CB1000 Hornet SP buyers receive 2.5 million won support

CBR600RR, CL500 and CT125 also included

24-month interest-free installments, gear vouchers available

Car sales to end this year as company refocuses on motorcycles

Honda Korea is offering purchase support and discount benefits to motorcycle buyers throughout November to mark its 25th anniversary. Pictured is a promotional poster for the CB1000 Hornet SP. [Honda Korea]
Honda Korea is offering purchase support and discount benefits to motorcycle buyers throughout November to mark its 25th anniversary. Pictured is a promotional poster for the CB1000 Hornet SP. [Honda Korea]

Honda Korea is offering purchase support of up to 2.5 million won ($1,880) to motorcycle buyers this month in celebration of its 25th anniversary, extending benefits across models from high-performance sport bikes to compact urban motorcycles as it looks to capture year-end demand.

The company announced Friday that it is running a November purchase promotion covering four 2025-model motorcycles: the CB1000 Hornet SP, CBR600RR, CL500 and CT125.

The largest benefit applies to the CB1000 Hornet SP, a high-performance sport naked motorcycle. Customers who buy the model this month will receive a tour support credit of 2.5 million won.

The CB1000 Hornet SP was developed around the engine used in Honda's CBR1000RR supersport motorcycle. It is powered by a 1,000cc water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine producing a maximum output of 158 horsepower (PS at 11,000 rpm) and peak torque of 10.9 kg·m at 9,000 rpm.

While focused on high-performance riding, the model also incorporates convenience and safety features for everyday use.

Honda Korea is also extending its "Fun Promotion" for large-displacement motorcycles — which has been running since last month — through the end of November. The promotion covers 2025-model bikes with engine displacement exceeding 125cc, specifically the CBR600RR and CL500.

Buyers of the CBR600RR supersport model will receive a Honda genuine rear canopy, wheel stickers and an online gear store coupon worth 500,000 won.

The first 100 customers will also receive signed apparel worth 230,000 won from Kim Min-jae, an official rider of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme.

The scrambler-style CL500 comes with a choice of financial or discount benefits: buyers can opt for 24-month interest-free installment financing through a partner lender or a 600,000 won discount. An additional tour support credit of 600,000 won is provided on top of either option.

A "Small Fun Promotion" targeting compact motorcycles runs alongside the larger-bike campaign. Buyers of the 2025-model CT125 will receive a riding gear support credit of 200,000 won.

The CT125 is a compact motorcycle suited for urban commuting and short-distance travel. The model targets consumers seeking an everyday mode of transport, with relatively low running costs and straightforward handling.

The promotion runs through the end of November. Full purchase terms and benefit details are available on Honda Korea's official motorcycle website and at authorized dealers and retailers nationwide.

Meanwhile, Honda Korea plans to wind down its domestic automobile sales business by the end of this year and concentrate management resources on motorcycles. The company officially announced the restructuring in April, and said it will continue to provide maintenance and parts supply for existing car customers after sales end.

Honda Korea entered the Korean market in 2001 with its motorcycle business and began selling automobiles in 2004. Going forward, the company plans to make motorcycles its core business and strengthen its product lineup and customer service.


kwater@heraldcorp.com