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After unveiling a first design draft in May this year, Honda is pleased to announce further advance information about the upcoming Hornet, which impressively shows that the new model has an engine performance that matches the strikingly dynamic look. The new Hornet – the first video of which will be online at the same time today – is driven by a completely newly developed 755 cm3-Parallel twin-cylinder 8-valve Unicam engine producing 92 hp (67,5 kW) of power at 9.500 rpm and 75 Nm of torque at 7.250 rpm.
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The light and compact twin continues the legacy of the earlier, globally popular Honda Hornet with a high-revving character and plenty of top-end power. Alongside the high-performance thrill, the engine delivers a whopping amount of mid-range torque to produce that effortless acceleration that makes every moment magical. In addition, an unmistakable pulsation and an entertaining sound are generated - thanks to the combination of the 270° crankshaft, uneven ignition interval and carefully tuned exhaust system. Fuyuki Hosokawa, the project manager responsible for development at Honda, was also responsible for the current CBR1000RR-R Fireblade in this position.
Fuyuki Hosokawa, Project Manager in Honda Motorcycle Development: “Honda has always recognized the Hornet as a special motorcycle that combines exciting looks with exciting performance and smooth handling. Before we tackled the new project, we thought long and hard about what kind of performance potential buyers want. On the one hand, it was clear to stick to the legendary punch; on the other hand, a Hornet of the new generation had to be designed for modern times, in which the engine also shines with strong torque and offers a pleasantly pulsating running culture. Convincingly agile handling was also one of the objectives in order to make every journey - in the city, on country roads or when enjoying cornering - as appealing and fulfilling as possible.
That's why we developed a completely new short-stroke two-cylinder engine with a 270° crankshaft to combine the best possible sporty performance with a likeable character and light-footed handling, just as we had in mind. This not only made the typical Hornet kick possible, but also powerful pulling through from low revs, which is of crucial importance for driving pleasure in city traffic and for powering out of beautiful country road bends.”
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Tech update for the new Honda Hornet!
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