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  • #3481
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by vaRider View Post
    Guys seeing lots of new hornet here in Mumbai! Demand is high!
    Most of them are striking green!

    Cheers!! 😎👇
    Let's see the monthly sales chart

    Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using xBhp Connect mobile app
    My bike is also Striking Green CBS model which is definitely striking to look at.

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    • #3482
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
      The first gear can go upto 49-52kmph if you redline it.
      It seems so. I feel the same but not certain whether it can reach 49--52 kmph. My bike touched 39 kmph and felt it can go further.

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      • #3483
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
        The first gear can go upto 49-52kmph if you redline it.
        Did your bike touch 49- 52 kmph in 1st gear?

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        • #3484
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
          Did your bike touch 49- 52 kmph in 1st gear?
          Guys one time I revved bike very hard on 1st and 2nd gear and immediately smell of burning oil started from bike.
          Does that happen with you as well when you redline bike?

          The time I did this, my bike was had done 35 km in morning.
          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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          • #3485
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by leech View Post
            Vimesh, he twisted the throttle on the bike's right handlebar. That is the usual procedure to accelerate. The more you twist, the more vroom you get.
            @ leech .... is it safe to rip it upto the redline??? I have covered 2200 kms & first service is done.The 3rd gear is going upto 45km/h on accelerating gradually... can anyone tell me how to tall the gearings safely? I have not taken it beyond 4.5-5k rpm till now.

            Kindly educate me for the same.

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            • #3486
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by vimesh View Post
              @ leech .... is it safe to rip it upto the redline??? I have covered 2200 kms & first service is done.The 3rd gear is going upto 45km/h on accelerating gradually... can anyone tell me how to tall the gearings safely? I have not taken it beyond 4.5-5k rpm till now.

              Kindly educate me for the same.
              Yes, it's safe to give half or full throttle occasionally. I don't own a Hornet, but on my CBR, if I want to rev the bike, I give half throttle, and let the revs build up. Keep an eye on the redline though, don't exceed that. Please ensure you are in an open area without traffic or pedestrians.

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              • #3487
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by leech View Post
                Yes, it's safe to give half or full throttle occasionally. I don't own a Hornet, but on my CBR, if I want to rev the bike, I give half throttle, and let the revs build up. Keep an eye on the redline though, don't exceed that. Please ensure you are in an open area without traffic or pedestrians.
                Thanks mate!! I will try doing the same & try to limit the same upto 7k rpm for now... till now i have not really enjoyed the real power of hornet since what i feel is when i am changing the gears at 4.5k rpm i am getting the most of power anything below that it just does not feel powerful.

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                • #3488
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by vimesh View Post
                  Thanks mate!! I will try doing the same & try to limit the same upto 7k rpm for now... till now i have not really enjoyed the real power of hornet since what i feel is when i am changing the gears at 4.5k rpm i am getting the most of power anything below that it just does not feel powerful.
                  There is no harm in going upto the redline every once in a while, in fact it's good for the engine, the valves get cleared of deposits, and it makes the bike smoother at low revs. That's the reason the company provides a tachometer, so you can know what's the limit of your vehicle.

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                  • #3489
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                    Guys one time I revved bike very hard on 1st and 2nd gear and immediately smell of burning oil started from bike.
                    Does that happen with you as well when you redline bike?

                    The time I did this, my bike was had done 35 km in morning.
                    No burning smell was noticed.

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                    • #3490
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                      No burning smell was noticed.
                      Something must be wrong with my bike then... Every time I redlined I got burning smell, probably engine oil burning..
                      I'm using Mineral oil and more than 7000 on odo.
                      Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                      • #3491
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                        Something must be wrong with my bike then... Every time I redlined I got burning smell, probably engine oil burning..
                        I'm using Mineral oil and more than 7000 on odo.
                        If there is probability of engine oil burning, the inside of the exhaust pipe will be sooty & you will see smoke exiting from the exhaust pipe when revved.

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                        • #3492
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                          If there is probability of engine oil burning, the inside of the exhaust pipe will be sooty & you will see smoke exiting from the exhaust pipe when revved.
                          That's good point! But how do I ensure or investigate why oil is burning
                          Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                          • #3493
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by vaRider View Post
                            That's good point! But how do I ensure or investigate why oil is burning
                            Consult a good mechanic or authorised service centre. If engine oil is burning it may be due to worn out piston rings or damaged valve stem seals. Compression test can be done.

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                            • #3494
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                              Consult a good mechanic or authorised service centre. If engine oil is burning it may be due to worn out piston rings or damaged valve stem seals. Compression test can be done.
                              Thanks Mate! Would check this out..
                              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                              • #3495
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                                Did your bike touch 49- 52 kmph in 1st gear?
                                On my former unicorn 160 I could reach the following speeds-

                                1 - 51
                                2 - 82
                                3 - 107
                                4 - 118

                                I assume hornet will be similar.

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