Honda announced that it’s going to be launching its 160cc CB Hornet 160R as its last cycle in 2015 inside the Indian market, everyone knew it would face tough competition from your Suzuki Gixxer and also the Yamaha FZ-S FI V2. 0. Everyone knows how successful this Yamaha FZ was in the Indian market and also the Suzuki Gixxer, despite not becoming very old already in the market, has also created a distinct segment for itself.
We take a quick ride on this just launched Toyota CB Hornet 160R on the narrow and winding roads of Goa to discover if the Yamaha FZ FI V2. 0 and Suzuki Gixxer possess anything to be worried about.
Looks
One look at the motorcycle and you know that it is at par using the competition, which is quite the best thing to say taking into consideration I love the fact that Gixxer looks and everyone should know how purposeful the appearance of the Yamaha FZ is actually. The headlamp from the Hornet 160R gives it a remarkable look and appears like the one that comes with the Honda CB 1000R.
The slightly-upward side exhaust increases the bike a sporty look that is complimented by the monoshock at the rear and this fuel tank has sharp curves turning it into look quite intense. The carbon-fibre-like touch on the fuel tank causes it to become look premium as well as adds more deal. The X-shaped GUIDED tail lamp appears nice and adds to the overall sporty look of the bike.
Yes, it doesn’t seem as aggressive since the Yamaha FZ-S nevertheless can be when compared to the Suzuki Gixxer. The switchgear feels slightly ill-equipped as it lacks an engine kill switch and also the high-beam low-beam shifter might take time to get accustomed to. Another refreshing bit was to view the thoughtfully-made kick lever from the Hornet. It might be engaged to commence the bike then put back in its devote one very smooth manner.
Performance and Handling
Push the start button and also you are welcomed by simply this sweet noise which immediately notifys you that this bike is a typical Honda machine regarding refinement. The riding pose isn’t as aggressive since the Yamaha FZ’s, the good thing, should you ask me. Doing long distances on the Yamaha FZ might be tiresome for identical reason.
We couldn’t journey the Honda CB Hornet 160R much to reply to that precisely, nonetheless it felt extremely at ease. On a few occasions I needed to go more rapidly, I just shifted my weight ahead and also the bike went in which I wanted it to visit. On the thin and serpentine Goan streets, the bike stayed firm and responded in each and every gear throughout this rpm band.
The engine redlines easily which enables you to use the power available easily. After 6, 500rpm the engine hum changes with a grunt which encourages you to redline in each and every gear. The 162. 71cc engine delivers 15. 7bhp at a slightly higher 8, 500rpm, this peak torque is actually 14. 76Nm that is delivered at 6, 500rpm. The five-speed gearbox can its duty easily and didn’t fumble once during those five kilometres which is we rode this bike. Ride top quality is firm as well as handling commendable, nonetheless it was too short a ride to very much put the Hornet by way of its paces.
Another thing which adds to the masculine quotient from the bike is the rear tyre. The 140/70 19 MRF Zapper S1 besides grips well, but in addition gives the backside a purposeful seem. At the front we have now a 100/80 19 MRF Zapper which does a good job.
Bringing the bike with a standstill is a job which is done through the braking system manufactured by Nissin. The 276mm disc in the front is held employing a three-cylinder caliper containing all the bite needed to stop this bike with a dime. The version all of us rode was this CBS variant so that the bike experienced a 220mm disc at the rear end. Because implied, CBS is a technology which automatically engages the rear brake if this rider has pulled top brake lever.
Price and Value
The normal variant of this Honda CB Hornet 160R continues to be priced at seventy nine, 900 and this CBS trim continues to be priced at 84, 500 (both ex-showroom, Delhi). At this price, it has a very good chance of smacking the sales figures from the Yamaha FZ and also the Suzuki Gixxer. Gixxer, being a newer bike in comparison with the Yamaha, might not have the heat as much as Yamaha FZ.
I think this bike has what it takes to be instantaneously hit, but professionally, I would even now bet my money on the Suzuki Gixxer, which in my opinion has more persona. There is nothing wrong using the Honda CB Hornet 160R as such, but it falls short of something. Inexplicable ‘something’ possibly, but then again, to each their own.
