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  • #2131
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Can we start the bike when it's in gear? I mean when it's not in 'N'. Because I've tried to start a bike in showroom. It didn't get started when it was in 1st gear.

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    • #2132
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Arjun137 View Post
      Can we start the bike when it's in gear? I mean when it's not in 'N'. Because I've tried to start a bike in showroom. It didn't get started when it was in 1st gear.
      Yes u can, by applying the clutch and self start it. But u cant start it with kicker

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      • #2133
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by ArunRavi View Post
        Yes u can, by applying the clutch and self start it. But u cant start it with kicker
        I used clutch and self when it was in 1st gear. But it didn't get started. Don't know y.

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        • #2134
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by Arjun137 View Post
          I used clutch and self when it was in 1st gear. But it didn't get started. Don't know y.
          Maybe the clutch switch has gotten disengaged/ruined. It's a 5 min job at the SVC.
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          • #2135
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Arjun137 View Post
            Can we start the bike when it's in gear? I mean when it's not in 'N'. Because I've tried to start a bike in showroom. It didn't get started when it was in 1st gear.
            Hornet won't start in gear with Kick.
            With start button, it will start in any gear.
            Probably showroom guys has disengaged it.

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            Originally posted by hypheni View Post
            Would like to know few things from the owner of this beautiful machine. Though I have some rough answers found from the web, but I believe it's always better to get answers directly from owners.

            1. How heavy it feels in slow traffic? And how easy it is for a medium built guy for handling it in day to day life?
            2. Mileage should be approx 40 per my understandings, but what do you people are getting out of it?
            Experience after 7 month and two service.
            I am 5'8"+ and driving bike in heavy traffic with pillion. Didn't get any issue with handling.
            Since last few weeks it's raining like Cherapunji in Hyderabad. I didn't felt any skidding or out of control on bike. Bike is well balanced and combi break works beautifully. I guess rear tyre quality plays a big role too.
            Bike got super smooth after 2nd service.
            Mileage : 43 Kmpl with pillion.
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            TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
            Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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            • #2136
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
              Experience after 7 month and two service.
              I am 5'8"+ and driving bike in heavy traffic with pillion. Didn't get any issue with handling.
              Since last few weeks it's raining like Cherapunji in Hyderabad. I didn't felt any skidding or out of control on bike. Bike is well balanced and combi break works beautifully. I guess rear tyre quality plays a big role too.
              Bike got super smooth after 2nd service.
              Mileage : 43 Kmpl with pillion.
              Does Hornet comes with soft tyre or hard one? What's the brand?

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              • #2137
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by hypheni View Post
                Does Hornet comes with soft tyre or hard one? What's the brand?
                It is the mrf zapper series which afaik is a medium compound tyre.

                Front 100/80 mrf zapper FY2, i suppose. And rear 140/70 mrf zapper S1

                Cheers,
                Sanjay
                Last edited by sanjaysangar1990; 09-22-2016, 08:34 PM.
                http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/touring-queries-route-planning-itinerary/33587-endurance-ride.html

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                • #2138
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Guys, mine is a 180 kms run new hornet.
                  When riding at about 4000rpm at speeds 50-55 km/h on 5th gear i could feel some vibes at my footpegs and handlebar. The vibes are such that its rhythmic to the engine sound/exhaust note.
                  As someone said the vibes are like sensation of the engine which can be felt on the footpegs and handlebar. Is it normal?
                  Has anyone experienced this?
                  Hasnt taken her above 4k rpm as she is in running in period. So cant actually tell if its still present above 4k rpm, but below 3.5 k its absent(the vibes/sensation).
                  Please reply.
                  Last edited by baymax; 09-22-2016, 08:44 PM.

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                  • #2139
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Completed magic numbers... 10,000 KM and 9 months... going smoothly and strongly...
                    Attached Files

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                    • #2140
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by baymax View Post
                      Guys, mine is a 180 kms run new hornet.
                      When riding at about 4000rpm at speeds 50-55 km/h on 5th gear i could feel some vibes at my footpegs and handlebar. The vibes are such that its rhythmic to the engine sound/exhaust note.
                      As someone said the vibes are like sensation of the engine which can be felt on the footpegs and handlebar. Is it normal?
                      Has anyone experienced this?
                      Hasnt taken her above 4k rpm as she is in running in period. So cant actually tell if its still present above 4k rpm, but below 3.5 k its absent(the vibes/sensation).
                      Please reply.
                      You don't need to worry about such small things with Honda machines. Just let her complete the run in period and take her to the SVC station and change the oil and oil filter. Issue should get solved. New engine takes a bit of time to get smooth enough.

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                      • #2141
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Fitted LEDs in pilot lamps.
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                        • #2142
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Zeit View Post
                          Fitted LEDs in pilot lamps.
                          That's great! Did you do it yourself
                          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                          • #2143
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                            That's great! Did you do it yourself
                            Nope. 30rs installation. 100 for two LEDs

                            Although now I know how To DIY

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                            • #2144
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by Zeit View Post
                              Fitted LEDs in pilot lamps.
                              Now this looks cool.
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                              TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                              Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                              • #2145
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Zeit View Post
                                Fitted LEDs in pilot lamps.
                                Will it void warranty?

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