2017 Honda Hornet 160R BSIV New Colors and Decals Launched – Details Here

08/05/2017

Honda Hornet 160R BSIV New Colors and Decals are striking that come with the Special Edition and decals can be seen with existing colors as well

Honda is clearly doing well when it comes to motorcycles these days then ever before. Thanks to a unique strategy in the 150/160cc segment that it has played is turning out well for the company. Honda launched the Unicorn 160 and then later on it launched the Hornet 160R, the sporty version of the motorcycle. Later at the Auto Expo in 2016, it relaunched the motorcycle in the market and got its fan following back again. We were first to report that with price and details, link Here.However, the Honda Hornet 160R has been doing well and primarily aimed at the youth, images and details of the same are below.

Honda Hornet 160R Design and colors

In terms of design nothing much has changed. The bike continues to look muscular and aggressive with its stance and aero scoops attached to the fuel tank. The headlight is a strong reminder of the Hornet series of motorcycles worldwide. Beefy tyres, and suspension make it look more aggressive and ‘macho’.

The side panel and the rear tail-piece are same unit and contrasts with the colors on offer. Honda is now offering Orange and Green colors with the new ‘SPECIAL EDITION’ that have decals on the body and pin stripes on the tyres. Solid colors continue be on sale. Best part is that Honda is offering solid color with decals on the body as well. This should clearly makes thing interesting for prospective buyers as festive season approaches.

Honda Hornet 160R BSIV New Colors – Chassis, suspension and brakes

The chassis is the similar pattern that we have seen on most motorcycles from the brand and so does the suspension. The front forks though are different as they fatter in diameter and help in better dynamics. Honda continues to offer dual disc brake setup as an option which works well because it is combined with CBS. Drum brakes are offered on entry-level model.

Frame: Single Down Tube Tubular Diamond Frame

Suspension:
Front: Telescopic Forks
Rear: Monoshock

Brakes:
Front: Disc 276 mm
Rear : Disc 220mm/Drum 130 mm

Dimension
Length: 2041 mm
Width: 783 mm
Height: 1067 mm
Wheelbase: 1345 mm
Ground Clearance: 164 mm
Kerb Weight: 138/140 Kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 12 litres

2017 Honda Hornet 160R BSIV Engine, gearbox and mileage

The new 160cc engine has been tuned for the Hornet despite it has been taken from the Unicorn 160. The engine delivers the highest power and torque numbers in the segment and offer decent driveability in the city and punchy performance on the highway with the highest top-speed. Mated to a 5-speed gearbox the engine ends up delivering 47-48 km/l as well when it comes to mileage.

Single cylinder, 2-valve, air-cooled
Displacement: 163 cc
Power: 15.9 ps @ 8500 rpm
Torque: 14.76 Nm @ 6500 RPM
Transmission: 5 – speed
Starting: Electric and Kick Start

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Honda Hornet 160R BSIV launch and price

Launched in December 2015, the motorcycle is available for sale with a waiting period and bookings are on. Hornet turned out to be best-selling 150 cc category bike of all time. Price list is below.

CB Hornet 160R STD Rs. 88,995
CB Hornet 160R CBS Rs. 93,908
CB Hornet 160R Special Edition STD Rs. 90,067
CB Hornet 160R Special Edition CBS Rs. 94,979

On road price Delhi