Honda CB Hornet 160R : Review : PowerDrift
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- Опубликовано: 3 сен 2016
- The CB Hornet 160R is a premium 160cc motorcycle from the Japanese two-wheeler giant, Honda. Based on the CB Unicorn 160, this one is a lot more muscular & stylish. How well does it fare going up against the Suzuki Gixxer & the Yamaha FZ Fi? Have a look!
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The editor needs a FUCKING PROMOTION!!!!!
FOR THIS BEAUTY
true that. I was thinking of the same thing..
I live in the US and we don't even get these bikes. I always enjoy your reviews though. I found you guys when I was looking up reviews before I bought my Versys 650. Keep up the great work.
you always get better bikes than us
+yudhistirs And they get them very very early too
It's amazing how small cc engines are usable over there. They seem fun but for the most part they aren't practical in North America
True and here fuel is costly too so these bikes gives around 130 mpg which is the main selling point
reason is we can't go over 70 kmph in and around cities here. even if road is empty you can't due to elephant ass size speed breakers everywhere at every 50 or 100 meters.
Riding hornet for past 6 months. Tested both bikes before going for Hornet.Coming down from pulsar 200 ns, can't compare these 150s with the 200ns, but hornet and gixxer have classy engine and built quality than the pulsar. I personally liked Hornet for wider seat for pillion, gorgeous looks and a mature performance. The only why I didn't go for gixxer because of its dimensions it looked smaller than me, and pillion comfort which is more important in my case because i mostly have a pillion behind me otherwise no complaints nice engaging bike. Till date i don't have any problems as mentioned by others pls use specified Full Synthetic oil for better experience. Those who are complaining of performance on hornet should go past 6k rpm, there you'll see the real character of this engine.
Still using this model ❤️❤️ love my bike
swag swag! even a 160 cc bike review looks like a super sport review. Swag level: Sagar Sheldekar
:D
I have seen 100 of reviews of different bikes and this is the best review that I have seen till now, the music and video is awesome.
Thanks Vikas, we hope you are subscribed to our channel :)
That final line seriously! just love your review guys! Best in the class!😉
You guys just give a review like professionals. I mean it was just a fantastic review. Really loved it.
While reviewing bikes please give info about head lights too...They are of utmost importance during night
I got my hornet jst 2 week before ,it feels awesome, look better than the others in this 160 segment
Congratulations on the new bike Akshay, and remember to ride safely. :)
Wow man whatta video. Commenting after 7 years the video was out but what a video guys. Loved it
have been waiting for this since eternity. awesome and honest review. being a hornet owner myself I can relate to each and every point
people can live with any 150cc bike. the one and very important point to consider is how good is after sales service in local area nearest to home. so the review or survey must be done of service stations and customer satisfaction.
Hornet's sale is more than twice the sales of Gixxer not because of the preference but more widespread network of Honda across India. thats y it will have more resale value too.
Though i personally own a gixxer and i do not live in a very big city.... We do have a suzuki showroom here.... N that means there r probably showrooms in every city in india... But yes... People have less trust in suzuki as a bike manufacturer... That's the reason for less sale.... (ab uncle log ko kha pata gsxr 1000 wagarah ka but shine ka sun ke honda sahi lagti unko)😁😁
+Vinayak Dubey No they haven't. 1 showroom per city isn't enough though. I saw many cities having multiple showrooms of Honda and some towns have too where there is no sign of Suzuki. Yes they have to build up trust but Honda gained it much earlier and have a much broader range of bikes than Suzuki worldwide
+Vinayak Dubey sahi pakde hai suzuki hit sixxer with zixxer
+Suyash Kaul in kolkata, only in southern part of kolkata has 4 dedicated honda showrooms with their own service centre. That is why they are more accessible. Where there is only 2 dedicated showrooms of suzuki and they are very far. They have improve the showroom and service chain in every city.
Lol.. Out of the park....
This is one of the best reviews is have ever seen! Cheers!
