Honda Hornet 2.0 is a Sports bike available at a price range of ₹ 1.34 Lakh - ₹ 1.57 Lakh. Powered by a 184.4 cc engine, the bike is available in 3 variants and comes in 9 colours. Other key specifications of the Hornet 2.0 include a top speed of 130 kmph, a fuel tank capacity of 12 Litres, seat height of 790 mm and ground clearance of 167 mm. The Honda Hornet 2.0 also features a Disc front brake and Disc rear brake, weighs 142 kg and comes with a reported mileage of 42.3 kmpl. The new Honda Hornet 2.0 is a stunning motorcycle and it is its unique design language that sets it apart from its competitors. The new Honda Hornet 2.0 borrows its design cues from the Honda CBF190R which is sold abroad in many global markets. The new Hornet 2.0 is a naked streetfighter and it sports a sleek profile. At the front, this motorcycle gets an all-LED headlamp. It gets LED turn indicators too and it needs to be mentioned that it is the only motorcycle in this price range to get LED indicators. From the side profile, this motorcycle looks quite sleek and sharp as it has bold cuts and creases running across the body.

Key Specifications of Hornet 2.0; Number of gears 5 Speed Seat Height 790 mm Mileage 42.3 kmpl Fuel Tank Capacity 12 Litres Kerb Weight 142 kg Front Brake Type Disc Rear Brake Type Disc Wheel Type Alloy Tachometer Digital Odometer Digital Seat Style Split Instrument Console Digital..

Hornet 2.0 body specifications: Seat Height 790 mm Weight 142 kg Wheel Size 17 inch Fuel Tank Capacity 12 liters..

Dimensions and Capacity; The Honda Hornet 2.0 measures 2047 mm in length, 783 mm in width and has a height of 1064 mm. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1355 mm and while its seat height has not been revealed officially by Honda, it is speculated to be just under 800 mm like some of its rivals. The Hornet 2.0 offers a ground clearance of 167 mm which isn’t a class-leading figure but still decent enough to tackle poor speed breakers and rough patches of roads. Also, the Honda Hornet 2.0 truly excels in the weight department. It weighs just 142 kgs and is one of the lightest bikes in its segment. The Hornet 2.0 gets a muscular fuel tank that has a capacity of 12-litres.The new Honda Hornet 2.0 is one of the lightest motorcycles in its segment and weighs just 142 kgs. It has good proportions and gets a 12-litre fuel tank which gives a decent range on a full tank of fuel.

Engine Performance and Mileage; The Honda Hornet 2.0 gets a completely new engine. This motorcycle is powered by a BS6 compliant 184.40cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. It also gets a programmed fuel injection system along with Honda's Eco-Technology (HET). This motor churns out 17.2 PS of maximum power at 8500 RPM and 16.1 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Honda claims that the Hornet 2.0 delivers best in class mid-range torque and it will be a very good performer in the city. One can actually feel while riding that the Hornet 2.0 offers a great pick-up and has good acceleration. The new Hornet 2.0 with its 184cc engine falls in a niche segment and it slots in between the 160cc and the 200cc motorcycles.

The Honda Hornet 2.0 has more than enough performance for the city runabouts but out on the highways, one might feel the lack of power. Most of the rivals of the Hornet 2.0 at this price point offer a much better top-end performance. However, the Hornet 2.0 being a Honda motorcycle is a very refined motorcycle and one won’t feel much vibrations too while riding at lower RPMs. It also offers great fuel efficiency and one can expect the new Hornet 2.0 BS6 to deliver around 45-50 kmpl of mileage in real-world riding conditions. The Hornet 2.0 is also a great handling machine, thanks to its lightweight character along with the new chassis of the motorcycle.

Conclusion: Tyres, Brakes and Features;

The new Honda Hornet 2.0 is based on a diamond-type frame. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by USD or upside-down forks at the front and it gets a mono-shock absorber at the rear. The ride quality of the Hornet 2.0 is slightly on the firmer side. However, it doesn’t feel uncomfortable at all and the firm ride quality aids in its handling characteristics. For braking duties, the Hornet 2.0 gets petal disc brakes at both ends. At the front, it gets a 276 mm petal disc while the rear one is a 220 mm unit. It also gets a single-channel ABS as an additional safety aid and offers good braking performance.

The new Honda Hornet 2.0 rides on 17-inch tubeless tyres. The front tyre of this motorcycle is a 110/70 section 17-inch unit while the rear one is a 140/70-section 17-inch unit. If we talk about features, the new Honda Hornet 2.0 gets an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with a ton of information like a digital speedometer, tachometer, odometer, clock, trip meters and it gets a gear-position indicator too. The Hornet 2.0 also features an engine kill button, hazard light switch, etc. Also, the ignition key slot of this new motorcycle is positioned on the fuel tank.