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  • #2476
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Jayanta Kumar Das View Post
    Hi guys. Purchased Hornet on April 12, 2016. Completed 9500 km till now.
    3 Free services completed. And changed Engine oil 2 times myself at my home.
    That means 5 servicing has been done. Oil Changing Range - within 2000 km.
    Overall performance in Plain is very good. but in hilly cities in upward gradient it is very painfull with a pillion. Power is not delivered in low rpms. partcularly in upward gradient in city traffic. I have never got milege less than 53 kmpl.
    i have regularly done two 160 km trips weekly i.e going to office from home and coming back to home. ( Guwahati to Shillong.) ( 50 m elevation to 1800 m elevation).
    Sorry for long post but i just wanted to share my experience

    exactly. I ride to Aizawl (Mizoram) every once in 2 months or so, and its really painful to ride with pillion. seems there is no power at all on hilly sections. I had a 220f prior to this. I am thinking to going back to the 220f.

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    • #2477
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by KnoXxX View Post
      exactly. I ride to Aizawl (Mizoram) every once in 2 months or so, and its really painful to ride with pillion. seems there is no power at all on hilly sections. I had a 220f prior to this. I am thinking to going back to the 220f.
      I was also gonna buy, but several reviews suggesting a low-rpm sluggishness made me change my mind. I am not sure if this is specific to a certain number of bikes or all the bikes.

      Its engine is the same retuned engine from Unicorn 160. Never heard Unicorn 160 to have that problem.

      Correct me if I am wrong.
      Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 (2016 - 2017)
      Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 BS 4 (2017 - Present)

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      • #2478
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by nnagap72 View Post
        I was also gonna buy, but several reviews suggesting a low-rpm sluggishness made me change my mind. I am not sure if this is specific to a certain number of bikes or all the bikes.

        Its engine is the same retuned engine from Unicorn 160. Never heard Unicorn 160 to have that problem.

        Correct me if I am wrong.
        Yes low RPM till 4k engine is sluggish, after that it comes to life!
        Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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        • #2479
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by nnagap72 View Post
          I was also gonna buy, but several reviews suggesting a low-rpm sluggishness made me change my mind. I am not sure if this is specific to a certain number of bikes or all the bikes.

          Its engine is the same retuned engine from Unicorn 160. Never heard Unicorn 160 to have that problem.

          Correct me if I am wrong.
          If you want pickup and performance you may go for Apache 180 .. it's not been upgraded for a while but still is good enough to beat the hell out of others .

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          • #2480
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
            Guys, just got information that waiting period for Hornet is now 4 months. Demand is high! Nowadays only dual tone Hornet can be seen. For single disc only 1.15 lac is quoted...
            I don't think there is increase in demand,as sales chart shows large decline in past 3-4 months(ie less than 10000 bikes). Waiting period is due to cutting of production of Hornet.And if they are increasing price,then this worst decision by Honda.
            As bike is Value for money if it is coming under 1lakh which gives fair performance and mileage.

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            Originally posted by nnagap72 View Post
            I was also gonna buy, but several reviews suggesting a low-rpm sluggishness made me change my mind. I am not sure if this is specific to a certain number of bikes or all the bikes.

            Its engine is the same retuned engine from Unicorn 160. Never heard Unicorn 160 to have that problem.

            Correct me if I am wrong.

            IF you are looking for a comfortable,reliable and fuel efficient 150-160cc bike this is for you

            If you want advanced instrument cluster,performance,high pickup in lower rpm and can live with lower mileage you can opt for other bikes.

            As you are asking about sluggishness in lower Rpm
            The answer is-It is not sluggish,but it will take slightly more time to pickup than other bike like gixxers,but after 4k-5krpm pickup is great.
            Take a test ride and decide yourself(In my opinion you will not find large difference in initial rpm,take a test ride)

            Current odo reading-3500
            Average mileage-48-53

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            • #2481
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by motobiker View Post
              I don't think there is increase in demand,as sales chart shows large decline in past 3-4 months(ie less than 10000 bikes). Waiting period is due to cutting of production of Hornet.And if they are increasing price,then this worst decision by Honda.
              As bike is Value for money if it is coming under 1lakh which gives fair performance and mileage.

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              IF you are looking for a comfortable,reliable and fuel efficient 150-160cc bike this is for you

              If you want advanced instrument cluster,performance,high pickup in lower rpm and can live with lower mileage you can opt for other bikes.

