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**gowthamh** · 11-24-2018, 08:37 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ayrus View Post

Dominar is a good bike under 2 lakhs and an updated model is in testing which could be released any time in the near future. Mileage is a mixed bag as some people claim 30 kmpl in city and 35 kmpl in the highways while some people say it never exceeds 25 kmpl.

I don't know why Yamaha severly cripples its FZ series bikes. FZ-s produces just 13 bhp what kind of joke it is?? I'm not asking for 19 bhp like the R15 v3 but this 150 cc mill must be able to produce at least 15 bhp. Similar is the case of the FZ25. It just produces 20 bhp with a 250 cc mill, which is less than some 200 cc mills. Agreed that it produces that power low down in the rev range and is more potent than those 200 cc bikes but 24-25 bhp could have done more justice.

Coming to your question, among the currently available ones, the FZ25, CBR250 are also good choices. But they won't be good upgrades. Not that they aren't good bikes but they aren't good upgrades.

Yes they won't be a great upgrade upon performance, but for the sake of mileage and pillion comfort we have to sacrifice high powered engines rite...

So if a bike has to produce maximum 37 to 40kmpl in city ride (smooth ride) and it should be decent-high-powered engine (at least beyond 200cc) , if then till how much cc engine we can expect on better fuel eff...?

**ayrus** · 11-24-2018, 08:52 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

Yes they won't be a great upgrade upon performance, but for the sake of mileage and pillion comfort we have to sacrifice high powered engines rite...

So if a bike has to produce maximum 37 to 40kmpl in city ride (smooth ride) and it should be decent-high-powered engine (at least beyond 200cc) , if then till how much cc engine we can expect on better fuel eff...?

Performance and mileage don't come together. Even with 200 cc bikes, only a lean carb and riding for the sake of mileage (no sudden accelerations, shifting at lower rpms, which take away the purpose of such a bike and may also damage the engine) can only give 40 kmpl. FZ25 being a detuned motor, gives fuel efficiency like a 200 cc bike. So yeah, the FZ25 will suit your purpose but not excite you with power.

If someone asks me about my bike (RTR 200),
Do you love your bike? Yes
Does it have enough power? Yes
Is it fun to ride? Yes
Does it excite you every time you open the throttle? No
Are you satisfied with it? Yes

**Bismaya** · 11-24-2018, 08:59 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

I agree with Ayrus. FZ25 won't the most exciting bike but it'll give you 40kmpl with city and mixed usage (atleast). Although it's a 250 mill but the 20bhp and FI makes it fuel efficient, when compared with likes on NS200 (again less FE here), RTR 200 4V (figures go as low as 33kmpl) and Xtreme 200 (struggles to give 35kmpl in city) which have poor FE.

**#bpk** · 11-24-2018, 10:11 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Recently went to a 200 kilometers ride, bike performed quite well, most of the time i was doing speeds of 80 to 100kmph with pillion and luggage with ease. In highways hornet shows a totally different character, it's very much stressfree to ride between 90 to 100kmph, fully satisfied [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4][emoji3][emoji16].

https://youtu.be/_U3FfbbiUU0

**S3maphor3** · 11-24-2018, 10:17 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Yamaha is good. If you upgrade bikes frequently then KTM. Got more money to spare..... Interceptor 650 by RE. Or Kawasaki z250 are good.

**#bpk** · 11-24-2018, 10:45 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

Hey guyzz , Whats up.....

This is a kind off-topic of hornet160R...

Wanted to know your answers for this one...

Actually am a proud owner of hornet 160R and its features (except its lesser low end grunt)

Am a lover of good performance/tourer bikes,.. I like their instant response on acceleration as well engaging engine for long rides..

In future (at least not for next 3,4 years) I likes to upgrade to a bike that has performance, smooth engine as well decent mileage (at least around 40. Am looking for around 250cc engine...

So, which bike is best in your opinions that meets all my expectations,

At present, I think fz250 meets my expectations, so what do you think about it...

You should go for re 650 twin or upcoming bajaj triumph partnership motorcycles. Remember the bikes which will give more mileage, will be not so fun to ride. I think you should keep your hornet for daily commute and use higher capacity bike for weekend fun, in this way you'll get maximum fun .

