First big bike!

[bikertomm]

Finally!

Picked this up Saturday afternoon,

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I'm just amazed at how easy the whole thing has been.. I guess it's true what they say about bigger bikes being easier to ride. The main thing I was worried about was the weight but it's no where near as heavy as I thought it was going to be!

Enough of the boring stuff, yesterday went on my first ride and did about 90 miles on her! The sound when she fires up on the button It's at 33BHP but I have no idea how, apparently throttle linkage system?

It gets just over 60 in first gear and I backed off at 88 in second.. tops out not much over that

The howl she makes is just awesome I've always wanted a decent sounding bike, would be even nicer with a proper jobby exhaust but that can wait!

Seriously amazed that this is only putting out a third of what it will be un-restricted. Though at the moment it does feel very controllable I've never scared myself and already I rode it pretty hard after getting used to it. It's so confidence inspiring and feels planted compared to my 125, brakes are good aswell just everything is so smooth!

I'm wondering if it's restricted by the ECU or something because it gets up the revs ok and sort of gives you a taste of what it's going to be like, it teases you! My mates bike doesn't let him go over 7k revs as it's restricted so I'm glad that's not the case on this.. I felt confident on it straight away which is good!

I can't comprehend if this is 33bhp what the likes of the S1000RR and 200bhp must feel like

It does need a good clean up, which is what I'm gonna go do now if it doesn't rain, so I'll put more pictures up later!

Cheers lads
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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!

[P.]

Very nice Remove cat and get a nice exhaust on there

If you come to the BBQ again, you can have a go on the CBR... that is a bit more than 33hp

[recman]

Good choice fella.
Probably the easiest handling machine I tried when I moved up.
It just lacked a little power for me but I really couldn't fault anything else about it and if the dealer I went to hadn't been so much of a knob, I may have been riding one around today.

Nice tyres btw.
I seem to have a weird tyre fixation today.

[bikertomm]

[P.]

Some of the best tyres on the market

[recman]

[Musketeer]

Nice bike

Now, wash it
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Current Bike: Yamaha XSR900 Previous bikes: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade, Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja, Aprilia RS125 2-stroke

[Rogue_Shadow]

Awesome first bike

Just a word of warning from a weakling that you'll likely never need.
But I too was worried about the weight of a larger bike, but after a short ride on my SV (one of the lightest 650's) I thought nothing of it.
However

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It's the slow speed stuff that is when you need to be cautious. I'm sure the clip'ons on my SV doesn't help me, but my tumble was at slow speed as have a few other near ("Oh Shit") misses.
Always come to a gradual stop especially on loose surfaces, slamming on the brakes pushes you forward and throws you off centre balance ... triggering a "oh no" panic to recover the bike balance.

Also, with a 125 you could almost coast on slow speed manoeuvres like U-Turns with little throttle input.
Might be a V-Twin engine braking thing, but without any throttle input the bike becomes a dead weight

You likely know all this, or wont have any issues at all.
But I'd feel a bit bad if I didn't post this, only to find out it could of helped you save your Hornet from a concrete kiss.

TLDR - Slow speed maneuvers "can" go wrong easier on a big bike, Rogue_Shadow needs to man up

[Aspire]

Nice That style Hornet is IMO is the best looking naked bike, just needs a clean !!

[bikertomm]

Well, she's had a clean.. but didn't even touch the wheels as I didn't have the time.. can't wait to attack them though!

The tyre pressures were 24 & 33 when they should be 36 & 42

So that has made the bike feel completely new yet again.. tyres felt warm when I stopped, absaloutely love it, just glides into corners!

And the sun came out so I did a cheeky 60 miles.. roads were clear.. just brilliant

Oh and thanks for the advice rogue shadow, I have been actively thinking it's going to be heavy at slow speeds! Doesn't help I have to push it down all sorts of obstacles down the garden.. out of breath by the time its away

She's come up pretty nicely, when it's warm I'll properly clean it!

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Love the rear hugger, exhaust came out alright too!

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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!

[dannymassive]

Looking good
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Previous Ride's - '01 Aprilia SR125 (Sold) '08 HONDA CBF600n (Sold) '96 CB500 (Sold) '01 FZS 1000 (Sold) '06 CB1300SA (Sold) '07 CB600F Hornet (Sold) - '93 Suzuki Savage LS400 (Sold) '98 Honda VTR1000 Firestorm (Sold) '05 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '01 FZS1000 Fazer (Sold) 2016 Harley Davidson Street Bob SE (Sold) '02 Kawasaki ZX9R (Sold) '98 CB600F Hornet (Sold) '04 Suzuki Bandit 1200s (Sold) '13 Yamaha FZ1-N

[GrumpyGuts]

Really impressed with this...welcome to the Hornet club, Tom!
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My Bikes: Lifan Beat 125cc '11 -> Suzuki B120P '76 -> Suzuki EN 125-2A '08 -> Honda CG 125 '04 -> Honda CB600F Hornet '98 -> Kawasaki ZZR 600 '99 -> Kawasaki GPZ 500S '95 (Current)
Theory test passed - 09/02/2012 >>>> Module 1 passed 24/07/2012 >>>> Module 2 passed 24/10/2012

[Paddy Blake]

I love these bikes but hate the headlight area look on them.

[iMark]

First off
Looks very nice.

[Knightsy]

Sweet! Now get a proper can in there
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[bikertomm]

Cheers lads

The exhaust can wait

Hoping to get out on it again later, the suns out and expected to be about 8 degrees, that will be 4th day in a row, definately got the bug

Just love how cornering feels on it..


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[Troy92]

i need one of these! Those screens remind me of danny welbecks stupid hair doo

[EXC-Rider]

nice bike i have the same,

the gold ones are faster tho
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owned bikes: DR50, Thumpsta 110 , Honda CR85, Speedfight 100, Yamaha XT125X, Honda CRF450, Honda Hornet '07
current bikes: KTM EXC525 AKA the wheelie machine
A friend in need is a friend indeed but a friend with weed is better!

[bikertomm]

[EXC-Rider]

[bikertomm]

[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

Looks sweet - but the headlight-come-screen combo is a bit too decepticon for my tastes.
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Mobylette Type 50 ---> Raleigh Grifter ---> Neval Minsk 125

[bikertomm]

Screen is coming off when I get the chance, would also like a tail tidy at some point, possibly bar end mirrors as can't see shit in them!

Cheers
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07' Honda Hornet now full powaah! My guide on performing an oil change!

[EXC-Rider]

this is all u need

https://www.jesterstrickbits.co.uk/categories/Honda/CB600-Hornet-All-years/CB600-Hornet-2007%3E2010/
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owned bikes: DR50, Thumpsta 110 , Honda CR85, Speedfight 100, Yamaha XT125X, Honda CRF450, Honda Hornet '07
current bikes: KTM EXC525 AKA the wheelie machine
A friend in need is a friend indeed but a friend with weed is better!

[Shinigami]

much prefer the side panels of the newer hornets but I don't like the headlight, I like it more on the older ones with the round headlight

very good choice though, welcome to the club lol
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