              As you are asking about sluggishness in lower Rpm
              The answer is-It is not sluggish,but it will take slightly more time to pickup than other bike like gixxers,but after 4k-5krpm pickup is great.
              Take a test ride and decide yourself(In my opinion you will not find large difference in initial rpm,take a test ride)

              Current odo reading-3500
              Average mileage-48-53
              Let's see the sales chart for Diwali by month end. Surely, the number is increasing. Friends who test rode it are saying that bike runs smooth.
              So may be new batches are improved.

              As far as my experience goes, keeping bike in 3-6k RPM gives very good response and mileage for city ride.
              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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              • #2482
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by KnoXxX View Post
                exactly. I ride to Aizawl (Mizoram) every once in 2 months or so, and its really painful to ride with pillion. seems there is no power at all on hilly sections. I had a 220f prior to this. I am thinking to going back to the 220f.
                Even the CBR 250 "struggles" in hilly sections with pillion, until you take it to 4k rpm. Once you cross 6k rpm, you get to have a nice time in the steep climbs.

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                • #2483
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by KnoXxX View Post
                  exactly. I ride to Aizawl (Mizoram) every once in 2 months or so, and its really painful to ride with pillion. seems there is no power at all on hilly sections. I had a 220f prior to this. I am thinking to going back to the 220f.
                  Even I ride in ghat section/hilly areas but I ride solo most of the times.

                  On such roads if bike is kept in power band such as between 4-7k bike wouldn't struggle. This bike is meant to be revved high. If the gearing and engine is set like that, the bike should be used that way.

                  Each vehicle has some character, play with it and have fun. A true driver shouldn't compare vehicles and expect it to behave that way. If you Rev this bike, believe me nothing else can beat the fun!
                  Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                  • #2484
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Met with an accident. it was rainning heavily and was getting dark, suddenly a pothole came out braked and skidded on the right. tank, headlamp,exhaust damaged. handlebar outt of shape, brake lever scratched, and a knob which stops the handlebar from going further right chipped off the chassis down below where the vin no is on the neck, so now the headlamp hits the tank when turned to the right. oh and helmet also scratched on the chin part. Still annoyed with myself.

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                    • #2485
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Yes ...past 2-3 days i have seen number of hornets around navi-mumbai and thane area...sales definitely increasing

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                      • #2486
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by KnoXxX View Post
                        Met with an accident. it was rainning heavily and was getting dark, suddenly a pothole came out braked and skidded on the right. tank, headlamp,exhaust damaged. handlebar outt of shape, brake lever scratched, and a knob which stops the handlebar from going further right chipped off the chassis down below where the vin no is on the neck, so now the headlamp hits the tank when turned to the right. oh and helmet also scratched on the chin part. Still annoyed with myself.
                        Are you ok? Hope there is no injury.
                        With respect to accident, is it more damage?
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                        Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                        • #2487
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by KnoXxX View Post
                          Met with an accident. it was rainning heavily and was getting dark, suddenly a pothole came out braked and skidded on the right. tank, headlamp,exhaust damaged. handlebar outt of shape, brake lever scratched, and a knob which stops the handlebar from going further right chipped off the chassis down below where the vin no is on the neck, so now the headlamp hits the tank when turned to the right. oh and helmet also scratched on the chin part. Still annoyed with myself.
                          Hope you are not injured only is your bike. Do you have the CBS?

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                          • #2488
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Pothole is a big issue. I myself had 2 major accidents because of potholes. And now I have kind off developed a phobia. I never speed unless the road is clearly visible to me and as soon as I see a pothole I drop to speed below 10kmph. When the way is dark I don't go above 30kmph.

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                            • #2489
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by KnoXxX View Post
                              Met with an accident. it was rainning heavily and was getting dark, suddenly a pothole came out braked and skidded on the right. tank, headlamp,exhaust damaged. handlebar outt of shape, brake lever scratched, and a knob which stops the handlebar from going further right chipped off the chassis down below where the vin no is on the neck, so now the headlamp hits the tank when turned to the right. oh and helmet also scratched on the chin part. Still annoyed with myself.
                              Take care buddy. Hope you're okay and beloved Hornet. Have you started with insurance claim process?

                              Ride safe...
                              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                              • #2490
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                                Let's see the sales chart for Diwali by month end. Surely, the number is increasing. Friends who test rode it are saying that bike runs smooth.
                                So may be new batches are improved.

                                As far as my experience goes, keeping bike in 3-6k RPM gives very good response and mileage for city ride.
                                Yup.The bike is great and will be happy to see more number of Hornet's on road.(Due to price and relaunched unicorn 150) sales are decrease actually.

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