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  • #6106
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by rkurre View Post
    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.
    Yes, it's common in new bike, burning smell comes from engine after riding, also gearbox is not so smooth as yamaha fz or tvs apache. Honda mineral oil makes the engine hot. Change oil to honda throttle from honda service center in 2nd servicing. Now i am at about 1900 kilometers and i feel no problem of gears stucking.

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    • #6107
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by #bpk View Post
      85k is ex showroom price, i think, after 5 years of insurance it should cross 1lakh mark.
      Actually it's 85K on road here. And that includes 5 years of insurance. Not sure how it seems cheap.
      [My Motorcycles]

      2019 - Honda xBlade Non-ABS (2018)

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      • #6108
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Bismaya View Post
        Actually it's 85K on road here. And that includes 5 years of insurance. Not sure how it seems cheap.
        Its cheap , here in northeast it's 1.01 lakhs onroad . Click image for larger version Name: Screenshot_2018-10-10-11-28-20.jpg Views: 1 Size: 73.9 KB ID: 1961897

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        • #6109
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by #bpk View Post
          Its cheap , here in northeast it's 1.01 lakhs onroad . [ATTACH]244173[/ATTACH]
          Price breakupClick image for larger version Name: Screenshot_2018-10-10-11-29-04.jpg Views: 1 Size: 82.4 KB ID: 1961898

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          • #6110
            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]
            Hi bro I too found many YouTubers describing about gear oils !! (For chain lubing)

            How good is that and how much it costs?

            And it's Honda !! Why often you feel those hard gear shift??
            What's the cause?
            Last edited by Aswinlogi; 10-10-2018, 03:12 PM.

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            • #6111
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
              Hi bro I too found many YouTubers describing about gear oils !! (For chain lubing)

              How good is that and how much it costs?

              And it's Honda !! Why often you feel those hard gear shift??
              What's the cause?
              New honda 160cc platform has some problems like hard gearbox, vibrations, heating etc. Old honda bike like unicorn have smooth gearbox and engine. I've bought 1litre of 140 grade oil from amazon at rupees 250 . It's very good for open chains. Honda is not honda it used to be anymore! Currently tvs and yamaha have the combo of smooth gearbox+ smooth engine( 160 4v has better gearbox than fz, even finding neutral is also very easy in apache)

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              • #6112
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Xblade or hornet , which has high top speed?

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                • #6113
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                  Xblade or hornet , which has high top speed?
                  Xblade is producing a one or two horses LESSER than HORNET !

                  But a muscular look and fatter tyres ,with ABS is only in HORNET.

                  **Thumbs down...
                  (No engine kill switch and DC lights in both bikes)

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                  • #6114
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                    New honda 160cc platform has some problems like hard gearbox, vibrations, heating etc. Old honda bike like unicorn have smooth gearbox and engine. I've bought 1litre of 140 grade oil from amazon at rupees 250 . It's very good for open chains. Honda is not honda it used to be anymore! Currently tvs and yamaha have the combo of smooth gearbox+ smooth engine( 160 4v has better gearbox than fz, even finding neutral is also very easy in apache)
                    Yeah I too was not much satisfied with the test ride !

                    Gearbox was not smooth as in unicorn and other Honda bikes!

                    It's better to go with Apache / Fz (New buyers choose wisely)

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                    • #6115
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Guys , in generic ABS / CBS... Which one is efficient...

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                      • #6116
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                        Guys , in generic ABS / CBS... Which one is efficient...
                        CBS - just combination of both brakes
                        ABS - not a combo ,but it's a life saver for sure!! (Even hard braking also bike won't fall)

                        Verdict: It's best to have ABS brakes

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                        • #6117
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post
                          CBS - just combination of both brakes
                          ABS - not a combo ,but it's a life saver for sure!! (Even hard braking also bike won't fall)

                          Verdict: It's best to have ABS brakes
                          Today, morning abs saved me from crashing, a stupid came suddenly in front of my motorcycle. Thanks to abs, i was able to change direction quickly with abs engaged [emoji56]

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                          • #6118
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Today, an idiot city bus driver overtook me from the left and pushed me off towards the right side smashing my bike into the divider.
                            Luckily, I was able to stop properly cause I generally ride at 35-40kmph. No injury caused to me but the leg guard got bent and exhaust got scratched.

                            My insurance policy is expiring on 4th November this year. I want to claim for the same. Is the claim tenable ?
                            Also, suggest me something for the leg guard and the exhaust and the exhaust cover.

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                            • #6119
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Here are the picsClick image for larger version Name: IMG_20181011_120912.jpg Views: 1 Size: 65.0 KB ID: 1961921Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20181011_120905.jpg Views: 1 Size: 61.4 KB ID: 1961922

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                              • #6120
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Parag Sharma View Post
                                Here are the pics[ATTACH]244199[/ATTACH][ATTACH]244200[/ATTACH]
                                Get it inspect from ASC.
                                Looks minor damage to me.
                                If your insurance policy allow to carry over (some part) in case of no claim, then better skip the claim.
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                                TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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