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  • #286
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by hisham2k9 View Post
    Congratulations for the ride. Though Honda has got orange hornet everywhere in their ads, I guess you are the first person here I guess with orange cbs. Do share some pics.

    Sure thing mate ! will post pics of scenic ECR beach ride.

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    • #287
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      As there are so many hornet 160 owners here, can you guys tell me whether Honda's maintenance is costly ? Will it be too expensive than apache 200,180,160 ? Do you think the mileage would make up for the maintenance cost ?

      Some people also say that Honda has cheaper maintenance and great resale value.

      Do you guys suggest Hornet 160r or apache ?
      Last edited by kumars; 02-23-2016, 03:54 PM.

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      • #288
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Done with first service from Matrix Honda, udupi.
        The bike has become a lot more free revving and a lot more smoother. That "sound" about which I was saying before has disappeared.
        One thing I have noticed after service is that the brakes have become a lot less powerful. When I complained after a service, they took the bike again and did something and brought it back again. When I asked what was the issue they said, they had diesal washed the brakes and forgot to wash it with petrol and now they have done it and should feel normal now... I took the bike again for a ride. Though the brakes seemed a little better, it isnt as before the service. Is this normal?

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        • #289
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Guys please do reply, its quite urgent as I have to complain again.

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          • #290
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by kumars View Post
            As there are so many hornet 160 owners here, can you guys tell me whether Honda's maintenance is costly ? Will it be too expensive than apache 200,180,160 ? Do you think the mileage would make up for the maintenance cost ?

            Some people also say that Honda has cheaper maintenance and great resale value.

            Do you guys suggest Hornet 160r or apache ?
            From what I collect from xbhp ,Honda parts are expensive but unless God forbid you have an accident they do not fail.with respect to apache 160 and 180 are known to have excessive vibrations which are said to have been reduced but still they will be no where close to Honda refinement.also they are long in tooth.in terms of long term expenses it depends on maintenance.

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            • #291
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
              From what I collect from xbhp ,Honda parts are expensive but unless God forbid you have an accident they do not fail.with respect to apache 160 and 180 are known to have excessive vibrations which are said to have been reduced but still they will be no where close to Honda refinement.also they are long in tooth.in terms of long term expenses it depends on maintenance.
              So what's your recommendation here ? I'm not a long commuter of weekdays. Office is just 1.5 KMs from home but may ride longer on weekends. I'm not sure whether these factors affect the suggestions.

              It would be great to get suggestions from other people as well. I want to get the bike tomorrow.

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              • #292
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by kumars View Post
                So what's your recommendation here ? I'm not a long commuter of weekdays. Office is just 1.5 KMs from home but may ride longer on weekends. I'm not sure whether these factors affect the suggestions.

                It would be great to get suggestions from other people as well. I want to get the bike tomorrow.
                Well between current Apache's and hornet ,hornet is the one.to get proper response you should start a what bike thread.

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                • #293
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                  Well between current Apache's and hornet ,hornet is the one.to get proper response you should start a what bike thread.
                  I too agree. Hornet is a good one.

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                  • #294
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by hisham2k9 View Post
                    Done with first service from Matrix Honda, udupi.
                    The bike has become a lot more free revving and a lot more smoother. That "sound" about which I was saying before has disappeared.
                    One thing I have noticed after service is that the brakes have become a lot less powerful. When I complained after a service, they took the bike again and did something and brought it back again. When I asked what was the issue they said, they had diesal washed the brakes and forgot to wash it with petrol and now they have done it and should feel normal now... I took the bike again for a ride. Though the brakes seemed a little better, it isnt as before the service. Is this normal?
                    Congratulations for your new bike. Can you tell me which engine oil they put in your bike. I means mineral or synthetic oil.

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                    • #295
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                      Well between current Apache's and hornet ,hornet is the one.to get proper response you should start a what bike thread.
                      Originally posted by prashanth.rva View Post
                      I too agree. Hornet is a good one.

                      Thanks guys! What about 2004v ? It will arrive in first week of april

                      The reason why I'm asking here is there are many hornet owners here and I also did not get enough responses in what bike section.

