Honda’s New 2026 CB1000GT: Fireblade Heart, First-Class Touring
POSTED: 17/11/2025
Honda has officially pulled the covers off the 2026 CB1000GT, a fully-equipped sport-tourer that drops a Fireblade-derived engine and serious electronics into a long-distance package aimed squarely at riders who want “faster, more distance, more comfort” in one bike. Unveiled at EICMA 2025 and confirmed for the UK and Europe, it sits above the NT1100 and alongside the new CB1000 Hornet as Honda’s flagship road-going four-cylinder tourer.
Fireblade DNA for the Road
At the heart of the CB1000GT is a 999–1000cc inline-four, derived from the 2017 CBR1000RR Fireblade superbike but reworked heavily for road and touring use. Power is quoted at 110.1 kW (about 148 bhp) at 11,000rpm and 102 Nm of torque at 8,750rpm, putting it firmly in the “serious but usable” category rather than outright track missile.
Key points:
- 1000cc, liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four
- Throttle-by-wire with multiple engine maps
- Claimed output: 148 bhp / 110.1 kW, 102 Nm
- 6-speed gearbox with assist-and-slipper clutch and up/down quickshifter as standard
High-End Chassis With Electronic Suspension
Honda equips the CB1000GT with Showa EERA (Electronically Equipped Ride Adjustment) suspension front and rear.
Chassis components:
- 41mm Showa EERA electronically adjustable USD forks
- Showa EERA rear shock with electronic damping and preload
- Twin 310mm front discs with Nissin radial calipers
- Cornering ABS supported by a 6-axis IMU
- Traction control, wheelie control, and engine-brake management
With a kerb weight of around 229 kg, the geometry favours stability and all-day comfort while still being agile enough for spirited riding.
Modern Electronics and Rider Aids Standard
Honda has given the CB1000GT a full suite of premium electronics—many of which are optional extras on rival models.
Standard features include:
- Four riding modes: Sport, Standard, Rain, Tour, plus a User mode
- Cornering ABS
- Multi-level traction control
- Wheelie control
- Cruise control
- Up/down quickshifter
- Emergency stop signal (flashes indicators under hard braking)
A 5-inch full-colour TFT display handles all instrumentation and supports smartphone connectivity through Honda RoadSync for navigation, calls, and media. A USB-C charging port, keyless ignition, and auto-cancelling indicators are also included.
Built for Touring From Day One
Unlike many sport-tourers, the CB1000GT comes tour-ready straight out of the crate.
Touring equipment includes:
- Adjustable touring windscreen
- Factory-matched hard panniers
- Heated grips
- Knuckle guards
- Centre stand
The 21-litre fuel tank and efficient engine tuning allow for long ranges between fill-ups, making it suitable for serious cross-country travel.
Ergonomics favour an upright riding position with a wide fairing designed to reduce wind fatigue over long journeys.
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