Honda Street Motorcycles - All styles covered?
POSTED: 06/03/2026
Honda Street Range · 2025–2026
Something for Everyone. Nothing Compromised.
No other manufacturer covers as much ground in the street motorcycle world as Honda does right now. From a sub-£4,000 air-cooled single that makes you smile at every roundabout, through a family of Hornet streetfighters spanning 500cc to 1000cc, to a brand-new litre-class retro roadster arriving in UK showrooms right now — the Honda Street range for 2025–2026 is the broadest, most technically advanced line-up the brand has ever assembled.
What binds these bikes together is a shared philosophy: brilliant engineering, honest riding dynamics, and a price that consistently raises eyebrows for the right reasons. Honda has pioneered the idea that every rider — not just those who can afford the most expensive machine — deserves a modern, well-built, properly enjoyable motorcycle. That idea has never felt more alive than it does today.
Below, we’ve worked through the entire range available at Blade Honda. Whether you’re here to find your first bike, your next bike, or simply to understand what all the fuss is about — read on.
New for 2026 · Neo-Retro Roadster
CB1000F
1,000cc Inline-Four · 122 hp · from £10,599
The CB1000F is a genuinely significant moment for Honda. After years of concept appearances — most memorably the CB-F Concept at the 2020 Osaka Motorcycle Show — the production version has arrived for 2026, and it’s worth the wait.
Styled around the CB750F and CB900F superbikes that powered Freddie Spencer’s AMA championship campaigns in the 1980s, the CB1000F wraps its technology in deliberately retro clothing: a round headlamp flanked by twin horns, flowing tank-to-seat line, and bold graphics that feel as fresh today as they did in Spencer’s era.
Under the skin lies the same CBR1000RR Fireblade-derived inline-four as the CB1000 Hornet, but completely retuned for character over outright power. New camshafts and longer 140mm intake funnels shift peak power down to 9,000rpm, making the full 122 hp feel natural and usable rather than excitable. The result is a bike that pulls cleanly from low revs, cruises effortlessly at motorway speeds, and rewards longer rides as much as it does blast sessions on country lanes.
A six-axis IMU enables cornering ABS and wheelie control, while throttle-by-wire brings three riding modes plus two user-configurable settings. The 5” TFT with Honda RoadSync, Honda Smart Key ignition, and fully adjustable Showa SFF-BP front and rear suspension complete a genuinely premium package — at a price that few rivals can match.
More CB1000F122 hp
at 9,000 rpm
103 Nm
at 8,000 rpm
6-Axis
IMU with Cornering ABS
£10,599
Starting Price
- Fireblade-derived inline-four, retro-tuned
- Fully adjustable Showa SFF-BP forks & shock
- Honda Smart Key ignition
- 5” TFT with Honda RoadSync connectivity
- Throttle by Wire + 5 selectable riding modes
- 4-2-1 megaphone exhaust with classic sound
- Recycled plastics in body panels (Honda ‘Triple Action to Zero’)
- Sports, Comfort & Travel accessory packs available
MCN Bike of the Year & Best Naked 2025
CB1000 Hornet & SP
1,000cc Inline-Four · 150/155 hp · from £9,099 / £10,099
There are motorcycles that are good. There are motorcycles that offer good value. And then there’s the CB1000 Hornet — a bike that MCN named both Bike of the Year and Best Naked for 2025, and which genuinely redefines what £9,000 should buy you in the naked sports category.
Like the CB1000F, the engine’s lineage traces to the CBR1000RR Fireblade, but tuned here for explosive streetfighter delivery rather than retro character: 150 hp, a broad mid-range, and a top end that genuinely surprises even experienced riders north of 7,000 rpm. Fully adjustable Showa forks, cornering ABS, traction control, wheelie control, and a 5” TFT with Bluetooth are all standard.
The CB1000 Hornet SP (£10,099) adds an Öhlins TTX36 rear shock, Brembo Stylema four-piston calipers with a radial master cylinder, a bi-directional quickshifter, and a further 5 hp. In matte black with gold wheels and forks, it’s a bike that punches well above its price point. If you’re considering the SP, it’s worth knowing the monthly PCP difference over the standard Hornet is typically around £10.
More CB1000 Hornet150 hp
Standard Hornet
155 hp
Hornet SP
Öhlins
TTX36 Shock (SP only)
Brembo
Stylema Calipers (SP)
- 1,000cc CBR1000RR-derived inline-four
- Fully adjustable 41mm Showa SFF-BP forks
- Cornering ABS, traction control & wheelie management
- 5” TFT with Bluetooth, 4 riding modes + User
- Engine brake control (adjustable)
- 212 kg (fuelled), 809mm seat height
- SP: up/down quickshifter standard
- Style, Sport & Comfort accessory packs
The Middleweight Sweet Spot · A2 Restrictable
CB750 Hornet
755cc Parallel-Twin · 91 hp · from £7,449 · E-Clutch available
When the CB750 Hornet launched in 2023 it immediately became the benchmark for what a middleweight naked bike should be. The recipe was simple: a new, 755cc parallel-twin engine with a distinctive 270° crank (giving it a characterful uneven firing order), paired with a lightweight steel diamond frame designed entirely around agility.
