Honda Two-wheelers has recently launched its highly-anticipated new BS6-compliant Hornet in India. The new Hornet is new in almost each and every department and so Honda is calling it the Hornet 2.0 BS6. In the BS4 era, the Hornet was a premium 160cc commuter. But now, Honda has positioned it a segment above as a sub-200 motorcycle. The all-new Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6 gets a new powerplant, new features and more. Here, we have for you the First Look Review of this new 2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6.
2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6: Looks and Colour Options
The new Honda Hornet 2.0 borrows its design cues from the CBF190R sold abroad. The naked streetfighter sports a sleek profile and at the front, it gets an all-LED headlamp. From the side, the motorcycle looks very sharp as it has bold cuts and creases, tank extensions, a stubby exhaust and a belly-pan that gives it an even sportier appeal. At the rear, it gets split grab rails, LED taillamps and LED turn indicators too. The new Hornet 2.0 is proffered in four stunning colour options. They are Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Sangria Red Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic and Matte Marvel Blue Metallic.
2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6: Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Hornet 2.0 BS6 |
| Length | 2047 mm |
| Width | 783 mm |
| Height | 1064 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1355 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 167 mm |
| Seat Height | NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12-litres |
| Kerb Weight | 142 kilograms |
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2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6: Engine, Transmission and Mileage
The new 2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 is powered by a BS6-compliant 184.40cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. It also gets a programmed fuel injection system and Honda's Eco-Technology (HET). This motor churns out 17.2 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 16.1 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The company claims that this motorcycle delivers best in class mid-range torque and thus it will be a very good performer in the city. We expect the new Hornet 2.0 BS6 to deliver around 40-45 kmpl of mileage in real-world riding conditions.
2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6: Tyres, Brakes and Features
The 2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 gets a bunch of new top-notch features. The suspension duties of the motorcycle are handled by upside-down (USD) front forks and at the rear, it gets a mono-shock absorber. For braking duties, it gets petal disc brakes at both the ends. At the front, it gets a 276 mm petal disc while the rear one is a 220 mm unit. Also, it gets a single-channel ABS as an additional safety aid. The motorcycle runs on 17-inch tubeless tyres. The front tyre measures 110/70-17 while the rear one is a 140/70-section 17-inch unit. The new Honda Hornet 2.0 gets an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with a ton of information including gear-position indicator. It also gets an engine kill button, hazard light switch, etc. and the ignition key slot of the motorcycle is positioned on the fuel tank.
2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6: Price, Rivals and Verdict
The new 2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6 is priced at Rs. 1.27 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. It rivals against a lot of sub-200cc and 200cc motorcycles in India which include the TVS Apache RTR 180, Apache RTR 200 4V, Bajaj Pulsar 180F, Pulsar NS 200, etc. Finally, talking about the verdict, so if you do not have any budget constraints and want a comfy naked streetfighter with stylish looks, power-packed performance and loads of features, then you should definitely consider buying the new Honda Hornet 2.0 BS6.
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