Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Fine , just have a look at my BEAST...

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Both the bikes look fine. Looks are always subjective.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Correct me if I'm wrong but CBR has an ano-digi setup unlike all the digital unit of the xBlade.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Yes external oil filter is useful for easy diy, in my area honda svc are just ignorant of this internal oil filter and outside mechanics don't want to touch them. And yes, the speedo console is directly taken from new generation cbr 150r.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Also see this, pure naked muscle [emoji8]

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Yes, the Indian version had a console similar to CBR250R. The Indonesian/Bangladesh version currently on sale has a fully digital one.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

[MENTION=98329]#bpk[/MENTION] Consider installing a small Studds Sidebox to keep stuff if you're planning on doing long rides.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Also from front xblade looks like a guy who has skipped his leg workout ( puny 80 section tyre with overly elongated jaws , also seat height is more than hornet, so though pillion seat has more length but it's difficult to access.)

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Why any chance of engine breakdown u experienced

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Not to mention the better visible switchgear.

Nah. Just for carrying additional stuff that you usually don't stuff in a backpack.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Ok thanks.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Outside mechs don't want to touch because your bike is new and under warranty. SVC usually cleans them (rotor) only during clutch plate change - only some clean the strainer and that too only for the 1st service. If you have the time, you can learn and do these yourself, they are not that difficult.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Didn't you test ride the gixxer and fz before zeroing down on the hornet? Both the gixxer and fz are tuned for low and mid range. You may think the fz is low on power & torque but its just on paper ride it once and you will see its equally good as the gixxer in the city and if not better than the hornet in the city & its having the least issues among the three bikes. Hornet is good for top end but at the end of the day eyeryone rides in the low and the mid range maximum of the time. Usable power is all that matters in real life.

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

The test ride bike (hornet) even felt more punchy than gixxer, i think honda guys may have tuned something on the test ride bike, actually i was unaware of xbhp . After purchasing only i came to know about xbhp. But hornet is way more comfortable than fz or gixxer, looks macho and even elderly person like my father also can sit as pillion. Whereas in fz and gixxer pillion comfort is compromised, also after 50kmph the raw power of hornet starts and i love that. In short hornet is the most practical streetfighter available in india. Also mileage is supppppeeeerrrrbbbb [emoji8][emoji23]

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Yes , agreed... But unfortunately hornet users (including me) has to get habitual with shifting gears in low RPM, once u got familiar with it, you will be ok about it.. but at the end of day hornet puts a smile on me for below qualities
1. Beasty look, sure a head turner
2. Will get a feel like riding in bulky/macho bike
3. Smoothness in midrange
4. Stability
5. Strong braking
6. No vibrations
7. No back pains
8. Because of its lesser length , we can easily pass through gaps in traffic
9. Riding position is a good one

Even before buying I was having three options (fz, gixxer, hornet)
I rejected other two bikes for below reasons.
1. Fz - bored of its look as high number of fz/fzs are already in road.
2. Gixxer - pillion seat is useless, ground clearance is bad than hornet, I don't like it's headlight design

I read several reviews of hornet before buying it and I was aware that it's having low power in low RPM, but still am ok with it. It's looks, midrange smoothness, stability ,braking are enough for me.

Also am familiar with low power _ low RPM in hornet. As I got habitual in shifting gears in low RPM.