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**#bpk** · 10-07-2018, 03:02 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Rather than recommend oils I guess the best think to do would be the direct people to resource and then let them arrive at their own conclusions because oils are one among the subjective topics of motorcycling and to each his own.
[MENTION=95957]Bismaya[/MENTION], Yeah, 20W50 for everything I ride or drive.

Will easter based 5100 ruin my oil seals, since you've 220 you might've used motul 5100, please guide me on oil seal leakage due to easter.

**Shashank K R** · 10-07-2018, 03:26 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Which grade of oil you used in unicorn in summer

10w40. The best grade for the climate here (by experience). 20w is too heavy.

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Will easter based 5100 ruin my oil seals, since you've 220 you might've used motul 5100, please guide me on oil seal leakage due to easter.

Relax, you worry too much for the smallest of things and ask the same question in multiple places

. Use 5100 without any worry, won't cause any issues with the oil seals.

Originally posted by Zapps View Post

I have 2008 Honda Shine, yes earlier they recommended using 20W40, bit later 10W30. This might be due to some internal changes in the subsequent revisions.

If I give my CD100 to an ASC, they pour in 10w30. The oil is crap, good only for winters (<25°C), even in the newer bikes.

**anoopkumar0** · 10-07-2018, 05:05 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Preshit View Post

Okay bro but i never stress 1st more than 15kmph , 2nd more than 27 Kmph and 3rd more than 40 because if i manage to accelarate more than these speed limits it makes awful noise that is not acceptable.

I dont know when my bike will become smooth or it will remain as it is! But i also face the problem , when i start my bike on first gear the pickup is bad and at 15kmph it vibes a lot

You are driving very lean and missing the fun of Hornet. You want performance you got to drive in high RPM.

I had the similar experience as you. However I slowly tried to run in high RPM and bike became more smother and bassy instead of too much growling noise. You can start with
4th gear: ~75Kmph @6.5K RPM
3rd gear: ~45-50Kmph @5K RPM
I have driven at 7K RPM in 3rd gear (I guess it was 60Kmph, inclination though).
No need to rev hard keep moderate acceleration.

**kevinw** · 10-08-2018, 04:08 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

FiNALLY...my beast is producing enough brightness for night rides..

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How much did these cost and what are the specifications of the lights?

**rkurre** · 10-08-2018, 12:15 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hi I own 160 r 2018 ABS, 800kms driven and first servicing done, engine is over heating and head lights are not so bright they are LED lights, and also hard gear shifting sometimes gear is getting struck on 2 and making noise any advices.

**gowthamh** · 10-08-2018, 12:29 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by kevinw View Post

How much did these cost and what are the specifications of the lights?

Am not exactly sure about specifications, I simply asked for auxillary lamps and installed.. And its producing some decent glow, cost will be around 500

**anoopkumar0** · 10-08-2018, 12:31 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

Am not exactly sure about specifications, I simply asked for auxillary lamps and installed.. And its producing some decent glow, cost will be around 500

That's economical.

**rkurre** · 10-08-2018, 12:34 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Mileage 48 kmpl with pillion, maintenance cost is negligible, engine oil cost = 310 rupees only, but if you want good performance then you have to invest in honda throttle or motul 5100, 10w 30 oil. ( COST RS 696 and rs 513 respectively)

Hi my bike is 2018 blue STD ABS, facind hard gear shift and engine over heating problems do u suggest to change oil, its 800kms and first service done

**gowthamh** · 10-08-2018, 12:38 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by rkurre View Post

Hi I own 160 r 2018 ABS, 800kms driven and first servicing done, engine is over heating and head lights are not so bright they are LED lights, and also hard gear shifting sometimes gear is getting struck on 2 and making noise any advices.

Engine overheat - am not facing much
Head light - their glow is very poor, I recommend installing auxillary lamps
Gear struck - usually am facing false neutral , sometimes confusion happens in between first, neutral and second., Hardly I face gear struck ( simply accelerate a bit , it has to get release), lube chains periodically for smooth ride... Ensure chain is not over tight/loose...

