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  • #1906
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    This bike has got a high revving engine, you feel a sudden surge of power after 5.5k rpm it revs all the way till redlining.
    In short > you rev the engine harder & you will unleash the power on this bike

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    • #1907
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      I did a long test drive of 160R: Torque, refinement, fuel efficiency are all good. But build quality is bad!

      rough swing arm weldings, prone to rust.
      flimsy footrests,
      cheap plastic saree guard,
      bad switch gears,
      shoddy plastic covers.

      Even after all this, the bike is priced a good 5K over many 150's (overpriced as always). Bike definitely doesnt feel well built or sturdy. The only bike with Honda currently well built I feel is the Unicorn 150. Better refinement than Hornet, but lesser power. Lacks few vital features as thick tyres & rear disck brakes.

      Honda: 'I enjoy the quality' was their motto. But "I dont enjoy the quality anymore" Why Honda, Why

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      • #1908
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
        I did a long test drive of 160R: Torque, refinement, fuel efficiency are all good. But build quality is bad!

        rough swing arm weldings, prone to rust.
        flimsy footrests,
        cheap plastic saree guard,
        bad switch gears,
        shoddy plastic covers.

        Even after all this, the bike is priced a good 5K over many 150's (overpriced as always). Bike definitely doesnt feel well built or sturdy. The only bike with Honda currently well built I feel is the Unicorn 150. Better refinement than Hornet, but lesser power. Lacks few vital features as thick tyres & rear disck brakes.

        Honda: 'I enjoy the quality' was their motto. But "I dont enjoy the quality anymore" Why Honda, Why
        Exactly! Build quality is questionable..😔😕. Really frustrated owner 😢😭😬Sometimes I regret buying Honda if not for reliable engine.

        People are still using their 10 year old unicorn without any issues. But with hornet, even 5 years will be more than enough.

        After 5 years, may be I'll go with KTM, Yamaha or Royal Enfield.
        Last edited by vaRider; 08-23-2016, 07:32 PM.
        Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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        • #1909
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
          I did a long test drive of 160R: Torque, refinement, fuel efficiency are all good. But build quality is bad!

          rough swing arm weldings, prone to rust.
          flimsy footrests,
          cheap plastic saree guard,
          bad switch gears,
          shoddy plastic covers.

          Even after all this, the bike is priced a good 5K over many 150's (overpriced as always). Bike definitely doesnt feel well built or sturdy. The only bike with Honda currently well built I feel is the Unicorn 150. Better refinement than Hornet, but lesser power. Lacks few vital features as thick tyres & rear disck brakes.

          Honda: 'I enjoy the quality' was their motto. But "I dont enjoy the quality anymore" Why Honda, Why

          As said, the build quality of the Hornet is really bad. Rust prone bike.

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          • #1910
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Varun Babinwala View Post
            This bike has got a high revving engine, you feel a sudden surge of power after 5.5k rpm it revs all the way till redlining.
            In short > you rev the engine harder & you will unleash the power on this bike
            Yes! But rev it too harder and engine firing will change...
            Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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            • #1911
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Duke1990 View Post
              Guys would u all recommend buying HOrnet 160 R as i dnt have technical knowledge about any bike... only riding bike is wat am gud at..

              only Green / orange sticker hornet is available in Ranchi..
              with a waiting period of 10 days..

              any way to increase the headlight focus power
              fitting an extra light( LED) will void warranty / Guarantee ?

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              i took test ride...
              till now i had P220F.... sold it yeaterday ....
              so in comparison with P220F its a little bit slower, but refined.
              from the sound of the engine / exhaust , feels like iam riding 125 C bike...
              Try the rtr200 , you might find it better it terms of pickup and exhaust sound

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              • #1912
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
                I did a long test drive of 160R: Torque, refinement, fuel efficiency are all good. But build quality is bad!

                rough swing arm weldings, prone to rust.
                flimsy footrests,
                cheap plastic saree guard,
                bad switch gears,
                shoddy plastic covers.

