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  • #2626
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
    What's your ODO? I get optimal acceleration at ~5.5K shift for 4rth and 5th gear.
    Yeah I get that too. But I'm asking for drag race kind acceleration...

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    • #2627
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Suddy View Post
      Yeah I get that too. But I'm asking for drag race kind acceleration...
      For drag racing on private roads/ Max acceleration, shift at redline.

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      • #2628
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by leech View Post
        For drag racing on private roads/ Max acceleration, shift at redline.
        👆 The fact that I don't understand....

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        • #2629
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by leech View Post
          For drag racing on private roads/ Max acceleration, shift at redline.
          For drag racing you would need to tune the carb and may be play with the jet size that would help also check out k&n filter and may be iridium spark plug.

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          • #2630
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by Abhik1 View Post
            For drag racing you would need to tune the carb and may be play with the jet size that would help also check out k&n filter and may be iridium spark plug.
            😑 I'm not gonna race. But on free highways, I would like to now and then enjoy drag race like acceleration. Tuning the carb, yes I would like to do(if only I knew how to) for cold starting issues. I'm asking about the skillful shifting, if any, that maybe required....

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            • #2631
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Suddy View Post
              😑 I'm not gonna race. But on free highways, I would like to now and then enjoy drag race like acceleration. Tuning the carb, yes I would like to do(if only I knew how to) for cold starting issues. I'm asking about the skillful shifting, if any, that maybe required....
              Easiest way should be sprocketing . if you want more acceleration you can use bigger front sprocket

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              • #2632
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                Easiest way should be sprocketing . if you want more acceleration you can use bigger front sprocket
                I like that idea. Why didn't it ever pop up before in this thread?
                But take for granted that I'm right now at the extremities of miserliness, so with respect to shifting, how should I improve on that?

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                • #2633
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                  I like that idea. Why didn't it ever pop up before in this thread?
                  But take for granted that I'm right now at the extremities of miserliness, so with respect to shifting, how should I improve on that?
                  Check the manual for max power and shift at that rpm. This yields max acceleration since the engine runs within powerband.

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                  • #2634
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by John P Daniel View Post
                    Check the manual for max power and shift at that rpm. This yields max acceleration since the engine runs within powerband.
                    I thought torque causes acceleration. Shouldn't I be shifting at max torque. Max power is at 8500rpm, but people say that I should shift at redline which I don't understand....
                    Btw, if brake power = 2πNx torque/60000(in kilowatts), how is it that max torque and max power occur at different speeds? Is it because the product of rpm and torque is highest at 8.5k rpm? Just getting my concepts right....😋

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                    • #2635
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                      I thought torque causes acceleration. Shouldn't I be shifting at max torque. Max power is at 8500rpm, but people say that I should shift at redline which I don't understand....
                      Btw, if brake power = 2πNx torque/60000(in kilowatts), how is it that max torque and max power occur at different speeds? Is it because the product of rpm and torque is highest at 8.5k rpm? Just getting my concepts right....😋
                      What is "Power", what is "Torque"..?? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                      http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?t=5042
                      General Biking Discussions: Questions, complaints, concerns, rants & everything in between, of course related to biking.

                      Read this thread fully bro. It should be helpful in understanding certain concepts and terms.
                      Torque can be explained easily as acceleration or push generated. Power is the total output by the engine. Torque raises along with rpm and reaches peak at max torque rpm. Beyond max torque rpm, torque actually falls gradually. But rpm increases and hence power keeps increasing. Check torque, power vs rpm(aka dyno graph) on Google to easily understand this concept.
                      The reason to shift at redline or max power(depends on engine) is max acceleration is obtained within the powerband of an engine. In general it ranges from max torque to max power though tuning engine can vary the powerband. Remember, drag is not only about acceleration but also top speed and this is where power comes into play. This is why shifting at redline or max power is recommended.

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                      • #2636
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by John P Daniel View Post
                        http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showthread.php?t=5042
                        Read this thread fully bro. It should be helpful in understanding certain concepts and terms.
                        Torque can be explained easily as acceleration or push generated. Power is the total output by the engine. Torque raises along with rpm and reaches peak at max torque rpm. Beyond max torque rpm, torque actually falls gradually. But rpm increases and hence power keeps increasing. Check torque, power vs rpm(aka dyno graph) on Google to easily understand this concept.
                        The reason to shift at redline or max power(depends on engine) is max acceleration is obtained within the powerband of an engine. In general it ranges from max torque to max power though tuning engine can vary the powerband. Remember, drag is not only about acceleration but also top speed and this is where power comes into play. This is why shifting at redline or max power is recommended.
                        So if my bike's powerband ends at 8.5k rpm, then by shifting at 9.5k rpm , which is redline, I should be losing a tad on acceleration....? 🤔

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                        • #2637
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Suddy View Post
                          So if my bike's powerband ends at 8.5k rpm, then by shifting at 9.5k rpm , which is redline, I should be losing a tad on acceleration....? 🤔
                          It depends on the engine's tuning. Feel the bike accelerate it's way through the rpm and you'll find the optimal powerband. For example, bullet loses its power rapidly beyond max power rpm whereas an r15 can power it's way beyond it's max power rpm. Each engine is different. Feel the ride and it will tell where it's best.

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                          • #2638
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by John P Daniel View Post
                            It depends on the engine's tuning. Feel the bike accelerate it's way through the rpm and you'll find the optimal powerband. For example, bullet loses its power rapidly beyond max power rpm whereas an r15 can power it's way beyond it's max power rpm. Each engine is different. Feel the ride and it will tell where it's best.
                            Honestly, after 6k rpm with my helmet and the heck lot of vibrations, I really can't feel any difference....🤐

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                            • #2639
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Hey guys! Greetings from the Himalayan land of Nepal. I've been lurking around the forums for a few months and finally decided to sign up. Got my bike almost 3 months ago and its due for its 2nd servicing tomorrow. Will post about the experience soon.
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                              • #2640
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Update:

                                After my recent accident, I have dropped off the bike to SVC and claimed for insurance, which was granted and SVC says the process of repairing will take 15 to 20 days as parts reqd. for changing are not in stock. So waiting with fingers crossed.

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