For 2025 it gained a dual LED projector headlight and revised TFT menus. For 2026, it gains something arguably more significant: Honda E-Clutch. More on that below — but the result is a bike that already punched above its class now able to appeal to an even wider range of riders.
Producing 91 hp at 9,500 rpm with 75 Nm of torque, it’s a genuinely fast motorcycle with a spread of power that’s friendly rather than intimidating — right up until you ask it for everything, at which point the mid-range surge is properly exciting. The 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted forks and Pro-Link rear shock are class leaders. It’s also A2-licence restrictable via an ECU rewrite at any Blade Honda service centre, and fully reversible.
More CB750 Hornet91 hp
at 9,500 rpm
190 kg
Kerb Weight
270°
Crank for V-Twin Feel
A2
Restrictable & Reversible
Honda E-Clutch — What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?
Honda’s E-Clutch is one of the most genuinely useful pieces of new technology to appear on motorcycles in years. Introduced on the CB650R in 2024, it now extends to the CB750 Hornet, CB500 Hornet, and more for 2026.
Here’s what makes it different from a quickshifter: it’s not just for upshifts. The E-Clutch handles every aspect of clutch operation — pulling away from standstill, changing up and down through the gears, and coming to a stop — all without you needing to touch the clutch lever. An electronic actuator reads throttle position, gear selection, and speed, then coordinates fuel cut and ignition timing for seamless, shock-free transitions.
The clutch lever is still there. You can use it any time you want to — the system pauses and then reactivates automatically. Or you can switch E-Clutch off entirely via the TFT. It adds just 3 kg to the motorcycle. On the CB750, it works alongside Throttle by Wire for extra refinement, particularly in corners and over rough surfaces. For city commuters, it transforms stop-start riding. For new riders on the CB500, it removes the single most common cause of stalling. It’s the best of both worlds, in a very compact package.
Where E-Clutch Began · Four-Cylinder Character
CB650R & CB650R E-Clutch
649cc Inline-Four · A2 Licence · Showa SFF-BP
The CB650R is the bike where Honda’s E-Clutch system was born. Launched in updated form for 2024 with E-Clutch as standard, a new 5” TFT display, and refreshed styling, it proved that the technology worked beautifully with a high-revving four-cylinder engine.
At its heart is a 649cc inline-four with DOHC and four valves per cylinder — a proper small inline-four with a rev-hungry character that builds through the mid-range and keeps pulling to the redline. It’s A2-licence compatible and positioned in Honda’s range as the gateway into four-cylinder naked performance: more mechanical complexity and a sharper, more involving character than the parallel twins, but approachable enough for daily use.
The 41mm Showa SFF-BP inverted fork and steel diamond frame deliver the same agile handling philosophy as the Hornet family, while the 5” TFT with RoadSync and HSTC traction control bring it fully up to date. Both standard and E-Clutch versions are available at Blade Honda.
More CB650RThe 500 Family — Four Bikes, One Brilliant Engine
Honda’s 471cc parallel-twin is one of the most proven A2-compatible engines in production. Reliable, smooth, economical, and genuinely fun — it powers four very different bikes in the Street range. All are A2 licence compatible (35 kW / 47 hp), all have ABS, and all can be owned with real confidence.
CB500 Hornet
from £6,299 · also available with E-Clutch
The newest member of the Hornet family, the CB500 Hornet takes the aggressive streetfighter styling and 5” TFT with Honda RoadSync down to A2-licence level. Honda Selectable Torque Control (traction control) is standard, as is a slipper clutch and full LED lighting. The E-Clutch version adds Honda’s semi-automatic system for completely effortless riding — ideal for city commuting or new riders building confidence.
More CB500 HornetCB500F
from £6,299
The CB500F is a pared-back, no-nonsense entry into Honda’s 500 world. Same engine, same Showa SFF-BP inverted front fork, same reliability — but with a cleaner, more traditional roadster stance. It has a 17-litre tank (larger than the CB500 Hornet’s), a stepped two-piece seat, and an ergonomic, natural riding position. It’s one of the best-selling beginner bikes in the UK for very good reason: it’s genuinely easy to live with, and it stays interesting long after you’ve passed your test.
