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OFFICIAL: Honda CB Hornet 160R to be launched on December 10

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Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India‘s product strategy to introduce 15 new and updated models for the Indian market is just two motorcycles short to conclude with the new CB Hornet 160R next on the launch list. The motorcycle that was first showcased in India at the 2015 Honda RevFest, along with the CBR650F, the Livo and the visually refreshed CBR150R and CBR250R, will be launched on December 10, 2015.

The new CB Hornet 160R is said to be inspired by the “dreams of the Golden Generation”, and is tagged as “faster, smarter, sportier marvel on two wheels.”

Click here to read our first report and complete image gallery of the Honda Hornet 160R

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Mechanically, similar to the Honda CB Unicorn 150 and CB Trigger, the CB Hornet 160R will be the CB Unicorn 160’s more premium cousin, with all-new, slightly upmarket, sportier styling and premium equipment. The 163cc engine on the CB Unicorn 160 is rated to deliver 14.5 bhp of power and 14.61Nm of torque and we expect to see similar power output number, if not more, on the CB Hornet 160.

In terms of design, the CB Hornet 160R will feature Honda’s “Dynamic Mass forward design”, sharply styled headlamp cluster with position lamps, LCD digital instrumentation, petal disc brakes with Honda’s CBS (Combi Braking System), X-shaped LED tail lamp, short exhaust and a wide 140/70-R17 rear tire.

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The motorcycle, with its premium features, is expected to carry a premium price tag over the CB Unicorn 160, which currently retails at an ex-showroom price tag of Rs 72,412 (Standard) and Rs 77,668 (CBS). The CB Hornet 160R will primarily compete against the likes of Yamaha FZ-S and the Suzuki Gixxer 155.

We would be covering the event LIVE so don’t forget to tune into Motoroids on December 10 for all the latest updates. Meanwhile, share your views about the upcoming Honda CB Hornet 160R with us through the comments section below.

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