Was waiting for this review from only PD :) thankyou thanku so much without even watching, ad is playing in background, vid abt to start :)
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I own both Suzuki Gixxer and CB Hornet but i find the Gixxer to me is more comfortable and zippy in city traffic CB Hornet feels more bulky as compaired to Gixxer if any one is confused between CB Hornet and Gixxer i say go for the Gixxer from my personla experience
agree with you.. but dont you think Gixxers need a new graphics job? current ones are boring compared to Hornet S.E and Fz v2... i had some decal work done on my black gixxer..
thats why i Bought the new dual colour blue and white one it lookis attractive and does make heads turn due to its shine
Apache rtr 160 is good i thibk
+Harsh Bawaskar yea its good but still not that impressive.. you have dual disc?
+abhisek dash Suzuki,Honda,Tvs
find the odd one out
I have ridden both bikes for over 100kms. But I still feel hornet is a lot practical and usable bike. Moreover, gixxer has good low end but bad ground clearance and pillion seat. How can powerdrift ignore that. But the review as always had nice angles.
the hornet is not trash right???i booked this bike and should i regret??
no its very good and will catch eyeballs too
Good review.......Ended with the Punch..."Martini Shaken or Stirred"...loved it.
Hey sergeant, Fantastic review :-) Was waiting for this review from you guys from a long time , and always been in love with the gixxer
Thank you Pavan. #LikeAndShare
Do review of 2019 version
Special edition hornet it's rocking , it's equal to Duke believe me I had got this bike all r fans of my bike, go throughout thank you
+Karthick Jayaraman thank you
which colour do you have bro ?
johnpaul sayers hornet owner facing too many problems with hornet ... what's your experience?
johnpaul sayers ya bro feels like duke
Errr... sound from the Engine in Hornet 160. Yuck!
finally, my wait has been done.! luv the review..! @powerdrift..! thnk u.. ppl.! u guys are the best..! from every angle of the camera..!
Glad to know this one scores high on your happiness quotient! Do remember to share it ahead :)
+PowerDrift sure..!!!
thank you very much dear for your review. To get frontend feel in hornet, i myself moved the handle bar 5mm forward and after that a fabulous control over bike and while cornering got more confindence.
Cheers! :D #LikeAndShare
being gixxer owner m happy now 😂😂
however i like d road presence of hornet if compared with naked !
Cheers! :D
PowerDrift under 1lakh which bike is better to buy..overall...
Amarendra Swain gixxer is the worst bike I bought
Pratham Bajpai lol we love the haters lmfo 😂
Revzz Rider hornet has many problem gixxer has only one parts availabilty
I'm confused between Gixxer SF Fi , Apache 200 4v Carb , Hornet CBS Which is the best? any Suggestions? thanks
Pradeep J gixxer sf fi would be value for money
Hornet would be the best
My favorite bike 😍😍😍I'm using past 3yrs
Awesome .... As always best in class review from you guys!! Good luck
Thank you Raghu! #LikeAndShare
Jus a thing missed from ur video this time though is the WHEELIES!! ;P
Haha, yeah.
Honda and wheelies can never happen
Trying to be a commuter here! :P
+PowerDrift i dint knew that we can bend that much commuting in traffic!!😂😂
do you have any plans make a comparative reviews of fz-s, gixxer & hornet like you did in 300cc segment bikes?
There is no need for that.IMHO,Hornet is a better buy than those two.But the arrival of the RTR 200 has made all these bike to seem like poor value for money because the RTR 200 costs only a bit higher but is better in everyway.
I'd say at that price point pulsar 220 is still a good buy
+ZR1 Gamer Did you forget that there's a bike called Pulsar 200NS which has more power and top speed than Apache 200v??
