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**ashwinprakas** · 09-25-2018, 05:33 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Revminister View Post

Guys i own a Honda Xblade. It has done around 490 km. For some reasone the bike doesn't go above 5k rpm. What could be the reason?

I honestly hope you're not shifting to final drive ASAP and cracking the throttle wide open on small roads to test the top speed.

Depending on load and the gear you're in it will take some time but ideally in 3rd gear you should be able to red-line without any issues.

If by chance there is a huge delay or resistance to accelerate then that could be due to a faulty vacuum piston, in which case you could simply get the whole carburetor replaced under warranty.

Cheers,
A.P.

**Revminister** · 09-25-2018, 06:01 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

I honestly hope you're not shifting to final drive ASAP and cracking the throttle wide open on small roads to test the top speed.

Depending on load and the gear you're in it will take some time but ideally in 3rd gear you should be able to red-line without any issues.

If by chance there is a huge delay or resistance to accelerate then that could be due to a faulty vacuum piston, in which case you could simply get the whole carburetor replaced under warranty.

Cheers,
A.P.

Ok...i need to check with the service center....thanks mate[emoji3]

**#bpk** · 09-25-2018, 06:02 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Revminister View Post

Ok...i need to check with the service center....thanks mate[emoji3]

Do your bike revs above 5k rpm in neutral.

**Revminister** · 09-25-2018, 06:04 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Do your bike revs above 5k rpm in neutral.

Yes. They do

**#bpk** · 09-25-2018, 06:06 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Revminister View Post

Yes. They do

Don't worry , now ride at 3to 4k rpm. After 1000 kilometers engine will rev freely.You'll be able to do 80 kmph in 6k rpm at 5 th gear easily.

**Revminister** · 09-25-2018, 06:08 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Don't worry , now ride at 3to 4k rpm. After 1000 kilometers engine will rev freely.You'll be able to do 80 kmph in 6k rpm at 5 th gear easily.

Ok thanks...i just hope it's not what ashwinprakash said

**#bpk** · 09-25-2018, 06:11 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Revminister View Post

Ok thanks...i just hope it's not what ashwinprakash said

Yes, i also hope so. Honda engines need at about 2000 kilometers to open up freely. Bajaj recommends 2000 kilometers of run in, whereas honda recommends only 500 kilometers, which is false wait till 2000 kilometers to complete run in procedure.

**Revminister** · 09-25-2018, 06:16 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Yes, i also hope so. Honda engines need at about 2000 kilometers to open up freely. Bajaj recommends 2000 kilometers of run in, whereas honda recommends only 500 kilometers, which is false wait till 2000 kilometers to complete run in procedure.

Ok...thanks mate... I'll keep that in mind!

**kiran2508** · 09-25-2018, 10:25 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Venkatesh Prakash View Post

Hi guys
Anybody changed tyres ?
Planning to do so, as my rear tyre has got to many punchers and constant air leakage.
Thinking to replace with the same stock ones.
Just saw Masseter as well, any suggestion ?

Compared to MRF brand look for Ceat Zoom XL 140/70-17 which is same stock size

Ceat Zoom XL 140/70-17 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre, Rear : Amazon.in: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors

https://www.amazon.in/Ceat-Zoom-XL-Tubeless-Delivery/dp/B01FTSHWNK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1537890522&sr=8-5&keywords=140%2F70

Ceat Zoom XL 140/70-17 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre, Rear : Amazon.in: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors

With my experience Ceat tyres are much grippy in both dry and wet compared to MRF, also Ceats are is a bit softer compared to MRF's.
Due to this bit softness Ceat will last 5000kms less when compared MRF's but are worth the money for the grip it offers.

Coming to punctures, it all depends on your luck and the roads, so both tyres will behave same on how many punctures it picks up.

**Venkatesh Prakash** · 09-25-2018, 11:01 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post

Compared to MRF brand look for Ceat Zoom XL 140/70-17 which is same stock size

Ceat Zoom XL 140/70-17 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre, Rear : Amazon.in: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors

https://www.amazon.in/Ceat-Zoom-XL-Tubeless-Delivery/dp/B01FTSHWNK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1537890522&sr=8-5&keywords=140%2F70

Ceat Zoom XL 140/70-17 66H Tubeless Bike Tyre, Rear : Amazon.in: Sports, Fitness & Outdoors

With my experience Ceat tyres are much grippy in both dry and wet compared to MRF, also Ceats are is a bit softer compared to MRF's.
Due to this bit softness Ceat will last 5000kms less when compared MRF's but are worth the money for the grip it offers.

Coming to punctures, it all depends on your luck and the roads, so both tyres will behave same on how many punctures it picks up.

Thanks for sharing your experience.
Will consider CEAT Zoom also and then finalise.

**Zeit** · 09-26-2018, 02:11 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Which engine flush oil is best for Hornet ? Asking this coz I intend to change my oil filter.... Valuable feedbacks are appreciated

**Bismaya** · 09-26-2018, 09:55 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Revminister View Post

Ok thanks...i just hope it's not what ashwinprakash said

What he said may not always be the case. The bike is currently in the run-in period like I told you before. The more you ride, the smoother and opened up the engine gets. It may take some time to get the engine opened up for higher cruising speeds. The 4k mark in the ideal point to cruise well and freely in each gear and shift at about 5k to 5.5k for best results. That's what I did with my friend's Hornet and my Unicorn 150. That's just how the Honda engines work.

**Khemchand Sure** · 09-26-2018, 07:41 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hi guys

I own 2016 model hornet, recently I noticed exaust pipe started rusting near the engine. Planning to paint it with heat resistant paint.

Bisny high heat resistant pain paint available on Amazon but they charge rs 150 for delivery.
I tried to search it offline in shops but didn't find it.

Does anyone know the paint shop in Hyderabad , for offline purchase?

**ashwinprakas** · 09-26-2018, 07:57 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Zeit View Post

Which engine flush oil is best for Hornet ? Asking this coz I intend to change my oil filter.... Valuable feedbacks are appreciated

Don't use engine flush.

They're one of those things that makes a lot of sense on paper but doesn't remotely perform as well in life.

**addy@4814** · 09-26-2018, 11:24 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Revminister View Post

Guys i own a Honda Xblade. It has done around 490 km. For some reasone the bike doesn't go above 5k rpm. What could be the reason?

Mine has no problem like this. She redlines in each gear if I want her to. Odo is at 596kms.

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