One of the things that puts me away from all similar design bikes is the insect front look, too sharp lines and the minimalistic fenders. Rain protection is one of the most important things for me that I look in to bikes from first glance. I had CBR 600 F2 long time ago and the bike had huge rear sub fender + very good front one.. The spoilers cover the legs end the knees.. Not a drop on me on wet roads. And before you say that is 'only good weather fun bike' .. They do that even on modern touring or sport touring bikes. It's not fashionable to have huge fenders, isn't it?
Brilliant format ER. I loved the simple chat and opinions as to why that bike, also what he would change. This makes a big difference talking to someone who has already shelled out the money rather than just another reveiwer.
Saw a newish cb125 that looks exactly the same too, but others have said it even looks like a 2013 cb500f. Honda are the epitome of conservative (googling confirmed this) . The hornet sounds good though.
What better than to hear the thoughts of an owner? The one thing that Icedidi would change as it turned out, was the bike! 😂😂🤣🤣. As a fan of mid size bikes, I think that I would go for the venerable SV650 over the Hornet, all things considered now. I do like the Transalp though!
@@exeterrider Yes good for Honda, I'm going to hang on through winter to think about it, it's only the extra electrical things that are putting me off.
@seancarter8006 maybe, although the hornet will be nearly new so the dealer would have set up a very good deal I expect especially if it read a "in/out" with pcp perhaps.
Glad to see you could get Nick on the channel to share his views on the bike, always great to get an owners point of view. Enjoyed this format mate (veryWolf Tales like😉) Whilst I'm not the biggest fan of the looks of the new Hornet, they are selling very well, people are really going for them and as always I'm sure they will age well and indestructible like every Honda ever built💪 Great video mate, keep up the great work fella
Very WolfTales😮 I think you will find one was doing this style for many years now,the slanderous comment has been passed to my legal team 😂 Here the green screen was good wasn't it!. Yes they are selling really well for sure RB, and will be selling well for a few years yet I expect. The Transalp really appeals to me and will hopfully get one this year to play on sometime. Thanks for your time, legal case is pending for now.
The most expensive thing for it is the SC Project exhaust at £900 and it’s not the sports pack on the grey bike it’s a mixture of the sport pack and style pack.
Nice bike. Not liking how Honda have already added £300 onto the price. I hate the permanently lit indicators. That would have to be changed😡. Desperately needs a rear hugger and a proper front mudguard too.
It has turn by turn navigation with audio not on the display..so intercom needed for turn by turn..test rode the honda hornet 750 the other week and can't wait to go a snap one up..love it..✌🏻
Interesting chat, typical Honda give you a bike with all the bells & whistles, then give you a plank to sit on! Been subscribed to Nick's channel since he had the Enfield, highly recommended👍👍
I have one in the same colour but got the small tinted screen and wheel tapes on as well. It is a ton of fun to ride but being a naked you do get buffeted a bit. Had it 2 months and 700 miles done so far. Great bike but am starting to get my head turned by a yellow vstrom
Really good to listen to an owners opinion on theirs. I ordered mine in April, and it was due July, but has been delayed til August (any colour is now on a longish wait list apparently).
I was very lucky! I went to the dealership for a quote and instead it was there ready for be mine ! Seen, liked, bought . (White pearl, best color imho)
I appreciated the informality of this 'bike chat' video - Thanks. The Transalp looks to be such a promising bike, but for me I'm disappointed that Honda didn't go with tubeless wheels. For those who only ever ride solo the Hornet is definitely a sporty bargain! Cheers.
I am sorry to say with all that was going on when I had the bike I didn't double check this! I thought they were tubeless, so Thanks for the heads up on that!
The reason I'm interested is that the CB500x & f, are amazingly frugal. If ridden sedately, 80+ mpg is often reported by owners and holding 70 mph on a motorway still returns 70+ mpg. That gives the 500 twin an amazing range. If the 750 can sip fuel in a similar manner, even if the extra 250cc makes it a tad thirstier, I'm getting one. Having the options to really shift or frugally tot up the miles will be a winning formula for me
I would really appreciate your input. I am looking at either: *New Hornet 750 *R850R ‘94 w injection, cases, 7k miles ABS, heated grips, perfect condition, 1 owner, shaft drive -less than half the price Which would you choose and why? I like the idea of shaft drive and the beemer seems like a solid choice, what do you think?
Hi chris , that is a tough one. The BMW is a real one off and they do prove very reliable , however it is the type of bike which as much as you play with it ,there will always be something that isnt quite right....The BMW around town can start to feel a bit of a monster to move around by hand etc. MOST importantly !!!!!!those ABS units were a total failure and most of the R range had them chopped out which I would HIGHLY advise if you do get it....for me as much as I like the R850...I would never buy a ABS version for that reason. I would be interested in seeing the link of it so email me the link if you want. The Hornet will last longer, be less trouble and do what it says on the tin with no hassle.. But yes its more money!
I’m interested in this bike but I think the engine itself looks really boring. I mean visually, the engine looks very plain. So many other motors have more design and visual appeal but Honda for some reason made the engine look basic in the CB750. Take a look at the engine styling of the CB650R with the bronze accents and the ribs/lines etc all over it. It looks way cooler. And if you want to see a really awesome looking engine, take a look at the Duke 890 R.