+Somnath Biswas The 220F used to be the only Pulsar I liked and that too,I liked it very much.Its a bit old in its tooth now.Bajaj may discontinue it at any moment.The AS200 is technically advanced to the 220F but again,The Fairing Rattles within sometime like every other Bajaj Bike - Poor Quality Control
+Ethan Hilfer Faster isn't everything m8.You just don't seem to understand.Yeah sure,The RTR 200 rivals a 220F looking at technology on Paper,But in real life ? See how competitive it is with the Pulsars.The RTR is a better handler,Easier to flick between corners,Waay better Build Quality and Fit and Finish than Bajaj,A proper Dual Channel ABS is coming soon.Just because the NS is a second quicker to 100 Km\h mark doesn't mean anything since you just don't wanna take Naked bikes out on the Highways but wanna take it to track with very little straights and lots of Twisties.I t matters in the City and the low end torque and quick throttle response is the beauty of this great bike.
Thank you bro .. i don't know whats your name but you gave me better reason to purchase this one. this bike is just amazing . ..
nobody can make a bike review as engaging as urs... u rock @sagar.
Much appreciated Rohit! Why not check this out too - ruclips.net/video/YVxBRleiEoA/видео.html
I got a friend who recently bought Honda CB Hornet 160R but the way he boasts about it as if thats Honda CB1000R...:D
And this seems to be the problem with young lads...the way they behave while riding Pulsar 150 as if they are riding Hayabusa and that too 1999 production....:D
What do you own?
@@brownzen5692 he owns scooty pept 😹
I was waiting fr apache rtr 200 to be launched in jaipur but the dealer told me it will take 6months to be launched here in jaipur... Got pissed away... Now buying gixer..
Btw awesome review as always pd army😁
Same happened with me bro.. I was also thinking of buying apache rtr 200
+Vishal Pratap u r right bro i also feel that that gixer is a bit short i m 6feet so maybe hornet is better.. Will test drive both bikes side by side today only😁
Finally!! Been waiting for this!
Thank you Powerdrift. :)
:D
At 2:52 that cornering shot is wonderful, watching it in loop. Thumbs up to the rider with great cinemato, colorgradation and post production.
#powerdrift's hardcorefan.
*High 5* Sandeep! :D
bit late but still love your work... pleased to know that my gixxer is still better than this😁
+Lew please gimme Iphone6s spacegray your profile name said it all that who is shit
+Lew please gimme Iphone6s spacegray u r shit not gixxer.
I own both of the bikes and i also preffer Gixxer over this any day I love both the bikes But gixxer is my go to bike every day
+Lew please gimme Iphone6s spacegray Height of doing stupid shit to win a phone for free... LOL!! And stopped passing comments, you are no expert. Let the PD do the talking.
+Mrinal Choudhury exactly lol!!!
Sir Bohot Garib Aadmi Hu.. TVS Luna Lena Chahta Hu.. Uska Ek Dafa Review Krde Aap.. Bohot Meherbaani Hogi.. :(
Cycle le lo
Haha tvs line main sasta hai repair gand phat jayega bajaj lelo dost
always I like ur videos... nice work again... honda cb hornet one of my fv motorbike...
Thank you Comrade! We have something for you ruclips.net/video/9U4kkxdoH38/видео.html
I really like all of your reviews very very much. Your reviews are amazing.
Thank you Comrade. Do not forget to like and share the video :)
don't know why... but review felt too short and less enthusiastic..😐
yep,it should be more detailed
Sagar.sheldekar is.the beast.
U felt lesss enthiusiastic then u go and give the review. Aya bada baat karnai
is bike ko jitna like kare utna he kam hai.👌👌👌
Lagta hai aapke upar iss bike ne jaadu kardiya hai, Sandeep! ;)
Sandeep Singh kis bike ko?
forget the hornet ,what a review guys ..... so much raw passion and classy videography ...Powerdrift is the reason worldwide viewers respect the Indian auto industry ... #PDArmy FTW
First time saw a PD video within a minute of post. Again an excellent review by my favourite Sagar and seriously untill now I really thought it was pretty expensive bike for no reason. Guess what, you gave all the reasons to like this Honda. Thanx guys for an awesome video. PD Roxx!!
