghhh.
Great looking bike I love the frame colour, really makes the style of the bike pop out...I had many Honda’s over the years and have to agree something about them leads to not always pushing to the peak range constantly. Just enjoying what they wanted for you the ride... But 7K for a 750cc with style, power and build quality ! think they put a lot of thought into both new & seasoned riders alike 👏... You know me I love to listen to the sound my bike makes pottering along 😉🤣.... Great review of a very worthy bike ! 🥃🏴
Genuinely stunned by your reaction to this wee bike.... I really thought it was going to be a disappointment! Btw... its ridiculous how you would even think about promoting your sponsors in your vids.... tut tut , shame on you Bruce 🤪😂😂 crackin vid bud 👍
@@shaneryan9076 Ah yeah, got you. I used to have the SV650 as my first proper bike way back 20 years ago. Loved it. Shame that v twins, street bike wise, are dying out (unless you count Ducati of course).
My neighbor Wayne has been itching to start biking again since watching me fly off up the street every weekend possible on my bikes with daughter now on her own bike. He bit the bullet last week and ordered one. 4 weeks wait from Japan I suppose. He ordered the sport pack too. I can't wait to fly past him occassionaly on my gen2 SDR. He picked a good bike though as a born again
Great review Bruce. Sounds like Honda have nailed it with that engine, getting rave reviews on the Transalp too. Lot to be said for keeping it simple, just good, proper motorcycling, which is what got most of us into it in the first place. Oh and I really dont know how you have the bare faced cheek to promote your sponsors on a video your delivering to the masses for free, how do you sleep at night? 😉
Great looking bike. I wonder how much it would have added to the price if it had cruise control? I hope you ride the Transalp soon as this could be a potential for me to scale back from my 1250gs. I'm getting on in age and I'm short in the leg. Like someone has mentioned earlier , I remember when 500 to 650cc bikes were BIG! With todays roads and traffic I am feeling that bikes close to 100bhp are all you need to have fun.......
Great review Bruce, yep bikes dont have too be lightning fast too enjoy riding them, its the sound and feel what gives the grin factor.. great price with a lot of technology totally enjoy this one Bruce, Big thumbs up👍👌 Regards Glenn.
Good review Bruce. I don't live too far from you and I agree about the traffic. Back to the bike - this could be a top contender for a second bike for me.
I'm so glad you reviewed this bike and painted it in an entirely different light to the Ol' Man, who completely dissed it for being too small and too ugly. It was great to get a more positive perspective on it from someone of similar build. It's not a bike I'd buy myself but I'm sure they'll sell very well not only to new hikers but to older ones looking to go lighter.
Ol'Man is 100% right about this bike imo. As a fun bike...sure, I would consider. As a daily workhorse/commuter...absolutely not. This bike will share fate with Trident 660 - "very good bike, for sure" but still best selling in europe is MT 07 (in this category).
@@hosuyakawayazuki The MT07 is another " pointy piece of plastic" in the Ol' Man's eyes. It should be noted since the Hornet review and comments criticising his scathing opinion. MDATOM are no longer going to review bikes not in the Classic or Cruiser genre's. If the Ol' Man was so spot on, how come Bruce didn't complain about the bike being too small. Whilst in your opinion the Hornet is totally unsuitable as a daily workhorse commuter, many people will buy them for just that purpose. We each have different tastes, budgets and requirements, every bike will appeal to someone. At least Bruce tells us to try one for ourselves, his opinion is just that based on his thoughts.
@@greywolf9292 Relax man...I am sure you are right but his review was not all negative:) I have tested this bike myself and I agree with him about ergonomy and a few other things :P Take it to the city and try half an hour in a heavy traffic...you will curse it. Go for some twisties...you will smile. Off course...I am simplifying a bit but thats the essence. One thing...engine, it is very damn good.
That video flew by!! Very entertaining viewing. There's been comments on various sites that this isn't a proper hornet as the original had 4 cylinders. The new CB650 should've been called the hornet and this bike given another name. Both bixe are very good value tho looking at prices and add ons.
