Honda CB Hornet 160R launched at INR 87,800 (on-road)

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has launched their new street naked sports bike – the Honda CB Hornet 160R at INR 87,800 (on-road, Delhi). This marks the 15th launch in India by Honda, in 2015.

The CB Hornet 160R has a sharp & edgy headlight with two position lamps and upward facing side indicators. The new generation X-shaped LED tail light enhances the rear look of the bike. The forward leaning dynamic tank shrouds with carbon pattern tank cover, add muscle to the bike. The new aeroplane finished fuel cock assembly also looks good. A fully digital meter display enhances the overall sophistication. The CB Hornet 160R is powered by Honda’s 163 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine. mated to a gearbox that is a 5-speed unit.

The Honda CB Hornet 160R was first revealed at the Honda RevFest in August, this year and dealerships across the country had already started accepting booking of the Hornet a week back.

Speaking at the launch, Mr. Keita Muramatsu – President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd, said, “Indian youth is supremely ambitious and confident, they believe in their dreams. Inspired by their dreams is thefaster, smarter and sportier marvel on two wheels – The CB Hornet 160R. It will herald a new era of Street Naked Sports Biking in India. We are also proud to announce that CB Hornet 160R will be one of the first motorcycle in its category to meet BS-IV norms, well ahead of April 2017-regulation timeline”

The all-new CB Hornet 160R is more premium as compared to the Unicorn 160, which was launched earlier this year. It will be competing with the likes of Suzuki Gixxer and Yamaha FZ-S FI.