Thank you Comrade! Do drop a like and share the video ahead! :D
M owning a CB hornet 160 n it's a batter bike then the gixxer it's just a kid in front of the hornet
hornet is sheep
shipra 46. 👌👌
***** you had seen my comment.do you have seen others comment
shipra 46 you said it
eli boy exactly bro! I don't understand why everyone is soo concerned just because hornet do not have a kill switch or what, one thing is clear Its Honda!!! Honda is honda,more power
Honda hornet or gixxer sf fi
You can check out our take on Gixxer SF Fi to find out more about that bike - ruclips.net/video/w2R9TCK5O1I/видео.html
Loved the review ! Awesome job as always 😁👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Comrade. Do not forget to share the video ahead
3:02-
That scene just might be my wallpaper
The background with the Sun shining on the Hornet which is already leaned into corners
Did you like the video too?
It is not full review and not satisfying please review full honda hornet 160r
think, Suzuki is paying to power drift, I own gixxer and it is useless bike.
What problems are you facing with your bike? We suggest you head down to a service centre to get it sorted.
P.S. We have always been known for our unbiased reviews ;)
thnk you are useless
RDX GAMING NETWORK you're bloody useless
subin suresan LOL,akash do you work
Then you don't even have deserve to ride it bro.
Clocked 13k kms on my first generation Honda Hornet. Changed chain and sprocket and the battery, other than that smooth bike. I do 104 k on a daily basis now and still going strong. Engine is very smooth now, no vibrations even past 7k using Full synthetic Honda throttle engine oil. Mileage is 72 kmpl with Xtra premium petrol and if rode within 60 kmph
I will endorse word by word what is said in this review, have been riding a Hornet 160 for the past 10 months and 12 k kilometers. Great review. Thank you PD and Sarge.
That is really good to hear Kiran.
The Hornet is treating you well it seems ;)
i tested hornet giving 53kmpl in busiest road of mumbai andheri !! So this confirm suzuki paid him
😯🙏🙏
Suzuki deserve it
+Tom Thomas what
I got 55kmpl on Gixxer before 2k kilometres!!!😋... although I started revving ,so its exactly 40 kmpl..😕.. you have to ride both the bike before you can compare!! good bye
+Nitin R it depends on the way u ride.
This seems like a paid review by Suzuki...
I have Gixer and Hornet both, Gixer i would say is kind of a wannabe sports bike but stil in the 150cc segment, whereas Honda Hornet is very well done smooth Bike with a heavily refined engine...
I also have a old Honda Dazzler which has clocked more than 80000 kms and still going strong..Just want to say Honda Engine rocks...
Usually in this segment people look for trust and maturity in bikes which Honda offers well enough, Suzuki is still yet to prove itself...
Gixer is good but still i would prefer Hornet over Gixer..
Those who are saying Honda does not launch premium bikes in india, just want to know what is CBR 250 and CBR 650?
At this range people does not look for high end machines rather they look for fuel effeciency and reliability and trust so Honda and Gixer both are good.
paid by suzuki,LOL,you are a honda fanboy
RDX GAMING NETWORK
I can say the same to you regarding Suzuki..
First ride both the bikes then comment.. as i said i own both..
suresh kamath there are many people who has own and says gixxer is better,so what
RDX GAMING NETWORK
ride it first and see for your self ... if you want sportbike feel than maybe gixer is your bike... but this is 150cc segment people usually go for durability and maturity as mostly people who buy bikes in this segment are usually daily commuters..... if you want oomph factor in this range then there are also bikes like apache rtr 200 or 180 which i guess is the best bike for maybe 10000 bucks more that these bikes...
RDX GAMING NETWORK you liar
Loved the review!!
You guys are the best in review videos. kudos to that.
That is super special to hear. Cheers!
