Honda showcased the refreshed CB Hornet 160R motorcycle last month at the Auto Expo in India. Now, the Japanese manufacturer has announced the official launch of this motorcycle, and the bikes are available across all Honda dealerships. The new CB Hornet 160R has been priced starting from INR 89,175 and is available in 4 variants.
Price List (Ex-showroom Delhi):
| CB HORNET 160R CBS | 89175 |
| CB HORNET 160R STD | 84675 |
| CB HORNET 160R ABS DLX | 92675 |
| CB HORNET 160R ABS STD | 90175 |
Powering the 2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R is a 162.71cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, 4-stroke, SI, BSIV engine producing 14.9 BHP of power @ 8500 RPM and 14.5 Nm of torque @ 6500 RPM matched to a 5-speed gearbox.
The major change on the bike now for 2018 onwards is the addition of ABS. The bike gets petal disc brakes at the front and rear along with a dual-channel ABS system which helps the rider put the anchors down. Honda also offers the CB Hornet 160R with the cheaper CBS (Combi-Brake System) function.
The 2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R also brings segment-first full LED headlamps. Along with this, you now get a hazard switch, new body graphics, new colours and a blue backlit instrument console.
Honda has struck the right chord with the Hornet in the two-wheeler market. After a long time, Honda is finding some success in the premium motorcycle segment and with the addition of new features, the new CB Hornet 160R is expected to sell even more.