Honda CB Hornet 160R is a best bike.Honda has played a lot of hide and seeks game in the 150 and the 160cc category and I would say no bike in that category was beautiful enough to hold onto that badge.Honestly speaking I have not seen a bike so rheumatism and and beautiful like the Honda Cb Hornet 160R.There are a lot of options to go for if you happen to be caught in the 150 or 160cc category. But the Hornet 160R is one of the best options for you .I would rate this design as the best in this category in the Indian market today. whichever angle you look the Hornet 160R from, it looks absolutely muscular and superb. the bike is designed to be appealing and really look muscular but also should not be far more fantasy type. Here Honda is bringing very cool and fantastic design architecture.I would rate this design 4.9 stars out of 5.
The Engine and the performance: The bike has a 162.71cc Air-cooled 4 Stroke SI engine, with a maximum power of 15.8 PS@ 8500rpm and a maximum Torque of 14.76 NM@6500rpm. The engine is smooth and refined. The Top speed as claimed by Honda is 110kmph. The bike has a 5 speed transmission which too is quite smooth and gives imperceptible shifting. The engine is highly refined and smooth making this one of the best engines you will find in this segment.
Ride and Handling: The ride quality on this bike is excellent and has that confidence you need when you are riding a bike above 160cc. The wider rear tyre is a very important aspect around which the ride, handling and the maneuvering ability of the bike sticks to.
Mileage:
Honda claims a mileage figure of 59 kmpl, according to me it is too ambitious. Looking into it in the most practical way the bike will give around 46-48 kmpl in city and almost 50-52 kmpl on highways which is quite good taking into account the engine, the overall weight of the bike and also the wider rear tyre. I think 50 kmpl would really be great for this machine.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
Excellent design and looks, superbly refined engine, sensational riding quality, powerful breaks, super light clutch and smooth transmission.
Cons:
Dated instrument console and switches, stiffer rear suspension, may be a bit overpriced for some.
The Verdict: This bike is easily one of the best designed in this segment. So being so enchanting will woo a lot of customers. What has happened in the Indian market here is that there is a great rise in the sales of naked bikes and Honda wisely brings one such beautifully crafted machine.The engine, the handling, and the decent mileage everything is noteworthy and this is quite easily one of the best in its segment. Hope this article helped you to know about the bike. Thank you for taking time for reading.