More CB500F471cc
Parallel-Twin Engine
A2
Licence Compatible
ABS
Standard on Both
E-Clutch
Option (CB500 Hornet)
Style, Character & A Different Kind of Riding
Not every great motorcycle is a streetfighter. Two bikes in the Honda Street range take a very different approach — one rooted in retro scrambler style, one in the slow-burn pleasure of a beautifully made air-cooled single.
1960s Soul · 2025 Engineering
CL500
471cc · A2 Licence · from £5,699
Drawn from Honda’s original CL72 street scrambler of 1962, the CL500 is the most characterful expression of the 471cc twin. An upswept dual-exit exhaust, 19-inch front wheel, rubber fork gaiters, and rounded tank with knee pads make it one of the most distinctive-looking bikes in any class.
The development brief was “Express Yourself” — and it shows. The CL500’s proportions encourage customisation and personal expression, with a rich accessories range from Honda and an active aftermarket scene. It handles confidently on tarmac, copes well with light off-road work, and commutes easily during the week. Practical, beautiful, and completely its own thing.
More CL500MCN Best A2 Bike 2025 · Made in Japan
GB350S
348cc Air-Cooled Single · A2 Licence · from £3,999
At under £4,000, the GB350S is one of the most extraordinary value propositions in motorcycling. Made in Japan to Honda’s highest standards, it’s powered by a long-stroke 348cc air-cooled single producing 21 bhp — modest figures that tell you nothing about how rewarding it actually is to ride.
The secret is character. That 70mm × 90.5mm engine architecture gives it an unhurried, deeply satisfying exhaust note and a riding style that encourages you to work with the road rather than charge at it. Economy is extraordinary — around 100 mpg in typical riding. MCN named it Best A2 Bike for 2025. For anyone who wants to learn, enjoy, or simply rediscover what motorcycling feels like when it’s stripped back to its essence, there’s nothing quite like it at anywhere near this price.
More GB350SThe Full Honda Street Range at a Glance
All models available at Blade Honda in Abingdon and Stratford-upon-Avon. Prices correct at time of writing — contact us for the latest finance offers.
| Model | Engine | Power | Licence | Highlight | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB1000F | 1,000cc Inline-Four | 122 hp | Full A | New 2026 retro roadster, Fireblade engine | £10,599 |
| CB1000 Hornet SP | 1,000cc Inline-Four | 155 hp | Full A | Öhlins shock, Brembo Stylema, quickshifter | £10,099 |
| CB1000 Hornet | 1,000cc Inline-Four | 150 hp | Full A | MCN Bike of the Year 2025 | £9,099 |
| CB750 Hornet | 755cc Parallel-Twin | 91 hp | Full A / A2 | E-Clutch available, 270° crank | £7,449 |
| CB650R E-Clutch | 649cc Inline-Four | ~70 hp | A2 | Four-cylinder character + E-Clutch | POA |
| CB500 Hornet | 471cc Parallel-Twin | 47 hp | A2 | 5” TFT, traction control, E-Clutch option | £6,299 |
| CB500F | 471cc Parallel-Twin | 47 hp | A2 | Proven all-rounder, 17L tank, Showa forks | £6,299 |
| CL500 | 471cc Parallel-Twin | 46 hp | A2 | Scrambler style, 19” front wheel, retro cool | £5,699 |
| GB350S | 348cc Air-Cooled Single | 21 hp | A2 | MCN Best A2 Bike 2025, ~100 mpg, made in Japan | £3,999 |
POA = price on application. E-Clutch models and CB650R pricing — please speak to our team for the latest availability and figures.
Why Honda’s Street Range Is Worth Your Attention
What makes the Honda Street range genuinely remarkable in 2025–2026 is the consistency of quality across every price point. There is no “budget” Honda that feels cheap. There is no “beginner” Honda that feels patronising. Every bike in this range rides, handles, and is finished to a standard that other manufacturers charge considerably more to match.
The introduction of Honda E-Clutch across the CB750, CB650R, and now CB500 range is a genuine step forward for the industry — not as a replacement for the manual experience, but as an enhancement of it. The fact that Honda has made it optional and reversible says everything about their understanding of what riders actually want.
The new CB1000F is the most exciting single arrival since the CB1000 Hornet itself. A litre-class retro roadster with real engineering substance beneath the nostalgia — a bike that stands confidently alongside the Yamaha XSR900, Royal Enfield Super Meteor, and Triumph Speed Twin without flinching on price.
And for those at the start of their riding life, the GB350S at under £4,000 and the CB500F and CB500 Hornet at £6,299 offer genuinely brilliant entry points. Honest, reliable, and rewarding — the kind of bikes that build riders, not just passenger lists.
Come and see the range in person at Blade Honda in Abingdon or Stratford-upon-Avon. Our team knows these bikes inside out and can help you find the right fit — whether that’s your first motorcycle or your next one.
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