Honda CB Hornet 160R Launched in India at Rs 79,900

The CB Hornet is set to replace the Honda CB Unicorn. Powered by a 160cc engine, Honda may have got it right.

Honda CB Hornet 160R follows an angular and aggressive style language. (Photo: Honda)

There is a new addition to the already crowded Indian motorcycle market and it’s called the Honda CB Hornet 160R.

The street naked-style Hornet is the 15th launch by Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd (HMSI) this year and has been priced at Rs 79,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The CB Hornet 160R will herald a new era of street naked sports biking in India.

<b>Keita Muramatsu, CEO, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd</b>

First showcased at the Honda RevFest 2015, the bike design is angular and the tank shrouds with carbon fibre pattern make it look aggressive. Honda has fitted 5-spoke split alloy wheels which are complimented by the short muffler.

It is on the rear, though, that the bike stands out visually, with the X-shaped LED tail lights and the wide 140mm rear tyre.

According to Honda, the CB Hornet 160R complies with Bharat Stage-4 emission regulation norms and is one of the first motorcycles in its category to do so.

Honda CB Hornet 160R Features

• Engine: 160cc 4-stroke Air-cooled Engine
  
• Power: 15.6hp @ 8500rpm
  
• Torque: 14.76Nm @ 6500rpm
• Transmission: 5-speed
• Fuel Tank: 12 litres
  
• Top Speed: 110 km/h