2026 Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch Brings Seamless Shifting To Naked Bike Class

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The 2026 Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch featuring the company’s E-Clutch system is available in Matte Nightshade Blue (shown here) or Black. (Photo courtesy of Honda.)

Among the 15 on-road motorcycles Honda introduced for 2026 is the new Honda CB750 Hornet E-Clutch. The middleweight naked bike features the company’s exclusive Honda E-Clutch system, which allows riders to start, stop, and shift using only the left-side shift pedal. E-Clutch eliminates the need to pull the handlebar-mounted clutch lever—although the lever remains for manual override whenever desired.

The Honda CB750 Hornet Gets The E-Clutch Treatment

Initially offered in Europe in 2023 and introduced to the U.S. market in 2025, the CB750 Hornet becomes the fourth Honda motorcycle to receive the E-Clutch treatment, joining the CB650R, CBR650R, and Rebel 300 E-Clutch. The CB750 Hornet also marks the first E-Clutch model to incorporate throttle-by-wire technology, designed to enhance electronic control and result in smoother gear changes.

Riders can choose from three preset riding modes (Sport, Standard, and Rain) and two customizable User modes. They can switch and manage these modes using a switch on the left-handlebar controls and the 5-inch TFT display.

American Honda Manager of Public Relations Colin Miller says expanding E-Clutch to the CB750 Hornet “reflects our ongoing goal of making the joy of motorcycling more approachable, intuitive, and enjoyable for riders of all experience levels.”

New Design Elements For 2026

The E-Clutch isn’t the only update for 2026. Honda added a new under-cowl that enhances the bike’s aggressive streetfighter style. Additional key design elements include a 4-gallon (15-liter) fuel tank shaped to resemble a hornet’s wing, an angled nose fairing, and a compact, dual-lens LED headlight. The CB750 Hornet E-Clutch is available in Matte Nightshade Blue or Black.

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The CB750 Hornet E-Clutch offers five riding modes, including a Sport mode that Honda says delivers “maximum performance with minimum intervention.” (Photo courtesy of Honda.)

Hornet E-Clutch Performance & Features

The CB750 Hornet E-Clutch draws power from a 755-cc liquid-cooled Unicam parallel-twin 4-stroke engine with programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI). The engine is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission with the E-Clutch system.

The chassis includes a 41-millimeter inverted Showa SFF-BP fork providing 4.7 inches (199 mm of front travel, while a Pro-Link rear shock offers 5.1 in. (130 mm) of travel. Designed for accessibility and agility, the bike has a 31.3-in. (795-mm) seat height and a curb weight of 432 pounds (196 kilograms), including all standard equipment, fluids, and a full gas tank. 

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