I've a hornet I sold my 1995-1996 cbr 600 f3 and got a hornet for a sitting up ride and I feel so much more confident on the hornet I feel like my riding has improved loads.. I've obviously upgraded the exhaust the headlight the indicators etc and I can honestly say I LOVE IT..
I love this bike, my f2 has seen better days, but still one of my favourite bikes ever, so easy to work on and well engineered. Stick a nice short exhaust and a lovely pair of rental bars, braided hoses and radiator hoses to match your colour scheme, really gives the bike character
This is a pre-2002 model as there are no fork pipe protectors (the plastic protectors at top of the sliders) and if it's a 16" front wheel then it's either a '98 or '99 as Honda changed front wheel to 17" in 2000. Excellent bike though.
Had that exact one. Sa,e colour. Same year. Probably my favourite out of the bikes ive owned. On a par with a 2008 fireblade i owned from new for fun on the twisties and def alot more reliable(2008 blade battery was tiny and often left me stranded)
Prefer the look of the bandit and fazer. 3300 back then and people still want about 1800 for them now. I would like to try one out compared to my bandit.
You might have gotten a bike already, or not. I'm 5'8 and can barely have both feet down, on my tippy toes. I'd get something maybe a little less powerful as a first bike. Maybe for a second bike though. It would be awesome! Got mine as my 3rd bike
Its Honda so....forever 😂 All jokes aside...if you take care of your motorcycle it should last a very long time Ive seen hornets with 100.000 kilometres on them and they were fine
My 1999 Hornet have 80.000 km and still touching the 240 km/h. Put a 70 euros oil and change it every year or 6000km, and you will have Bike for 150.000 km or more
One of the best looking bikes out there then there's the 2005/2006 model that is even better looking.... then Honda screwed it all up in 2007 and completely destroyed the character.
The bike doesn't look bad at all but i get what he means when he thinks there's nothing special by how it looks. I'd totally buy one though if it was a good enough deal.
@@MrBurns-um2id Actually I'd probably try for the 900 version if i could find a deal on that. I just got from a ride a little ago. I have an 09 SFV-650 which keeps me very happy. If it weren't for the pandemic I probably would've bought another bike already.
@@MrBurns-um2id Yup. Makes perfect sense. I really likes the looks of those bikes. They're not outlandish but they have a slick look and cause they're Honda they're probably bulletproof in terms of reliability. I kinda wanna do that too, but with the bike I have. I'm thinking an SV-1000S would be a great bike for me. It's basically what I have already but fully faired and has an extra 35 bhp. I've seen plenty of deals on those bikes for around 3k. They're torquey and like and half the price of an RC51.
Dear Paul Johnson your opinion its stupid and you are the one not "excited" not the bike it self. The bike is beautifull and make a person with good taste on Quality Motorcycles "excited".If you dont like Honda Quality its your problem.
He is sort of right, the Hornet does look a bit anonymous especially in the region where the CB400 co-exists with the Hornet, anyone could have mistaken the Hornet for anything because the front is really boring, which is a shame
I think ot looks uber cool. In today's market where everything is festooned with flash fairings, scoops and angles, the basic simplicity of the Hornet is actually eye catching. Ironically it's the bike that stands out among the rest.
Remove that fucking awful tank bag cover for starters, then remove the awful 'factory chimney' exhaust and replace with a slimmer and shorter aftermarket item that will give it a beefier sound, stick on some Renthal bars and twin Dominator headlamps and Voila !!!!!
I've a hornet I sold my 1995-1996 cbr 600 f3 and got a hornet for a sitting up ride and I feel so much more confident on the hornet I feel like my riding has improved loads.. I've obviously upgraded the exhaust the headlight the indicators etc and I can honestly say I LOVE IT..
I love this bike, my f2 has seen better days, but still one of my favourite bikes ever, so easy to work on and well engineered. Stick a nice short exhaust and a lovely pair of rental bars, braided hoses and radiator hoses to match your colour scheme, really gives the bike character
This is a pre-2002 model as there are no fork pipe protectors (the plastic protectors at top of the sliders) and if it's a 16" front wheel then it's either a '98 or '99 as Honda changed front wheel to 17" in 2000. Excellent bike though.
I think it looks awesome
That 2003 headlight made it lot sexier.
I really like the upright look of the Hornet. Honda done an excellent job.
1:53 but now, in 2017 it looks more retro then when it was lauched. It's the perfect retro-ish look
Had that exact one. Sa,e colour. Same year. Probably my favourite out of the bikes ive owned. On a par with a 2008 fireblade i owned from new for fun on the twisties and def alot more reliable(2008 blade battery was tiny and often left me stranded)
One of the best looking bikes out here, absolutely love it.