PowerDrift
please never ever buy this bike..major problem in this bike is the chain sprocket which always get loosed..over heating engine..handle bar isnt straight..it is lifted from left side...these major problems are manufacturing. faults from its company...pick up ki to maa bhen karr rakhi he honda ne...its very difficult to take it to speed of 100kmph
I DONT LIKE GIXXER LOOKS AND FZ 2.0 OLD DESIGN AND NS 160 BECAUSE NS HAS 200 CC WHY GI GO TI 160 SO I WILL GO FOR HORNET
Your cinematography always is best in class. Bravo. Also, the review is short and crisp. Loved it.
Thank you for the compliment Amit! Are you considering this bike?
You are welcome. I am teacher, age 35, not so adventurous and hardly race with anyone in city traffic. I am keeping in mind to buy Hornet, Gixxer, Apache 180, Yamaha FZ and Xtreme Sports. Done a lot of survey of reviewes but still getting confused. Though Hornet is the one I have lost my heart to. I would appreciate your suggestion keeping in mind my profession. Thanks in advance.
At present I have been using Hero Honda Ambition 135 since last 14 years with meter reading 4.5 lac and it is still giving me 52kmpl mileage. Engine is still better. I want to upgrade to a better looking and performing bike as I am not going to buy bike after every 3 to 5 years. I am confused between Gixxer, Hornet, FZ and Xtreme Sports. Looking at my profession (teaching, and I dont race with anyone anywhere) and daily needs (40 km dailuy run), I would like to listen to your opinion for buying a good 150-180 bike. Thanks in advance.
U just reflected my thoughts, great review!
But how come u say the prices are pretty much same when there is a 6k odd price gap between the top spec models
hornet is one of the worst bike in this segment, it has only one advantage that are its brakes.
agreed
subin suresan go,do your work,and mind your own business akash
ur right. it's waste engine failure
this bike is totally shit.no good visibility at night,pick up very bad,power delivery is a shit,tyres slippery.......review is gr8
Learn to ride
I saw PowerDrift since from day one....and sagar you are gr8 bro. Hats of...
Wow! That is awesome to hear Vikas. Do keep liking and sharing our videos like you always do.
amazing review!!! thanks. made me figure out yes I'm gonna go with hornet.
Glad to know we could help you in making an informed buying decision. #SpreadTheWord
Hornet sucks..rather gixer sucks too.Both have copied looks from yamaha fzs...
Yamaha fzs rocks..YES YAMAHA.
Those are some pretty strong words Comrade!
It gt fi....technology matter not bhp
Ajinkya Shet x
yeah bro no doubt
Fz takes years to get to 70 km/hr.
boycott honda & yamaha support make in india
buy made in india!
(???) Hornet is made in india, what are you talking about?
All of them are made in india
Hey even I asked for this review :)
You guys are among few channels who does take feedbacks seriously!
Yes yes yes! We do hear what the #PDArmy has to say. #Always
guys I wud request u all to go to Indonesia and review the cbr250rr just like u did wid R25 whenever possible! cheers
was waiting for this for a long time. even messaged you guys on Instagram. 😐 and finally it arrives. 😊 thank you guys.
Cheers! We hope you liked the video :)
Love all of your videos 😌😎
Love all of your videos 😌😎
This is world's best hornet 160 review.. and weather to review was even better
Guy's you are rocking ... Love all ur reviews .. Especially the one about the rd 350... I would love if you do a review about the legendary rx 100 and test it in our track in chennai
Thank you Mithesh. We will try and get it done. Till then check this out ruclips.net/video/9U4kkxdoH38/видео.html
At last! Thank you guys for the review.
Although it came out to be treat to the gixxer fanboys, i am happy that you have listed all the plus and minus of the hornet very well. Thats what i call a review and you guys have nailed it.
Great review.
Thank you Comrade. We are glad you liked the video. Do drop a like and share the video ahead :)
Hey PD !
gr8 review !
eagerly waiting for a similar 'DC Avanti' review
plzz look forward to it :)
Thank you. We haven't had the chance to get our hands on the car. Maybe when we do, we shall bring you a review :)
way of concluding the video is awesome pdarmy😇
Do not forget to drop a like and share the video ahead :)
Three cheers for PD Army☺
And for the crew? :P
Remember to share the video ahead!
