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The Honda Hornet 2.0 is a premium commuter offering from the Japanese manufacturer. It features a gold-finished inverted fork, which goes well with the sporty styling.

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Key Specs & Features of Honda Hornet 2.0

Engine184.4 cc
Power17.26 PS
Torque15.9 Nm
Mileage57.35 kmpl
Kerb Weight142 kg
BrakesDouble Disc
  • ABS Single Channel
  • Service Due Indicator
  • Speedometer Digital
  • Odometer Digital
  • Tripmeter Digital
  • Tachometer Digital
  • Gold USD fork is a neat feature to brag about.

    Gold USD fork is a neat feature to brag about.

  • All lighting is LED, adding a modern touch.

    All lighting is LED, adding a modern touch.

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Honda Hornet 2.0 Summary

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The Honda Hornet 2.0 came in as a replacement model for the Hornet 160R, with a sharper and more aggressive design language, a larger and more powerful 180cc class engine, revised suspension and a few new features. The Hornet 2.0 sits above the conventional 160cc premium commuters, making it quite a unique product in Honda’s lineup in India.

Honda Hornet 2.0 Price

Priced at Rs 1,39,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Honda Hornet 2.0 has four colour options: Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Matte Marvel Blue Metallic, Matte Sangria Red Metallic and Pearl Igneous Black.

Honda Hornet 2.0 Engine

Honda developed an all-new single-cylinder, air-cooled, 184.4cc engine for the Hornet 2.0, which later made its way into the CB200X. Slightly larger-sized and more powerful than other conventional 160cc engines, this 184.4cc engine claims 17.2PS @ 8500rpm and 15.9Nm @ 6000rpm. This motor is connected to a 5-speed gearbox.

Honda Hornet 2.0 Mileage

The Honda Hornet 2.0 has real-world tested mileage figures of 57.35 kmpl in the city and 55.77 kmpl in highway riding conditions.

Honda Hornet 2.0 Suspension & Brakes

The Honda Hornet 2.0 is the most affordable motorcycle from Honda that features an inverted fork at the front, while the motorcycle has a monoshock at the rear. The 17-inch alloy wheels of the Honda Hornet 2.0 have a 110/70-17 tyre at the front and a 140/70-17 tyre at the rear. For braking, the Honda Hornet 2.0 has a 276mm disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear.

The Hornet 2.0's ground clearance is 167mm, and it gets a 12-litre fuel tank.

Honda Hornet 2.0 Key Features

The Hornet 2.0 was the first motorcycle in its class to feature an all-LED illumination for its headlamp, tail lamp and turn indicators. Besides this feature, this bike also gets a full-LCD instrument console, which packs a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, odometer, trip meters, clock and gear indicator. It also has other features like hazard lights, an engine kill switch, split seats, split pillion grab rails, assist and slipper clutch and single-channel ABS.

Honda Hornet 2.0 Rivals

The Honda Hornet 2.0 has a unique positioning in the motorcycle as a 180cc motorcycle, which is priced on par with other premium entry-level naked roadsters like Hero Xpulse 200T 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Suzuki Gixxer and Yamaha MT-15.

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Honda Hornet 2.0 Price

The price of Honda Hornet 2.0 in India starts at Rs. 1,40,451 . Honda Hornet 2.0 comes with 1 variants.

Hornet 2.0 STD
57.35 kmpl184.4 cc
Rs.1,40,451
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Mileage57.35 kmplMileage-Mileage45 kmplMileage40.36 kmplMileage35 kmplMileage56.87 kmplMileage55.20 kmplMileage66 kmplMileage46 kmpl
Engine184.4 ccEngine159.7 ccEngine177.4 ccEngine199.5 ccEngine199.5 ccEngine155 ccEngine155 ccEngine124.7 ccEngine149 cc
Power17.26 PS @ 8500 rpmPower16.04 PS @ 8750 rpmPower17.13 PS @ 9000 rpmPower24.5 PS @ 9750 rpmPower24.5 PS @ 9750 rpmPower18.4 PS @ 10000 rpmPower18.4 PS @ 10000 rpmPower11.55 PS @ 8250 rpmPower12.4 PS @ 7250 rpm
Top Speed-Top Speed107 kmphTop Speed113 kmphTop Speed-Top Speed-Top Speed-Top Speed-Top Speed-Top Speed-
Torque15.9 Nm @ 6000 rpmTorque13.85 Nm @ 7000 rpmTorque15.5 Nm @ 7000 rpmTorque18.74 Nm @ 8000 rpmTorque18.7 Nm @ 8000 rpmTorque14.1 Nm @ 7500 rpmTorque14.2 Nm @ 7500 rpmTorque10.5 Nm @ 6500 rpmTorque13.3 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Weight142 kgWeight137 kgWeight140 kgWeight158 kgWeight166 kgWeight141 kgWeight141 kgWeight136 kgWeight136 kg
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Honda Hornet 2.0 Pros and Cons

Things We Like

  • Very light on its feet.
  • Quite a frugal engine.
  • Gold USD fork is a premium touch.

