Honda CB Hornet 160R to be Launched in India Today

Powered by a 162.71cc engine that also does duty on the Unicorn 160, the Honda CB Hornet 160R's performance is rated at 14.5bhp along with a maximum torque of 14.61Nm. The motor will come mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The Honda CB Hornet also gets Honda Eco Technology (HET), said to decrease friction among the engine components, offering better performance as well as improved fuel-efficiency.

Inspired by the the CX-01 concept's design, the Honda CB Hornet 160R gets a tubular diamond frame, a high-mounted handlebar, mono head-lamp, digital instrument panel, muscular fuel tank, alloy wheels, dual-tone front mudguard, and LED tail-lamp.

The new motorcycle will also get a telescopic fork and rear monoshock suspension, although the chassis will be shared with the Honda CB Unicorn 160. The Honda CB Hornet 160R will also get petal disc at the front and Honda's Combi-Brake System (CBS) is expected to be offered as an option.

The Hornet name is not new for Honda and internationally the Honda Hornet has been around since the late 1990s, in various sizes of engine displacement from 250cc to 900cc. One of the most popular Honda Hornets is still the Honda CB600F Hornet, first introduced in 1998 and given several facelifts over the years. The Honda Hornet name is considered one of the most popular naked street bikes in the world.