How much is a used Honda Hornet CB750 worth?

A 2023 Honda Hornet CB750 in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £4,900 (typical range £4,400–£5,400). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.

How quickly does the Honda Hornet CB750 depreciate?

We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Honda Hornet CB750. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 30% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.

Can you ride the Honda Hornet CB750 on an A2 licence?

Only if restricted. The Honda Hornet CB750 is an unrestricted category A machine as sold, but it can be restricted to A2 limits. A restricted example is worth checking carefully — the paperwork matters to insurers, and a derestricted bike on an A2 licence is not road legal.

How much does it cost to insure a Honda Hornet CB750?

Expect around £480 a year to insure a Honda Hornet CB750, typically £340–£680. That assumes age 30, full license, 3yrs NCB, suburban postcode. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.

What goes wrong on a used Honda Hornet CB750?

The wear and failure points we track for the Honda Hornet CB750 are: chain & sprockets (around 12-16k mi, £180); front brake pads (around 8-12k mi, £70-90); tyres (dunlop sportmax) (around 6-8k mi rear, £260 pair). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.

What does a Honda Hornet CB750 cost to run?

Expect around 55 mpg, about £396 a year in fuel or energy, £220 for an annual service, £280 a pair for tyres every 8,000 miles, £270 for a chain and sprockets every 17,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.

Is the Honda Hornet CB750 likely to be stolen?

The Honda Hornet CB750 is a moderate theft target. Premium naked, lighter than its rivals and easy to lift. Strong used market makes it worth breaking — chain + disc lock + cover essential overnight, ground anchor for long-term storage. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, SW, M postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

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NakedLicense A (Unrestricted)4,100/yr UK

Honda Hornet CB750

The reborn Hornet. Honda's mid-capacity naked, launched in 2023 to undercut the Yamaha MT-07 and Kawasaki Z650. 755cc parallel-twin with 270° crank, 91bhp, full ride-by-wire with three rider modes and traction control as standard. Class-leading for new-rider feel — light, low seat (795mm), forgiving fueling — but enough engine to keep a more experienced rider entertained. Sold strongly in its launch year and remains one of the best-value mid-naked options. 2026 model gets a new TFT dash and optional E-Clutch.

Engine: 755 cc
Power: 91 PS
Weight: 190 kg
Seat height: 795 mm
A2 licence: Restrictable

The short version

58/100

Forecourt score

Value 50 · Insurance 63 · Theft 65

The Honda Hornet CB750 costs about average to insure (around £480/yr typical). Theft risk is moderate. It can be restricted for an A2 licence. We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Honda Hornet CB750; our default estimate is around 30% lost over three years.

A bike-specific blend of value retention, insurance and theft risk (weighted 40/35/25). Bikes carry no MOT reliability data, so reliability isn't scored. Higher is better. The value pillar uses our default estimate for this bike, not a model-specific figure.

Variant: CB750 Hornet

Engine

Petrol · 755cc

Power

91 ps

Torque

75 Nm

Weight

190 kg

Seat

795 mm

Transmission

6-speed manual

Economy

55 mpg

License

A2 restrictable

Standard Hornet — 91bhp parallel-twin, 3 rider modes, HSTC traction, Showa SFF-BP forks. A2 restrictable for restricted-license riders. 15.2L tank, 180+ mile range.

Tell us about the one you're looking at

Year of registration2023

20232026

Mileage on the clock9,000 mi

0Expected: 9,00060k

Conditiongood

PoorFairGoodExcellent

Tidy and well looked-after for its age — the typical clean bike.

Estimated market value

£4,899

Range £4,409 – £5,389

HIGH CONFIDENCE

When new (2023)£6,999

Age-based value£4,899

Mileage adjustment+£0

Condition adjustment+£0

Holding value

Bikes hold value far better than cars — typical motorcycle 3-year depreciation is 25–32%, against cars' 40–50%. Some bikes (Hayabusa, Gold Wing, classic Z1000) actually appreciate in the 7–15 year zone as cult demand outstrips supply.

New

£7,549

At 5 years

£4,529

At 10 years

£3,171

Value loss by phase

Each band shows the share of original value lost during that window — not cumulative. Appreciation (green, marked +X% gained) is real for bikes that develop cult status.

