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  • #3526
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Must ride the dazzler/trigger and Hornet back to back to back guys.

    The top end is amazing on that old free revving 150cc Honda engine.

    My brothers 6 year dazzler even today does 125-127kmph as it did as a new bike.
    Cheers.

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    • #3527
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
      Must ride the dazzler/trigger and Hornet back to back to back guys.

      The top end is amazing on that old free revving 150cc Honda engine.

      My brothers 6 year dazzler even today does 125-127kmph as it did as a new bike.
      Cheers.
      Have ridden my friend's dazzler. Couldn't get it to cross 105. It has run 50k+ kms, still runs good, he has touched 118 with a pillion.

      I'm just saying that the top speed will depend on the environmental conditions too, doesn't matter if it's a gixxer/hornet/dazzler/trigger.

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      • #3528
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
        I would say that it is around 85-95, better to keep it at the lower end of the range. The sweet spot in my unicorn 160 was around 87-88 at which I found that vibes were the least, and the engine was humming (not screaming).

        On my gixxer it is at 85kmph - zero vibes, and a smooth and relaxed exhaust note.

        You do need to take breaks in between though, even though the bike can do it.
        Triple digit speeds must not be done for longer duration.

        I see a lot of guys doing 90-110 on hornets ,Gixxer.

        That will cause serious wear and tear.

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        • #3529
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          When I reach top speed I lower the speed to 70- 80 kmph. I don't ride at top speed for prolonged period.

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          • #3530
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
            Triple digit speeds must not be done for longer duration.

            I see a lot of guys doing 90-110 on hornets ,Gixxer.

            That will cause serious wear and tear.
            Bro, I know that, I never said I cruise at that speed.

            But on the other hand, on bikes which have done 30k+ kms, ride at top speed for a little while, and get the carbon and deposits cleared for free.

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            • #3531
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
              Have ridden my friend's dazzler. Couldn't get it to cross 105. It has run 50k+ kms, still runs good, he has touched 118 with a pillion.

              I'm just saying that the top speed will depend on the environmental conditions too, doesn't matter if it's a gixxer/hornet/dazzler/trigger.
              He may not maintaining it well.

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              • #3532
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                I think a dazzler/trigger will overtake hornet on a highway.

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                • #3533
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by IamAditya View Post
                  He may not maintaining it well.
                  You don't seem to be understanding what I'm saying. It's in pristine condition.

                  I couldn't get it to cross 105 on one highway, while he could get 118 with a pillion and luggage on a different highway.

                  I'm saying the top speed depends on the conditions too.

                  And dazzler can't cross the hornet on the highway even in the right conditions and same riding technique, trust me, I've seen it.

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                  • #3534
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
                    You don't seem to be understanding what I'm saying. It's in pristine condition.

                    I couldn't get it to cross 105 on one highway, while he could get 118 with a pillion and luggage on a different highway.

                    I'm saying the top speed depends on the conditions too.
                    Oh.. Okay.

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                    • #3535
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Adding to all above points, I agree and from my experience of many 300+ long rides, I had same experience.

                      Hornet feels very relaxed at 80-90 for all day long. Considering road to be flat and no air drag 90-95 is sweet spot.

                      Due to tank cawls, you can feel the air drag at high speed but gives stability to bike. And yes, on same Highway hornet does 118 some times and sometimes doesn't even cross 102. All due to drag of air!

                      If you want to ride all day long just keep it between 80-95. For a while give it full throttle and then go back to 60-70. It refreshes engine as per my experience.

                      But don't strain engine. For top speed run you need better bike. Fat tyres of Hornet give ample of grip so does the top speed is affected!

                      Enjoy hornet on curvy roads, ghats and you'll have fun. You can do cornering as well, but stick to 60-70 when doing so.. tyres don't have that strong grip 70+

                      Ride safe!
                      Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                      • #3536
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                        Dear Friends,

                        I have clocked 12000+. Engine is getting better and better.
                        I would like to know about recommended replacements at this stage. be it chain, tyre or air filter. I have already bought motul fs oil.
                        I welcome your suggestions. TIA
                        In order of preference for me:
                        1) Seat (foam definitely, cover - need basis)
                        2) Brake shoes if rear brakes are drums (like mine)
                        3) Brake oil
                        4) Filters (both air and oil)

                        I think chain should last upward of 50K, but I may be wrong.

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                        • #3537
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by iamkrazee View Post
                          In order of preference for me:
                          1) Seat (foam definitely, cover - need basis)
                          2) Brake shoes if rear brakes are drums (like mine)
                          3) Brake oil
                          4) Filters (both air and oil)

                          I think chain should last upward of 50K, but I may be wrong.
                          Chain is having life of 20k or so.

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                          • #3538
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by Ananda View Post
                            Dear Friends,

                            I have clocked 12000+. Engine is getting better and better.
                            I would like to know about recommended replacements at this stage. be it chain, tyre or air filter. I have already bought motul fs oil.
                            I welcome your suggestions. TIA
                            At 10k+ kms, you need to change the sparkplug and air filter (if not already done).

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                            • #3539
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              After riding for 20-25km my right hand starts to fell numb anybody experiencing the same

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                              • #3540
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Guys, I bought a new hornet last month. Till now, i am riding it with fuel valve in main supply. It never stopped due to no fuel. When the gauge starts blinking, i usually refuel. But, last time when it started blinking, I opened the tank. There where a little left! 1.7L is the reserve capacity. But the remaining looked like just 300-400 mL.
                                .
                                Why it still running in Main/On valve setting at a very low fuel level?
                                .
                                Is my bike's reserve not working?

                                .
                                I actually went to showroom for a Unicorn 150/160 because my friends have those, they are getting 50-60km/l.
                                But after seeing hornet, i changed my mind. Now i regret my decision due to the poor mileage. Barely getting 40 km/l.
                                .
                                But i still loves it due to the size & looks. Its a perfect bike for me (Not in mileage).
                                Last edited by HariVox; 03-21-2017, 03:03 AM.

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