Throttle By Wire ( TBW ) which allows for three riding modes and three-level Honda Selectable Torque Control ( HSTC ) with integrated Wheelie Control , plus three levels of Engine Braking and Power delivery . The engine is cradled in an aesthetically pleasing steel frame , with a welded subframe . The low seat height of 795mm and claimed kerb weight of 190kg should also ensure the new Hornet is very manageable by a wide range of riders . Suspension and brakes are an all-Japanese affair , with a set of Showa forks matched by a rear shock while braking is supplied by Nissin . The rich specification list is headlined by a 5-inch TFT colour display which supplies vivid
Claimed power from the new parallel twin is 90.5hp ( 67.5kW ) at 9500rpm and 75Nm at 7250rpm respectively , with the bike featuring three rider modes to adjust power delivery for various conditions . According to Honda , the allnew , eight-valve parallel twin-cylinder delivers both top-end buzz and heaps of mid-range usability . The electronics package included in the new Hornet package features a 5-inch TFT dash ,
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