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                      • #296
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by kumars View Post
                        Thanks guys! What about 2004v ? It will arrive in first week of april

                        The reason why I'm asking here is there are many hornet owners here and I also did not get enough responses in what bike section.
                        If you can wait then you can buy 2004v after some owners have clocked 2 to 3k kilometers. If you can't wait then hornet is a very good choice in the present scenario along with gixxer.all data present about apache is from web reviews and no first hand experience ,on the other hand 160cc engine has been on duty on unicorn since 1 year and is fairly reliable. I suggest you take test rides of hornet and apache 180 and then decide which suits you more.

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                        • #297
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                          If you can wait then you can buy 2004v after some owners have clocked 2 to 3k kilometers. If you can't wait then hornet is a very good choice in the present scenario along with gixxer.all data present about apache is from web reviews and no first hand experience ,on the other hand 160cc engine has been on duty on unicorn since 1 year and is fairly reliable. I suggest you take test rides of hornet and apache 180 and then decide which suits you more.
                          cool, thanks

                          If I take hornet, do you think I should opt for teflon and honda shield or anything ?
                          Last edited by kumars; 02-23-2016, 06:40 PM.

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                          • #298
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by kumars View Post
                            cool, thanks

                            If I take hornet, do you think I should opt for teflon and honda shield or anything ?
                            Teflon- most of the showrooms do wax and call it Teflon, that too obviously not done properly. Honda shield is kindof strategy they use to ensure you do all your services at that particular showroom only for 5 whole years.
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                            • #299
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by kausumi20 View Post
                              Bought a red hornet today .. and rode 30 KMS back home initial impression performance is very good but gearbox is a bit harsh specially downshifting from 3rd gear it gets stuck sometime. Also i am 5.6 and i find seat hight is very high for me
                              Hey, first congrats on your new bike. Regarding the gear shift, I also feel the same issue occasionally. When I try to downshift (no matter in what gear I am in right now except 1st gear ) it does not. What I do is just raise rpm a little (momentarily) with clutch fully pressed, then I am able to downshift.

                              Also when I really want to downshift or upshift to neutral it happens after a lot of struggle, but when I am just started on green signal, accidentally falls into neutral.

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                              Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                              Got my Orange Hornet with CBS. Cant wait for weekend to take a long ride. The machine is little heavy but gives that heady feeling of dominance.

                              I opted for Teflon coating. so there is no glare and color is enhanced. The horn is squeaky compared to the stature of bike like a well built guy with shrilly voice

                              The bite of CBS is violent. I almost banged my head on digital meter

                              I didnt went to showroom. so i missed out the PDI stuff. Someone please suggest the mandatory PDI checks.
                              Congrats !. I have done any PDI check in particular, so I cannot comment.

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                              Originally posted by kumars View Post
                              As there are so many hornet 160 owners here, can you guys tell me whether Honda's maintenance is costly ? Will it be too expensive than apache 200,180,160 ? Do you think the mileage would make up for the maintenance cost ?

                              Some people also say that Honda has cheaper maintenance and great resale value.

                              Do you guys suggest Hornet 160r or apache ?
                              Both bikes are premium bikes, I suggest you have test ride & decide. My opinion is not to decide based on the maintenance cost, as I feel bot are in same segment & cost difference would not be that high.

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                              Originally posted by hisham2k9 View Post
                              Guys please do reply, its quite urgent as I have to complain again.
                              Sorry for the late reply. Do not take any chances on brakes get it checked, if you feel something is not right. I heard one of my friend who has R15 & he told that the service guys made oil polish on the disc also while cleaning (to make it shining ). All service centres are not equally well trained.

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                              • #300
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by kumars View Post
                                As there are so many hornet 160 owners here, can you guys tell me whether Honda's maintenance is costly ? Will it be too expensive than apache 200,180,160 ? Do you think the mileage would make up for the maintenance cost ?

                                Some people also say that Honda has cheaper maintenance and great resale value.

                                Do you guys suggest Hornet 160r or apache ?
                                As per my knowledge honda and yamaha are on par as far as prices of spares concerned whereas tvs is around 30% cheaper.
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