After being showcased at the 2015 Honda RevFest, the all new CB Hornet 160R is finally out for sale. The Hornet will be available in two variant variants- Single Disc & Dual Disc with CBS, with prices starting from INR 79,900(ex-showroom, New Delhi). The CB Hornet 160R is based on the CB Unicorn 160, which means that the engine, frame, suspension and other cycle parts are carried over while the styling is all new along with new wheels, tyres and an updated braking setup. For more information on the CB Hornet 160R head here: Honda CB Hornet 160R launched; prices start at INR 79,900
Here is our updated photo Gallery of the new Honda CB Hornet 160R straight from the live event.
The ‘Raw Real and Ripped’ Honda CB Hornet 160R (Pearl Nightstar Black, Sports Red and Neo Orange Metallic)
The CB Hornet 160R in Sports Red colour scheme up close(Front)
Side profile of the sharply designed Hornet.
The digital instrument cluster is similar to the Unicorn 160
The switch gear and the handlebar grips are carried over from the CB Unicorn 160
The CB Hornets in Pearl Nightstar Black and Pearl Amazing White
The newly designed ‘Aggro’ Headlight with position lamps and upward facing indicators
12ltr Fuel tank with Carbon patterned shroud
Sharply styled tank extensions with 3D Honda insignia
BS IV compliant Honda’s Eco Technology engine which generates 15.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm and a max torque of 14.61 Nm @ 6500 rpm
The Honda CB Hornet 160R features Combi-Brake System(CBS), comprising of Dual petal disc brakes and a equalizer tech for efficient braking.
3 pot front calliper petal disc brakes (276 mm – front)from Nissin and a reflector place next to the front suspension fork
Rear petal disc brake(220 mm – rear) from Nissin and open drive chain.
The CB Hornet 160R branding with HET and BS IV labels
The gallery above shows the graphic options on the CB Hornet 160R which include a yellow & grey stripe set along with a flame themed yellow graphic pattern. Both the graphic sets are placed on the fender, fairing, tank and the rear section.
Sharp rear grab rails add to the edgy design
X-shaped LED tail lamp
Mono Shock rear suspension
Compact Muffler with silver finish
The Hornet rides on the Nylogrip Zapper-S, with 100/80-17 tires up front and 140/70-17 at the rear
Here’s the list of accessories offered with the CB Hornet 160R
The show’s not over yet – Y.S.Guleria Sr.Vice President, sales & marketing,HMSI stated that Honda has some big announcements for the upcoming 2016 Auto Expo. Without revealing any further details, the audience is asked to stay patient till the Expo event! Stay tuned for more updates on the CB Hornet 160R.