Is this the best Twin Cylinder Middle Weight on the Market? - 2023 Honda Hornet Review 

It’s purely subjective, I’m used to riding a 105hp bike so feels a little less than I’m used to. Not knocking it at all has loads of grunt and usable power, I really love the bike. My message is more around if you’re intimidated by it, don’t be it’s got great electronics so you can ride it at all levels/modes. If I’ve said little anywhere I’m this review, sorry about that, it really isn’t little, but defo feels less mental and peaky than a four cylinder. Thanks for the comment mate, and hopefully you’ll stick around for more reviews!

To be honest Clive, on second thoughts your right, the dash is actually Uber high spec, I guess I just found the handlebars a bit thin, levers etc and the housing around the switches looked a bit cheap looking. Switches themselves fine and overall cockpit feel, decent with the tft. Switch out the word cockpit for handlebars/plastics.

@@sweet-triple-UK and the mirrors work fine???

@@DavidSmith-hn5gg Maybe they do for you but not for me. I think this is different per rider mate, I'm tall and fairly wide. I did have a good attempt at adjusting them and from a standard seating position for me I couldn't see much other than my elbows. I could however move my head over to the left or right and get a view, but I'd prefer them to just work wherever my head is.

@@DavidSmith-hn5gg Did you pull the trigger on one Dave? Nice choice if you did great bike.

Thanks, I really appreciate your feedback. It’s nice to hear because it takes literally hours to edit the videos, need to get faster at it, it’s why I only post every few months because it’s so time consuming. I have another track day video and a tour of Europe to edit and post soon so watch this space!

You really can’t go wrong with this awesome bike I loved it! I guess it’s all relative mate as I just jumped off the 675 that’s a bit pokeyer. You’re right it’s not a little bike it’s a proper middle weight and decently powerful! I would take that phrase out of the video if I could because a few have mentioned it 😂 I guess it’s because none of my videos are scripted. It’s me riding along just saying exactly what’s on my mind in that moment. My sentiment really was more trying to say if you are new to biking that this bike isn’t intimidating and the electronics keep it well behaved so don’t be put off by the 750cc engine capacity. Thanks for watching mate!

@@sweet-triple-UK haha i wasn't having a go coz i see the 'little' & 'beginner' phrase all over the place in many vids about most bikes less than a litre, and sometimes can't help thinking it's a kind of snobby thing, alluding that only 'big' bikes are 'proper' and 'grown up', but it doesn't really worry me, i have more to think about, like should i get a little cb500f or 750 hornet lol, GL

@@Bob-ts2tu No worries at all, I could tell you weren't having a pop. I've not tried the CB500 yet but I know that the 750 was soo much fun and has so much character, I imagine the 500 would be similar in terms of it's character and feel. My mate had the CB500F and loved it he had it for around a year or two then got a Z900 so maybe check out his channel Bike Revz and ask him about the CB500F. Thanks for the comment.

It’s ridiculous isn’t it! Loved riding this.

@@sweet-triple-UK Couldn't have bought a better bike for me.

honda's new 750's just severely undercuts the competition by price, tech, power, yeah maybe the looks is generic but what it has to offer is hard to pass.

It really is. Thanks.

I keep saying but gotta come and try one of your Zeros soon! I’m off to Spain for a bike holiday next week but soon after that will have to come and see you.

@@sweet-triple-UK you definitely need to come for a ride! The Zeros are epic! Enjoy your holiday, give me a shout when you’re back 🤙🏻

I’m super excited to test out the GSX8!

For a grand less, the Hornet is the better bike.

You might have a point here. It kinda negates the “budget” advantage of this bike……it sounds so damn good though

If you’re comparing it to an MT07 the Hornet is a lot mor fun. Faster more torque…. Rider modes… TFT screen and sounds nicer.

Absolutely, it brought joy to me for sure. I’ve ridden the 2017 MT07 and they are similar. I’d probably go for the Honda. However I haven’t tried the new MT so will have a go and see. I’ll take the go pro.

@@DavidSmith-hn5gg I was comparing the joy of riding. The joy of riding my MT07 is just fine for me to the point of not trading it for the CB750. Like I said if the CB750 was the option at the time I bought my MT07 I would have opted for it. I jus love torque.

100 percent agree. And it’s cheaper, defo a strong contest against the MT07 for sure!

​@@DavidSmith-hn5ggThe rider modes are a drawback for me, they imply fly-by-wire throttle, and to my wrist those never feel as good as a nice cable throttle.

Please tell me more? What’s the story with this?

@@sweet-triple-UK just a rumour, GB750 retro sounds good tho !

It sure does!

@@DavidSmith-hn5gg yes the brakes are supposed to be better than the suspension.

@@robertprosser6856 the suspension is fine, I ride mine spirited every time I go out on it.

Yes

I’m off on a tour around Northern Spain, Pyrenees and France next week but as soon as I’m back, I will book in a test ride of the GSX8S and let you know what I think in the form of another video.

Definitely!

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Was thinking of buying an SV 650. I best try one of these out first. Only down side it seems like Months before the honda is available. Thanks for sharing.

@@charleshoward1475 SV650 and the new GSX8S both great bikes I believe.

@@charleshoward1475 Absolutely try one of these Charles, and the MT07 / GSX8S.

@@robertprosser6856 Many thanks indeed.

Not sure how much it is I’m have to check.

I didn’t get a chance to test the range, any idea how many miles you’d get out of it? Range has never really been a consideration for me.

It’s plenty big enough and it’s good on fuel.

I would have thought so too. Get 120-30 out of my bike and never had any issues.