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  • #31
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

    Originally posted by hashjagz View Post
    No where I could see the blue colour of it. I almost see all the other colours being displayed in various showrooms. If you can manage to get the photos of blue colour, it will be very great.

    Same here, Even I'm not wishing for a test drive
    I am going to test drive on Saturday (Tomorrow is Pongal holiday in Hyd). If I will like, I am going to book the Blue color only and will receive the bike that day itself.
    I was waiting for new Hunk but it may get delay till March. Anyway reviews are great for Hornet.

    Can anyone give some idea if I will have to take care something extra with Naked Chain bike?
    I have driven Hunk for last 5 years and I didn't even have to think about any extra care, except regular servicing.
    Last edited by anoopkumar0; 01-14-2016, 10:49 PM.
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    TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
    Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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    • #32
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

      Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
      I am going to test drive on Saturday (Tomorrow is Pongal holiday in Hyd). If I will like, I am going to book the Blue color only and will receive the bike that day itself.
      I was waiting for new Hunk but it may get delay till March. Anyway reviews are great for Hornet.

      Can anyone give some idea if I will have to take care something extra with Naked Chain bike?
      I have driven Hunk for last 5 years and I didn't even have to think about any extra care, except regular servicing.

      Hello Anoop,

      Man I hope you would have test-driven & I hope you might have taken pics of the blue hornet

      Yes, As you & I were of the same family who is worrying for the naked chain sprocket. All new sportier versions are now naked, I was asking same question to my friends & finally with no choice I'll take it. There are few sprays available for the lubrication of chains. (My friends advised me the same )
      Other things you will notice, if you will mostly accompanying Mom, Wife or Girlfriend. You will be noticing the saree guard with no foot rest in it. Stupid showroom guys said you need to weld it if you want it. (He said it very cool). Same problem is for Fz, but my friend using an accessory from their showroom which fix this issue, but with an additional cost.
      Rest of all ticked my check boxes right. Waiting for the RTO approval in TN.

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      • #33
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

        Originally posted by hashjagz View Post
        Hello Anoop,

        Man I hope you would have test-driven & I hope you might have taken pics of the blue hornet

        Yes, As you & I were of the same family who is worrying for the naked chain sprocket. All new sportier versions are now naked, I was asking same question to my friends & finally with no choice I'll take it. There are few sprays available for the lubrication of chains. (My friends advised me the same )
        Other things you will notice, if you will mostly accompanying Mom, Wife or Girlfriend. You will be noticing the saree guard with no foot rest in it. Stupid showroom guys said you need to weld it if you want it. (He said it very cool). Same problem is for Fz, but my friend using an accessory from their showroom which fix this issue, but with an additional cost.
        Sorry, I forgot to update here. Already purchased on that day only .
        Talking this in ownership thread now.
        It's not blue as given on official website. It's too deep, almost black.
        Pillion Seat is enough comfortable ,also not too high even for shorter people.
        I agree, not giving footrest for ladies sitting on one side only is a bad design. They should have given the place to plugin footrest. Anyway I don't mind spending few more bucks to get such accessory for footrest.

        Here is the post.
        Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
        Initial verdict....
        Bike runs super smooth, specially @5K RPM at 62-65Kmph.
        Clutch is light as feather
        Gear transmission is fine but little harder. I think should get smoother.


        Letdown: Kick is nice feature but Kick only work on Neutral .

        Here are some pics .




        Panning got little wrong

        Last edited by The Monk; 01-20-2016, 12:09 PM. Reason: Lidless Pictures removed. Please do not ride and post lidless. thanks
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        TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
        Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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        • #34
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

          Originally posted by hashjagz View Post
          Hello Anoop,

          Man I hope you would have test-driven & I hope you might have taken pics of the blue hornet

          Yes, As you & I were of the same family who is worrying for the naked chain sprocket. All new sportier versions are now naked, I was asking same question to my friends & finally with no choice I'll take it. There are few sprays available for the lubrication of chains. (My friends advised me the same )
          Other things you will notice, if you will mostly accompanying Mom, Wife or Girlfriend. You will be noticing the saree guard with no foot rest in it. Stupid showroom guys said you need to weld it if you want it. (He said it very cool). Same problem is for Fz, but my friend using an accessory from their showroom which fix this issue, but with an additional cost.
          Rest of all ticked my check boxes right. Waiting for the RTO approval in TN.
          What is the price quoted in chennai?? here at coimbatore onroad price of the bike is 95xxx/- {includes warranty+accessories+registration+insurance}

          Accessories list: saree guard (yes, he said saree guard doesn't come with bike), bumper, front & rear number plates and the accessories cost 3000/-

          Insurance: Reliance - bumper to bumper coverage 95% ( I hear the very first time that reliance is offering vehicle insurance). When i asked him i want to register insurance in royal sundaram, but he refused to accept, and told me to change when i renew insurance next year.

          I heard that if we go for insurance companies on our own, other than the one who already have tie-up with the dealer, the insurance claim in needy times go vein, because the dealers handle the case lethargically. is it true?

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          • #35
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

            Any issue on hornet?
            Somebody says seat not fit perfectly, while driving it makes noise is it true

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            • #36
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

              Hornet to get Engine kill switch !!! Confirmed by customer service !!!

              Gixxer lost its only strong hold.

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              • #37
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

                Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                Hornet to get Engine kill switch !!! Confirmed by customer service !!!
                .
                i spoke with customer service guys and also with dealer, they aren't aware of any happenings. But online, there are lot of unverified claims.

                p.s: i booked one yesterday and is in waiting period for 30 to 45 days

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                • #38
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

                  Originally posted by Kartheeswaran View Post
                  Any issue on hornet?
                  Somebody says seat not fit perfectly, while driving it makes noise is it true
                  Yes the seat makes noise

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                  • #39
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

                    Originally posted by skbikes View Post
                    i spoke with customer service guys and also with dealer, they aren't aware of any happenings. But online, there are lot of unverified claims.

                    p.s: i booked one yesterday and is in waiting period for 30 to 45 days
                    Its too much waiting period.

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                    • #40
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

                      I'm 5'11 105 kgs and I can tell you one thing the bike is comfortable for the rider but its not the best for pillion with the height and weight ratio that I have gotten. Just to put it out there for healthy guys like me who will be doing some pillion work, look eles where. I found it a bit back breaking but the shocks and overall ride quality helps but it's not the best for the price point it trys but over all I found since this being Honda it's overall price is for the Honda brand and doesn't provide the 2016 goodies that nearly every bike is giving these days. So if you want the AC headlight unit, with no kill switch which is a minor thing then go for it. But if you are like me who dislike new bikes because of not providing Electronic goodies then look eles where.
                      "Biking: the Under-Rated and Drug-Free Antidepressant"


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                      • #41
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

                        Hello guys,
                        I'm 5'9 and 110kg.
                        I'm confused between Bajaj Avenger Street 150 and Hornet.
                        Which bike would look good to a big guy like me?
                        Dilemma in decision making - Below 1 lakh - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
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                        • #42
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

                          Originally posted by FreeSpiritedBiker View Post
                          Hello guys,
                          I'm 5'9 and 110kg.
                          I'm confused between Bajaj Avenger Street 150 and Hornet.
                          Which bike would look good to a big guy like me?
                          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/what-bik...ow-1-lakh.html
                          I would Say go for Hornet

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                          • #43
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R First Impressions

                            Two new color of Hornet launched and would be priced at 1k more, new paint scheme looks awesome

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