Honda Hornet 2.0 motorcycle becomes costlier in India
What's the story
Japanese automaker Honda has raised the prices of its Hornet 2.0 motorcycle in India. Following the latest price-revision, the Standard and Repsol Edition of the bike have become costlier by Rs. 1,268. As for the highlights, the Hornet 2.0 has a semi-faired look, packs a digital instrument cluster, and draws power from a BS6-compliant 184cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. Here's our roundup.
Design
Honda Hornet 2.0: At a glance
The Honda Hornet 2.0 has a semi-faired design, featuring a sloping fuel tank with angular extensions, a stepped-up seat, a miniature exhaust, and golden-colored front forks. The bike packs a digital instrument console, an all-LED setup for lighting, and rides on alloy wheels. The standard model is offered in four color options while the Repsol Edition has MotoGP-inspired paint scheme and graphics.
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Power and performance
The Honda Hornet 2.0 draws power from a BS6-compliant 184.4cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that generates 17hp of maximum power at 8,500rpm and 16.1Nm of peak torque at 6,000rpm. The mill comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox.
Safety
Safety and suspension setup
To ensure the safety of the rider, the Honda Hornet 2.0 is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with single-channel ABS to avoid skidding on the roads while braking. Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the bike are taken care of by inverted forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.
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What about the pricing?
With the latest price-hike, the Standard version of the Hornet 2.0 is now up for grabs at Rs. 1,28,195 while the Repsol Edition carries a price-tag of Rs. 1,30,195 (both prices, ex-showroom, New Delhi).