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**Bismaya** · 07-28-2018, 07:11 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I've had a fair share of issues with my roommate's Hornet that I use a few times for nearby commutes. It was frequent chain issues. It gets loose every 1000kms or less, as a result the pickup and power delivery seems a bit unstable at even lower gears. The brakes are far worse when compared to FZ-S. The rear drum brake barely has any power and over the time the Nissin Disc at the front accumulates dirt easily and thereby hard braking at a few places and making the bike slippery on dusty roads. The new FZ-S may have quality issues with the time tested V.2.0 (Non-Rear Disc variant) is a much better option than Hornet.

**#bpk** · 07-28-2018, 10:23 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Bismaya View Post

I've had a fair share of issues with my roommate's Hornet that I use a few times for nearby commutes. It was frequent chain issues. It gets loose every 1000kms or less, as a result the pickup and power delivery seems a bit unstable at even lower gears. The brakes are far worse when compared to FZ-S. The rear drum brake barely has any power and over the time the Nissin Disc at the front accumulates dirt easily and thereby hard braking at a few places and making the bike slippery on dusty roads. The new FZ-S may have quality issues with the time tested V.2.0 (Non-Rear Disc variant) is a much better option than Hornet.

Yes fz is a no problem bike. Low compression ratio, less stressed engine hence more smoothness, less weight, convenience of presence of external oil filter (* easy diy *), constant fuel efficiency due to fi, etc but fzs handling is poor as compared to hornet, sitting ergonomics is not ad comfortable as hornet, looks common, relatively higher servicing cost, high turning radius as compared to hornet etc, but overall it's a near about a perfect package.

**Bismaya** · 07-29-2018, 09:57 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Yes fz is a no problem bike. Low compression ratio, less stressed engine hence more smoothness, less weight, convenience of presence of external oil filter (* easy diy *), constant fuel efficiency due to fi, etc but fzs handling is poor as compared to hornet, sitting ergonomics is not ad comfortable as hornet, looks common, relatively higher servicing cost, high turning radius as compared to hornet etc, but overall it's a near about a perfect package.

I've heard that the Matte Color models of Hornet (Green & Orange) and any other newer models post 2017 have a bit of power reduction to make it more flickable and stable. The old 2015-2016 were a bit non-linear on pickup and handling. TBH, coming to FZ-S, I've never had handling issues. The turning radius is just fine. Rather, the tank shrouds on Hornet make it a bit tough to turn the handle in heavy traffic. Hornet is more of commuterish+aggressive when it comes to ergonomics, but FZ-S is a pure street commuter, just like the Gixxer. And believe me, some people find that sitting position more comfortable.

**#bpk** · 07-29-2018, 10:37 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Bismaya View Post

I've heard that the Matte Color models of Hornet (Green & Orange) and any other newer models post 2017 have a bit of power reduction to make it more flickable and stable. The old 2015-2016 were a bit non-linear on pickup and handling. TBH, coming to FZ-S, I've never had handling issues. The turning radius is just fine. Rather, the tank shrouds on Hornet make it a bit tough to turn the handle in heavy traffic. Hornet is more of commuterish+aggressive when it comes to ergonomics, but FZ-S is a pure street commuter, just like the Gixxer. And believe me, some people find that sitting position more comfortable.

In fz and gixxer you have to lean forward to grab the handlebar, also handlebar of fz is unnecessarily wide, so it makes difficult to turn. For eg consider fz handlebar as a trucks big steering wheel which requires lots of effort to turn whereas hornets handlebar is less wide= a hatchback cars like steering that is small and precise. Also after riding fz many of my friends including me had developed back pain, thats the reason i choose hornet. Hornet is a true streetfighter, just take a turn in hornet and see, the front end feel and stability of hornet during turns is just awesome, superb.

**#bpk** · 07-29-2018, 10:40 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

In fz and gixxer you have to lean forward to grab the handlebar, also handlebar of fz is unnecessarily wide, so it makes difficult to turn. For eg consider fz handlebar as a trucks big steering wheel which requires lots of effort to turn whereas hornets handlebar is less wide= a hatchback cars like steering that is small and precise. Also after riding fz many of my friends including me had developed back pain, thats the reason i choose hornet. Hornet is a true streetfighter, just take a turn in hornet and see, the front end feel and stability of hornet during turns is just awesome, superb.

Also the breaking is just superb, it just needs rtr 160 4v engine with oil cooling technology or r 15 s engine, then it'll be unbeatable.

**Parag Sharma** · 07-29-2018, 09:40 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Finally !!... Upgraded to LED headlights

**raaz321** · 07-29-2018, 11:54 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Parag Sharma View Post

Finally !!... Upgraded to LED headlights[ATTACH]242530[/ATTACH][ATTACH]242531[/ATTACH][ATTACH]242532[/ATTACH][ATTACH]242533[/ATTACH]

dude if possible post the process and cost.

