Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Aprilia RS 660

Should you buy Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or Aprilia RS 660 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB1000 Hornet SP price in is Rs 13,29,390 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Aprilia RS 660 price in is Rs 17,74,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB1000 Hornet SP makes 157.17 PS and 107 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of RS 660 stand at 100 PS and 67 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB1000 Hornet SP in 1 colours whereas the Aprilia RS 660 comes in 2 colours. Out of 4 user reviews, RS 660 scores 4.3 whereas the Honda CB1000 Hornet SP tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews..The Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Mileage is around 17 Kmpl, while the Aprilia RS 660 Mileage is around 20.4 kmpl.

CB1000 Hornet SP vs RS 660

Key Highlights	CB1000 Hornet SP	RS 660
Mileage (Overall)	17 Kmpl	20.4 kmpl
Max Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm	100 PS @ 10500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire

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Basic Information	Honda CB1000 Hornet SP	Aprilia RS 660
On-Road Price	Rs.14,74,442* Onwards	Rs.19,61,599* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	17 Kmpl	20.4 kmpl
Max Power	157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm	100 PS @ 10500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Reviews	4.3 Based on Aprilia RS 660 Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Sports Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 40,383 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 53,713 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.38,701 CB1000 Hornet SP Insurance	Rs.45,679 RS 660 Insurance
Colours	Pearl Igneous BlackView All Colours	Blue MarlinVenom YellowView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP

Aprilia RS 660

On-Road Price

Rs.14,74,442* Onwards

Rs.19,61,599* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

17 Kmpl

20.4 kmpl

Max Power

157.17 PS @ 11000 rpm

100 PS @ 10500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Honda CB1000 Hornet SP Reviews

4.3

Based on Aprilia RS 660 Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 40,383

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 53,713

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.38,701
CB1000 Hornet SP Insurance

Rs.45,679
RS 660 Insurance

Colours

Pearl Igneous BlackView All Colours

Blue MarlinVenom YellowView All Colours

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled	2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire
Displacement	1000 cc	659 cc
Number Of Cylinders	4	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Multiplate wet clutch with slipper system
Ignition	-	Electric
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 speed
Bore	76 mm	81 mm
Stroke	55.1 mm	63.93 mm
Compression Ratio	11.7:0.2	13.5:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	107 Nm @ 9000 rpm	67 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled

2 parallel forward facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder, liquid-cooled with Ride-By-Wire

Displacement

1000 cc

659 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Navigation	Yes	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Digital	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	Yes
Additional Features/Information	Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Contral (HSTC)	Wheelie control, Engine braking, Engine maps
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
Overall Mileage	17 Kmpl	20.4 kmpl
Claimed Top Speed	230 kmph	230 kmph

Performance

Overall Mileage

17 Kmpl

20.4 kmpl

Claimed Top Speed

230 kmph

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	17 L	15 L
Width	790 mm	745 mm
Length	2140 mm	1995 mm
Height	1085 mm	1150 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3.7 L	4 L
Ground Clearance	135 mm	-
Wheelbase	1455 mm	1370 mm
Kerb Weight	212 kg	183 kg
Seat height	809 mm	820 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

17 L

15 L

Width

790 mm

745 mm

Length

2140 mm

1995 mm

Height

1085 mm

1150 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	LED Projector	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	310 mm	320 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	220 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	42 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	42 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

320 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

220 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

36 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Double Beam	Dual beam aluminium frame

Underpinnings

Frame

Double Beam

Dual beam aluminium frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
- The inline-four engine should have a very smooth riding experience.
- The bike has all the needed electronic riding aids like a traction control system for rider safety.
- It also gets a bidirectional quickshifter as standard.
Aprilia RS 660
- The kerb weight of 183kg is significantly lighter compared to rivals
- The 100PS peak power output is greater than the closest rivals
- The aggressive design looks properly Italian and premium

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
- Looks may not appeal to everyone
Aprilia RS 660
- Pricing is too high compared to rivals, as it is almost as expensive as a litre-class bike
- Lack of widespread service networks makes repair and maintenance difficult

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User Reviews of Comparison

CB1000 Hornet SP
RS 660

H
hariom on Oct 27, 2025
4.7
powerful or premium, honda CB1000 hornet sp mast
I bought this bike because I wanted a powerful and stylish bike that would ride smoothly on the highway. its look and design feel very premium, and honda trust is also there. the suspension feels a bit stiff in the city but overall handling is perfect the ride experience has been quite pleasant so far. the engine is smooth, and the pickup is robust. it easily maintains speeds of 140+ on the highway without any vibration . comfort is also good, and long rides do not cause back pain. mileage is a bit low , but its decent considering the performance. i would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants both power and performance. A bit expensive and average mileage, but worth it for the ride feel and looks. if you prefer highway riding or weekends rides, this bike is absolutely perfect.
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veeransh on May 23, 2025
4.2
Segment killer
Nice machine overall decent mileage segment killer and the performance is legit best in this segment the black colour looks classy and the white isn’t that great although its the personal choice of person and yes the comfortability can be improved but overall great machine and yes a top class job by honda
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lucky on Jan 26, 2025
4.5
This is my first super
This is my first super bike .my Best experience is bike. Totally affordable superbike. Very comfortable, best mileage and very powerful pickup. After sale service cost best. Gearbox is very smooth shifts . Handling and ride quality is best. The pillion seat is a bit uncomfortable on longer ride. Overall aesthetics Rating, 4 Out of 5 Star .
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O
obi on Oct 21, 2024
4.2
Aprilia RS 660
The bike is great. But priced too high for indian market. Could have made more affordable IMO. Hope to see more middleweight bikes in indian market.
D
dihang on Feb 28, 2024
3.5
Decent Bike
While it's a decent bike, it doesn't stand out as the best, especially considering the variety of options available in this price range that offer superior comfort. In my opinion, some drawbacks of this bike include its weight. It's considerably heavy, which might pose challenges, especially for beginners or those transitioning from lighter bikes. Maneuvering it in city areas can be quite challenging.
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S
sanjeev on Apr 23, 2023
5.0
Best Bike For Racing
There are a few compromises, most noticeably the shock, but overall it delivers a lovely balance of performance and handling that makes it fun. Owning an RS660 won't feel like a downward step. You have chosen to own a smaller-capacity sports bike and you can hold your head up high at any bike meet.
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FAQs on Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and Aprilia RS 660

Q) Which bike is better Honda CB1000 Hornet SP or Aprilia RS 660?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB1000 Hornet SP has a score of 4.5/5 while Aprilia RS 660 has rate of 4.3 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda CB1000 Hornet SP and Aprilia RS 660 is cheaper?

A) Honda CB1000 Hornet SP price starts at Rs 13,29,390 & Aprilia RS 660 price starts at Rs 17,74,000 in Delhi . Honda CB1000 Hornet SP is cheaper between these.

Honda CB1000 Hornet SP vs Aprilia RS 660

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