Yesterday I hit a speed breaker(some morons laid it after sunset and left without any sign or lighting) at 60kmph at night. I am almost sure that it's going to be a crash. Then this machine landed back like cat from wall with so much of lithe and then this CBS did some amazing work. I still can't believe that I escaped a certain crash. This bike is super stable. At least some minimal damage on front wheel but I don't see any.

Hornet is incomplete without a CBS/ABS.!!!

Don't expect anything significant from this drum for speeds >30 kmph. How much kms on the odometer? Can you photo the brake wear indicator?



Firstly, see if the shoes are worn out. If yes, replace the shoes and the springs - while this is being done, the lining has to be cleaned to remove dirt and greasy material. The cam itself should be removed, cleaned and greased otherwise the brake will be "sticky". If the shoes are not worn, clean the lining, lube the cam and adjust the brake - that's it. If the brake rod is bent, or if it's threads have gone, then replace it along with the adjusting nut. The rod won't be costly - should be 50-100/- INR. Always maintain necessary free play otherwise the lining which is supposed to last for atleast 1 lakh kms or more will be eaten up and the only option in that case will be to replace the alloy.



2018, definitely. It has endless chain - if possible, ask them to re-grease swingarm bearings while doing the chain.



It is not exactly low maintenance - one needs to periodically clean, lube and adjust. The frequency of "adjusting" is lesser than a conventional chain, in other words, it doesn't wear out easily. Cleaning and lubing frequency depends on your use - rain, dust, village/suburban roads -> chain gets dirty/loses lube sooner.



No, gear ratio is same.



I leave that to owners but from what I have observed from the high perched window seat of a public transport bus, *all* open chains are noisy.

have it.
The ASC guy told me (without inspecting the brake) that the brake rod also needs to be changed.
So please tell me, do I really need to change the complete brake rod?

Also, I need to change my bike's chain and sprocket.
Should I go with 2018 model's sprocket kit?
What are the benefits, apart from the low maintenance of chain?
Will it increase the pickup of the bike?
Will it solve the chain noise problem?

Don't expect anything significant from this drum for speeds >30 kmph. How much kms on the odometer? Can you photo the brake wear indicator?

Firstly, see if the shoes are worn out. If yes, replace the shoes and the springs - while this is being done, the lining has to be cleaned to remove dirt and greasy material. The cam itself should be removed, cleaned and greased otherwise the brake will be "sticky". If the shoes are not worn, clean the lining, lube the cam and adjust the brake - that's it. If the brake rod is bent, or if it's threads have gone, then replace it along with the adjusting nut. The rod won't be costly - should be 50-100/- INR. Always maintain necessary free play otherwise the lining which is supposed to last for atleast 1 lakh kms or more will be eaten up and the only option in that case will be to replace the alloy.

2018, definitely. It has endless chain - if possible, ask them to re-grease swingarm bearings while doing the chain.

It is not exactly low maintenance - one needs to periodically clean, lube and adjust. The frequency of "adjusting" is lesser than a conventional chain, in other words, it doesn't wear out easily. Cleaning and lubing frequency depends on your use - rain, dust, village/suburban roads -> chain gets dirty/loses lube sooner.

No, gear ratio is same.
I leave that to owners but from what I have observed from the high perched window seat of a public transport bus, *all* open chains are noisy.

Service guys will always try to milk you. I don't think you need to change the rod unless thread worn out. Ask what is the problem and why they are changing it.
If threading required it can be done outside.

Better speak to service guys ask for senior mechanic. if that is possible to change to newer chain version. I believe there is change in number of teethes.
Pick up: The bike has the power but pick up depends on right gear shifting. Unfortunately hornet has very low window for right shift to gain perfect speed. You need to find the sweet spot. Initially you will bike is stressed but that fine. No issue with it. I ride in traffic everyday ranging from 20-75. For starter give 3rd gear more window till 6k before upshift.
Chain Noise: Keep it clean and lubed. Open chain is Achilles heal. Observe other biker with badly maintained naked chain. They also rattle the same way.

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.

I am also disappointed with hornet initially , but believe me this is superb bike, most of the hornet users face issue only because of unskilled ASC, hornet need precision in settings, once set it's joy ride , regarding comfort, with out driving experience much i drove my hornet for 450km in single day without any body pains,

Talk to service center manager find skilled ASC, give some money to that guy he will take care of it otherwise they will just changing oil and do water wash for service.

Just if the power delivery in Low RPM is better enough, HORNET may be the best 150/160 segment bike in all aspects beating all its existing competitors...

Wheel is not that bad.. See The pic..

Hey how is the process went ? how much amount you got and how hazzele free it is ?

Guys i am from hyderabad my insurence will end this month can anyone suggest some good one ? currently i am using New India Assurance

I intimated the New India Assurance via call and next day went to office and filled up form. The Next day the guy came and saw the bike and told me service people will fix it and i have to courier him the bill so that he will start the refund process.

I am still behind service people guys. They are yet to fix my bike as they are claiming the fork assembly is not availble yet.

Will keep you posted once i get my refund.

Cheers!!!

Ok thanks ,so New India Assurance is kind of pay first then refund process, ok some insurance people will just do the repair directly we no need to pay only need to pay for deductables, like process. y the way where are you from ?