2023 Honda Hornet in depth UK review (with touring pack)

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My time with the 2023 Honda Hornet has come to an end - so join me for a full walkaround of the bike - including the touring pack of panniers and tailbag - and let's go for a jolly nice ride to see whether I think this is the biking bargain of the moment. Find out whether the touring pack is worthwhile, and whether it's a good bike for experienced riders as well as those who are new(ish) to riding.
See my faster (but horrifically overexposed) first ride of the bike here: • Has Honda made a hooli...
00:00 Why did you jump up like an idiot / intro
00:23 What makes it special?
01:20 How is the seat height?
01:43 What's the riding position like?
02:18 Show us the dashboard, baldy
02:43 Does it feel cheap?
03:15 Is the touring pack worth the money?
04:39 Let's go for a ride!
05:35 Low-speed fuelling
06:15 Comfort
06:54 What's it like at 70mph?
07:25 Fuel economy and mpg
07:40 Self-cancelling indicators!
08:20 Is it fun on twisty roads? Is the suspension good?
10:17 Will it wheelie? (Sadly not shown here)
10:42 What're the tyres like?
10:52 Town and low-speed riding
11:42 Countryside interlude - how mucky does your back get?
12:12 Conclusion - is it as good as everyone says?
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@mindcave Жыл бұрын

Great to get so many people's perspectives. Watching certain people riding this, I actually get flashbacks to riding the Ducati Monster 937, which I had on order until Ducati misallocated my bike and my order fell through. Let's be real though, for 62% of the price of the Monster, I'll be getting 98% of the fun, with just a little bit of bonkers shaved off to help save my life. I think it sounds better than the stock Monster also. Oh, and I bought a sauna with the spare change. Thanks Ducati.

@davidlynas7768 Жыл бұрын

Had a test ride and ordered one. Fabulous!

@paulfowler6665 Жыл бұрын

Test rode one for an hour and when I got back put a deposit down on a white one. Its a second bike for me to go with my Ninja 1000sx. I've owned a 390 duke for 6 years which is also an amazing value fun bike that I'm now selling to make way for the hornet .

@Steve-motorcycles Жыл бұрын

I am going to get one. I don’t really need a 3rd bike but as you say, it is a fun little (if 750cc is little nowadays) bike. It should be great at commuting into central London.

@cliveomahoney4096 Жыл бұрын

Lack of a decent front mudguard and rear hugger aren't such small things. The bike will be permanently filthy in the UK. I don't think rear hugs are things you can get as aftermarket, either. Thanks for the vid. Super as always.

@gsm_liv8980 Жыл бұрын

Well actually you can. Ermax has already put out their rear hugger for the Hornet alongside some other plastics like bellypan, rear cowl and flyscreen

@davidrose6577 Жыл бұрын

Pyramid Plastics offer a £65 (delivered) hugger ~ I've just ordered one. It's the first modification I'll add to my Hornet when i pick it up on Saturday.

@mountainbearoutdoors Жыл бұрын

rear hugger is an absolute must, Im so hacked off constantly cleaning the crap out of the shock on my bike.

@brianmac3590 6 ай бұрын

@@davidrose6577 how did the hugger work out ?

@davidrose6577 6 ай бұрын

@brianmac3590 The pyramid hugger is basic but does the job well and is half the price of the alternatives. I’d recommend it.

@petermcgarva7207 9 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable to watch, good info . Better go test ride one …

@timrodierides 9 ай бұрын

Thanks :) You'll enjoy it I reckon! It's worth trying the KTM 790 Duke as well - they're the same price at the moment. You might still prefer the Honda mind you!

@SouthWest-jj8yu Жыл бұрын

Nice little bike Tim, although I recall the days when a 750 wasn’t considered to be a small bike or even a middleweight. I had an original four cylinder 600 about twenty years ago used mainly for commuting and loved it. About the luggage though why do motorcycle manufacturers still think it’s acceptable to make luggage that’s not waterproof, that doesn’t make any sense at all.

@billbaxter3800 Жыл бұрын

I ride a 700. It's plenty.

@DuncanStace Жыл бұрын

Well, how about the algorithm suggesting your channel. Absolutely made my day, hope you’re well mate.

@timrodierides Жыл бұрын

Hysseh?! Thanks man - hope you're alright and still riding!

@DuncanStace Жыл бұрын

That’s me! Absolutely I am still riding, VFR800X now, traded in the 1200. getting old, need the upright bars.

@DC_Cha_Cha_Cha Жыл бұрын

I have to admit I wasn't a massive fan of the visuals when I sat on it at the bike show. I thought the existing CB650R and the new CL500 scrambler look much better (maybe we will get this engine in a scrambler at some point!?), but everything else seems amazing and the looks have grown on me, especially the grey colour option. Great video as always, love it!

@timrodierides Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! A scrambler with this engine would be fun

@michael37570 Жыл бұрын

Good review, like your style. Try to get the camera positioned a tiny bit lower so we can see the TFT screen when you are on the move!