**#bpk** · 10-08-2018, 12:44 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by rkurre View Post

Hi my bike is 2018 blue STD ABS, facind hard gear shift and engine over heating problems do u suggest to change oil, its 800kms and first service done

Don't worry bro , it's normal after 1000 kilometres heat will reduce, also use motul 5100, 10w 30 after 1600 kilometres, honda mineral oil is pathetic, very bad, motul will smoothen your gears and heating will disappear, also use 90 grade or 140 grade gear oil in chain, it will make the ride smooth, chain spray lubes are not helpful for me, so i use 140 grade gear oil. Have u faced any vibrations in 2nd and 3rd gear around handlebar and footpegs in 3.5k rpm.? Please reply [emoji119][emoji119]

**rkurre** · 10-08-2018, 12:48 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Don't worry bro , it's normal after 1000 kilometres heat will reduce, also use motul 5100, 10w 30 after 1600 kilometres, honda mineral oil is pathetic, very bad, motul will smoothen your gears and heating will disappear, also use 90 grade or 140 grade gear oil in chain, it will make the ride smooth, chain spray lubes are not helpful for me, so i use 140 grade gear oil. Have u faced any vibrations in 2nd and 3rd gear around handlebar and footpegs in 3.5k rpm.? Please reply [emoji119][emoji119]

No as of now no vibrations in 2 and 3 gear, engine is pretty smooth except hard shifting gears, also any guide to brighten up headlight? its only visible in dark!

**#bpk** · 10-08-2018, 12:48 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by rkurre View Post

Hi I own 160 r 2018 ABS, 800kms driven and first servicing done, engine is over heating and head lights are not so bright they are LED lights, and also hard gear shifting sometimes gear is getting struck on 2 and making noise any advices.

For headlight ,you have to adjust the light beam, i also felt that headlight is focussing upwards, later i adjustment the focus and it's good gor city use, refer to page no. 30 of your hornet user manual and adjusted the headlight focus yourself, or tell the honda mechanics to do it. Most honda mechanics don't know to adjust them.

**Bismaya** · 10-10-2018, 12:37 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

OK guys, it's official here. As of today, the showrooms here have no longer Unicorn 160 in their portfolio. I went today to book a new one but they said that Honda has stopped shipping and selling it. Unicorn 150 costs about 81K OTR and X-Blade costs 85K OTR while the Hornet costs about 101K OTR. That's a huge price difference between three bikes in a close segment.

And I test drove the X-Blade. Here are few of my observations:

1. Ergonomics are better than Hornet.
2. Seating is quite comfortable. I rode without pillion.
3. Engine refinement is same as Unicorn 160 and a typical Honda (silent & smooth).
4. I like the switch gear already.
5. Lighter than Hornet and my brother's Honda Unicorn.
6. The feedback from Rear Brake drum is better when compared to Hornet.
7. The instrument console, although sleek is really nicely visible when compared to other ones around.
8. Suspension is less stiffer than Hornet.
9. Bike struggles after 6.5k RPM.
10. Headlight is clear and legible in high beam. The low beam needs a bit adjustment I think.
11. No scope for adding a regular side box.
12. The handlebar isn't too low or high. It just gets the job done.
13. Overall seating position is more confidence inspiring than Hornet. Should make it easier to maneuver this bike in traffic.

**#bpk** · 10-10-2018, 07:17 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Bismaya View Post

OK guys, it's official here. As of today, the showrooms here have no longer Unicorn 160 in their portfolio. I went today to book a new one but they said that Honda has stopped shipping and selling it. Unicorn 150 costs about 81K OTR and X-Blade costs 85K OTR while the Hornet costs about 101K OTR. That's a huge price difference between three bikes in a close segment.

And I test drove the X-Blade. Here are few of my observations:

1. Ergonomics are better than Hornet.
2. Seating is quite comfortable. I rode without pillion.
3. Engine refinement is same as Unicorn 160 and a typical Honda (silent & smooth).
4. I like the switch gear already.
5. Lighter than Hornet and my brother's Honda Unicorn.
6. The feedback from Rear Brake drum is better when compared to Hornet.
7. The instrument console, although sleek is really nicely visible when compared to other ones around.
8. Suspension is less stiffer than Hornet.
9. Bike struggles after 6.5k RPM.
10. Headlight is clear and legible in high beam. The low beam needs a bit adjustment I think.
11. No scope for adding a regular side box.
12. The handlebar isn't too low or high. It just gets the job done.
13. Overall seating position is more confidence inspiring than Hornet. Should make it easier to maneuver this bike in traffic.

85k is ex showroom price, i think, after 5 years of insurance it should cross 1lakh mark.

**rkurre** · 10-10-2018, 11:24 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

For headlight ,you have to adjust the light beam, i also felt that headlight is focussing upwards, later i adjustment the focus and it's good gor city use, refer to page no. 30 of your hornet user manual and adjusted the headlight focus yourself, or tell the honda mechanics to do it. Most honda mechanics don't know to adjust them.

Bro, are you facing gear struck between 3-4 or 4-5 and making sounds, started noticing some weird smell from engine due to overheating I guess , service guys are like no issues its common in new bike.

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