2004 v 2005 Hornet

[XS1954]

After selling my Thundercat I am looking for a naked bike. Like the look of the Hornet and my local dealer has got a brand new one for £4400 but it is the 2004 model. I know the 2005 model is to be released soon with some cosmetic changes etc but the price is a good grand more.

The choice is either get an older bike or get a brand new Hornet but should I wait for the 05 model?

Choices, choices!
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[JonB]

There is a good review of the '05 Hornet in T.W.O at the moment, they think it is a great improvement but they still haven't improved the tank range. Tell ya what though if you got an '05 Hornet in that orange I would V jealous.
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[jay12329]

05 hornet is very nice, but i also like the angular styling of the 03/04 bikes, although i have heard they arnt quite as powerfull al the older bikes, and the new 05 bikes i ment to have slightly less power again.
USD forks and nice little fairing are cool, but the front end is a little stiffer than before but will still need stronger springs if you are going to push it.
Thats a very good price for a new bike even if it is the old style. See what you can get with it. Alarm, Hugger and R&G crash protectors are a must.
One thing to say there will be very few after market bits and bobs for the new model, stuff for teh 03/04 bikes is just starting to filter through to the level and quality of the stuff you can get for the pre 03 bikes.
HTH
If you have any other questions try me or the hornets nest, at www.hondahornet.co.uk
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[Scotsman37]

The noticable difference between them is 12 months!