Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today announced the start of sales of the new CB Hornet 160R in India, which was first showcased in August’15 at the Honda RevFest. The Honda CB Hornet 160R is available for sale in 2 variants- Single Disc & Dual Disc with CBS, with prices starting at INR 79,900 onwards (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
The new CB Hornet 160R is essentially a comprehensively re-skinned and better equipped derivative of the CB Unicorn 160. Styling highlights include a newly designed headlight with two position lamps, upward facing side indicators, a new X-shaped LED tail light, forward leaning tank shrouds with carbon pattern tank cover, a new aeroplane finished fuel cock assembly and a fully digital meter display. In addition, the new CB Hornet 160R will also feature a shorter muffler, a 140 mm wide rear tyre and freshly minted 5-spoke split alloy wheels.
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Power for the CB Hornet 160R comes from the same 163cc, air-cooled, single cylinder engine that is rated at 15.5 bhp @ 8500 rpm, while maximum torque stands at 14.61 Nm @ 6500 rpm. The long stroke engine is also equipped with a counter balancer to reduce the vibrations produced in engine, and has a compression ratio of 10:1. The engine further features small spines that have been added to the outer surface of the engine cylinder to improve cooling performance and help reduce distortion of it’s inner shape. A needle bearing, which is more suited for handling the radial load, replaces the lubricated shaft which helps in reduction of frictional losses.
The CB Hornet 160R also comes with an updated braking set-up in the top-end variant, which features the Combi Brake System (CBS) and dual disc brakes (276 mm – front; 220 mm – rear) with a 3-pot brake calliper up front. The standard variant features a 130 mm drum brake without CBS instead. Other attributes include a mono shock rear suspension, a maintenance free and leakage proof MF battery, and a Viscous Paper Air filter that requires replacement only after 18000 km. The all-new CB Hornet 160R complies with the BS-IV regulation norms and is one of the first motorcycle in its category to do so.
The CB Hornet 160R rides on 100/80-17 tires up front and 140/70-17 tires at the rear; both tubeless. The motorcycle measures 2041 mm long, 783 mm wide, 1067 mm high, with a wheelbase of 1345 mm. Ground clearance stands at 164 mm, while kerb weight is rated at 140 kg (std)/142 kg (CBS) ad fuel tank capacity is 12 litres.
Honda CB Hornet 160R mobile app
A ‘CB Hornet 160R’ android mobile application has also been launched, which can be downloaded from Google PlayTM store by searching for ‘CB Hornet 160R’ in the search bar and then installing it. Through this application, customers will get access to product specifications, feature comparison and a product experience zone. To make the booking, the user has to select the ‘Book Now’ button on the mobile application. After submitting the required information, page will be re-directed to an online payment gateway. This would facilitate the user to pay the booking amount of Rs 5000, which would be followed by a transaction confirmation. Expected date of delivery for their CB Hornet 160R will be then notified to the user.
Honda CB Hornet 160R Brochure
The CB Hornet 160R will be initially available for sale in 21 locations namely New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Alibag, Bangalore, Bashirhat (Kolkata), Boisar, Chennai, Cochin, Dehradun, Goa, Hyderabad, Indore, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Panvel, Pune, Surat, Thane, Vijaywada and Vizag, followed by availability in the other locations with the beginning of New Year. The all-new CB Hornet 160R comes in 5 colours – Neo Orange Metallic, Pearl Amazing White, Sports Red, Pearl Siren Blue & Pearl Nightstar Black.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Keita Muramatsu – President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, said, “Indian youth is supremely ambitious and confident, they believe in their dreams. Inspired by their dreams is the faster, smarter and sportier marvel on two wheels – The CB Hornet 160R. It will herald a new era of Street Naked Sports Biking in India. We are also proud to announce that CB Hornet 160R will be one of the first motorcycle in its category to meet BS-IV norms, well ahead of April 2017-regulation timeline”
For a more detailed look at the Honda CB Hornet 160R, head here: Honda CB Hornet 160R showcased in India at Honda RevFest; all the details and images
Speaking at this grand occasion, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd said, “In motorcycles, the 150cc-180cc segment has been gaining traction again. The customers belonging to this segment demand best performance without any compromise in styling which reflects their inherent aggressive go-getter attitude towards life. The unbeatable combination of raw power, real muscle and ripped performance in CB Hornet 160R will surely appeal & mirror their persona.”
Honda CB Hornet 160R Detailed Image Gallery
