2018 Hornet looks exciting.

• New graphics and one new color introduced.
• LED Headlamps
• Improved switchgear - lifted from Unicorn 150, no engine kill, gets a hazard switch
• Bolts holding the handlebar covered with a chrome cover (similar to Unicorn 150) - must be Allen bolts; top fork nuts - looks like they have changed the size; and center steering race nut gets a black rubber cover like Yamaha.
• New speedo console - heard it is now blue color background, not sure. Would be good if they provide the gear position indicator from X-Blade 160. Buttons *look* sturdier.
• Near chain adjuster, a red/green sticker can be seen - O-ring chain finally .
• And the most important - ABS !
• Thanks Honda for listening. The 160 engine will stay.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAQqdxAH1OQ

Will the new hornets comes with same or new chain? Planning to change those pocket and chain of my hornet. Should I wait for the new hornets chain?

Will the new hornets comes with same or new chain? Planning to change those pocket and chain of my hornet. Should I wait for the new hornets chain?

I got an problem in hornet, it loosing its power.
When i open throttle when in 3rd or 4th gear to sudden accererate bike it start loosing its power amd behaves like its empty on tank and after a while when i deaccelerate it behaves normal like nothing happened. What is the possible reason ? Ad also full throttle open never reaches to top speed, but when i go lenearly with speed it feels easy to go on top speed.
I am thinking to go 2nd service, now 2.7k on odo.

Good part is we can change the look of our existing hornet. Nearly all parts are easily replaceble, from tank panels to headlight consol.
I hope they would keep base parts same.

Guys motul chain clean and lube 400 ml can each , is going for 495 rs on amazon India which usually goes for 900 rs , check out , did not find deals thread on xbhp , so posting on certain threads where I see people regularly maintain their chain .

The chain is expected to be the same 132 link one but with O-rings. In the meantime, one can get Gixxers chain and Hornet's sprockets. Getting the sprockets alone from SVC is the problem.

I feel investing on Motul Chain cleaner and lube is a over investment when the chain sprocket set itself costs you about 1.5K. Alternatively you can go with WD40 spray for cleaning and chain. And it also acts as a mild lubricant. On top of this you can use regular 2T engine oil you get in petrol bunks.

I got an problem in hornet, it loosing its power.
When i open throttle when in 3rd or 4th gear to sudden accererate bike it start loosing its power amd behaves like its empty on tank and after a while when i deaccelerate it behaves normal like nothing happened. What is the possible reason ? Ad also full throttle open never reaches to top speed, but when i go lenearly with speed it feels easy to go on top speed.
I am thinking to go 2nd service, now 2.7k on odo.

I got an problem in hornet, it loosing its power.
When i open throttle when in 3rd or 4th gear to sudden accererate bike it start loosing its power amd behaves like its empty on tank and after a while when i deaccelerate it behaves normal like nothing happened. What is the possible reason ? Ad also full throttle open never reaches to top speed, but when i go lenearly with speed it feels easy to go on top speed.
I am thinking to go 2nd service, now 2.7k on odo.

Gixxer's chain on Hornet

They are of the same pitch. Did you replace the sprockets while you fitted Gixxer's chain. Accelerated wear can come from out-of-alignment sprockets or slightly overtight chain too. Who supplies factory kit for Honda - is it DID?

Suzuki's chain is an oring type and is much heavier and puts pressure on the stock Honda sprocket.
Chain tightness was optimal and there were no other issues. Similar issue with my friend.

This is the infamous power lag in hornets. Comes at over 55-6000 rpm.
Have the carb needle changed to that of Uni Dazzler or the carb replaced under warranty.
The SVCs are well aware of it...atleast in Bangalore

I have 2017 CB Hornet 160r CBS edition. I have driven around 7000 kms and i am about to give the bike for 3rd free service this Saturday. From what I have read in the forum a lot of people have got improved smoothness and performance after using a synthetic, I am thinking to do the same. So I will request the ASC to put Honda throttle full synthetic engine oil during the service, but taking into account the past experiences i had with the service centre, I don't think they will do that. So I am thinking to change the oil after the 3rd service, on my own. I am a bit confused about which oil to put in my engine, so I have shortlisted the following:

a. Motul 5100 10w30 (Semi-synthetic)
b. Motul 7100 10w40 (Full synthetic)
c. Motul 300v 5w30 (Full synthetic)


Since I am shifting to synthetic for the first time, I don't have any idea about how these perform. I wanted a full synthetic 10w30 oil, but it seems that Motul 7100 is not available on Amazon in that rating hence I have to either settle with synthetic 10w40 or Semi-synthetic 10w30 ( I am a bit concerned about the engine performance since 10w40 is thicker than the manufacturer recommended 10w30). I saw on Amazon that some people have used 7100 10w40 and have got good results. Motul 300v 5w30 fits the viscosity rating, rather it is designed to handle cold starts even at lower temperatures than a 10w oil, which is one of the reason for higher cost of this oil.

Has anyone used 5100 10w30, 7100 10w40 and 300v 5w30 ?

Is there a lot of difference in performance and smoothness in the engine among these oils?

I ride 10 kms daily and got out on the weekends for short trips (150-200 kms total) on the highway.

Please suggest me which one should I use based on the riding conditions mentioned above.