2026 · Sport Tourer · Buyer's Guide
Hornet Grows Up Fast
The CB1000GT takes the inline-four from Honda's CB1000 Hornet and points it at distance. 150 hp and 75 lb-ft from 1000 cc is a lot of engine for a 505 lb sport-tourer, and the delivery is shaped for road use rather than for a dyno printout. What lifts it clear of the usual class arithmetic is the hardware that comes with it: Showa semi-active damping reading the road through a six-axis IMU, cornering ABS, traction control, ride modes, a quickshifter that works up and down, cruise control, heated grips, a color TFT with navigation and phone connectivity, keyless ignition, center stand and luggage. All standard.
On the road it behaves like something built by people who actually ride. It stays neutral, it never argues with a change of pace, and it will run 300 mile days without grinding you down. The 5.5 gal tank gives it honest range, and the equipment list means you are not immediately shopping for the parts that should have been there in the first place. This is the bike for a rider who wants full sport-touring capability without committing to a bagger. The honest caveat: this engine family has a documented appetite for oil, and Honda has acknowledged it and is still working on a remedy.
Spec sheets don't ride bikes, but they set the baseline.
| Power | 150 hp (110 kW) |
|---|---|
| Torque | 75 lb-ft (102 Nm) |
| Displacement | 1000 cc |
| Engine | Inline-four |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Final drive | Chain |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 180/55-17 |
| Seat height | 32.5 in (825 mm) |
| Wet weight | 505 lb (229 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 5.5 gal (21 L) |
Equipment check
Chassis
Comfort
Connectivity
Drivetrain
Safety
Excessive engine oil consumption (inherited from Hornet platform)
Multiple owners on forums and testers report that the engine consumes an abnormal amount of oil, sometimes requiring top-ups between services. Honda has acknowledged the issue and is developing a remedy, potentially including engine rebuilds or replacements. The CB1000GT/F launches have been delayed while a fix is finalized.
Where this Honda CB1000GT pulls ahead of — or falls behind — its rivals on the numbers, and the typical bike in its class on character.
Power
Torque
Displacement
Wet weight
Seat height
Forget spec-sheet bragging. Here's who the CB1000GT is actually built for.
This is your bike, straight up. Real range from the 5.5 gal tank, suspension that stays settled solo or loaded, and enough engine to make a 300 mile day on the Blue Ridge feel short.
Made for Black Hills · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway
Heavier than what you usually see at the Dragon, but the chassis is honest and lean clearance is generous. You will run out of nerve well before it runs out of ground.
Made for Back of the Dragon · Blue Ridge Parkway · Cherohala Skyway
Canyon pace sits comfortably inside its range, and the damping keeps it planted over broken pavement on Angeles Crest. Just go in knowing you are riding a tourer, not a stripped street weapon.
Made for Angeles Crest Highway · Coronado Trail / US 191 · Highway 1 / Big Sur
If you're cross-shopping the older generation, here's what changed.
Previous generation · 2006–2011
Fireblade Heart, Civilized Miles
Compare to the previous model →If this one isn't quite the fit, these are the bikes worth riding back-to-back against it.
