Suppose you look carefully at the bike market. In that case, you will find that every bike in the 200cc market is very competitive, but the Honda Hornet 2.0 has its own market, which has made its place with strength.
This bike’s performance is better than that of other bikes, and those who like Honda’s bikes know its quality. I cannot tell you about the complete package I have received for this bike. It is such a machine that its performance wins the heart and mind of the person who rides it.
Let’s Look At The Honda Hornet 2.0 From A User’s Perspective.
Regarding its Engine and performance, Hornet 2.0 is powered by an 184.4cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine, producing 17.26 PS at 8500 rpm and 15.9 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. This bike has a 5-speed gearbox, which helps give it a smooth ride.
But even after this, some riders want it to have a 6th gear so that driving the bike on the highway would be different.
Actually, the performance of this bike has been specially designed for city riding. The engine of Honda Hornet 2.0 has been designed so that the city rider enjoys riding effortlessly in city traffic and should not feel that the bike has become light under the pressure of the city.
When it runs at its full speed on an open road, at the speed of 90 km/h, the lack of 6th gear is felt but the bike rides smoothly on the road and does not tire the rider.
Now let me tell you about its design and features. No doubt Hornet 2.0’s design is an example of excellent engineering. Sharp lines, a muscular fuel tank, and an aggressive look from the front side are enough to impress anyone, and its visual appeal helps it handle the situation.
Its features include a fully digital instrument cluster, its stylish LED headlamps and tail lamps are amazing, and it has single channel ABS. The seat is split for the pillion rider so that both riders do not feel tired while driving the bike.
With all these features and designs, this bike, Hornet 2.0, has the potential to change the mind of any rider.
If I Now Compare It With Its Rival, It Is Also A Hit Bike.
If you compare all the features of all the bikes, then you will understand who is in which position.
| Feature | Honda Hornet 2.0 | TVS Apache RTR 160 4V | Bajaj Pulsar NS160 | Hero Xtreme 160R 4V |
| Engine Displacement | 184.4cc | 159.7cc | 160.3cc | 163.2cc |
| Max Power | 17.26 PS | 17.63 PS | 17.2 PS | 16.9 PS |
| Max Torque | 15.9 Nm | 14.73 Nm | 14.6 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Kerb Weight | 142 kg | 147 kg | 151 kg | 139.5 kg |
| ABS | Single-channel | Single-channel | Single-channel | Single-channel |
| Price (Ex-showroom) | ₹1.43 lakh | ₹1.25 – ₹1.40 lakh | ₹1.49 lakh | ₹1.39 lakh |
By the looks of it, the Apache RTR 160 4V has a slight edge in power. At the same time, the Xtreme 160 R 4V offers lighter build quality, but if you look at the Hornet 2.0, the mix of power and performance is such a cocktail that it makes this one awesome bike.
Now, Let Us Talk About The Reviews Of Some Users.
According to the riders who have spent a lot of time with this bike, the strength of this bike is where this bike can be improved.
A rider said that this is a fantastic bike for the city. Its handling is crisp, its engine is tractable, and you can easily get it from single-digit to dual-digit speed in a few seconds.
Although this same rider said that the lack of 6th gear is felt a lot whenever one has to ride on the highway, you can ride this bike at 90 kmph without any tension. This bike is also very lightweight, so riding it in the high-speed wind can be a little risky.
Final Thoughts: On My View
Honda Hornet 2.0 is a compelling choice for riders looking for a stylish, reliable, and robust beast-like bike.
It has an aggressive design. Honda company engineers have worked very hard to design this bike, and the result is that they have developed an excellent bike for city and highway riders.
If you want to buy it, buy it only if this bike meets your requirements.
Disclaimer: This article is written for information purposes only, specifications, features and performance details are subject to change from place to place, manufacturer updates, you need to contact the authorized dealer of the company to check all these things, only they can give you accurate information, you must check all these thoroughly before taking your purchase decision