Years 0–3First-owner depreciation30% lost

Years 3–7Used-market sweet spot18% lost

Years 7–15Stable / vintage-cult zone26% lost

After year 3: 70% retainedAfter year 7: 52% retainedAfter year 15: 26% retained

UK new price by year

How we estimate this

We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for this bike. The figures above are our default estimate for machines of this kind, currently applied to 34 models in the catalogue — treat them as a starting point, not a measurement of this model. Bike residuals depend heavily on theft history, service-stamp count and crash-damage signatures. Figures assume a clean, fully-stamped example.

What it costs to own

Over

Indicative running costs at 3,000 miles a year — the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics. Chain-drive bikes carry a chain/sprocket consumable line; tax (typically £25–£100/yr) and depreciation are excluded — see the section above for value retention.

3-year total

£2,395

Per year

£798

Per mile

£0.27

Servicing£660

Tyres (pair)£315

Chain & sprockets£143

MOT£89

Fuel / energy£1,188

Service costs assume independent specialist labour and OE parts. Tyre intervals reflect typical UK road riding — track-day usage burns through rear tyres in <2,000 miles. Fuel uses the variant MPG at the current DESNZ pump price of £1.60/L (week commencing 03/08/2026). Electric bikes are costed from battery capacity and published range at the current domestic electricity price; where a bike has no published range we show no energy line rather than guess. Lower-mileage riders see proportionally lower totals; higher-mileage commuters pay roughly linearly more.

Estimated insurance

ABI motorcycle scheme · Comprehensive · 5 yr NCB

Indicative annual comprehensive premiums for this bike. Bike insurance is far more sensitive to licence tier and rider age than cars — pick the combination closest to your circumstances.

Licence

Age

No-claims bonus

5 years

0 yearsBaseline: 5 years15+

Risk profile

Estimated annual premium · typical, age 30-39

£480/ year

Roughly £40 per month

Typical

Suburban postcode, 3+ years NCB, standard security (Thatcham chain + disc lock), no recent claims.

Age band	Lower risk	Typical	Higher risk
Age 17-21	£792	£1,056	£1,478
Age 22-29	£486	£648	£907
Age 30-39Selected	£360	£480	£672
Age 40-49	£317	£422	£591
Age 50+	£288	£384	£538

How we estimate this

Premiums combine licence tier, rider age, no-claims bonus and a risk-profile multiplier on top of a bike-specific baseline. Bike insurance is materially more sensitive to licence tier (CBT / A1 / A2 / A) than car insurance, and young riders pay considerably more than older riders even on the same machine. Always get individual quotes before buying.

Theft risk

Bike-specific · Met Police + insurance reporting

UK bike theft rates are an order of magnitude higher than car theft. Nakeds and supersports lose more to professional gangs; large adventure bikes and tourers are statistically much safer.

Theft risk score · 1 to 4

2/4Medium risk

1 — Low2 — Medium3 — High4 — Very high

Medium risk

Some theft pattern, particularly in urban postcodes. Thatcham-approved chain plus disc lock recommended; secure overnight parking helps premiums.

Theft hotspot postcodes

ENSESWM

Postcode prefixes only; full London hot zone runs across E, N, NW, SE, SW, W boroughs depending on the model.

What this means for you

Premium naked, lighter than its rivals and easy to lift. Strong used market makes it worth breaking — chain + disc lock + cover essential overnight, ground anchor for long-term storage.

How we set this band

Bands derived from Met Police bike-theft reporting (most-stolen lists) cross-referenced with insurance industry underwriting data. Model + postcode are the two biggest factors in motorcycle theft risk in the UK, materially more than vehicle value.

What goes wrong

5 known issues · sorted by severity

Documented failure modes from UK owner forums, dealer service bulletins, and aggregated mechanic feedback. Mileages are approximate — different riders see different intervals depending on use and maintenance. Always address "high"-severity items before resale.

