Stunterz mania: Honda Hornet 160R

Overview of Honda Hornet 160R

The Honda Hornet 160R is very good looking and smart. And this 162.71cc new entrant replaces Honda CB Trigger and seems to be based on the concept bike CX-01 that was showcased at the auto exposition last year. Competing against niche players like Suzuki Gixxer, Hero Xtreme Sports, Yamaha FZ-S FI, Bajaj Pulsar AS150 and TVS Apache RTR160, Hornet 160R comes as a powerhouse performer imbued with style, comfortable and drivability. Built upon a tubular diamond frame, the bike has aerodynamic styling that exudes sporty looks by combining features such as a trapezoidal headlamp, a chiselled 12 litres fuel tank with sleek surrounding panels and shrouds, a pointed cowl with an X shaped LED tail lamp, an upwardly inclined exhaust, and robust suspensions (dual telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock one at the rear), respectively.The single cushy seat has split grab rails for the pillion rider to be comfortable. The headlamp gets its design cues from Unicorn 160 but incorporates halogen pilot lamps for better illumination.

The "Honda Hornet 160R" burns the tarmac by riding on 17 inches tubular tyres wound on multi spoke alloy wheels. The bike is available in two variants first one having a single petal disc as brakes and second one having dual petal discs as brakes along with CBS (Combi Braking System). The latter braking mechanism would trigger the rear brakes to function should the rider applies the front ones. The bike is made available in five vibrant colours of Neo Orange Metallic, Sports Red, Pearl Amazing White, Pearl Siren Blue and Pearl Nightstar Black. In terms of dimensions, the newbie from Honda sport 2041mm in length, 1345mm of wheelbase, 1067mm in height, and 783mm in breadth.

Performance and Handling of Honda Hornet 160R

The company claims Honda Hornet 160R to notch up a top speed of110Kmph, besides garnering a higher acceleration. The HET based engine of this bike reduces engine weight as well as friction. Its ground clearance of 164mm keeps it considerably above the ground such that brushing against bumps is not a concern and it can smoothly ride over a thin sheet of water. And the high mounted handle bar and digital instrument console provide stability and apprise the rider of important bike parameters. A dual tone front mud guard prevents splashes of water or dirt from reaching the rider and both for the rider, comfortable foot pegs and pillion rider, enhance riding pleasure.