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  • #7081
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
    Try older Hornet(15.6 bhp type, not the 14.9 bhp type) in good condition to see if it is as bad as you have experienced. My bike doesn't seem to be as bad as you have mentioned. Look wise it is way better than the competition, I think. But it is not as butter smooth as the earlier Unicorn. All these depend on perception/sensitivity......
    Handling is very good on smooth roads, much better than Unicorn. All these factors matter. I am ok with this bike except the low end feel and lower top speed.
    15.6 bhp model were smooth, i rode 3 2018 model and they had even more vibes than mine. If you get a chance ride one, when Will u come in jaybee honda, please inform me either in my whatsapp or in xbhp app. I am eager to meet u.

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    • #7082
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by #bpk View Post
      15.6 bhp model were smooth, i rode 3 2018 model and they had even more vibes than mine. If you get a chance ride one, when Will u come in jaybee honda, please inform me either in my whatsapp or in xbhp app. I am eager to meet u.
      I am in Nalbari now, hope to return to Guwahati soon, today evening or tomorrow morning. On highway I will try to have some kind of tests, God willing.

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      • #7083
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
        I am in Nalbari now, hope to return to Guwahati soon, today evening or tomorrow morning. On highway I will try to have some kind of tests, God willing.
        On testing 2016 model only i went for hornet, i did a mistake by not test riding 2018 model as test ride bike was not available at that time.

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        • #7084
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
          How come smoothness and underpowered are same? Both are of different things rite Underpowered is the engine's struggle in power delivery.. whereas smoothness is cruising the speed without engine harshness
          State of tune is the answer, read up a bit on different bore*stroke configurations and the effect displacement and compression ratio has on performance.

          Previous generation Honda's(Unicorn, Karizma) have a reputation for being smooth which is due to them being under-powered.

          The more aggressive the state of tune, the more unrefined the motor would seem to be, same goes for wear and tear.
          Motorcycling Experience:
          2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
          2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
          2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
          2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
          2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
          2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

          The Ride was Good, but Life is short, spend it Wisely!
          Adios Comrades!
          A.P. 2018

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          • #7085
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post
            State of tune is the answer, read up a bit on different bore*stroke configurations and the effect displacement and compression ratio has on performance.

            Previous generation Honda's(Unicorn, Karizma) have a reputation for being smooth which is due to them being under-powered.

            The more aggressive the state of tune, the more unrefined the motor would seem to be, same goes for wear and tear.
            Thats why i love low compression motorcycles like rtr 200 and pulsar 220, no problem motorcycle.

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            • #7086
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by #bpk View Post
              On testing 2016 model only i went for hornet, i did a mistake by not test riding 2018 model as test ride bike was not available at that time.
              Your vehicle should be under warranty. The problems you are facing should be resolved to your satisfaction by ASC. I remember that some Hornets had problems and the ASC you visited recently replaced many parts under warranty in 2016. At that time they told me that some Hornets have major problems and some don't have any problems (like my Hornet). They replaced many costly parts. The vibration issue is potentially harmful for the bike, it seems. You can contact Honda customer care as they are bound to resolve your problem under warranty.

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              • #7087
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                Thats why i love low compression motorcycles like rtr 200 and pulsar 220, no problem motorcycle.
                Compression ratio of P220 is 9.5:1, RTR2OO is 9.7:1 and 2016 Hornet is 10:1, the difference does not seem to be too much. My Hornet does not seem to have any problems (except some harshness at higher rpm) in spite of having higher compression ratio. Quality level of Bajaj bikes is pathetic, that of TVS is nowhere near Honda.

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                • #7088
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                  Compression ratio of P220 is 9.5:1, RTR2OO is 9.7:1 and 2016 Hornet is 10:1, the difference does not seem to be too much. My Hornet does not seem to have any problems (except some harshness at higher rpm) in spite of having higher compression ratio. Quality level of Bajaj bikes is pathetic, that of TVS is nowhere near Honda.
                  So, whats the top speed achieved in ur hornet?
                  And till what kmph, its vibration free?

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                  • #7089
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                    Your vehicle should be under warranty. The problems you are facing should be resolved to your satisfaction by ASC. I remember that some Hornets had problems and the ASC you visited recently replaced many parts under warranty in 2016. At that time they told me that some Hornets have major problems and some don't have any problems (like my Hornet). They replaced many costly parts. The vibration issue is potentially harmful for the bike, it seems. You can contact Honda customer care as they are bound to resolve your problem under warranty.
                    They just guide me to a hopeless svc

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                    • #7090
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by anupam das View Post
                      compression ratio of p220 is 9.5:1, rtr2oo is 9.7:1 and 2016 hornet is 10:1, the difference does not seem to be too much. My hornet does not seem to have any problems (except some harshness at higher rpm) in spite of having higher compression ratio. Quality level of bajaj bikes is pathetic, that of tvs is nowhere near honda.
                      tvs is way better, bitter truth.

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                      • #7091
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                        tvs is way better, bitter truth.
                        You forgot about low compression+ efficient heat management( oil cooling)= stressfree cool engine= more smoothness across the revband.

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                        • #7092
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                          So, whats the top speed achieved in ur hornet?
                          And till what kmph, its vibration free?
                          117 kmph, but it does not like to go past 112 kmph. The front wheel is not that free, maybe due to CBS. I am not complaining about vibration but about engine harshness at higher rpm. Being Unicorn owner before, I was shocked at (increase of) engine harshness when I touched 75+ kmph for the first time on my Hornet(after 2500+ km of running in). Now harshness starts at 83 kmph(6250rpm approx, odometer reading 14900+ km).

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                          • #7093
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by Anupam Das View Post
                            117 kmph, but it does not like to go past 112 kmph. The front wheel is not that free, maybe due to CBS. I am not complaining about vibration but about engine harshness at higher rpm. Being Unicorn owner before, I was shocked at (increase of) engine harshness when I touched 75+ kmph for the first time on my Hornet(after 2500+ km of running in). Now harshness starts at 83 kmph(6250rpm approx, odometer reading 14900+ km).
                            Can't bliv harshness starts at 83kmph

                            Mine is in 17k to 18k odo.. I reached a Max of 123 kmph (infact I achieved this speed just immediately after the days of first service)

                            Genuinely it can reach 119/120 kmph as top speed. If the road is slight inclined ..we can expect till 125 kmph or more

                            Till 100/112kmph the engine is stress free

                            Cruising between 60 to 90/95kmph is the sweet spot in hornet

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                            • #7094
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by gowthamh View Post
                              Can't bliv harshness starts at 83kmph

                              Mine is in 17k to 18k odo.. I reached a Max of 123 kmph (infact I achieved this speed just immediately after the days of first service)

                              Genuinely it can reach 119/120 kmph as top speed. If the road is slight inclined ..we can expect till 125 kmph or more

                              Till 100/112kmph the engine is stress free

                              Cruising between 60 to 90/95kmph is the sweet spot in hornet
                              It has high speed cruising ability , i easily cruise between 80 to 100kmph. Touring in hornet is a bliss.

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                              • #7095
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                                You forgot about low compression+ efficient heat management( oil cooling)= stressfree cool engine= more smoothness across the revband.
                                My bike doesn't get much hot, so no issue of heat management. Oil cooling though always welcome may not be needed for relatively smaller engine of Hornet 160R.

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