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  • #7726
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Will the burn marks affect the lighting in any way?
    Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
    Is your bike still warranty? Then don't do anything.

    If not in warranty you can go go for 50W, Hornet has 5amp battery which will support the extra load, but max damage you would see is few burnt marks on the headlight reflectors.

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    • #7727
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Bro but in hornet, headlight is not powered by battery.
      Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
      Is your bike still warranty? Then don't do anything.

      If not in warranty you can go go for 50W, Hornet has 5amp battery which will support the extra load, but max damage you would see is few burnt marks on the headlight reflectors.

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      • #7728
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by alphamike_1612 View Post
        Will the burn marks affect the lighting in any way?
        I have a suzuki gixxer which had pathetic stock headlight. So after 2 months of ownership switched to a 55/60 osram normal bulb. Got it for ₹ 100 from a local shop. Stock battery lasted more than 4 years which was an amco made. Now the bike have completed 5 years. Osram still working strong. also completed long night rides of 700 with this one.I will attach the image of my headlight.Then you can decide.
        Last edited by Vyshakh; 01-28-2020, 04:50 PM. Reason: Adding photo

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        • #7729
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by Vyshakh View Post
          I have a suzuki gixxer which have pathetic stock headlight. So after 2 months of ownership switched to a 55/60 osram normal bulb. Got it for ₹ 100 from a local shop. Stock battery lasted more than 4 years which was an amco made. Now the bike have completed 5 years. Osram still working strong. also completed long night rides of 700 with this one.I will attach the image of my headlight.Then you can decide.
          Headlight after 5 years of osram 55/60 bulb.Click image for larger version Name: IMG_20200123_083430.jpg Views: 1 Size: 20.3 KB ID: 1969495

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          • #7730
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            I own a Gixxer too, except mine is 2017 and has AHO on it. Now, you're saying a few burn marks with a non aho model, I wonder what'll happen if it's a AHO model. I was also looking at the same osram as the OP, but I now I don't know.
            Anybody you know has an AHO and uses this headlight?(as an upgrade)
            Originally posted by Vyshakh View Post
            Headlight after 5 years of osram 55/60 bulb.[ATTACH]252864[/ATTACH]

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            • #7731
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
              Is your bike still warranty? Then don't do anything.

              If not in warranty you can go go for 50W, Hornet has 5amp battery which will support the extra load, but max damage you would see is few burnt marks on the headlight reflectors.
              Yes, 5mAh battery is pretty great. Working like new even after 4 years.
              If OP has doubt, I will suggest go for 40/45w Osram Rallye Hyper 40/45W or Cool Blue version. You should find it in local market. Much better than stock.
              https://www.amazon.in/Osram-Halogen-62185RL-Exterior-Headlight/dp/B01IDF979I/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?keywords=Osram+Rallye+Cool+Blue+Hyper+40%2F45W&qid=1579786717&sr=8-1-fkmr0
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              Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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              • #7732
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                While almost every bike manufacturer is providing bs6 version of premium bikes, why is Honda sleeping?? The current portfolio of bikes is also not interesting anymore.

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                • #7733
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by elviento View Post
                  While almost every bike manufacturer is providing bs6 version of premium bikes, why is Honda sleeping?? The current portfolio of bikes is also not interesting anymore.
                  They are busy selling Activas.
                  [My Motorcycles]

                  2019 - Honda xBlade Non-ABS (2018)

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                  • #7734
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by elviento View Post
                    While almost every bike manufacturer is providing bs6 version of premium bikes, why is Honda sleeping?? The current portfolio of bikes is also not interesting anymore.
                    They are on it I believe, they launched:
                    1) All new 6G Activa 110 which copied all of Jupiter's major features which was missing all these years from last 6years (Telescopic suspension, 12inch tyre, External fuel filler, Bigger floor board) which took them so long to copy it.
                    2) Launched 125 Activa BS6
                    3) Launched Shine SP BS6
                    4) They are going to start local production of CB300R soon by this mid-year
                    5) There are rumors about Honda working on 200cc BS6 bike based on Hornet platform, just like Gixxer 150/250 there will a Hornet 160/200 which will share similar looks.
                    6) There are also rumors of Honda bringing back a full faired version of CB300R to replace soon to be dead legendary CBR250R finally after 10+years

                    And finally their main interest is in milking the Activa owners which they will continue to do so, going by that I dont see any new in the pipeline.
                    Last edited by kiran2508; 01-25-2020, 01:07 AM.
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                    • #7735
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Yes..but nothing usable right now or in the near future.

