EICMA: 2026 Honda CB1000GT
All-new sports-tourer will arrive in Australia by early 2026Honda has used this year’s EICMA show in Milan to unveil the all-new CB1000GT that’s set to join Australia’s line-up as a high-spec sports-tourer built around the CB1000 Hornet platform.
Powered by a 1000cc DOHC inline four-cylinder engine derived from the 2017 Fireblade, the GT produces 110.1kW (157.6hp) at 11,000rpm and 102Nm at 8,750rpm. A six-speed gearbox with assist/slipper clutch and standard quickshifter delivers smooth clutch-less shifts, while a digital throttle offers four preset riding modes – Standard, Sport, Rain and Tour – plus a user-configurable option.
The fuel tank holds 21 litres, and Honda claims efficiency of 6L/100km, giving a range of somewhere in the region of 340km.
Built around the Hornet’s steel diamond-style twin-spar frame, the CB1000GT features a revised subframe and Showa Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment (Showa-EERA) suspension as standard. The system allows four damping modes and on-the-fly rear preload adjustment.
Other standard equipment includes detachable panniers, cruise control, heated grips, hand guards, a centrestand and a five-position adjustable windscreen. A five-inch TFT display provides smartphone connectivity with integrated navigation, USB-C charging and a Smart Key system. LED lighting, auto-cancelling indicators with Emergency Stop Signal, Cornering ABS and wheelie control complete the tech package.
Geometry is set at 25 degrees rake and 106.3mm trail, with a 1465mm wheelbase and all culminating in a kerb weight of 229kg. Braking is managed by twin 310mm front discs with four-piston radial-mount calipers and a 240mm rear disc, both governed by IMU-actuated ABS.
Developed jointly by Honda’s styling studios in Italy and Japan, the CB1000GT features angular aerodynamic bodywork refined using CFD analysis.
Australian deliveries will be offered in Grand Prix Red, with full pricing and specifications to be announced closer to launch.
According to Honda Australia General Manager of Powersports and Products, Chris Schultz, the new model promises “incredible power from the CBR1000RR Fireblade, mixed with increased comfort and range”.
Honda has also confirmed that its E-Clutch technology will expand to three more models for 2026 – the NX500, CB750 Hornet and XL750 Transalp – while two all-new models, the WN7 EV and CB1000F, are under evaluation for the Australian market.
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