                Even after all this, the bike is priced a good 5K over many 150's (overpriced as always). Bike definitely doesnt feel well built or sturdy. The only bike with Honda currently well built I feel is the Unicorn 150. Better refinement than Hornet, but lesser power. Lacks few vital features as thick tyres & rear disck brakes.

                Honda: 'I enjoy the quality' was their motto. But "I dont enjoy the quality anymore" Why Honda, Why
                Even the carbon fiber cladding on the tank is completely useless, it is a real scratch magnet in my case I started noticing scratches from the first week itself.
                I have also posted a review for the same on the facebook page of the bike

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                • #1913
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Ride the ktm 200 naked today at pune from khardi showroom. Boy for about 60k more you get a lot. It can be my next if we don't get another naked version in 200cc.

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                  • #1914
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by Ashhar_Saaed View Post
                    Hi,
                    2nd service was done at 2600 km, now bike running is 3600.is this the ryt tym to jump on synthetic oil (10w40). Is really improve the engine life??
                    Hello
                    Many owners posted about using synthetic oil in hornet. Please check those messages. Honda ASC will never give you synthetic oil. You'll have to do it yourself or from garage.
                    Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                    • #1915
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Vishal Rohra View Post
                      Try the rtr200 , you might find it better it terms of pickup and exhaust sound
                      ... i never trusted TVS ... and after sales service is not up to the mark... at this part of the country (Jharkhand)..

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                      • #1916
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Any what's app group available for CB Hornet?

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                        • #1917
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Have you just replaced the bulb with same 35W LED or other bulb
                          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                          • #1918
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by marmiteminer View Post
                            I did a long test drive of 160R: Torque, refinement, fuel efficiency are all good. But build quality is bad!

                            rough swing arm weldings, prone to rust.
                            flimsy footrests,
                            cheap plastic saree guard,
                            bad switch gears,
                            shoddy plastic covers.

                            Even after all this, the bike is priced a good 5K over many 150's (overpriced as always). Bike definitely doesnt feel well built or sturdy. The only bike with Honda currently well built I feel is the Unicorn 150. Better refinement than Hornet, but lesser power. Lacks few vital features as thick tyres & rear disck brakes.

                            Honda: 'I enjoy the quality' was their motto. But "I dont enjoy the quality anymore" Why Honda, Why
                            I agree with bad switch gear but rest are fine especially the saree guard is certainly not an after thought and goes well with bike's ergonomics. Let me explain you where Honda hits it right.

                            1) Arguably the best looking bike in the lot.
                            2) Comfortable pillion.
                            3) Honda Engine !! nobody has tooth to bite this.
                            4) Mileage is better at any time than all other naked bikes.
                            5) Elder people find less difficulty to ride in pillion.

                            Honda did some fine balance to attract nut crack youth and also wary elder men. Its solid.

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                            • #1919
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                              Have you just replaced the bulb with same 35W LED or other bulb
                              can i replace the bike light at Honda ASC, or
                              can i change it outside ASC at any shop, will it void the guarantee ?

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                              • #1920
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                                I agree with bad switch gear but rest are fine especially the saree guard is certainly not an after thought and goes well with bike's ergonomics. Let me explain you where Honda hits it right.

                                1) Arguably the best looking bike in the lot.
                                2) Comfortable pillion.
                                3) Honda Engine !! nobody has tooth to bite this.
                                4) Mileage is better at any time than all other naked bikes.
                                5) Elder people find less difficulty to ride in pillion.

                                Honda did some fine balance to attract nut crack youth and also wary elder men. Its solid.

                                +
                                I am going to change following after warranted period :
                                1. Turn lights - From Pulsar RS200 - small and looks sexy
                                2. Headlamp
                                3. Synthetic oil - Motul 10w-40


                                Mileage update after 7 month completion - Getting 43Kmpl with Pillion in worst traffic.
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                                TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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