Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 vs. Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

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Overview - Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Technical Specifications Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025 compared to Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore76 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke55.1 mmStroke67.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power157 HPEngine power130 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,700 rpm
TorqueTorque107 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque7,200 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,000 ccmDisplacement1,200 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
BrandBrandShowaBrandSachs
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
BrandBrandÖhlinsBrandSachs
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonFour pistons
TechnologyTechnologyradialTechnologyradial

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,140 mmLength2,248 mm
WidthWidth790 mmWidth925 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,455 mmWheelbase1,528 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height809 mmSeat Height870 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP 2025

The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is more than just a new bike - it's a statement. Honda proves that they can still do it. They have created a bike that impresses in every respect: engine, suspension, brakes, price-performance ratio. You sit on it and immediately know how to ride this thing. There are no puzzles, no nasty surprises. Just pure, honest performance at a price that makes the competition look old. This isn't just a good bike - it's a game changer. Honda is back, and how they are back.

Unbeatable price-performance ratio

top shock of the highest specification

high-quality Brembo Stylema brakes

cultivated four-cylinder with good running behaviour

excellent workmanship and Honda reliability

simple, intuitive handling

comfortable ergonomics for lengthy rides

Engine somewhat sluggish under 6,000 rpm

conservative ABS control without IMU limits braking performance

difficult load change at low engine speeds

longer gear ratio in first gear

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

Price Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

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Price Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200

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