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**Zeit** · 04-08-2016, 08:59 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by leech View Post

425 for just lubing and oil change? I was charged 450 for oil filter change, oil change and air filter change together, for my CBR 250. I think each SVC charges according to their fancy.

Urz is cbr .. quarter litre. This is 160 odd cc

**Motomonster** · 04-08-2016, 09:13 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by superiorsuresh View Post

How was the chain noise problem solved? I too have the same prob

They sprayed a lot of Chain cleaner and checked the chain setting when I complained about chain getting loose in 400 kms.they did some adjustment which I don't know and said chain should be tightened after 1000kms.

**Satyajit Mohanta** · 04-08-2016, 09:37 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Good news ! Today my brother in law also but a new blue color CB hornet 160R from jamshedpur. It's co-incidental, as he was not aware that we also have purchased the same bike few days back.

Originally posted by Motomonster View Post

They sprayed a lot of Chain cleaner and checked the chain setting when I complained about chain getting loose in 400 kms.they did some adjustment which I don't know and said chain should be tightened after 1000kms.

I have done around 950 kms so far and i have not done any chain adjustment, running fine without any noise or issue.

**leech** · 04-08-2016, 09:39 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Motomonster View Post

He meant including oil price.

My bad.. I had assumed it to be the service charge alone

**Saran Kumar** · 04-10-2016, 07:10 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Hi Guyz, while riding my Hornet I get pain on my right hand wrist.It felt by most of my friends who ride it.
Bad response from service center.
Can anyone give me a solution....?

**Motomonster** · 04-10-2016, 09:20 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Saran Kumar View Post

Hi Guyz, while riding my Hornet I get pain on my right hand wrist.It felt by most of my friends who ride it.
Bad response from service center.
Can anyone give me a solution....?

Don't put weight on wrist while riding.

**Zeit** · 04-10-2016, 11:51 AM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by Saran Kumar View Post

Hi Guyz, while riding my Hornet I get pain on my right hand wrist.It felt by most of my friends who ride it.
Bad response from service center.
Can anyone give me a solution....?

I see peeps riding bike by putting bodyweight on ur wrists n handle bar. It is quite idiotic.

I dont feel any pain... go ez.. relax n ride

**karthikmsc05** · 04-10-2016, 12:00 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

i too had a similar experience with lodha honda when i went to enqire abt bike..so decided to not book with them and went with vijaya honda and they are good in sales and service

**karthikmsc05** · 04-10-2016, 12:08 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

for 1svc they quoted me 650 as oil+consumables+chain lube and clean 314+75+300..i asked them to not do chain maintenance and final bill came 389...then i purchased motul c1 and c2 and did chain maintenance myself

**teamSpidey** · 04-10-2016, 12:45 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

going to order hornet in 2-3 days.it was a tie between gixxer and this one but finally decided to go with hornet.

owners can tell me if there are any issues with the bike which i must know of or any other advice.

**Satyajit Mohanta** · 04-10-2016, 03:46 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

Originally posted by teamSpidey View Post

going to order hornet in 2-3 days.it was a tie between gixxer and this one but finally decided to go with hornet.

owners can tell me if there are any issues with the bike which i must know of or any other advice.

No such issues as per me but i would suggest to check the tyre pressure before taking delivery. Correct tyre pressure are 25 psi for front and 29 psi for rear when ridden with pillion. Also, visit a good local accessories shop before going to honda accessories and compare price, quality and your liking to these. If you can get good deal outside, go with them.

Even while buying the accessories from honda first take a look at accessories and then buy, don't buy without seeing or experiencing in the name of genuine accessories

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After the pressure change from 60 psi to 29 psi which is reported earlier, i went for a ride yesterday evening and found the stiff suspension thing which i was reporting earlier is gone.

So, the only complain which i was having is gone now and i am super happy though i may loose little bit on the FE anyway 60 psi for 29 psi is too much.

I see the number of hornets on road increasing gradually and the owners seems to love parking next to the other hornet i.e. my hornet. It happened at least twice in the last week. Posting images of them below.

I wonder why honda is not running much promotion for the hornet why it's competitors for say old Yamaha FZ, hero extreme is running so many advertisements on TV. Before visiting the showroom for CBR 150 i was not aware of the fact that hornet is there. Incidentally on the very next day after i visited show room, it was in the our local news paper which comes to home

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Taken last sunday, it was taken at a two wheeler parking lot, my bike is on right. I got confused and put key in the other bike first and then realised.