**ayrus** · 11-24-2018, 10:51 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Recently went to a 200 kilometers ride, bike performed quite well, most of the time i was doing speeds of 80 to 100kmph with pillion and luggage with ease. In highways hornet shows a totally different character, it's very much stressfree to ride between 90 to 100kmph, fully satisfied [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4][emoji3][emoji16].

https://youtu.be/_U3FfbbiUU0

Hello #bpk..... How's the vibes in your bike?? Have they settled or you've settled??

**#bpk** · 11-24-2018, 11:19 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ayrus View Post

Hello #bpk..... How's the vibes in your bike?? Have they settled or you've settled??

I've settled bro [emoji4] , after clocking 5k kilometers, i will update, honda svc told that the engine needs minimum of 3k kilometers to smoothen the engine, currently i am at 2500 kilometers, if they don't settle then I'll buy a twin cylinder motorcycle, atleast there will be less chances of vibrations [emoji13] [emoji13]

**gowthamh** · 11-24-2018, 11:41 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

You should go for re 650 twin or upcoming bajaj triumph partnership motorcycles. Remember the bikes which will give more mileage, will be not so fun to ride. I think you should keep your hornet for daily commute and use higher capacity bike for weekend fun, in this way you'll get maximum fun .

Good option, but money matters..
I thought of keeping one better bike, kind of 250cc (will have good performance and mileage will be somehow acceptable) and planned of buying some car in some 3,4 years (which became kind of necessity nowadays)

Though I has to buy car in future, bike will be special for me anyday...

Touring in bike is where my heart belongs...

**#bpk** · 11-24-2018, 11:47 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

Good option, but money matters..
I thought of keeping one better bike, kind of 250cc (will have good performance and mileage will be somehow acceptable) and planned of buying some car in some 3,4 years (which became kind of necessity nowadays)

Though I has to buy car in future, bike will be special for me anyday...

Touring in bike is where my heart belongs...

Then, gixxer 250 will be a good option for you, it'll probably produce around 21+ bhp and 20+ nm of torque with great mileage, in short performance will be better than fz 250 anyday, also i find gixxer 155cc seating position lot more comfortable than fz 250, which has a lean forward stance unlike hornet and gixxer, i think gixxer 250 will also provide upright seating posture like hornet. Few of my friends of same height as mine have developed back ache riding fz in long distance riding.

**gowthamh** · 11-24-2018, 11:51 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Then, gixxer 250 will be a good option for you, it'll probably produce around 21+ bhp and 20+ nm of torque with great mileage, in short performance will be better than fz 250 anyday, also i find gixxer 155cc seating position lot more comfortable than fz 250, which has a lean forward stance unlike hornet and gixxer, i think gixxer 250 will also provide upright seating posture like hornet. Few of my friends of same height as mine have developed back ache riding fz in long distance riding.

Hope Gixxer 250 will be more interesting... Lets wait for its release..

**aishwary23** · 11-25-2018, 02:02 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by gowthamh View Post

Good option, but money matters..
I thought of keeping one better bike, kind of 250cc (will have good performance and mileage will be somehow acceptable)

Are you talking about the CBR 250R? [emoji14]
Ticks all the boxes I think.

**ayrus** · 11-25-2018, 09:12 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by #bpk View Post

Then, gixxer 250 will be a good option for you, it'll probably produce around 21+ bhp and 20+ nm of torque with great mileage, in short performance will be better than fz 250 anyday, also i find gixxer 155cc seating position lot more comfortable than fz 250, which has a lean forward stance unlike hornet and gixxer, i think gixxer 250 will also provide upright seating posture like hornet. Few of my friends of same height as mine have developed back ache riding fz in long distance riding.

For the gixxer 250, I'd expect a 25 bhp, ~22 Nm liquid cooled engine and priced between the FZ25 and CBR250. A free revving, 4 valve motor would be welcome. The FZ25 has 2 valves and though refined, does not feel easy at higher RPMs.

**gowthamh** · 11-25-2018, 10:33 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by aishwary23 View Post

Are you talking about the CBR 250R? [emoji14]
Ticks all the boxes I think.

In CBR 250, initial pickup is better? Because am not a fan of gradual power delivery in acceleration , I want instant response on reving the engine ... starting from low RPM to bottom rpm

**#bpk** · 11-25-2018, 10:35 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by ayrus View Post

For the gixxer 250, I'd expect a 25 bhp, ~22 Nm liquid cooled engine and priced between the FZ25 and CBR250. A free revving, 4 valve motor would be welcome. The FZ25 has 2 valves and though refined, does not feel easy at higher RPMs.

Yeah, i wish that suzuki makes it as you say, but it's highly unlikely.

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