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Re: Honda CB Hornet 160R - update @ 2,000 kms
So I have hit the 2,000 km mark yesterday on my std Hornet.
This includes a few 200 - 300 km range trips and prolonged rainy rides too.
It's been really trouble free though obviously it's still early to comment on any major issues.
Kick start still is the only major problem I face. However as mentioned before in the thread - i tried a few soft kicks when the bike is off and then it does happen at the third attempt. Starts easily in a single button start though.
Also as recommended - the bike performed great after down shifting to 4th while attempting to gain more speed while overtaking on highways/ steep ghats. Instead of revving at 5th where it lacks outright punch and performs slightly dismally.
Bike is very stable on pure wet roads - not so in partially wet roads. Good braking in panic situations even in absence of CBS. Haven't faced any incident wheel locking or fishtailing/ skidding yet.
It sounds really bassy in the rains even in speeds of 60 kph.
The rear mud guard is surprisingly giving good protection from splashing.
Mileage has settled at a 53 - 58 kpl in a combined riding style in speeds above 55kph which is really good. Touches 60 kpl when ridden very sanely.
As I am munching the miles the engine note and refinement has been improving positively.
Attaching some pictures from my few outskirt rides.
So I have hit the 2,000 km mark yesterday on my std Hornet.
This includes a few 200 - 300 km range trips and prolonged rainy rides too.
It's been really trouble free though obviously it's still early to comment on any major issues.
Kick start still is the only major problem I face. However as mentioned before in the thread - i tried a few soft kicks when the bike is off and then it does happen at the third attempt. Starts easily in a single button start though.
Also as recommended - the bike performed great after down shifting to 4th while attempting to gain more speed while overtaking on highways/ steep ghats. Instead of revving at 5th where it lacks outright punch and performs slightly dismally.
Bike is very stable on pure wet roads - not so in partially wet roads. Good braking in panic situations even in absence of CBS. Haven't faced any incident wheel locking or fishtailing/ skidding yet.
It sounds really bassy in the rains even in speeds of 60 kph.
The rear mud guard is surprisingly giving good protection from splashing.
Mileage has settled at a 53 - 58 kpl in a combined riding style in speeds above 55kph which is really good. Touches 60 kpl when ridden very sanely.
As I am munching the miles the engine note and refinement has been improving positively.
Attaching some pictures from my few outskirt rides.
And I have been following this thread since a week or so and have covered almost 70% of the posts here.My query might have been asked earlier so pardon me for the same?
And would applying the PPF void the warranty?I have heard about PPF from 3M guys.Should I go for one?Any suggestions regarding the same?
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