Honda CB Hornet 160R CBS

What's Good:

The Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India brings a new bike, named Honda CB Hornet 160R CBS that enhances your riding experience. The bike comes with unique body work and charming graphics to capture eyeballs of the followers. It receives a host of excellent components such as muscular fuel tank, sleeker exhaust muffler, quarter litre fairing and flat handlebar. The braking power comes from the Combined Braking System (CBS). We have mentioned its few pro points below:

• Fully Digital Meter
• Combined Braking System
• Five Spoke Split Alloy Wheels
• HET Technology with BS-IV
• Sporty Riding Position

What's Bad:

Well, the Honda CB Hornet 160R is built with excellent features that make it more aggressive than its category bikes. But the bike is also developed with some flaws such as lack of sixth speed gear.

• Lack of Sixth Gear
• No Powerful enough
• Absence of ABS

Power and Mileage:

The Honda CB Hornet 160R borrows the same engine from the CB Unicorn 160. The motorcycle is powered by a 162.71cc, a single cylinder unit that draws out a maximum power of 15.66 BHP at 8500 RPM and a peak torque of 14.76 NM at 6500 RPM. The engine is mated to five speed transmission that transfers the total power to the rear wheel. The company claims that the bike gives a better mileage of 50 KMPL.

• 162.71cc Displacement
• 15.04 BHP of Power
• 14.76 NM of Torque
• New BSIV Engine
• Decent Mileage of 50 KMPL

Handling and Riding:

The Honda CB Hornet 160R delivers the dynamic and rigid handling power as it is featured with diamond shaped chassis and compact handlebar. The stepped seat and centre set foot-pegs offer sporty riding position. The rider feels confident and alive riding on every kind of terrains as it is fitted with 17 inch front wheel and 17 inch rear wheel.

Safety:

The Honda India houses a huge number of safety features in their products. The CB Hornet 160R comes with advanced brakes and suspension that make your riding safe and memorable. The bike enhances your braking experience as it gets the Combined Braking System.

• Combi Brake System
• 276 MM Front Disc Brake
• Disc 220 MM CBS at Rear
• Auto Headlamp On System
• Telescopic at Front Side

Maintenance Issues:

The maintenance term is adverse to CB Hornet 160R. The bike comes with maintenance free battery. You should have to change the air filter after 1800 km and doesn't require maintenance.

Verdict:

The Honda CB Hornet 160R is the best premium 160 commuter from HMSI. In terms of looks and design, it scores extremely over its competition. The performance of the bike also better than its competitors and also offers a decent mileage. Overall, the bike is a complete package of value of money.