Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Yamaha GTS 1000 (1000)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda CB1000 Hornet SPstacks up against the Yamaha GTS 1000. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda CB1000 Hornet SPYamaha GTS 1000
Model year20251996
Price
Engine1000 cc1003 cc
Horsepower100 hp
Torque106 Nm
Weight211 kg248 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc
TiresBridgestone® S22: 120/70-17 (58W) / Bridgestone® S22: 180/55-17 (73W)

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Yamaha GTS 1000 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and the Yamaha GTS 1000 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP brings its published horsepower in a 211 kg package, while the Yamaha GTS 1000 counters with 100 hp at 248 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: