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**wdrwilfred** · 03-07-2016, 08:10 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by defray View Post

Hello guys..I need some help regarding the throttle response of the Hornet. I have done my first servicing with an oil change at 820 kms.Gear shifting down is still hard and after throtling hard I can reach only 6k rpm at my top gear at around 72kmph,after that there is no throttle response. Is it normal anyhow?

How long did you ride after locking full the throttle ? Was the speed & rpm constant for considerable amount of time ? Personally I haven't tried beyond 72kmph. In mine it reached that speed at ~ 5.5k rpm. I think the throttle response will be felt when all the gear up-shifts were done atleast between 4500-5000 rpm.(Ideally the most power efficient would be when the bike operated at its power band ie., for Hornet it is shifting between 6500-8500 rpm). When constantly the bike is run in the power band, the mileage might be dropped considerably, but quick acceleration can be felt.

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Originally posted by Sandip Shinde View Post

Hello hornetians,

Happy to be a fellow hornet owner. This thread is really good and interesting. We can learn many unknown hacks and ideas in this thread.

Bought my new hornet 160r in madurai, TN @ 98.3 K Orange CBS version. Hope to get lot of adventures from my new beast..

Congrats Sandip, Have a happy & safe riding !

**Ayns** · 03-07-2016, 09:27 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by defray View Post

Hello guys..I need some help regarding the throttle response of the Hornet. I have done my first servicing with an oil change at 820 kms.Gear shifting down is still hard and after throtling hard I can reach only 6k rpm at my top gear at around 72kmph,after that there is no throttle response. Is it normal anyhow?

that not normal, i have done my servicing yesterday, anyways , though bike got slower a bit , but i made 104 on top gear @ 7.5k rpm.

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Originally posted by kausumi20 View Post

I mean to say did they tuned the carburetor

nope,i think there was no need, plz correct me if im wrong guys

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Originally posted by Zeit View Post

I also did first service... results wer pathetic
I switched to fs oil and did a private servicing for 300 bucks

Bike is butter now

how much did motul cost , i was thinking abt shell ultra fs 15w 40

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Originally posted by Sandip Shinde View Post

Hello hornetians,

Happy to be a fellow hornet owner. This thread is really good and interesting. We can learn many unknown hacks and ideas in this thread.

Bought my new hornet 160r in madurai, TN @ 98.3 K Orange CBS version. Hope to get lot of adventures from my new beast..

welcome bro , for run in period wait for the beast to get ready for long run and after first service enjoy , though we will advise fs oil but it still upto u

**wdrwilfred** · 03-07-2016, 09:41 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

that not normal, i have done my servicing yesterday, anyways , though bike got slower a bit , but i made 104 on top gear @ 7.5k rpm.

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nope,i think there was no need, plz correct me if im wrong guys

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how much did motul cost , i was thinking abt shell ultra fs 15w 40

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welcome bro , for run in period wait for the beast to get ready for long run and after first service enjoy , though we will advise fs oil but it still upto u

Unless you mention not to touch the carb, more likely they will try to inspect & adjust (because as per 1st service checklist it is advised to inspect). If they had tuned it for mileage, then the A/F(air/fuel) will be set to lean & pick up will drop. Also I have not experienced any issue with pick-up after 1st service. My opinion also inclined towards using mineral oil (that Honda oil for Rs 310 will also be fine) till some 2000 km after reading many online pages.

**Ayns** · 03-07-2016, 11:20 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by wdrwilfred View Post

Unless you mention not to touch the carb, more likely they will try to inspect & adjust (because as per 1st service checklist it is advised to inspect). If they had tuned it for mileage, then the A/F(air/fuel) will be set to lean & pick up will drop. Also I have not experienced any issue with pick-up after 1st service. My opinion also inclined towards using mineral oil (that Honda oil for Rs 310 will also be fine) till some 2000 km after reading many online pages.

hmm then i will ask them to check it.

**Zeit** · 03-08-2016, 01:10 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post

Do you feel any sluggishness or difficulty in cold starts? I think 20w50 is too heavy a grade for this engine. 10w40 would be a better choice.

No.. it feels smooth

**Zeit** · 03-08-2016, 01:11 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

that not normal, i have done my servicing yesterday, anyways , though bike got slower a bit , but i made 104 on top gear @ 7.5k rpm.

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nope,i think there was no need, plz correct me if im wrong guys

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how much did motul cost , i was thinking abt shell ultra fs 15w 40

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welcome bro , for run in period wait for the beast to get ready for long run and after first service enjoy , though we will advise fs oil but it still upto u

I faced same issues. I put my bike for private servicing. And after that its good

**Zeit** · 03-08-2016, 01:13 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ayns View Post

that not normal, i have done my servicing yesterday, anyways , though bike got slower a bit , but i made 104 on top gear @ 7.5k rpm.

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nope,i think there was no need, plz correct me if im wrong guys

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how much did motul cost , i was thinking abt shell ultra fs 15w 40

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welcome bro , for run in period wait for the beast to get ready for long run and after first service enjoy , though we will advise fs oil but it still upto u

800 bucks for motul. But i got it for 725. Pehchaan wala :P

**Zeit** · 03-08-2016, 01:15 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by defray View Post

Hello guys..I need some help regarding the throttle response of the Hornet. I have done my first servicing with an oil change at 820 kms.Gear shifting down is still hard and after throtling hard I can reach only 6k rpm at my top gear at around 72kmph,after that there is no throttle response. Is it normal anyhow?

I faced same issues... they so something with engine tuning. I dnt exactly know. Will check with my mechanic n let u know. After first service i gave it to my trusted mechanic.... now my bike is just the way as i took its delivery.

P.S. mileage ~45kmpl with mixed condition and my 92kgs weight

**Zeit** · 03-08-2016, 09:50 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

The back disc after 20 days again started making Screeching noise in medium braking. In hard braking it dsnt.

Can any1 help?

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**kausumi20** · 03-08-2016, 11:46 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Can anyone tell me that can i ride freely within kolkata with temporary registration

**defray** · 03-08-2016, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by Zeit View Post

I faced same issues... they so something with engine tuning. I dnt exactly know. Will check with my mechanic n let u know. After first service i gave it to my trusted mechanic.... now my bike is just the way as i took its delivery.

P.S. mileage ~45kmpl with mixed condition and my 92kgs weight

Okay. I guess I have having some issues with my clutch adjustment. The rpm tends to stuck in between 2-3k.

Originally posted by wdrwilfred View Post

How long did you ride after locking full the throttle ? Was the speed & rpm constant for considerable amount of time ? Personally I haven't tried beyond 72kmph. In mine it reached that speed at ~ 5.5k rpm. I think the throttle response will be felt when all the gear up-shifts were done atleast between 4500-5000 rpm.(Ideally the most power efficient would be when the bike operated at its power band ie., for Hornet it is shifting between 6500-8500 rpm). When constantly the bike is run in the power band, the mileage might be dropped considerably, but quick acceleration can be felt.

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Congrats Sandip, Have a happy & safe riding !

I was not in a constant speed for much long time as I was in the middle of the office hours traffic, just got a clear stretch on my way to office where I can rip the throttle but after 72-73 though I was throtling it felt like there was no response.

**defray** · 03-08-2016, 12:28 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Okay [MENTION=82574]Zeit[/MENTION] please let me know after consulting with your mechanic. Mine is the standard model single disc.got a aftermarket RVM.will upload pics soon

**P@C** · 03-08-2016, 12:56 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I always wanted to see how the side profile would look if it was all black replacing it with silver - please ignore my bad photoshopping

**Zeit** · 03-08-2016, 06:39 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

[MENTION=35909]defray[/MENTION] sure

**kumars** · 03-08-2016, 09:49 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Kumar Sourav View Post

I bought orange hornet on 2 March from dugar Honda Kolkata they are saying I will first gat a temporary no within 7 days and then within 30 day bike has to be registered just confusd about the procedure

I bought an activa 125 8 months ago. The procedure was simpler then. I got my temporary number right from the showroom while buying it then got my permanent number in 15 days. Now at the time of buying hornet, rules have changed a bit, and problematic too. You need to first go to RTO from temporary number within 7 days of getting the bike and then you will have to go RTO again for permanent number. I have just got back from barrackpore and it's really frustrating to go 50 KMs up/down ride just to have officer to see the number printed on neck of your bike

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