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  • #76
    re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by hellofromsathish View Post
    Is it true?? im planning to book one within two weeks. and i googled about this news, i found nothing..!!!
    Source: Honda to offer engine kill switch in CB Hornet 160R | Gaadi.com

    I donno how far it is true. To be on a safer side i have decided to wait till the upcoming Auto Expo! Cheers

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    • #77
      re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Cant the new switch gear be fixed if we buy now?
      Because, honda can't do this to a very newly released bike, or can they?

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      • #78
        re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Don't know why so fuss about engine kill switch, it is basically as turning ignition off and on again.
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        • #79
          re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
          Thanks. What I mean to say is engine sounds like knocking, it was also reported by few reviewers
          Rechecked again...No knocking issue for me.

          Originally posted by rapperswil View Post
          Dear Hornet owners
          Honda bikes usually suffer from cold start problems. My Unicorn used to need choke in the evenings as well.
          How does the Hornet fare in this regard?
          How soon it started? When I was driving Hunk (5 year old), it got cold start issue after 2 years. But with choke, I was able to start in one go in all the seasons of Hyderabad.
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          Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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          • #80
            re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
            Rechecked again...No knocking issue for me.


            How soon it started? When I was driving Hunk (5 year old), it got cold start issue after 2 years. But with choke, I was able to start in one go in all the seasons of Hyderabad.
            It's not a knocking issue its just a characteristic of engine.

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            • #81
              re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Originally posted by Mahesh Mantha View Post
              Source: Honda to offer engine kill switch in CB Hornet 160R | Gaadi.com

              I donno how far it is true. To be on a safer side i have decided to wait till the upcoming Auto Expo! Cheers
              I just gone through that link; what i had in my mind is, if the addition is only the engine kill switch, i wont wait till it comes to market, rather i will go for existing model itself. it is just ON/OFF switch. But Honda replaces the entire switchgears, then i will surely regret for buying. Im really confused what to do, whether to wait or go with existing model..

              If Honda showcases the modified Hornet 160R in Auto Expo, which is going to take place in Feb'2016, how long it will take this particular model to come to market??? In simple words, i have to wait for 2 more weeks to know Hornet 160R is going to have new addions? if so, what are the actual additions? and how long more do i have to wait for owning it?? Im very much in need of buying a bike right now, and i have to get mine before this month ends. My condition is really critical.!

              One more doubt, suppose that i buy the existing Hornet 160R model, and honda updates the Hornet 160R withing few days after my purchase, is it possible that i can upgrade / replace with new switchgears?

              kindly comment your views..

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              • #82
                re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by hellofromsathish View Post
                I just gone through that link; what i had in my mind is, if the addition is only the engine kill switch, i wont wait till it comes to market, rather i will go for existing model itself. it is just ON/OFF switch. But Honda replaces the entire switchgears, then i will surely regret for buying. Im really confused what to do, whether to wait or go with existing model..

                If Honda showcases the modified Hornet 160R in Auto Expo, which is going to take place in Feb'2016, how long it will take this particular model to come to market??? In simple words, i have to wait for 2 more weeks to know Hornet 160R is going to have new addions? if so, what are the actual additions? and how long more do i have to wait for owning it?? Im very much in need of buying a bike right now, and i have to get mine before this month ends. My condition is really critical.!

                One more doubt, suppose that i buy the existing Hornet 160R model, and honda updates the Hornet 160R withing few days after my purchase, is it possible that i can upgrade / replace with new switchgears?

                kindly comment your views..
                Bookings for new models (non-concept) start immediately after the showcase. So you will get the new version within 1-2 month of showcase

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                • #83
                  re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                  Letdown: Kick is nice feature but Kick only work on Neutral .
                  Kick?? you mean Kick start lever?

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                  Originally posted by RoyalIndian View Post
                  Bookings for new models (non-concept) start immediately after the showcase. So you will get the new version within 1-2 month of showcase
                  It means my waiting period is going to be 3 months hardly

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                  • #84
                    re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by hellofromsathish View Post

                    It means my waiting period is going to be 3 months hardly
                    You can expect that, yes

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                    • #85
                      re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Originally posted by hellofromsathish View Post
                      Kick?? you mean Kick start lever?
                      Yes, I can't start bike on any gear using Kick. Generally Kick works with clutch on, if bike is in gear.

                      Anyway, Not a big issue.

                      Q: Dealer mechanic suggested to use kick in morning? What is the effect if we use ignition switch in morning (Cold, I guess).
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                      TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                      Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                      • #86
                        re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                        Yes, I can't start bike on any gear using Kick. Generally Kick works with clutch on, if bike is in gear.

                        Anyway, Not a big issue.
                        Fine, kicker dont work in gears even if we apply clutch. We need to rush for finding neutral.
                        [I feel neutral can be readily available in 1-N-2-3-4-5 model gear box, yes im pointing towards false-neutral. but when we really need neutral, i have to work hard]

                        what about self start? same condition applies there too?

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                        • #87
                          re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Originally posted by hellofromsathish View Post
                          Fine, kicker dont work in gears even if we apply clutch. We need to rush for finding neutral.
                          [I feel neutral can be readily available in 1-N-2-3-4-5 model gear box, yes im pointing towards false-neutral. but when we really need neutral, i have to work hard]

                          what about self start? same condition applies there too?
                          No in case of self start you can depress the clutch in any gear and push the starter

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                          • #88
                            re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                            No in case of self start you can depress the clutch in any gear and push the starter
                            Thanks to Honda for atleast letting us the bikers to enjoy this comfort.

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                            • #89
                              re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by hellofromsathish View Post
                              Thanks to Honda for atleast letting us the bikers to enjoy this comfort.
                              Lol.Honda must look into grievances of people and these things make a lot of difference to the overall feel.

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                              • #90
                                re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by Motomonster View Post
                                Lol.Honda must look into grievances of people and these things make a lot of difference to the overall feel.
                                True. But i was reading in every websites who reviewed hornet 160, unicorn 160 and shine sp, all are complaining about switchgears quality and layout. And some honda lovers comment that Honda has best R&D team and they correct and update quicker. for example they are quoting "Unicorn 150 received lot of updates". Even some said Honda doesnt give what the user want (features) for the money spent, rather they give riding experience(Engine and Ride quality).

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