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  • #1351
    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

    Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
    I guess you too faced the no compression problem. The kick goes freely without any resistance.
    Yes, exactly.
    But a long time back, bike started in kick when I didn't felt any compression .
    How big the problem is? and How to resolve it?
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    TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
    Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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    • #1352
      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

      Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post
      I guess you too faced the no compression problem. The kick goes freely without any resistance.
      Ya. If kick goes freely then it is indication of less compression.
      But also it depends on piston position. If kick is initially not at compression stroke of piston then also kick will feel free.
      He has to try few times more and then if he feels free kick every time then it loss of compression problem.
      What exactly happened in your engine for loss of compression?. Piston rings or valves?
      Please let us know

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      • #1353
        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

        Originally posted by kathi View Post
        What exactly happened in your engine for loss of compression?. Piston rings or valves?
        Please let us know
        I was able to start with switch in few try. I don't have knowledge, what may have caused the issue.
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        TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
        Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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        • #1354
          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

          It'll mostly be the sticky valve problem. In a new engine chances of ring damage are slim.

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          • #1355
            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

            My bike never started in a single kick. It always starts in the second or third kick. I never twist my accelerator when i kick.

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            • #1356
              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

              Hey guys this is my first post on xBhp. I will probably book my CB Hornet CBS version red colour this evening and get it delivered on Saturday. I've read each page of this thread (yeah, imagine the amount of time on my hands ) and there are some queries for you Hornetians.


              1. There seems to be a general complaint of the chain getting dirty and requires cleaning and lubing quite often. Is it normal?

              2. Is the engine refinement up to the level expected of a Honda engine?

              3. Is the low end performance adequate?

              4. How would you rate your CB Hornet on a scale of 10?


              Thanks in advance.
              You live once, so live it safe. Wear a helmet.

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              • #1357
                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                Originally posted by Abhi #mufc View Post
                Hey guys this is my first post on xBhp. I will probably book my CB Hornet CBS version red colour this evening and get it delivered on Saturday. I've read each page of this thread (yeah, imagine the amount of time on my hands ) and there are some queries for you Hornetians.


                1. There seems to be a general complaint of the chain getting dirty and requires cleaning and lubing quite often. Is it normal?

                2. Is the engine refinement up to the level expected of a Honda engine?

                3. Is the low end performance adequate?

                4. How would you rate your CB Hornet on a scale of 10?


                Thanks in advance.
                Well here is my answers to your questions...

                1. That is normal for any bike with open chain.

                2. I've been using Honda for a long time now and I feel the engine is perfect in terms of refinement.

                3. Low end performance is awesome, the torque is just great. I drive a lot in the lower gears and it performs really well.

                4. I would rate mine at a 9. I reduced 1 point as I felt the need for better switch gears.

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                • #1358
                  Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                  Originally posted by mac4rfree View Post
                  My bike never started in a single kick. It always starts in the second or third kick. I never twist my accelerator when i kick.
                  I guess, second or third is fine when you are starting in morning specially with no choke. We should not twist accelerator.


                  Originally posted by Abhi #mufc View Post
                  Hey guys this is my first post on xBhp. I will probably book my CB Hornet CBS version red colour this evening and get it delivered on Saturday. I've read each page of this thread (yeah, imagine the amount of time on my hands ) and there are some queries for you Hornetians.


                  1. There seems to be a general complaint of the chain getting dirty and requires cleaning and lubing quite often. Is it normal?

                  2. Is the engine refinement up to the level expected of a Honda engine?

                  3. Is the low end performance adequate?

                  4. How would you rate your CB Hornet on a scale of 10?


                  Thanks in advance.
                  1. Getting chain dirty is outside factor, Not a big thing. Regular cleaning after 1 month is fine.
                  2. Yes, Engine is refined and getting smother
                  3. Not that issue, You just need to shift on little higher RPM 3.5k-4k.
                  4. 9+ easily.
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                  TravelLog: Hyderabad to Hampi
                  Honda Hornet 160R Owner's Manual / Serviceshop manual

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                  • #1359
                    Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                    Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                    I guess, second or third is fine when you are starting in morning specially with no choke. We should not twist accelerator.