Taken yesterday, my bike is on left. Wife got confused and put helmet on the other initially. I have put the orange rim sticker which are shining.

**vaRider** · 04-10-2016, 11:09 PM

Oil change intervals?

Hello riders,
What's general schedule for oil change and refill for Engine and breaks? Any other oil changes?

Can engine oil change be done by us at home? Do we need specific torque wrenches?

My engine oil has turned brownish yellow after 800 KM running after 1st service. How to check if oil was drained and filter cleaned?

Please advise.

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Originally posted by vaRider View Post

Hello all happy Hornet owners!

Having good time with bike so far. Completed 1280 km now, 2 months since I got the bike.

Initial mileage for 900 km was 58+. I rode very gently below 55 kmph.

After that started speeding gently like 60, 70, 80 so far. Now mileage is around 50.

Need to hit reserve and re-check mileage.

Anyways, can our beloved Hornet run comfortably at speeds of 90-105 kmph for 10-15 km continuously or 40-50 km a day? Top speed is 120 as per different YouTube videos.

Bike feels very powerful after 60 kmph speed!

CBS breaking is little slower as compared to other bikes, it works, but freeplay is 2-3 cms.

Gearbox feels different when bike is running for 30+ minutes in traffic conditions. Fuel gauge isn't very accurate.

Does 1 line count for 1.7 litres in Main and reserve fuel is stored 1.7 litres, right?

Bike's sharp stance gives powerful appeal, generally people don't mess up around in traffic.

Neutral comes up many times from 1st to 2nd, needs to be flicked harder.

Headlight on dark highways not helpful at all, it scares me when can't see the road.

Do you kickstart or button start 1st time of the day? I do kickstart, as button may draw more battery.

Need to install side foot rest for lady pillion rider, do you know approx cost?

Suspension is still not smooth, although bumps-potholes feeling has reduced as compared to 1 month before.

How frequently chain needs tightening and cost of it?

So long so good. Dunno if Mineral or Synthetic oil was poured in, how to check and decide if it needs to be replaced?

Ride well!!!

Please help me on above concerns. It's troublesome.

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Originally posted by teamSpidey View Post

going to order hornet in 2-3 days.it was a tie between gixxer and this one but finally decided to go with hornet.

owners can tell me if there are any issues with the bike which i must know of or any other advice.

You should definitely go for this bike.
Just consider following cons:

No foot rest for lady pillion riders like on other bikes.
Nothing to grab on bike for lady pillion riders.
Lots of dust accumulation on sharp edges of bike.
Gearbox stays very tight for 1st 1000 KMs. If you ride on your sandals, your toe will get hurt.
CBS breaking takes time to get into effectiveness and habit.
Headlight comes in Y shape, not Circular or Rectangular. Thus, headlight focus little away from point.
May be uncomfortable for old ladies to climb and seat on highted seat.
Pickup in low gear and RPM low. (This is what I felt, I ride gently )
Fuel indicator not accurate.

Now the pros!!

Superb styling! People admire and keep looking at bike for long time. 1-2 minutes when parked, in traffic.
As long as they can see on moving road!
Kids love the bike! I've seen lots of them, just staring at bike.
Superb 4000+ RPM power range. Acceleration of 50-90 is heavenly!!! It's so much to overtake speeding cars in traffic.
Even 90-105 kmph is respectable while overtaking.
Pilot lamps and X-shaped tale light gives marvelous feeling.
Powerful stance in traffic. People won't trouble you much when you're on Hornet!
For ex: Take splendor out and see the difference
Wide tyres give lots of confidence on sharp corners and turns. Also big bike feel!!
Bike height on rear tyre is awesome! Others behind you will feel it's powerful bike! (Only if you ride it at appropriate speeds)
Mileage is 55+ if you ride it gently even in City. If you ride it very aggressively, mileage will drop.
Wide tank feels like, you're cutting through the road. It also cools down the engine. There are air-vents.

I'll update the list, if I think of something more. Hope it helps.

PS: 1440 KM riding in 2 months.

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Originally posted by karthikmsc05 View Post

for 1svc they quoted me 650 as oil+consumables+chain lube and clean 314+75+300..i asked them to not do chain maintenance and final bill came 389...then i purchased motul c1 and c2 and did chain maintenance myself

My total bill was 550 Rs.
370 for Oil
20 for Consumables: O ring and cotton etc
170 for Chain lube
+Taxes

At first they didn't lube it, only oiled the chain. So I asked for it myself.