@timrodierides Жыл бұрын

Thanks MrMr! Will bear that in mind. Never want to just show people the tank though, it's a fun game of aiming…

@doesitmatter7220 Жыл бұрын

The side case come with waterproof inner bags not outer bags

@vanitore Жыл бұрын

mines on order 😁

@nickclarkuk Жыл бұрын

I found a rear wheel hugger for this bike at powerbronze in the Uk for £125. I have the same issue with crud getting thrown everywhere on my CB500F

@paulconnell1309 Жыл бұрын

Very cool. Can’t wait to test ride. How does it compare with the GSX 8S?

@SantiWax Жыл бұрын

What's your weight and height? Thinking of getting this bike at the end of the year. Great video.

@roadwarrior8560 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, subbed.

@timrodierides Жыл бұрын

Thanks RW! Appreciate it!

@eugenux Жыл бұрын

now I am curious. I was interested in the transalp version of this bike..but, that's more expensive as well.

@johnpflug1567 Жыл бұрын

Waiting for the CG750 to be released.....

@gerrycollins2335 11 ай бұрын

I hate self-cancelling indicators on motorcycles. In town riding in particular, you are constantly looking down especially on long roundabouts to check that the bike is still indicating your intentions, or repeating the the instruction just in case it is not. More dangerous in my opinion than the risk of leaving them flashing by mistake, which experienced motorcyclists almost never do.

@MotoGoato Жыл бұрын

Cracking review ..... it is certainly a bike built to a (impressively low) price .. the Neo CB650R is a more premium looking bike in design and finish, for example, but also more money. Honda will steal sales away from Yamaha with this CB750 thats for sure ... it offers a lot more than the MT07 for less cash. While it may be a little bit budget in areas it certainly seems to still be much greater than the sum of it's parts and a fantastic and very tempting option in that market space. Decent bike at a very very reasonable price ... I wouldn't have been surprised had it been priced at £500 more than the MT .... but at £500 LESS it's an absolute bargain

@MGman100 Жыл бұрын

Great review! I wasn't impressed when I saw it at my local dealer - it looks awful in the yellow. The headlight and exhaust can don't look great either. However - everyone really rates this bike and I think it looks far better in the white or black with the red frame. The bottom line is that it's a lot of bike for the money. I may be looking for a second bike in the near future. Maybe a test ride is in order.

@timrodierides Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Definitely one of those bikes that rides better than it looks (not that I mind the looks tbh… I ride a KTM after all!)

@ed.t.hansen6499 Жыл бұрын

is the gearing the same as 500x; every 10km to shift ?

@ed.t.hansen6499 Жыл бұрын

i'd put on the Shad top box and panniers. Seems a bit bigger . Side opening also I see; NOT a plus.

@vespaveloce1924 Жыл бұрын

I wasn’t super impressed when I saw it at the NEC, it looked fairly cheap to me. Although maybe it’s more than the sum of its parts. Perhaps I need to ride one to fully appreciate what it’s all about.

@ed.t.hansen6499 Жыл бұрын

at 6'3 looks quite NOT comfy. i like spread out like sitting on the 500x the power, torque and lightness good in my city traffic but .. how to lower the pegs; ?

@stuartmoles843 Жыл бұрын

Oh blimey I know it’s meant to be great but I just can’t get excited about it. I think the CB650 four looks so much better, why don’t they just throw a few electrical gizmos at that. Still think we are stuck with parallel twins as they are cheap to produce

@yahoodlums Жыл бұрын

I think the Trident is better looking but would love to see a head to head.

@Englishbikerdan Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed that bike waffle good sir! スズメバチの巣

@timrodierides Жыл бұрын

ありがとうダニエルソーセージマン

@Englishbikerdan Жыл бұрын

@@timrodierides 🤣

@Googurz Жыл бұрын

Step on the footpeg before swinging your leg over. Makes clearing the bags much easier.

@damon1957ful Жыл бұрын

Tested vibs are bad, all top end gutless lowdown, and losses out to the gsx 8s on refinement and bottom to mid range stomp, built down to a price, the only thing i liked was the .tft screen

@robinmcphail34 Жыл бұрын

Good value no doubt, but why have the Japanese stopped making good looking bikes?

@ed.t.hansen6499 Жыл бұрын

two thumbs down for less leg room and more crunched legs. Why not keep it like the 500x ! NO point. leave it flexible or adjusttble like Kawasaki does; move the pegs down; and seat up !

@surdzo 11 ай бұрын

It is, but it is also pity that is ugly as hell. The cheapest thing in production (Design) is used as a weapon past few decades to extract as much money from the people as possible.

@johnrocker2986 Жыл бұрын

Nice machine but I think it looks bland and characterless, I'll admit the machines basics appear excellent and if the price is low budget minded will fall for it.

@DavidSmith-hn5gg Жыл бұрын

If people want cruise control get a car!

@the.communist Жыл бұрын

Bargain? 🤣😂🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂

@gerryryan2302 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the waffle ..but the bike is eminently forgettable ..they should pay the design team more money , if you took the badge of it and told people it was a different Japanese brand nobody would be the wiser ..