**sundar@Hornet** · 07-30-2018, 12:39 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Pls suggest engine oil for smooth engine

**ManishVerma** · 07-30-2018, 01:10 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwanth.r View Post

What is Honda claimed top speed for Hornet - does anyone know that? I vaguely remember it to be 114 or something. May be those people (youtube) were running it on a slight downgrade + tail wind. I have never tested the top speed (and don't recommend doing that even on our highways) but properly warmed up engine, recommended tyre pressure, correctly set tappet clearance & chain slack, new air filter and new spark plug might help. Also depends on how much weight you can shed from the vehicle (no tool kit, saree guard or kick starter

).

The cables in Hornet are not with Teflon sleeve ? In my GS - both the throttle cables, choke and clutch cables have a white inner tube like thing in the cables - Suzuki doesn't recommend lubing them as it will cause premature breakage of cable.

Brake bite: You mean the factory's initial bite is not there ? That's kind of normal - it fades away in most bikes with age. Try if the bite can be made better by removing the glaze (shine) from the pads by very light sanding and cleaning the disc with a proper brake cleaner. No other modifications necessary or recommended in interest of safety - don't do anything like changing the caliper or master cylinder.

If that's the case, I'm happy with 113 considering the parts are 7000km old and I also felt a little performance drop when I switched to Throttle oil at 5200. 110 is the claimed top speed though but considering the margin of error of a digital speedometer, I am skeptical that it actually went to 113. Anyway, I am satisfied with the bike's performance and stabilty upto the speed of around 105 kmph. 80, I think, is the sweet spot though. 50-80 is usually my zone. This was my first and the only top speed run in hopefully a substantially long time. Just wanted to make sure that the bike won't underperform should the need arise. Although I changed to NGK CPR8EAIX Iridium spark plug today. The engine would start with a little throttle on electric start but it would turn off if i didn't throttle the engine upto 1000rpm. It used to stutter until I'd warm it up at 12-1300 rpm for at least 2 minutes. I hope that issue is resolved. Will update if I feel any change upon riding.
My bike is a severe victim of chain slack disease - I mean 500 km is the most I can go without having the chain tightened. Can the chain sprocket system be replaced with that on the 2018 model? More importantly, will it help with the chain slack situation?

**ManishVerma** · 07-30-2018, 01:12 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Ananda View Post

I badly scratched mine and and i paid 1800 bucks for one side panel.

Im going to have to do the same, I guess.

**ManishVerma** · 07-30-2018, 01:16 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by adityagaur51 View Post

I had done 115 with a pillion in tucked down position... Reaching to 100 is easy but after that it requires long stretch of road...
Optimal Highway speed for hornet i believe is 80-90 kmph... Above that is high on rev range and stressful...
Oil at that time was yamalube 10w40fs...
Haven't tried at Honda oil for reaching top speed but people say mineral oil gives better top speed...
You can check by trying out different oil..
Also check to see if air filter is in good condition ...

I think Throttle is good enough oil for this engine. Engine is very smooth in the 2500 km I have covered. Do you have any idea how yamalube, shell and motul 10w40 oils are when compared to Throttle 10w30 ?

**ManishVerma** · 07-30-2018, 03:29 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by sundar@Hornet View Post

Pls suggest engine oil for smooth engine

If you have at least 5000km under tbe belt, go for Honda Throttle 10w30 by Idemitsu. The ASCs have it.

**elviento** · 07-30-2018, 09:54 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I finally got my hornet last Friday. Just drove around 20kms in the city...
I had a question, does the headlight stay on even at day? I thought it had some light sensor and when the ambient light is low, the headlight comes on automatically, like how the instrument console's backlight comes on when its dark. My headlight remains on even when its sunny, what is the point of having DRLs if the headlight itself remains on[emoji28]

**#bpk** · 07-30-2018, 11:29 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by elviento View Post

I finally got my hornet last Friday. Just drove around 20kms in the city...
I had a question, does the headlight stay on even at day? I thought it had some light sensor and when the ambient light is low, the headlight comes on automatically, like how the instrument console's backlight comes on when its dark. My headlight remains on even when its sunny, what is the point of having DRLs if the headlight itself remains on[emoji28]

Congratulations buddy, yes the headlight remains onn every time. Regarding screen backlight, due to sunlight falling on the screen you're not able to see the blue backlit, but it also remains onn every time you start the ignition

**elviento** · 07-30-2018, 11:43 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Congratulations buddy, yes the headlight remains onn every time. Regarding screen backlight, due to sunlight falling on the screen you're not able to see the blue backlit, but it also remains onn every time you start the ignition

Thanks!
Well if that is the case..the DRLs are there for no reason..[emoji28]

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