Honda adds 2026 CB750 Hornet to growing E-Clutch lineup
Honda’s CB750 Hornet was a big hit in 2025. Well, it was with the Common Tread team, anyway.
First, Lance praised the middleweight model in his first ride review. Zack only reinforced the Hornet’s high standing by placing it atop the 2025 Daily Rider Leaderboard. Even with all that acclaim, Big Red felt there was still room for improvement. At least that’s what the addition of its E-Clutch system suggests.
The CB750 Hornet returns largely unchanged in 2026. That goes for its 755 cc parallel twin, Showa suspension, and Nissin brakes. The lone mechanical change comes in the form of Honda’s semi-automatic technology.
For the uninitiated, the system automates clutch functions at idle, to/away from stops, and during gear shifts. It isn’t a fully automatic system, however. The rider is still responsible for operating the foot shifter when changing gears. Riders can also disable the mechanism if they prefer manual clutch actuation instead.
If that flexibility doesn’t convince the naysayers, maybe the model’s price tag will. That’s because the 2026 CB750 Hornet E-Clutch still starts at $7,999. Basically, Honda is giving away the E-Clutch system for free. Still, there’s no telling whether the new addition will increase the CB750’s value to customers in 2026. After all, the Hornet was already a big hit in 2025.
