Honda CB1000 Hornet / SP (SC86) Confirmed OEM Specs — Oil, Tire Size & Chassis Delta vs Outgoing CB1000R (SC80)
Confirmed OEM fluid, tire pressure, and chassis specifications for the SC77-powered Honda CB1000 Hornet (152 hp / SP 157 hp), compared side by side against the outgoing single-sided-swingarm CB1000R (SC80).
Outgoing vs New OEM Specification & Fluid Delta Matrix
| Specification | Outgoing Generation | Confirmed 2025 Spec |
|---|---|---|
| Chassis Code / Swingarm | SC80 · Mono-backbone + Single-Sided Pro-Arm | SC86 · Steel Twin-Spar + Dual-Sided Cast Aluminum |
| Peak Power / Torque | 145 hp @ 10,500 rpm / 104 N·m @ 8,250 rpm | 152 hp (SP: 157 hp) @ 11,000 rpm / 104 N·m (SP: 107 N·m) |
| OEM Tire Size (Front / Rear) | 120/70ZR17 / 190/55ZR17 (Cold 36 / 42 PSI) | 120/70ZR17 / 180/55ZR17 (Cold 250 / 290 kPa · 36 / 42 PSI) |
| Seat Height / Wet Weight / Tank | 830 mm / 212 kg (467 lbs) / 16.2 L | 809 mm / 211 kg (SP: 212 kg) / 17.0 L |
| Engine Oil Spec & OEM Filter | 10W-30 JASO MA · ~3.0 L w/ filter (15410-MCJ-505) | 10W-30 JASO MA (Wet Assist/Slipper) · Honda 15410-MFJ-D01 cartridge |
1. Dual-Sided Swingarm & 180/55ZR17 Rear Tire Changeover
Honda retired the SC80 single-sided Pro-Arm and 190/55ZR17 rear tire in favor of a high-rigidity steel twin-spar frame, dual-sided cast aluminum swingarm, and a 180/55ZR17 rear tire. Chain slack adjustment returns to conventional axle-block locknuts rather than an eccentric hub pin spanner, lowering tire replacement cost and sharpening turn-in response while retaining standard 250 / 290 kPa (36 / 42 PSI) cold pressures.
2. SC77 Fireblade Crankcase Lineage & SP Trim Brake/Suspension Deltas
Derived from the 2017 CBR1000RR (SC77) 76.0 × 55.1 mm inline-four, the SC86 Hornet uses die-cast pistons and street-tuned cam profiles with an assist/slipper wet clutch (JASO MA/MA2 strictly required). Owners ordering front brake pads must distinguish the standard model (Nissin radial four-piston calipers) from the SP variant (Brembo Stylema radial calipers + Öhlins TTX36 shock + exhaust RC valve for 157 hp).
Linked OEM Spec Sheets & Primary Source
New Model Maintenance & Fitment FAQ
Do the standard CB1000 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP share oil filters and brake pads?
Both trims share the exact same Honda spin-on oil filter cartridge and 10W-30 JASO MA engine oil specification, but front brake pads are NOT interchangeable: the base Hornet uses Nissin radial calipers whereas the SP equips Brembo Stylema calipers.
How much lower is the CB1000 Hornet seat height compared to the outgoing CB1000R?
Seat height drops 21 mm from 830 mm on the SC80 CB1000R down to 809 mm (31.9 in) with a narrower tank-to-frame waist, substantially improving flat-foot reach.
Can I run 10W-40 full-synthetic oil in the CB1000 Hornet?
Honda specifies SAE 10W-30 JASO MA as primary, while API SL+ / JASO MA2 10W-40 full-synthetic is suitable for high-ambient summer riding. Never use JASO MB oil.