Things We Don't Like

  • Motor lacks refinement
  • Console fails to provide fuel-consumption related data.
  • Quite pricey for the package. Misses out on important features (dual-channel ABS, side-stand cut-off)

Hornet 2.0 Expert Review

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Overview

In India, the current crop of 200cc motorcycles are the real gateways into the world of sport riding. While 160cc nakeds have sporty credentials, they still have to be good commuters. Honda India has finally shown interest in expanding its horizon beyond the 160s. And as you all know it, the Hornet 2.0 was born, Honda’s first crack at the 200cc space, sort of! 

After waiting for what seems like an eternity, the Hornet 2.0 has finally arrived for us to have a proper go on it. Can it cause some serious trouble in the sub-200cc space for bikes such as the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and the Bajaj Pulsar NS200 or is it more of a grown up CB Hornet 160R?

Design

It might bear a larger engine than its predecessor but the Hornet 2.0 is definitely a more compact motorcycle than the Hornet 160R. It seems that in the lockdown period, the Hornet couldn’t go to the gym and had to work out only in the confines of its house. Hence, it is leaner and not as flared up as the 160R. 

The 12-litre tank, for instance, isn’t too tall, rather quite flat at the top and tapering towards the rider. Those sharp tank extensions are separate entities from the tank panels, unlike earlier when they were a single panel. The central tank panel continues to have the faux carbon-fibre texture, which looks kind of tacky.

The tail section of the Hornet 2.0 also has a lot of additional panels, not getting that seamless look of the older 160R. The air ducts under the pillion seat are purely aesthetic and aren’t even hollow, to begin with.

Honda is the only bikemaker in the 200cc naked segment to offer all-LED lighting, TVS, Bajaj and even KTM failing to do so. The LED face looks a bit Transformer-esque, with sleek LED turn indicators at both ends. No tweaks to the signature X-shaped LED tail light though. 

The short stubby end can and the body-coloured belly panel are nice touches. But the standout design feature remains the gold USD fork, which makes it look like a mini Suzuki GSX-S750/GSX-S1000F.

Build quality is par for the course, nothing too exceptional to report here. The handlebar comes with a nice powder-coated finish, and even the seat texture has a nice feel to it. Switchgear is decent but lacks the quality of the Apache 200 and even the fanciness of the backlit switches found on the Pulsar NS200.

Engine, Mileage & Performance

 

Honda Hornet 2.0

Hero Xtreme 160R

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 (Pre-2020 update)

Engine specs

184.4cc single-cylinder, air-cooled

163cc single-cylinder, air-cooled

199cc single-cylinder, air-cooled (with oil-cooler)

Power

17.27PS @ 8500rpm

15.23PS @ 8500rpm

20.5PS @ 8500rpm

Torque

16.1Nm @ 6000rpm

14Nm @ 6500rpm

16.8Nm @ 7500rpm

Gearbox

5-speed

5-speed

5-speed with slipper clutch

0-60kmph

4.67 seconds

5.45 seconds

4.52 seconds

0-100kmph

14.44 seconds

18.30 seconds

13.93 seconds

30-70kmph in 3rd gear

5.74 seconds

6.89 seconds

5.48 seconds

40-80kmph in 4th gear

7.60 seconds

8.88 seconds

7.89 seconds

No, this new Hornet doesn’t sport a bored-out or a longer-stroke version of the old 160R’s engine. It is a brand new engine that traces its roots back to the China-spec Honda CBF190R. On paper, this new engine sits bang in the middle of a sporty 160cc and a 200cc motorcycle. Mind you, the above figures are of the pre-2020 updated version of the Apache RTR 200 4V. The output figures of the new RTR 200 have gone up, slightly closer to what they were in the BS4 times.

The Hornet 2.0 feels lively for the most part, with a strong surge of torque in the low- to mid-range. It is fractionally off the Apache 200’s pace to 60kmph and only once you start pushing it beyond 90kmph does the Hornet start to lose ground. The top-end performance isn’t all too thrilling, with the engine gathering pace quite slowly beyond 105-110kmph. 

If you are skinny enough like our hot shot test rider, you could even manage to hit the rev limiter in the fifth cog at 130kmph, which is pretty fast. But then, the engine is desperately crying for some restraint from your end. There’s a lot of unwanted drama at pretty speeds above 85kmph, as the engine gets shouty and quite vibey then.

So, it isn’t a great highway motor but it does perform commuting duties rather well. You can run the bike in higher gears in the city effortlessly. Even zipping past traffic doesn’t require much effort although you might have to downshift sometimes to get the move done. 

 

Honda Hornet 2.0

Hero Xtreme 160R

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 (Pre-2020 update)

City fuel efficiency

57.35kmpl

55.47kmpl

50.70kmpl

Highway fuel efficiency

55.77kmpl

47.38kmpl

42.58kmpl

Fuel tank capacity

12-litres

12-litres

12-litres

The engine is pretty frugal, even outscoring the smaller-capacity Hero Xtreme 160R in both fuel efficiency tests.

