Honda CB750 Hornet 2027: Four New Colors, Only Three in Italy

• Four new color combinations for model year 2027, with no technical changes
• The E-Clutch remains an option in German-speaking markets, while in Italy it is reportedly mandatory
• 92 hp (67.5 kW) from 755 cc, 196 kilograms (432 lbs) with a full tank

The CB750 Hornet has been one of the most important models in Honda’s line-up since its launch in 2023. More than 10,000 units sold in 2025 alone and a place among the three best-selling naked bikes in Europe across two years speak for themselves, according to the manufacturer. Shortly after the model took center stage in the Honda Customs 2026 contest, the update for 2027 has now arrived. It is a modest one, but it raises an interesting question about model policy in the individual markets.

Which colors does Honda offer for the CB750 Hornet 2027?

For model year 2027 Honda offers a choice of four completely new two-tone paint schemes. The design itself remains unchanged.

The four combinations at a glance:

• Gunmetal Black Metallic and Ballistic Black Metallic
• Mat Beta Silver Metallic and Iridium Gray Metallic
• Glint Wave Blue and Mat Ballistic Black Metallic
• Grand Prix Red and Gunmetal Black Metallic

All four are available both for the version with a conventional clutch and for the E-Clutch variant. The front end is still defined by the twin LED projector headlights, the tank picks up the wing contour of a hornet in its shape, and the short tail underlines the sporty line. The machine was styled by the design department at Honda’s development center in Rome.

Why are there only three colors in Italy?

In Italy, Honda reportedly offers the CB750 Hornet 2027 exclusively with the E-Clutch and in only three of the four color combinations. The Mat Beta Silver Metallic and Iridium Gray Metallic version is missing.

That makes the Italian range noticeably different from the one in German-speaking markets. Here the version with a conventional clutch stays in the line-up and the E-Clutch can be ordered as an option. Such market differences are nothing unusual at Honda, they follow demand in the individual countries. Anyone considering an import or comparing offers across borders should therefore take a close look at the equipment list.

What does the 755 cc twin deliver?

The liquid-cooled 755 cc parallel twin still produces 92 hp (67.5 kW) at 9,500 rpm and delivers 75 Nm (55 lb-ft) at 7,250 rpm.

The engine uses Unicam valve actuation with eight valves, a technology Honda also employs in the CRF family. The crankshaft with its 270-degree crankpin offset creates the uneven firing interval that shapes character and sound. Bore and stroke measure 87 and 63.5 millimeters, compression is 11:1 and the throttle bodies measure 46 millimeters. The intake tract houses Honda’s patented Vortex Flow Ducts, which are meant to guide the airflow evenly from the side inlets to the airbox.

Honda quotes average fuel consumption of 4.3 liters per 100 kilometers and CO2 emissions of 99 grams per kilometer. With the 15.2-liter tank that works out to a theoretical range of around 340 kilometers. The manufacturer states a top speed of 205 km/h and the emissions standard is Euro 5+. For holders of an A2 license there is a restricted version with 48 hp (35 kW).

How does the Honda E-Clutch work?

The E-Clutch operates the clutch electronically. Pulling away, shifting and stopping all work without the hand lever, while gear changes are still made in the usual way with the foot lever.

Two small electric motors in the right-hand clutch cover control the clutch, and the complete system weighs around 3 kilograms (6.6 lbs). To pull away, it is enough to select a gear and open the throttle. The electronics handle engagement themselves and reduce the risk of stalling the engine. When shifting, the system takes road speed, throttle position, engine speed and the pressure on the shift lever into account, among other things. According to Honda, gear changes are faster and smoother than with a conventional quickshifter.

The clutch lever stays on the handlebar and takes priority over the electronics. Anyone who wants to intervene can do so at any time. The E-Clutch can also be switched off completely, the display shows the operating status and marks manual mode with an M. The effort required at the shift lever can be set in three stages, separately for upshifts and downshifts.

Interaction with throttle by wire

As on the XL750 Transalp, Honda combines the E-Clutch with throttle by wire. On downshifts the system blips the throttle automatically and matches engine speed to the speed of the rear wheel. Load changes are therefore smoother.

Chassis, brakes and electronics

The diamond-type steel frame weighs just 16.6 kilograms (36.6 lbs) including the integrated subframe. At the front there is a Showa SFF-BP upside-down fork with 41-millimeter stanchions and 130 millimeters of travel, at the rear a Showa shock with Pro-Link linkage, 150 millimeters of wheel travel and seven-step preload adjustment. With a full tank and the E-Clutch the machine weighs 196 kilograms (432 lbs), seat height is 795 millimeters and the wheelbase measures 1,420 millimeters.

Braking at the front is handled by two 296-millimeter discs with radially mounted Nissin four-piston calipers, at the rear by a 240-millimeter disc with a single-piston caliper. The ABS is two-channel. Tires measure 120/70 ZR17 at the front and 160/60 ZR17 at the rear.

The electronics offer three preset riding modes, namely Sport, Standard and Rain, plus two freely configurable user modes. Engine power, engine braking and HSTC traction control can each be adjusted in three stages, and an anti-wheelie function is integrated. Standard equipment also includes the 5-inch TFT color display with optical bonding against reflections, Honda RoadSync connectivity for calls, messages, music and navigation via a headset, self-cancelling indicators, the ESS emergency stop signal, a USB-C socket and the HISS immobilizer.

How has the CB750 Hornet developed since 2023?

Honda has updated the CB750 Hornet at short intervals without touching the basic design. Model year 2027 continues that line and limits itself to the looks.

Model year 2025 brought the new front end with twin LED headlights, the 5-inch TFT display with RoadSync and revised suspension settings. In 2026 the E-Clutch and throttle by wire followed, along with the standard belly spoiler. The 2027 Hornet therefore joins the crop of model-year updates in which manufacturers freshen up proven platforms visually instead of developing something entirely new. Honda gives no details on prices or market launch in its announcement.

Accessories and packs

Honda offers several accessory packs for personalization. The Style Pack includes an aluminum handlebar clamp and bar-end weights, rider footpegs, a radiator grille, rim stickers and a two-tone rider seat with contrast stitching. The Sport Pack relies on a solo seat cover in various colors, a painted cockpit screen and protective elements. The Comfort Pack is aimed at longer stages and includes a rear bag, a three-liter tank bag and heated grips. The Design Pack adds coordinated decals for the side panels, tail, headlight cowl and tank flanks. Available separately are side bags, rubber tank protectors and an SC-Project end can.

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