The Looks
At first glance, you will notice that the Hornet looks fresh and modern as compared to its rivals. The sharp lines, large tank cowls and the wide rear tyre give the bike an aggressive stance. The rider sits leaning towards the front, which again, gives a sporty feel.and led lITES_Company looks good, do not compromise on visibility
The Good
The Hornet comes in two variants – the base variant with standard disc brakes and one with Combi-Brake System(CBS) which costs almost Rs 5000 more.
What CBS basically does is that whenever you use the brakes, front or back, the bike will actually use both front and rear brakes in combination to slow down. It reduces your chance of losing control of the bike under intense braking. Although the CBS doesn’t prevent tyre locking, it is still very effective.but the engine start or engine stop swich is missing, its too bad.
The Rivals
The competition is intense, and Honda has entered the party late. The Yamaha FZ is still selling in good numbers and the Suzuki Gixxer has the price advantage between the three. But then again, the Hornet is definitely the best looking and the CBS works like a charm.
Another important thing to note is that the Hornet’s engine is BS-IV compliant, while the other two are not. The NGT recently banned the sale of two-wheelers which are not BS-IV complaint in Delhi. From that perspective and given the rising concerns over pollution, the Hornet appears to be a safe choice.
Snapshot
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Honda CB Hornet 160R Features: Engine: 162 cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled Transmission: 5-speed Power: 15.6 horsepower @ 8500 rpm Torque: 14.76 Nm @ 6500 rpm Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres Weight: 140 kg(kerb) Price: Rs 79, 700(base)/Rs 84, 400(with CBS)(all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).