Handling & Ride Quality

 

Honda Hornet 2.0

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 (Pre-2020 update)

Frame

Diamond frame

Split-double cradle

Front suspension

USD fork

Telescopic fork

Rear suspension

Preload-adjustable monoshock

Preload-adjustable monoshock

Front brake

276mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper

270mm petal disc with twin-piston caliper

Rear brake

220mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

240mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

Tyre sizes

F: 110/70-17

R: 140/70-17

F: 90/90-17

R: 130/70-R17

Wheelbase

1,355mm

1,353mm

Kerb weight

142kg

152kg

The lightness of the Hornet 2.0 works brilliantly in its favour as you are hunting down apexes. The front-end requires minimal effort in tipping the bike into corners. The wide-section rubber aids in cornering stability as the Hornet remains fairly composed throughout the corner. Even flicking the bike from one side to the other is an easy affair, and there’s no nerviness from the front-end here like there is on the Apache RTR 200 4V. The TVS, on occasion, can be a bit too sharp and intimidating for newer riders. The Hornet, on the other hand, is far more welcoming and understanding. Shame then that the motor isn’t able to match up to the good handling setup.

This light and swift yet friendly handling makes for a great bike to zip through the tightest of spots. Last minute directional changes to avoid a pothole or any other road hazard are quite easy to do. On top of that, most road imperfections are dealt with easily. However, the tune of the monoshock could have been slightly improved. At the moment, for a heavier rider, the suspension is a bit too softly sprung. Couple that with a quick rebound and you could be tossed up on sharper bumps or large undulations if you’re carrying some decent speed. Adding a bit of extra preload on the rear shock will iron out these issues to an extent. No complaints as such from the front USD fork, which while also being softly sprung, doesn’t kick back harshly. It is fairly neutral with good progression.

Braking distances

Honda Hornet 2.0

Hero Xtreme 160R

TVS Apache RTR 200 4V BS6 (Pre-2020 update)

80-0kmph

30.05m

33.08m

32.04m

60-0kmph

17.04m

19.58m

17.60m

The braking system is rather impressive, providing great bite and feedback at the levers. Having dual-channel ABS would have made riders feel a lot safer though. Still, intervention from the single-channel ABS system is fairly predictable and not too sudden. There’s no squirminess from the MRF rubber when braking hard. No radial tyres here, not even at the rear like on the Apache. There’s enough grip on offer, and you won’t be left wanting for more given the overall performance of the motorcycle.

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    nishi on Nov 18, 2024
    4.5
    Most comfortable bike
    The bike is comfortable and the safety is very good and also the speed are maintain easily. The bike is great. Overall the bike is excellent.
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    shivam on Nov 12, 2024
    5.0
    Please Purchase this bike
    Honda Hornet Very Refined Bike Engine is Very Smotoo Mileage is Good Pickup Is Asowem Very Good City to ride and Village Any Place To Ride This Bike And Any Honda Bike Is Very Good
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    md on Nov 08, 2024
    4.7
    Mileage and performance.
    One of the best bike in the segment of 180 - 200 cc bikes... Mileage wise no other bike near to this. For the middle class section it is the best bike. The best part of this bike.....
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    abhi on Nov 01, 2024
    4.0
    Good bike and good mileage.
    Good bike and good mileage. As middle class family members and a student it's super comfortable and good looking nice bike
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    chandan on Oct 28, 2024
    5.0
    CB hornet good looking bike
    Honda CB hornet it's comfortably warid and good looking also best model in Honda's model .so good for affordable price
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What is the exact on-road price of Honda Hornet 2.0?
The on-road price of Honda Hornet 2.0 in Delhi starts at Rs. 1,64,444. The on-road price is inclusive of RTO charges and insurance.
Which bikes is better Honda Hornet 2.0 or Yamaha MT 15 V2.0?
Honda Hornet 2.0 price starts at 1,40,451 (ex-showroom) with engine capacity 184.4 cc, fuel Tank Capacity of 12 L with kerb weight of 142 kg. While Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 price starts 1.99 - 2.05 Lakh (ex-showroom) with engine capacity 155 cc, fuel Tank Capacity of 10 L with kerb weight of 141 kg. You can compare Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Yamaha MT 15 V2.0 on the basis of their price, features & specs.
What is the mileage of Honda Hornet 2.0?
The Mileage Of Honda Hornet 2.0 is 57.35 kmpl.
What are different variants for Honda Hornet 2.0?
Honda Hornet 2.0 is a bikes that comes in 1 variants - Honda Hornet 2.0 STD
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For the month of November/2024, 1 offer is available on the Honda Hornet 2.0 in Delhi. Check Here.
What is the engine displacement of Honda Hornet 2.0?
The engine displacement of Honda Hornet 2.0 is 184.4 cc
What is the Start type of Honda Hornet 2.0?
Honda Hornet 2.0 has Self Start Only.
Devyani asked on 18 Nov 2023
Q) What is the minimum down payment for the Honda Hornet 2.0?
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Abhi asked on 22 Oct 2023
Q) What are the available colour options of Honda Hornet 2.0?
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Q) What is the maintenance cost of Honda Hornet 2.0?
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Q) What is the torque of the Honda Hornet 2.0?
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