I am so ready for this bike to come to America and the Transalp. Leaning toward the Hornet but I truly wonder how this compares to the Honda CB650F. From what I hear this Hornet is considerably less than the CB650R.....
To be fair, at 20 stone, I'm not sure Honda designed the suspension for someone who's weight is some 30-50% higher than that of the 'average rider' ....same could go for the brakes?
I ride the road in this video because I live here - what were you thinking? I did think about this lil bike but as Honda deemed themselves too important to attend the MCN show in London they missed out. Nice review tho
The last time I saw something like that.......... Was when I took a casserole round to my Nan and she was sunbathing in the garden wearing just her undercrackers.!!!
Great review, not my kind of bike but you can't argue with the performance and price , has to have the best mph per pound rating on the market, as for your comments on the overcrowded roads and speed restrictions in the South East, maybe its time to relocate to the Highlands (talk to Mrs Teapotone nicely )😅
Great review Bruce and it looks like big H have nailed it with the new Hornet and looking at the new Suzuki GSX 8S coming out will they be dropping the price???
Hi Bruce, Really enjoyed the review. it's always good to have an opinion that you can have trust and faith in. It was a 1999 600 Hornet that got me back into biking after a 15yr gap. It was cheap, great to ride, and like all Honda of that era bullet proof for lazy sods like me. One question if I may you reported it gave you a sense of speed that wasn't aligned to the speed you were doing? why to you think that was the case? have you ridden many naked bikes lately as I notice a similar when I switch between my bikes (faired and naked)👍
Bruce, I adore my older Hornet & had genuinely been considering swappomg for one of these. Sadly no cornering ABS (optional or otherwise. A missed opportunity considering bike is part marketed as being focused towards keen riders. Thanks 👍
@@gsm_liv8980 If wanting to keep base price the same they could offer 6 axis IMU wirh cornering ABS as a cost option. Aprilia offer a 6 axis IMU as a cost option on the Tuono 660. I may try one....(despite my Honda loyalty). Africa Twin & Fireblade have cornering ABS but neither appeal to me.
Great vid, thanks. What were the tyres on the bike? I've heard it comes with either Pilot 5 or some iffy Dunlops. I've ordered one but you can't spevify tyres, sadly.
Great review Bruce and indeed looks like a winner. I was debating betweeen this and a two year old KTM 790 but wanted the hornet in white but was not available here till after summer so went with the 790 duke.... well also great fun i tell ya ! LOL
Thanks Bruce. I've mentioned it before, I like your bike reviews as it's more of a real world experience for me, as we're both the same height, but your clothing is just a few Kgs heavier than mine. 😊 So seeing you on "smaller" capacity motorcycle it's a good comparison for what it would be like for me. Just on the nodding to fellow bikers, I nod at everyone, even those on GS's....yey they're the only ones that don't nod back. Why is that? 😁 Thx G
I’d imagine it’s absolutely fine. A new rider could ride a Fireblade perfectly well as long as they learn the throttle response and bike handling behaviours before they start pushing limits. It’s all about the rider. This is a very easy bike to ride.
@@JohnSmith-gr8oj I own one, and in rain mode you can go crazy on the throttle with out have to worry about anything. Plus full traction and wheelie control in rain mode. Now in sport mode you have to be careful! And if you are a new rider and are having problems with throttle control stay in standard mode and rain mode and you can have fun and enjoy without worrying 🙂
Like the look of a few honda's all these modern bikes all look the same, I had 2 Honda motorcycles in the 1980s Honda dream 250 a commuter bike it struggled at short motorway dashes, had a VT 500 Honda again for work lovely smoth bike , Didn't like being left out in bad weather ignition would constantly freeze up, front caliper kept sticking, 😢, Not bought a Honda since loads of suzuki motocyes Never had any problems , 1 kawasaki , issues with front discs, Great review sounds good, great bike for anyone Interested in a twin cylinder,
