Honda Hornet 2.0, a new sub 200cc sports bike, is aimed at young bike enthusiasts. The 184 cc sports bike is one of the latest entrants in the Indian market. The new BS-VI Honda Hornet 2.0 rolled out in the Indian market in August 2020.
The Honda Hornet 2.0 is the spiritual successor of Honda CB Hornet 160R, which was one of the highest selling bikes of the automaker. The latter was launched in the Indian market in December 2015 and was discontinued in April 2020.
Since its launch, the bike has managed to pique the interest of many sports bike enthusiasts and racing motorcycle fans. It helped the motorcycle to garner a cult following among some bike lovers.
On August 19, 2021, the Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) launched the new Hornet 2.0-based ADV having the feel of an adventure tourer bike.
The bike is presently available in one variant and four colour options. It carries a price tag of Rs. 133900 (ex-showroom, Mumbai.)
Here are some of the new features in Honda Hornet 2.0:
Honda Selectable Torque Control: The system identifies slip at the rear wheel and adjusts engine torque that reduces the rear-wheel slip. It optimises the torque by modulating the fuel injection.
Smartphone Voice Control System: The bike comes with a Smartphone Voice Control System that enables the rider to connect the motorcycle with their smartphone device through Bluetooth using the Honda’s Smartphone Voice Control System application.
The Honda Hornet 2.0 bike looks like a street fighter bike, and it retains the design language of its predecessor—the CB Hornet 160R. However, unlike the latter, it has more bulks and gets cleaner lines that make it appear quite attractive.
The raging sharp LED headlamp design gives it an aggressive look. It also provides brilliant light and an extended range of coverage. It has a pair of side indicator lamps fitted to both sides.
The fully digital instrument cluster consists of a smart and intuitive speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge. The handles get fitted with many stylish switches that control the headlight, taillight, side indicators and more.
The muscular 12-litre tank and its extended shrouds provide the bike with a sporty and beast-inspired look.
The sporty decals and the word ‘HORNET’ get white printed to make it even more attractive. The black shrouds feature the logo Honda in white. The geometrically-shaped mudguard and the chiselled engine cowl protect the rider and the engine from mud and dirt.
The bike is built on a diamond frame and linked to a sophisticated suspension system. The golden colour upside-down front forks make the bike look extremely attractive. It is the first-in-segment bike to feature premium shock absorbers. The rear monoshock enhances the bike’s aerodynamics and brings more balance to it.
The bike has a step-up seat that is 590 mm long. It provides a comfortable riding experience by distributing the weight evenly of both the rider and the pillion. The rear portion of the bike tail features a sleek grab rail and a taillight. The blacked-out upswing exhaust pipe complements the bike’s overall sporty appeal. The motorcycle runs on a pair of Y-shaped all-black 17-inch alloy wheels.
The new Hornet 2.0 comes in only one variant, the Hornet 2.0 Standard variant.
The bike is available in four colours:
Pearl Igneous Black
Matte Sangria Red Metallic
Matte Marvel Blue Metallic
Matte Axis Grey Metallic
Here are the following features of Honda Hornet 2.0:
Honda Hornet 2.0 is the epitome of a lightweight and low displacement sports bike. The look of a street fighter bike appears quite aggressive and muscular. Accentuating its lean and mean looks is its LED headlamp, which provides brilliant light, is Accentuating its lean and mean looks.
If we speak about the performance, a 184.40 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected motor powers the bike, enabling it to generate a maximum power of 17.03 bhp @ 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 16.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm. The powertrain gets paired to a five-speed gearbox with a multi-plate wet clutch.
The engine enables the bike to sprint from 0-60 km/h in 3.7 seconds and 0-100 km/h in just 14.44 seconds. It can achieve a top speed of 130 km/h and gives a fuel efficiency of 45 km/l.
Speaking of speed and mileage, the bike’s fully digital instrument cluster shows the vital stats in a crystal clear manner. It consists of a smart and intuitive speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge.
Next to it is the muscular tank, which has a capacity of 12 litres and enables the machine to travel 540 km on a full tank. Its extended shrouds provide a sporty and beast-inspired look to the bike.
The bike is built on a diamond frame and linked to a sophisticated suspension system. The golden colour upside-down front forks make the bike look extremely attractive.
It is the first-in-segment bike to feature premium shock absorbers. The rear monoshock enhances the bike’s aerodynamics and brings more balance to it. The braking setup includes a 276 mm single disc at the front and a 220 mm single disc at the rear assisted by a single-channel anti-locking braking system.
Although the bike could have benefited from a dual-channel ABS, the brakes are incredibly prompt and work like magic.
The bike has a step-up seat that is 590 mm long and has a seat height of 795 mm. It provides a comfortable riding experience by distributing the weight evenly of both the rider and the pillion.
The rear portion of the bike tail features a sleek grab rail and a taillight. The blacked-out upswing exhaust pipe complements the bike’s overall sporty appeal. The motorcycle runs on a pair of Y-shaped all-black 17-inch alloy wheels. The Hornet 2.0 weighs 142 kg. The bike’s overall length is 2,047 mm, the overall width is 783 mm, and the overall height is 1,064 mm. The bike has a ground clearance of 167 mm and a wheelbase of 1,355 mm.
The specifications and features of Honda Hornet 2.0 give tough competition to:
Let’s take a look at how the sports bike Hornet 2.0 compares with the above four motorcycles in different aspects:
Honda Hornet 2.0 is a sports bike with a load of new features in the 180cc segment. The bike has a massive appeal with the youth and racing bike fans.
The motorcycle has similar specifications to Apache RTR 180, Pulsar 180, Honda CB200X, and some other bikes in the 180cc segment. Though priced on a bit higher side, it offers many premium features.
Powering the Honda Hornet 2.0 is a 184.40 cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected motor powers the bike, which enables it to generate a maximum power of 17.03 bhp @ 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 16.1 Nm @ 6,000 rpm.
Some of the exciting features of the motorcycle include LED lighting, LCD instrument cluster, golden USD front forks, and hazard switch. The bike is available in four colour options—Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Sangria Red Metallic, Matte Marvel Blue Metallic and Matte Axis Grey Metallic.
Honda Hornet 2.0 on road price in Mumbai is Rs. 158,633.
The Honda Hornet 2.0 produces a maximum power of 17.03 bhp @ 8,500 rpm.
Yes, the Honda Hornet 2.0 comes with a single-channel ABS (anti-braking system).
Honda Hornet 2.0 mileage is 45 km/l, and it can travel at a maximum speed of 120 km/h.
The bike delivers a mileage of 45 km/l, with a tank capacity of 12 litres. On a full tank, it can travel nearly 540 km.
Honda Hornet 2.0 gets priced at Rs. 132,843, while Apache RTR 180 price is Rs. 1,09,515. The former has a more powerful engine and delivers a slightly higher power of 0.47PS. It is speedier by 16 km/h but gives the same mileage.
Honda Hornet 2.0 comes with a warranty of three years or 42,000 km, whichever come earlier.
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