Honda Hornet 1000 for 2008?

We loved the restyled Hornet 600 but there is much more to come from Honda.
More than one source in Europe indicates that Honda will be ready with a 1000cc naked for the 2008 model year, and the bike will feature the latest generation engine found in the CBR1000RR (tuned differently, however). Even if they retune (detune) it for more low end torque, it should still be pumping out around 120-125 horses, more than enough to rival the likes of the Fazer 1000 and Kawasaki Z1000.

Like the Hornet 600 introduced to Europe last year, this bike might be called the Hornet 1000 and feature an aluminum frame and other high-end components. If the bike materializes, it will likely be introduced this Fall at a European motorcycle show. It is impossible to speculate whether the bike will be available on the U.S. market.