The following three bicycles will be making their debut in the U.S. market in 2025. Below is a comparison of these models against current competitors.
If you keep up with global motorcycle news, then you're aware it can cut both ways. To be honest, this also applies when following car-related updates.
Car and motorcycle aficionados are intimately familiar with the reality that numerous amazing vehicles might never make their way to certain countries, regardless of which nation they call home. Of course, if fortune favors you, some iconic JDM cars from the ‘90s could become eligible for importation someday. However, if waiting isn’t an option, then these coveted rides might remain forever inaccessible.
If there's one thing you can say for Honda though, it's that we do frequently see its most hotly coveted motorcycles eventually make it to US shores. It might take a few years, as with the ST125 Dax , but it ultimately occurs. Now, in 2025, we are witnessing this for the first time. the arrival of the CB750 Hornet, CB1000 Hornet SP, and NT1100 DCT at long last.
It’s true that the U.S. market variant of the NT1100 DCT seems to match the power output levels of its European counterpart. However, this consistency does not extend to the CB750 Hornet and the CB1000 Hornet SP models. Notably, American Honda omits horsepower specifications from their public product details—a contrast with several competitors—so we cannot ascertain the exact performance metrics for these U.S.-bound motorcycles without conducting dynamometer tests first.
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Nevertheless, one thing remains evident regarding American Honda: the company is dedicated to providing an appealing value proposition for bikers across all these models. By this, I mean that when comparing these three motorcycles to their competitors from the 2025 (or sometimes even 2024) model years, American Honda goes out of its way to ensure they come at a competitive price point.
Consider how the CB750 Hornet compares. While it may not boast the largest displacement among these models, even if it matched the power output of its European counterpart—approximately 90.5 horsepower and 55.3 foot-pounds of torque—it still wouldn’t claim the top spot in terms of raw power here.
However, is it the model with the lowest MSRP? Indeed, it is.
The same pricing approach applies to the more potent CB1000 Hornet SP. Despite both models being less powerful than their international counterparts, might such price points make these bikes attractive options for U.S.-based motorcycle buyers in 2025? It surely wouldn’t be detrimental.
Moreover, despite receiving less power from the manufacturer, the more funds you conserve, the higher the likelihood of reinvesting that money into customizing your new motorcycle to better match your preferences. Correct?
If sports-touring bikes are your preference over the two new Hornets, rest assured. The NT1100 DCT also provides competitive pricing within its class. Take a look at it.
Kindly remember: The prices provided here reflect U.S. rates and were current up until March 13, 2025. These figures might vary due to changes over time and differences between markets. To get precise price details and confirm product availability specific to your location—regardless of where exactly this place is—it’s advisable to reach out directly to nearby retailers for further clarification.
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