The Hornet 2.0 uses a BS6 compliant 184 cc engine that makes 17 hp of peak power 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 16.1 Nm at 6000 rpm. The bike is priced at INR 126,345 ex-showroom Gurugram.
Talking on the launch Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Inspired by the dreams of the new age customers & their passion for riding, we are pleased to introduce all new Honda Hornet 2.0. With its advanced technology & thrilling performance, new Hornet 2.0 is set to create a new benchmark among the young motorcycle enthusiasts. It is the beginning of Honda’s new era of portfolio expansion catering to a wide range of customers in India”.
Introducing the new Hornet 2.0, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The new Hornet 2.0 is a transformation of Honda’s racing DNA into sheer thrill of street riding. Fully satisfying the needs of riders seeking performance and style in one machine, the powerful higher capacity HET BSVI Engine, best in class features like Golden USD front forks, fully digital negative liquid crystal meter, dual, petal disc brakes and aggressive design enhances the overall riding experience. Simply put, Hornet 2.0 is a call out to those who want to FLY AGAINST THE WIND!”
Honda Hornet 160R First Ride Experience
Honda says that the Hornet 2.0 is developed with 6 new patent applications and is equipped with Dual, Petal Disc Brakes with single-channel ABS. Honda says that the mono-shock suspension at the rear gives an excellent riding experience while cornering and provides supreme stability.
The bike also comes with “Golden” Upside Down (USD) front fork - a first in sub 200cc segment.
Honda has also mentioned the ‘Engine Stop Switch’ prominently in the features list of this motorcycle, which they say provides the convenience of turning off the engine on brief stops with the flick of a switch. Another useful feature on the bike is the Hazard Switch.
It uses 110mm section tubeless tyre at the front and a 140mm section tubeless tyre at the rear.
It also has a fully Digital Negative Liquid Crystal Meter display that shows information like Gear Position Indicator, Service Due Indicator, Battery Voltmeter and comes with customizable brightness that can be adjusted manually up to 5 levels. It also comes with Seal Chain which needs less frequent adjustments and low maintenance cost.
The Hornet 2.0 is powered by a new Bharat Stage VI compliant 184cc PGM-FI HET (Honda Eco Technology) engine.
Hornet 2.0 delivers “class-leading mid-range torque” and is equipped with a piston cooling jet that acts as heat absorbent hence improving engine thermal efficiency and giving better fuel efficiency.
It also has an all-LED set up with LED headlamp with position lamp, turn indicators, and X-Shaped LED tail lamp for better visibility.
The Hornet’s streetfighter look is accentuated by a short muffler and new alloy wheel design, along with alloy foot pegs.
Honda will also be offering a special NEW 6-year warranty package(3 years standard + 3 years optional extended warranty) on Hornet 2.0.
Honda Hornet 160R ownership experiences
Price & colors
The new Hornet 2.0 will be available in four colors - Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Sangria Red Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic and Matte Marvel Blue Metallic.
The Hornet 2.0 is priced at Rs. 126,345 ex-showroom Gurugram (Haryana).




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