First service update :
Kms done :535
Total cost of service:344 rupees only
Time taken:45 mins
Just got the first service done at aadi Honda malakpet svc.service experience was very good and service done in 45 mins due to a known mechanic.oil was changed with Honda 10w30 oil ,brakes were checked along with chain tightening. Bike feels smooth and sounds good.total cost was 344 rupees.when asked about the rust spots ,came to know that it wasn't rust and was present on new hornet's and unicorn's. All in all it was a very good experience.
Just to compare I took a test ride at showroom and the tr bike feels more responsive.when enquired they said that after clocking some kilometers my bike would behave same.I don't know whether it's true or otherwise.

Hello folks!

Just a little help needed. I am going to have my first bike. And it is Honda CB Hornet 160r. I have booked the bike by giving the booking amount even before the bike was launched in my city( Kozhikode, Kerala). Though launched, I haven't received my bike yet. The dealers are saying the bike hasn't come to their stock just yet.

Now the dealer is saying that bike would be in their stock by thursday (28-01-2016) and will be sold from Saturday ( 30-01-2016) onwards. Since I had requested the dealer to give it to me as soon as possible as I want to leave with the bike to a different state( Manipal, Karnataka), he asks me ( read nagging) to give him the full amount of the bike right now so that he could give me the bike on Saturday as soon as it arrives. Now my doubt is, is this really a practice? This is my first purchase of a first hand vehicle. I thought, only after seeing the bike and doing a PDI we sign any papers or give them the whole amount. Am I wrong? I really need some advice from knowledgeable people here. Thank you.

Ps: the dealer here is a reputed one, by reputed I mean, they have the biggest showroom of Honda here. And almost everyone in the city knows this particular showroom. And one more thing, the bikes here, we do get almost any bike in the commuter segment without any delay ( fz, fz fi, unicorn, fazer, even r15, all scooters), this bike has delay only because even the first lot hasn't reached the showroom(thats what I have gathered, I don't know if that helps in answering my query)

do you feel weight wen riding in harsh traffic i m quite thin n own honda shine n activa currently n if i take heavy pillion little handle shake becomes in both will it b more in hornet for me due to 140kg any suggestion?

Hello folks!

Just a little help needed. I am going to have my first bike. And it is Honda CB Hornet 160r. I have booked the bike by giving the booking amount even before the bike was launched in my city( Kozhikode, Kerala). Though launched, I haven't received my bike yet. The dealers are saying the bike hasn't come to their stock just yet.

Now the dealer is saying that bike would be in their stock by thursday (28-01-2016) and will be sold from Saturday ( 30-01-2016) onwards. Since I had requested the dealer to give it to me as soon as possible as I want to leave with the bike to a different state( Manipal, Karnataka), he asks me ( read nagging) to give him the full amount of the bike right now so that he could give me the bike on Saturday as soon as it arrives. Now my doubt is, is this really a practice? This is my first purchase of a first hand vehicle. I thought, only after seeing the bike and doing a PDI we sign any papers or give them the whole amount. Am I wrong? I really need some advice from knowledgeable people here. Thank you.

Ps: the dealer here is a reputed one, by reputed I mean, they have the biggest showroom of Honda here. And almost everyone in the city knows this particular showroom. And one more thing, the bikes here, we do get almost any bike in the commuter segment without any delay ( fz, fz fi, unicorn, fazer, even r15, all scooters), this bike has delay only because even the first lot hasn't reached the showroom(thats what I have gathered, I don't know if that helps in answering my query)

Your hands start shivering/shaking when taking pillion on a Honda shine? Its due to weakness of your muscles. However, you will get used to it. My hands were shivering badly the first time I rode my cbr250r with pillion. After a month, gradually the shivering stopped. Just take it easy. Your muscles will grow stronger.

Asking full amount before even the launch is definitely not a practice. I gave the full amount only when I saw the bike in person and get all the price breakdown in writing. Also dealer asked for the full amount, only when he is delivering the bike by the end of the or next day. I had this experience with both my New Hornet and old Hunk.

Once I inquired about Hunk-2016, expected soon to arrive, Hero dealer asked me to book with 5k for the ealry slot. Anyway, I didn't go for it.

What issue buying in Karnataka?? You wil save paying Road tax again here.

You saw that very specific bike which was to be given to you?

I saw the bike of that specific color in stock. Making sure that they have the bike.
Odd for your case is, how can dealer ask for full amount when they don't bike in stock. Even Enfield guys only ask 5K to book.


Update regarding Registration: The process is quite fast in Hyderabad. I went for registration on 21st, Thu. I got my registration number on sms by that evening itself.
On Sunday itself I got sms saying High Security number plate is ready and today morning got fixed. The whole process of getting new number from scratch within 3 business days. RC yet to arrive by post.

Total expense of registration including number plate?

You saw that very specific bike which was to be given to you?

I saw the bike of that specific color in stock. Making sure that they have the bike.
Odd for your case is, how can dealer ask for full amount when they don't bike in stock. Even Enfield guys only ask 5K to book.


Update regarding Registration: The process is quite fast in Hyderabad. I went for registration on 21st, Thu. I got my registration number on sms by that evening itself.
On Sunday itself I got sms saying High Security number plate is ready and today morning got fixed. The whole process of getting new number from scratch within 3 business days. RC yet to arrive by post.

Thank you for the fast reply! 😊
And my mind, all of a sudden is moving slightly towards the gixxer

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Couldn't help to share this.
Before Hornet I was pretty much sure to get New Hunk. Once I bend towards Xtreme sports also.
But finally when I took test ride and I really liked the Hornet. The smoothness is just awesome at cruise speed between 40-80. Never thought, fat tyre would help you get some fun at corners[emoji14]. Only issue (get used to) I found is, speed bracket on gear and 1st and 2nd are narrow. You have to be precise to make good shift for quicker speed.
Meanwhile, I am getting little annoyed when people start staring at bike

Reviews are saying Gixxer and hornet are almost same. Which ever you like, go for it

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Couldn't help to share this.
Before Hornet I was pretty much sure to get New Hunk. Once I bend towards Xtreme sports also.
But finally when I took test ride and I really liked the Hornet. The smoothness is just awesome at cruise speed between 40-80. Never thought, fat tyre would help you get some fun at corners. Only issue (get used to) I found is, speed bracket on gear and 1st and 2nd are narrow. You have to be precise to make good shift for quicker speed.
Meanwhile, I am getting little annoyed when people start staring at bike

Reviews are saying Gixxer and hornet are almost same. Which ever you like, go for it