I kinda get what you mean there, But the engine does perform very well. you're right though its not as good looking as many others....having said that the rest of the bike makes up for that.
@@exeterrider Mmmm I’ll reserve final judgement until I see it in person but from photos and videos, it doesn’t do it for me. If Honda sold the CB650R as a full power model in NZ then I would buy that over the CB750.
Fair comment mate. For me the 4 cylinder engines are more comfortable higher in the rev range. I prefer to keep low in the rpm range for every day riding myself. Everybody is different, I did enjoy my time with the cb650 but just not for me and it felt a little small to me🍻👍
@@exeterrider Fair call mate. I haven't ridden either of them and haven't even seen them in person. I'm sure the torquey power delivery of a twin is better for off the bottom grunt but from what I have seen, the CB650R still gets up and goes pretty well too. I don't need the fastest machine on the planet, I am upgrading from a Duke 390 and I used to own a LAMS MT07. I might even just stick with the Duke 390 because it's a fantastic bike and I can't find any other bikes that really sing to me other than the CB650R but as I said before, Honda doesn't sell the full power version in NZ and it's illegal to derestrict a leaner bike. I'd probably buy the Duke 790 if it was available in NZ but at this point it doesn't seem to be.
Another great one ER mate & totally agree with you on colour choice, as those red forks are stunning! 👍😎 When's your Trans review coming, oh wait I better save any confusion & call it Transalp? 😉👍
The Trans is already out John*************Sorry yes I am gagging to get on the Transalp . Just a matter of when I can have it really!? m Thanks dude : )
@@exeterrider OK, thanks. I missed the part where you introduced your bike. The Honda website only mentions the red frame in either tank color, whereas yours is black. And the plastic parts are different too.
I commented on your first review as well as I live in the Ilminster area and also have a new white Hornet as a second bike and it's brilliant. I have a quick shifter, heated grips and the wheel stickers on mine. Like Nick I owned a TZR125 and in fact passed my test on one in 1990. Will find his channel and send him a message. Oh and yes White is the best colour
Hi ER, quick question, where did you buy your Black Widow exhaust? I’ve got an SP Engineering big bore silencer, but my header pipe is Orem, I want to put a stainless steel header on my 2015 NC750X dct, but I’m not sure we’re to get one, any idea’s? Thanks. 😎🏍😀👍
@@exeterrider ER, thanks for that, I really appreciate it, and thanks for the videos, very enlightening, (subscribed), looking forward to seeing the next one. Cheers. 😎🏍👍😀
@@exeterrider Definitely does. I've been on a CB500X for 2 years and would like to graduate up to a sportier more street oriented Honda. Besides the seat this bike seems like the one. Upholstery shop for sure on that bit. Hope they come state side. Heard the Transalp was so 🤞 on the 🐝.
I'm not sure if I was looking at buying a Kawasaki W800 I'd consider the Interceptor a competitor if I'm honest. Don't take my word for it, maybe you could ask Uncle Longbeard if he considered the Interceptor when he bought his W800 and whether he would have been happy to take the Interceptor on his tours instead. 30,000 miles in, all over Europe....🤔
@@exeterrider guess it comes down to budget perhaps... Exactly my point. Euro5 killed off the W800 anyway Another great bike lost because of legislation. I'm having serious problems in Wales (my usual 'hunting ground') finding 'Premium' fuel. I think I have to admit defeat and buy something that's able to handle E10.
Had a test ride yesterday with a view to buying one but could not get on with the engine braking and the engine is no where near as much fun as the Yamaha mt07
Very interesting to hear an owners point of view. Apart from the seat, a fun bike. The Trans Alp is tempting many but it is another 3 grand. Probably more of an all rounder though🤔
A nice presentation of two blokes chatting about bikes. Despite reservations regarding this machine, I can now see that it's a bike that has broad appeal across the biking spectrum. I do need to ask, however, that out of balance, you should, if you haven't already, also review Suzuki's new '8S. I've seen many who've tested the CB, raved about it, then tested the '8S and it's made them think again about the Honda, not because the Suzuki is ultimately better, but because it's made the tester realise the Honda isn't the only kid on the block. Taking subjective issues like colour and looks out of the equation, it would be interesting to hear your views after your recent and comprehensive review of the Honda.👍
Thanks Mark, yes I can only comment on the bikes that people let me have. Honda have been great but unless Suzuki let me do my thing on the 8s then I can only comment on what I have tried. Hopfully I'll be able to get my hands on a 8s sometime. Thanks for your time watching.
The Hornet is a smashing bike, ER, and it's a great pity it's a tad too small for me. I put that down to having to eat 3 Shredded Wheat for brekkie when I was younger. The lump of bent plastic manufacturers call a front mudguard nowadays is a joke. The likes of Indian, Ducati, MV, etc., might as well leave their offerings off.
Interesting and informative ER I do like these and would choose one over the transalp without doubt . I have no doubt a decent looking screen will come about think for me I will wait and see how the used market goes but for sure it's up on my list in the not to distant , great to hear an actual owners point of view 👌👍
Thanks CM, I am kinda glad he picked up on what I was thinking and what I said in the review regarding the seat etc not a deal breaker though. Hope your well : )
The newer ktm dukes are *really* out there, the hornet aspired to be like that but felt reservation at every spike end, like the person at the nude beach who will only get nude in water😂.
