Honda Hornet Concept: An All-New Engine for Lively Performance [IMAGES & VIDEO]

New information arrives on the development of the project Honda Hornet Concept, in particular on the engine. In the video proposed by Honda Italia Official Channel on YouTube, a view of the drive unit is outlined: a new parallel twin of 755 cc characterized by one 270 degree crank mechanism.

The engine of the Honda Concept

In the video appears the Test Project Leader for the development of the Hornet Concept, Fuyuki Hosokawa, who recently worked on the powerful Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

New Hornet Concept Update

The new engine is a “short stroke” twin cylinder with 270 degree crank, as mentioned. A heart capable of transmitting lively delivery at high revs and equally vigorous torque at low and medium revs.
A disbursement “pungent”, as added on the occasion, accompanied by a sound “limping” typical of the irregular bursts of the 270° crank mechanism, linked in turn to a high-performance exhaust system.

23YM HORNET CONCEPT HOSOKAWA PERFORMANCE TEASER

A unit with compact dimensions and weight, reconnecting to the tradition of the Honda Hornet, with reactive engines thanks to a full-bodied delivery.
In short: a new engine 755 cc parallel twin with 8-valve Unicam distribution. The press release released today also reports the maximum power and torque data expressed: 92 horses (67,5 kW) at 9.500 rpm e 75 Nm at 7.250 rpm.

Video: Honda Italia Official Channel
Photo: Honda Motor Europe Ltd. Italy