Honda has just officially released sketches for the Honda Hornet that give details of the design concept.
Among the key highlight is the new Sting at the tail of the Hornet which give a modern, sharper looks while retaining the Hornet character.
The concept sketches was created at Honda’s R&D Centre in Rome, which, in close collaboration with R&D in Japan. They were also responsible for the crafting the looks for Honda’s recent successful European models, including the CRF1100L Africa Twin, CB650R and XADV.
The designer for the new Hornet concept is 28 year old Giovanni Dovis, who most recently penned the distinctive lines of the new ADV350.
Giovanni Dovis, Designer, Honda R&D Europe, Italy:
“Honda’s design philosophy is to create something pure and functional in an uncomplicated way – models which are both beautifully simple and emotionally appealing. The sketches show how the Hornet design concept promises agility, dynamism and light weight thanks to its slim proportions, pointy tail section and supersharp lines. It creates a new compactly proportioned look, and has hallmarks of tension and aggression from front to back, outlining the Hornet’s true sporting purpose.”