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Originally posted by Saran Kumar View Post

Hi Guyz, while riding my Hornet I get pain on my right hand wrist.It felt by most of my friends who ride it.
Bad response from service center.
Can anyone give me a solution....?

Hi, as other pointed don't put pressure on hand. Sit at angle of 10-15 degrees.
Else, your back may hurt.
I've ridden 130+ continuously many times. Doesn't hurt at all.

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Originally posted by FreeSpiritedBiker View Post

Hello guys,

After a lot of 'research', I've decided to go for Hornet.

It is priced at Rs. 87430 in my city.(Std version, On-Road)

Do you guys know the exact price of the accessories and extended warranty ?
I don't want to get cheated by the dealer.

And one more thing, is pillion seat really uncomfortable for ladies (with saree clad)?
If yes, then what is the solution for that ?

Leg guard 650 Rs. Seat cover ~250. Grips, decals ~50
Teflon coating 3 times total 700
Extd warranty 700

**Motomonster** · 04-10-2016, 11:16 PM

Re: Oil change intervals?

Originally posted by vaRider View Post

Hello riders,
What's general schedule for oil change and refill for Engine and breaks? Any other oil changes?

Can engine oil change be done by us at home? Do we need specific torque wrenches?

My engine oil has turned brownish yellow after 800 KM running after 1st service. How to check if oil was drained and filter cleaned?

Please advise.

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Please help me on above concerns. It's troublesome.

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You should definitely go for this bike.
Just consider following cons:

No foot rest for lady pillion riders like on other bikes.
Nothing to grab on bike for lady pillion riders.
Lots of dust accumulation on sharp edges of bike.
Gearbox stays very tight for 1st 1000 KMs. If you ride on your sandals, your toe will get hurt.
CBS breaking takes time to get into effectiveness and habit.
Headlight comes in Y shape, not Circular or Rectangular. Thus, headlight focus little away from point.
May be uncomfortable for old ladies to climb and seat on highted seat.
Pickup in low gear and RPM low. (This is what I felt, I ride gently )
Fuel indicator not accurate.

Now the pros!!

Superb styling! People admire and keep looking at bike for long time. 1-2 minutes when parked, in traffic.
As long as they can see on moving road!
Kids love the bike! I've seen lots of them, just staring at bike.
Superb 4000+ RPM power range. Acceleration of 50-90 is heavenly!!! It's so much to overtake speeding cars in traffic.
Even 90-105 kmph is respectable while overtaking.
Pilot lamps and X-shaped tale light gives marvelous feeling.
Powerful stance in traffic. People won't trouble you much when you're on Hornet!
For ex: Take splendor out and see the difference
Wide tyres give lots of confidence on sharp corners and turns. Also big bike feel!!
Bike height on rear tyre is awesome! Others behind you will feel it's powerful bike! (Only if you ride it at appropriate speeds)
Mileage is 55+ if you ride it gently even in City. If you ride it very aggressively, mileage will drop.
Wide tank feels like, you're cutting through the road. It also cools down the engine. There are air-vents.

I'll update the list, if I think of something more. Hope it helps.

PS: 1440 KM riding in 2 months.

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My total bill was 550 Rs.
370 for Oil
20 for Consumables: O ring and cotton etc
170 for Chain lube
+Taxes

At first they didn't lube it, only oiled the chain. So I asked for it myself.

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Hi, as other pointed don't put pressure on hand. Sit at angle of 10-15 degrees.
Else, your back may hurt.
I've ridden 130+ continuously many times. Doesn't hurt at all.

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Leg guard 650 Rs. Seat cover ~250. Grips, decals ~50
Teflon coating 3 times total 700
Extd warranty 700

Can you please post pics of grips and decals.

**vaRider** · 04-10-2016, 11:36 PM

Re: Oil change intervals?

Originally posted by Motomonster View Post

Can you please post pics of grips and decals.

Hey, I don't have pics. I didn't buy them, just know the prices.
Here are the pics: Accessories | CBHornet160R

**teamSpidey** · 04-11-2016, 05:15 PM

Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

a friend of mine says that honda bike parts and maintenance is expensive.
is this true?
how does honda compare to other brands in this respect?
i know that bajaj is cheapest.but no idea about others

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