Honda CB Hornet 160R Review

Bangladesh Honda Pvt. Ltd. has launched its sports motorbike – Honda CB Hornet 160R in our country. It has already gained wide popularity for its stylish look and great performance.

Currently, this bike is available in 3 different colors: Striking Green, Sports Red, Athletic Blue Metallic. Bangladesh Honda Private Limited is giving this motorcycle with 2 years or 20,000km engine warranty and four free servings. At present, the price of this bike is 1,99,800 taka.

Design & Style:

Honda CB Hornet 160R is a premium bike in the popular 160cc segment! The design of this motorcycle includes novelty and its attractive graphics have further enhanced its sporty look. The back tire is quite wide, which will be suitable for any street in Bangladesh and also very preferred by the bikers! The exhaust is compact with this bike and there is a petal disc brake in the bikes as well as a muscular fuel tank.

There is a Sharp halogen headlight in front of the bike and AHO (Automatic Headlight On) system is used in the bikes, but it is an AC headlight. Its fuel tank has carbon fiber strip and is trimmed in the middle. Finally, the most striking thing is that it looks great from the back for its X-shaped LED Tail Lights.

The speedometer of this bike is a completely digital and is made of the LCD screen. This speedometer can display the fuel gauge, speed, reverse counter, and other warning lights. But there is no gear change indicator. These bike indicators are of bulb type. This bike doesn't have a split seat, but there is a grip rail behind it.

Engine and Performance

Engine Displacement	162.71 cc
Fuel Supply System	Carburetor
Cooling System	Air Cooled
Valves	2- Valve
Power	15.09 BHP @8500 rpm
Torque	14.76 Nm @ 6500 rpm
Compression Ratio	10:01
Starting Method	Self
Emission Standard	BS III
Transmission Type	Manual
Gear Number	5-Speed
Clutch Type	Wet Multi-Plate
Wheel Type	Alloy
Wheel Size	17 Inch
Front Tyre Size	100/80-17 (Tubeless)
Rear Tyre Size	140/70-17 (Tubeless)
Front Brake	Petal Disc 276mm
Rear Brake	Drum 130mm
Front Suspension	Telescopic
Rear Suspension	Monoshock
Chassis Type	Diamond
Length	2041 mm
Width	783 mm
Height	1067 mm
Wheel Base	1346 mm
Ground Clearance	164 mm
Seat Height	N/A
Weight	138 kg
Fuel Capacity	12.0 L
Mileage Company Claim	50 kmpl
On Bangladeshi Road Condition	N/A
Test Ride Result	42-45 kmpl
Top Speed Company Claim	120 Kmph
On Bangladeshi Road Condition	N/A
Test Ride Result	115 kmph
Speedometer	Digital
Odometer	Digital
RPM Meter	Digital
Handle Type	Pipe
Seat Type	Unibody
Passenger Grab Rail	Yes
Engine Kill Switch	No
Battery Type	12V 4Ah (MF)
Head Light	12V 35/35W (Halogen)
Tail Light	LED
Indicators	Bulb
Engine Oil Grade	N/A
Recommended Tyre Pressure	N/A

This bike has a 163 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, which produces 15.1 bhp power and 14.7-newton meter torque. This bike has a 5-speed gearbox.

Along with many other things, this bike has viscous air filters that ensure good airflow in the bike engine. There are two air scoops on the front of the bikes in front of the fuel tank. These air scoops are not only present for the sake of the design of the bike, but also in the case of riding faster, it sends the engine to the engine by sending the air circulation to the bikes.

Fuel Efficiency

When it comes to the performance of 160 cc motorcycle, its mileage becomes very important. Het (Honda Eco Technology) has been used in motorcycle engines. This technology helps the engine to burn less oil and to give maximum performance. It can go up to 45 kilometers across the city of 1 liter of oil and 55 kilometers in the highway. However, the bike mileage can vary depending on the condition of the road and riders.

Breaking and Cornering

The brake system of this bike is very good. Nissin’s disc brake has been used in two-piston calipers in the front wheel and drum brake is used in the rear tire, which gives a very good feedback to the 140-size bikes of bikes. The best thing this bike can do is- it does not have a flat but a curvy tire, which helps in making this bike high speed.

Pros and Cons

In addition to the stylish, sporty look and the regular ride in Dhaka city, it is very comfortable to run with a comfortable vehicle and pillow.

Headlamps are able to provide a lot of lighting, and the light spreads far and wide so that the bike can be run at night.

The Honda CB Hornet 160R has a disability that has created problems for many riders- its chain becomes loose sometimes and makes annoying sounds. The easy solution is to change the chain and always use clean and good quality lubricants, hopefully, it will be solved. Visit to buy a new and used Honda Hornet Motorbike in Bangladesh.

Always ride the bike with the helmet and safety gear on, and ride the bikes safely.

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