High severity

Medium

Low / cosmetic

Severity	Part / issue	Typical mileage	Cost
medium	Chain & sprockets 12-16k mi	12-16k mi	£180
low	Front brake pads 8-12k mi	8-12k mi	£70-90
low	Tyres (Dunlop Sportmax) Stock rubber wears quickly with spirited riding 6-8k mi rear	6-8k mi rear	£260 pair
low	Battery every 4 years	every 4 years	£90-110
low	TFT dash glitches (2023 only) Honda issued silent software fix early 2024 any	any	warranty

How we score severity

High — strands the bike or causes consequential damage if left. Medium — service item that affects ride quality or risks failure. Low — cosmetic or minor inconvenience. Costs are independent-specialist UK rates for parts and labour together; main dealer prices typically run 30–50% higher.

Safety recalls

Manufacturers occasionally issue safety recalls to fix a fault free of charge. You can check whether the Honda Hornet CB750, or your exact vehicle, has any outstanding recalls on the official DVSA service.

Check on GOV.UK

Opens the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency recall checker. Choose the make, model and year of manufacture — no registration needed.

Strengths

+Class-leading power-to-weight (91bhp, 190kg wet)
+Cheapest mid-naked in class — undercuts MT-07 and Z650
+A2 restrictable — friendly for restricted-license riders
+Honda reliability + dealer network
+Light steering and low seat (795mm) suit smaller riders

Watch-outs

−Stock Dunlop Sportmax tyres wear fast
−Suspension non-adjustable on standard Showa SFF-BP
−Some early 2023 TFT software bugs (fixed under warranty)
−Aftermarket support thinner than the older CB500F/CB650R

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Honda Hornet CB750, answered from the data

How much is a used Honda Hornet CB750 worth?: A 2023 Honda Hornet CB750 in good condition with around 9,000 miles is worth roughly £4,900 (typical range £4,400–£5,400). Dealer asking prices sit higher than private sales, and a full service history, no crash damage and an unbroken theft record are what hold a bike at the top of its range.
How quickly does the Honda Hornet CB750 depreciate?: We don't yet hold model-specific depreciation for the Honda Hornet CB750. Our default estimate for machines of this kind is a loss of about 30% over three years, against a 25–32% norm for bikes generally — treat it as a starting point rather than a measurement of this model. Bikes hold value considerably better than cars, which typically lose 40–50% over the same period.
Can you ride the Honda Hornet CB750 on an A2 licence?: Only if restricted. The Honda Hornet CB750 is an unrestricted category A machine as sold, but it can be restricted to A2 limits. A restricted example is worth checking carefully — the paperwork matters to insurers, and a derestricted bike on an A2 licence is not road legal.
How much does it cost to insure a Honda Hornet CB750?: Expect around £480 a year to insure a Honda Hornet CB750, typically £340–£680. That assumes age 30, full license, 3yrs NCB, suburban postcode. Bike premiums move far more on licence tier, rider age and postcode than car premiums do, so treat this as a starting point rather than a quote.
What goes wrong on a used Honda Hornet CB750?: The wear and failure points we track for the Honda Hornet CB750 are: chain & sprockets (around 12-16k mi, £180); front brake pads (around 8-12k mi, £70-90); tyres (dunlop sportmax) (around 6-8k mi rear, £260 pair). We don't publish a reliability score for bikes — the MOT dataset behind our car scores doesn't support one at model level — so treat these as the specific things to inspect rather than a verdict. A full service history and a fresh MOT without advisories remain the best protection.
What does a Honda Hornet CB750 cost to run?: Expect around 55 mpg, about £396 a year in fuel or energy, £220 for an annual service, £280 a pair for tyres every 8,000 miles, £270 for a chain and sprockets every 17,000 miles. Figures assume 3,000 miles a year, the UK average from DfT travel and traffic statistics, and current DESNZ pump prices. The cost-of-ownership table on the profile breaks this down per year and per mile.
Is the Honda Hornet CB750 likely to be stolen?: The Honda Hornet CB750 is a moderate theft target. Premium naked, lighter than its rivals and easy to lift. Strong used market makes it worth breaking — chain + disc lock + cover essential overnight, ground anchor for long-term storage. Theft is concentrated in E, N, SE, SW, M postcode areas. A Thatcham-approved chain and ground anchor, a disc lock and a tracker are what insurers look for, and secure overnight storage moves a premium more than almost anything else.

Answers are generated from this bike's Forecourt data — curated specifications, our valuation model and the week's DESNZ fuel and energy prices — and update with the weekly data refresh.