                    1. Getting chain dirty is outside factor, Not a big thing. Regular cleaning after 1 month is fine.
                    2. Yes, Engine is refined and getting smother
                    3. Not that issue, You just need to shift on little higher RPM 3.5k-4k.
                    4. 9+ easily.
                    Guys you all missed out the fuel efficiency great economy 55 km per litre

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                    • #1360
                      Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                      Finally , I got my White Hornet CBS model(nicknamed Ghost) on 25/06/2016.. I am just loving my Ghost.. Bike is damn sexy

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                      • #1361
                        Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                        Originally posted by AnilSai051 View Post
                        Finally , I got my White Hornet CBS model(nicknamed Ghost) on 25/06/2016.. I am just loving my Ghost.. Bike is damn sexy
                        Congratulations.

                        Open chains get dirty faster but it's normal
                        Hornet's low end kicks in from 3000 rpm and it's more of torque than horses. Very much adequate for navigating traffic.
                        Hornet has 10:1 compression ratio. Its more performance type without compromise on mileage. It will be little rough in a particular rev band
                        I would rate it 8.5 on 10

                        -1 because no kill switch
                        -0.5 because way too linear power delivery.

                        Nevertheless i love my black beast.
                        Ride safe bro.
                        Congratulations again.

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                        • #1362
                          Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                          Congrats! Do post some pics. Haven't seen a white Hornet on road yet. Curious to see how it looks. BTW,have you named it after the GoT direwolf?
                          Originally posted by AnilSai051 View Post
                          Finally , I got my White Hornet CBS model(nicknamed Ghost) on 25/06/2016.. I am just loving my Ghost.. Bike is damn sexy
                          ----consecutive posts auto-merged-----

                          Switchgear is the biggest grouse I have with this otherwise amazing bike. Why, Honda? Why?
                          Originally posted by Zeit View Post
                          Congratulations.

                          Open chains get dirty faster but it's normal
                          Hornet's low end kicks in from 3000 rpm and it's more of torque than horses. Very much adequate for navigating traffic.
                          Hornet has 10:1 compression ratio. Its more performance type without compromise on mileage. It will be little rough in a particular rev band
                          I would rate it 8.5 on 10

                          -1 because no kill switch
                          -0.5 because way too linear power delivery.

                          Nevertheless i love my black beast.
                          Ride safe bro.
                          Congratulations again.
                          You live once, so live it safe. Wear a helmet.

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                          • #1363
                            Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                            Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post
                            For this, you need not go to the service center because customer satisfaction is NOT a prime goal in India.
                            What you're hearing most probably are tappets, or in technical words - valves.
                            Open your ownership manual, check the values for valve clearances. There will be values in millimeters for input and exhaust valve clearances.
                            Now, buy yourself a feeler gauge online and head to any friendly mechanic.

                            P.S - you perform valve clearance adjustment on a cold engine. So, it must be kept idle for 3 to 4 hours minimum.
                            I registered a complaint on the same [via honda2wheeler toll free no.], The following day i was asked to leave my vehicle in the service center for inspection, they cleaned the carburettor and asked me to ride for a few days, after a week i got the same issue, when i gave a call to the service center, they said they've already reported the same to honda and it says there is some manufacturing fault with the fuel pump and it will be replaced in a week or so.. waiting for it fingers crossed.

                            Thanks All for your support.

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                            • #1364
                              Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                              Originally posted by tejaw View Post
                              I registered a complaint on the same [via honda2wheeler toll free no.], The following day i was asked to leave my vehicle in the service center for inspection, they cleaned the carburettor and asked me to ride for a few days, after a week i got the same issue, when i gave a call to the service center, they said they've already reported the same to honda and it says there is some manufacturing fault with the fuel pump and it will be replaced in a week or so.. waiting for it fingers crossed.

                              Thanks All for your support.
                              That's really good support from Honda! Is it all free of charge?
                              Do let us know what happens.
                              Ride hard, Ride safe! :D

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                              • #1365
                                Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R Owners Experiences

                                Originally posted by anoopkumar0 View Post
                                I guess, second or third is fine when you are starting in morning specially with no choke. We should not twist accelerator.
                                It happens even after i rode the bike for 30 kms and after some 2 hrs when i start same problem. In the morning, i open the choke for some 10 secs and then i try. But again, it always start at 2nd or 3rd kick. Is it something i have to say to SVC and check it?

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