Honda CB Hornet 160R will be the next motorcycle to roll out of the bikemaker's stable after the recently launched Honda CB Shine SP. While Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) only announced the impending launch of a new bike in December, 2015, and is yet to officially reveal the name of the upcoming bike, it is widely reported that it will indeed be the Honda CB Hornet 160R.
With that being said, much like the CB Shine SP, the all-new CB Hornet was also showcased at the 2015 Honda RevFest. The Honda CB Hornet 160R will compete with motorcycles like Yamaha FZ and Suzuki Gixxer upon its launch here.
The Honda CB Hornet 160R will come powered a 162.71cc engine with 14.5bhp and 14.61Nm of peak torque on offer. Mated a a 5-speed gearbox, it is the same motor that also does duty on the Unicorn 160. The CB Hornet bike also get the bikemaker's Honda Eco Technology (HET) that allows it to deliver not only improved fuel-efficiency, but also sporty performance.
Moving on to design, the motorcycle gets a mono head-lamp, digital instrument panel, muscular fuel tank, alloy wheels, and LED tail-lamp.Honda CB Hornet 160R Specs:
Engine: Single-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement: 162.71cc
Power: 14.5bhp
Torque: 14.61Nm
Gearbox: 5-Speed
Honda CB Hornet 160R Rivals: Suzuki Gixxer, Yamaha FZ
Honda CB Hornet 160R Launch Date: December, 2015
Honda CB Hornet 160R Price: Rs. 74,500 - Rs. 85,000 (expected; ex-showroom)