With a headlamp from a Suzuki K5 and a tail from a Yamaha R1 , and you got you`r self a beauty :)
Prefer the look of the bandit and fazer.
3300 back then and people still want about 1800 for them now.
I would like to try one out compared to my bandit.
I own a 2006 (last of 1'st gen) and i think it is a fantastic bike. I probably will regret it when i sell it.
I’m looking into this as a first bike. I’m only 5’2”. Do y’all think it would work for my height? I love the look and just need it for commuting.
You might have gotten a bike already, or not. I'm 5'8 and can barely have both feet down, on my tippy toes. I'd get something maybe a little less powerful as a first bike. Maybe for a second bike though. It would be awesome! Got mine as my 3rd bike
I agree: it's a cute motorbike, but surely won't make you scream for its line.
What's the approximate lifetime of the engine?
Its Honda so....forever 😂
All jokes aside...if you take care of your motorcycle it should last a very long time
Ive seen hornets with 100.000 kilometres on them and they were fine
I've got a 09 Hornet and she's just covered 55,450 miles. Take care of the engine and they will go for ages.
Mine is on 44k miles and is runs very smoothly. It’s a 2004.
My 1999 Hornet have 80.000 km and still touching the 240 km/h. Put a 70 euros oil and change it every year or 6000km, and you will have Bike for 150.000 km or more
It’s got character!!! And it looks f*ckn awesome
Why did Honda not design it with a nice wide half fairing and wind screen then send it state side i would have it and no mistake!!!
maybe it's not the best looking naked bike, but as a bike to ride and enjoy there is non better!
Way prettier than the bandit easily
On par with the fazer. Tbh the hornet engine is much nice to look at
One of the best looking bikes out there then there's the 2005/2006 model that is even better looking.... then Honda screwed it all up in 2007 and completely destroyed the character.
The bike doesn't look bad at all but i get what he means when he thinks there's nothing special by how it looks. I'd totally buy one though if it was a good enough deal.
Exactly..it looks good, works very well...that's it
Some might say its boringly good ..I own one ...you should get one as well
@@MrBurns-um2id Actually I'd probably try for the 900 version if i could find a deal on that. I just got from a ride a little ago. I have an 09 SFV-650 which keeps me very happy. If it weren't for the pandemic I probably would've bought another bike already.
@@flatlineoptimism2600 Im gonna buy the 900 at some point as well
Really like the hornet look so a bit more power and twin exhausts would be great
@@MrBurns-um2id Yup. Makes perfect sense. I really likes the looks of those bikes. They're not outlandish but they have a slick look and cause they're Honda they're probably bulletproof in terms of reliability. I kinda wanna do that too, but with the bike I have. I'm thinking an SV-1000S would be a great bike for me. It's basically what I have already but fully faired and has an extra 35 bhp. I've seen plenty of deals on those bikes for around 3k. They're torquey and like and half the price of an RC51.
Kw or hp?
98 hp
@@MZMotor95with akrapovic;
I think I won't fit on it,it looks too small
It depends on how tall you're...im kinda short (1.72) and I can ride my hornet easily
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@@leon760 i guess it will be a bit "small" for you... Its a medium size bike tho... Not that small but certainly not big
I think you should be fine, but my friend who owned one, is 205cm and he looked like he was riding a toy, it was kinda hilarious to be honest
i hate the tail
The tail from the 2003-2006 is top.
@@_Just_Some1 is it interchangable?
Mine surprised me.
the cbr engine has been changed for the hornet, less hp, more nm, better low rpm pull.
Where do you find that gas tank cover?
Sweet ride...
Dear Paul Johnson your opinion its stupid and you are the one not "excited" not the bike it self. The bike is beautifull and make a person with good taste on Quality Motorcycles "excited".If you dont like Honda Quality its your problem.
He is sort of right, the Hornet does look a bit anonymous especially in the region where the CB400 co-exists with the Hornet, anyone could have mistaken the Hornet for anything because the front is really boring, which is a shame
I think ot looks uber cool. In today's market where everything is festooned with flash fairings, scoops and angles, the basic simplicity of the Hornet is actually eye catching. Ironically it's the bike that stands out among the rest.
I have two hornets and a love to hate it. Ugly, boring... And I love the look of it and to ride it more :)
Remove that fucking awful tank bag cover for starters, then remove the awful 'factory chimney' exhaust and replace with a slimmer and shorter aftermarket item that will give it a beefier sound, stick on some Renthal bars and twin Dominator headlamps and Voila !!!!!