                      KTM has made some amazing launches. [emoji108] looking at the recent adventure 390 and Himalayan I feel like upgrading to such comfortable bikes [emoji28].
                      Riding for about 2 hours (even less) at a stretch in my hornet.. I am forced to take a break because of the saddle sore I get.
                      Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
                      They are on it I believe, they launched:
                      1) All new 6G Activa 110 which copied all of Jupiter's major features which was missing all these years from last 6years (Telescopic suspension, 12inch tyre, External fuel filler, Bigger floor board) which took them so long to copy it.
                      2) Launched 125 Activa BS6
                      3) Launched Shine SP BS6
                      4) They are going to start local production of CB300R soon by this mid-year
                      5) There are rumors about Honda working on 200cc BS6 bike based on Hornet platform, just like Gixxer 150/250 there will a Hornet 160/200 which will share similar looks.
                      6) There are also rumors of Honda bringing back a full faired version of CB300R to replace soon to be dead legendary CBR250R finally after 10+years

                      And finally their main interest is in milking the Activa owners which they will continue to do so, going by that I dont see any new in the pipeline.

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                      • #7736
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by elviento View Post
                        Yes..but nothing usable right now or in the near future.

                        KTM has made some amazing launches. [emoji108] looking at the recent adventure 390 and Himalayan I feel like upgrading to such comfortable bikes [emoji28].
                        Riding for about 2 hours (even less) at a stretch in my hornet.. I am forced to take a break because of the saddle sore I get.
                        Hehe, i too feel the same , also the suspension setup is way too stiff !

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                        • #7737
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by elviento View Post
                          KTM has made some amazing launches. [emoji108] looking at the recent adventure 390 and Himalayan I feel like upgrading to such comfortable bikes [emoji28].
                          True, Bajaj/KTM is killing the game Electric Chetak, Dominar 250, KTM Duke 390 Adv, Duke 790, BS6 390 with quickshifter, upcoming Husqvarna brand 401 and 250, Baja tie-up with Triumph etc etc.

                          Honda needs to up their game than just being content with selling Activa, Shine and Unicorns. Go electric, launch some big bikes and some twin-cylinder bikes.
                          Bajaj SuperFE 150 - Forever in my heart
                          Bajaj Discover 135 DTSi Sports - 2009 to Current
                          KTM RC390 - 2015 to Curr​ent
                          TVS Jupiter - 2016 to Current

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                          • #7738
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
                            True, Bajaj/KTM is killing the game Electric Chetak, Dominar 250, KTM Duke 390 Adv, Duke 790, BS6 390 with quickshifter, upcoming Husqvarna brand 401 and 250, Baja tie-up with Triumph etc etc.

                            Honda needs to up their game than just being content with selling Activa, Shine and Unicorns. Go electric, launch some big bikes and some twin-cylinder bikes.
                            Yeah, big respect for Bajaj and TVS [emoji106]

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                            • #7739
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Meanwhile Honda ...
                              Sprinkling salt on our wounds..

                              GaadiWaadi.com: 2020 Honda CBR 150R Launched In Indonesia At Rs 1.80 Lakh.
                              https://gaadiwaadi.com/2020-honda-cbr-150r-launched-in-indonesia-at-rs-1-80-lakh/


                              The moto gp edition was my dream..but sadly it got discontinued here...

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                              • #7740
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Completed 4 years with Hornet. ODO: 31,000.
                                Going pretty solid,
                                Click image for larger version Name: P_20200127_181329-02.jpg Views: 1 Size: 98.8 KB ID: 1969543

                                The X tail is still eye-catcher.
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                                TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                                Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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