Known for its fuel-efficient and durable machines, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India(HMSI) has now finally launched its much-awaited 160cc sports commuter bike in India. Called as Honda CB Hornet 160R, the bike comes in two variants that are - Single Disc and Dual Disc with CBS.
It gets its power from 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled 4-stroke SI engine with Honda Eco Technology(HET) that comes linked to 5-speed gearbox. It uses a Wet Multi-plate clutch assembly system. The mill generates a maximum power of 14.5bhp at 8000 rpm along with a peak torque of 14.61Nm at 6000 rpm. The mill has a compression ratio of 10:01 and a power oriented bore x stroke ratio of 57.3 mm x 63 mm.
Honda CB Hornet 160R is inspired from the CX-01 concept bike, which was unveiled at Auto Expo last year. The fuel tank of the bike comes with a muscular cowl that features the Honda’s wing symbol over it. The bike also sports halogen Headlamps, front mudguard in Dual-tone shade, split grab rail, single piece seat, LCD digital meter, Midship exhaust unit, and the rear furnished with an X-shaped tail light and a wide tyre.
It is bolted on a tubular diamond frame. Further, it is equipped with a reliable disc brake at both, front and rear ends, respectively along with a Honda’s CBS(Combi Braking System). Its suspension system comprises of Telescopic Fork at the front and Spring Loaded Hydraulic Type(Monoshock) at the rear. It rides on 17-inch wide tubeless tyres at both, front and rear ends, respectively, which are fitted over stylish alloy wheels.