Is the Hornet 1000 SP too Expensive in North America?

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1. The much anticipated Honda Hornet 1000 has landed in Canada, although they’ve dropped the Hornet monicker and will be referring to the bike solely as the CB1000. We’ve talked a lot about this bike on the channel. It seemed like a harbinger of change for value-driven, well-built, large displacement motorcycles, a segment that is rife with premium offerings that can cost close to $20,000. The European pricing details were exciting, with the SP model costing just £9,999. The same bike is priced for 17,999 CAD in Canada, costing roughly 10% more than the 2024 CB1000R. If this motorcycle comes to the US and follows the same pricing model as our neighbors to the north, it may cost around $14,500. That is more expensive than the GSX-S1000 and the Z900, and a few hundred dollars cheaper than the base model MT-10 and Streetfighter V2. I’m sure the CB1000 SP will still provide great value, but I think we were all hoping for North American pricing to fall more in line with the European MSRP, where the 9,999 Pounds coverts to around $12,300. I guess we’ll have to wait and see what happens if or when the Hornet 1000 lands stateside.

2. A few spy shots have been unearthed revealing a potential Triumph Thruxton 400. The original Triumph Thruxton was recently discontinued, but not before earning its reputation as the crown jewel factory cafe racer of the last decade. It seems that in the wake of Triumph’s incredibly successful Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 models, the Thruxton ethos may live on in a small, affordable package. The Thruxton 400 won’t retain its grand daddy’s performance chops, as piggyback Ohlins and Brembos are probably overkill for the little thumper, but will instead implement its styling cues that result in a sportier edge. The spy shots show an enhanced Speed 400 with a front cowl, clip-on handlebars, and a bobbed tail section. If the Thruxton 400 becomes a reality, I have no doubt it will sell like hot cakes.

3. An updated Royal Enfield Interceptor 750 has been spotted in India, as well. The new bike isn’t much of a drastic departure from the existing 650 model, but gets some updates to maintain its relevancy amongst its more contemporary rivals. The bike that has been seen undergoing street testing not only uses a larger engine, but has been outfitted with dual front brake discs and a circular 5 inch TFT dash. No matter the result of these changes, one thing is certain: I will continue to be cyber-bullied by Royal Enfield 350 owners.

4. The new KTM 390 SMC R actually looks pretty awesome. KTM’s 390 platform is revered in the beginner bike segment. The Duke 390, RC 390, and Svartpilen/Vitpilen 401 from Husqvarna have been proven and battle tested over the last 10 years. They’re consistently regarded as some of the most fun and value driven entry level machines on the market, that evoke a more playful and excitable experience when compared to some of the plain Jane Japanese offerings. The small displacement Super Moto segment has been pretty sleepy for a while. The WR250X was discontinued, the DRZ400SM was outdated, and the KLX300SM just left a lot of riders wanting for more. Suzuki finally updated the DRZ for 2025 with the new DR-Z4SM, which brought the platform somewhat into modernity. But the new KTM 390 SMC R might stand to dethrone the DRZ as the longstanding hooligan Super Moto of choice. 44 horsepower and 28 ft/lbs are produced by the 399 cc single. It has a six speed gearbox, rear ABS can be deactivated via the TFT display, and it comes equipped with compression and rebound adjustable WP Apex suspension. This new Super Moto from KTM could allow Team Orange to slide, wheelie, and stoppie their way out of financial uncertainty.

5. Lane filtering was just made legal throughout the entirety of France. French riders can now dramatically reduce the time spent commuting to their 5 hour work day. This means they now have even more freedom to spend their time smoking, eating cheese, painting, and kissing beneath the Eiffel Tower. France has recently been considered to be one of the more unhappy countries in Europe according to the Happiness Index. Nationwide lane filtering has got to bump them up a notch or two, no?

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