You guys rocks.....always loved the way bikes are presented here. I would suggest to review Benelli TNT25. Thank you for the wonderful reviews...
Yeah, we have the review on our cards & shall cover it as soon as we get the media bike.
hey powerdrift, i want to ask that in top speed,acceleration and quarter mile drag race between gixxer 155 and rtr 160, who would win
My My My... Sargent Gets New "ARAI" Helmet.... Loved it...
Finally thanks for the review guys. Sagar good one. The last lines especially ;-).
So what do you prefer? Shaken or stirred ;)
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PowerDrift Shaken ;-) and guys you need to try this Gixxer SF Fi version with the dual disk brakes. Please do bring out the review niggas..!
Nice review, that Mick Doohan replica Arai looks kickass Sarge! :)
Thank you Comrade! :D
thanq powerdrift!!!awsome 1
Then do remember to share it ahead! :)
+PowerDrift yes!!!!
To the Cinematographer at Powerdrift,
I follow Powerdrift from the start and I am a crazy fan. I have watched every single Powerdrift video.
With all due respect, from a photographer -to- cinematographer, there are hell lot of sensor dust with the camera you used. Please clean it up. Rest a perfect Powerdrift classy video as always. Cheers guys.
Your feedback is appreciated Meghanandan. :)
Best dialogue I listen today "How you like your martini shaken or stirred" 🔥 💯 👌 #PDArmy
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Finally the wait for THE expert's advice is over!!!!
And did you like the video?
Bro plz do review of cb hornet 160r abs dlx 2019 plzzzzzzzzz
I thought I will buy hornet as my first bike but after that I saw tons of negative reviews about hornet , so I finally desided to stop buying a bike till some other company lounch a good 150cc bike ... anyway happy 5th anniversary powerdrift 🎂🎁🎉🎆
Hi sagar, nice review, good graphics and music, could you please tell me which music you used for this review...
some times I get lost In there English more
then there review .
awesome ...
love your channel man....pls tell me if u have any idea when cb150r streetfire is going to come out in India !!
Thanks Powerdrift!
Cheers! :D
Actually I am a big fan of this channel
But I would be happy more if this channel posts a video of how to drive a motorcycle for the beginners
I hope they teach the beginners how to change gear and how to control clutch
#PowerDrift best review on RUclips for #hornet160r from a content owner of #hondahornet160r.. Comfy driving position, comfy for pillion too, neat mileage of around 45-50kmpl, sweet engine noise when Rev hard. Adjustable headlight position n suspension... N the list never ends..
Here after 1 year since watching this video when i was planning to buy this bike, but in the last second changed my mind and bought the Yamaha R15 V3.
Still remember watching this back then, the feeling that u get when u are about to buy the first bike of ur life, is something else.
@kumar sangam dass Pillion isn't a priority for me..Got a scooter already for parents 😊 I like solo ride more..
@kumar sangam dass Single life lol 😅
Hi Sagar ..... Another One as always..... Would love to see you review the Triumph Street Twin....
Nice bike. Living with a fz fi here. Had a cruel accident, commuting 60km daily in dark roads. Never lets me down. Love the fuel injection though (does the job really well).
Cheers! Did you like the video?
sir asusual your videos are awesome....the reason why i commented here is to know ,does rc200 has any problems with its breaks .everyone is saying that it has break failure issues .going to get my first bike but still i am confused with r15 or rc200...sargar you are the only hope and the right person to ask
thanks sagar for your kind reply....last but not least can i really go for the KTM than the yamaha ...do i will face any problems after getting rc200 ...any engine issues??
Explain fully how cbs handles this bike review fully which satisfies I'm waiting daily for this bike full review my kind request
Hell yeah was waiting for it soooo long
Cheers! We hope you already pressed the like button ;)
You are my favourite host/presenter from PowerDrift
Boohoo! Spare some love for us too!
Waiting for hornet abs review from PD guys.
Dear powerdrift team
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