2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS launched in India – New Images Released

27/03/2018

2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS launched and continues to be offered in multiple trims and comes added with more essentionals

After the launch of the 2018 CBR 250R and X-Blade in India, Honda silently launches the 2018 CB Hornet 160R. Honda has launched the new CB Hornet 160R in four variants and the price starts from Rs 84,675 (ex-showroom, Delhi) up to Rs 92,675 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Honda has now offered some cosmetic changes and also introduced an optional ABS unit, this model was showcased at the recent 2018 Auto Expo. 2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS has segment first features, let’s find out what are those.

Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS – Design and Dimensions

Aesthetically, in comparison with the previous model, the new CB Hornet 160R is offered with cosmetic changes such as restyled graphics and new paint schemes. Honda is now offering this bike with a LED headlight unit which is also seen in the recently launched Honda X-Blade. In addition to this, it also is equipped with an all-digital console which now sits on a redesigned housing and it also is illuminated with a blue backlight.

Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS Engine And Specification

Powering the Honda CB Hornet 160R is the same single cylinder, four-stroke, 162.7cc petrol engine which powered the previous version. This engine is air cooled which produces 14.9 bhp of power and 14.5Nm of twist and is mated with a five-speed gearbox.

Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS – Chassis, suspension and brakes

The bike is built on a diamond-type chassis and the suspension duties are taken care by telescopic forks at the front and monoshock unit at the rear. Well, there is one special mechanical change, the 2018 CB Hornet 160R is the only motorcycle to come equipped with a single channel ABS unit in its segment. The base variant gets drum brake at the rear and Honda is offering CBS with it.

Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS – Price and Launch

As we mentioned above that the 2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R is available in four variants we have mentioned the Ex-showroom Delhi prices for the same:
Honda CB Hornet 160R CBS – Rs 89,175 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Honda CB Hornet 160R STD – Rs 84,675 (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS DLX – Rs 92,675(ex-showroom, Delhi)
Honda CB Hornet 160R ABS STD – Rs 90,175 (ex-showroom, Delhi)