Honda Hornet 200

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Introduction

The Honda Hornet’s Indian journey started with the introduction of the Hornet 160R in 2015. It attracted Indian bike lovers, especially the young bikers since they were looking for the best sporty substitute for the CB Unicorn 160. With its stylish looks and good performance, the sporty bike has made a special place in the country’s two-wheeler segment. The Hornet 160R had a terrific run that lasted until the competitors came up with their own sporty bikes. With the passing of time, Honda decided to launch a sportier bike with advanced features and an enticing design, and therefore, it brought the Hornet 2.0 to our shores. Let’s dive in to know every single detail of the bike.

Honda Hornet 200 Design & Style

There is no denying that the new Honda Hornet 2.0 is a magnificent-looking motorcycle. The naked streetfighter features a sleek profile and an aggressive front fascia, as well as dramatic cuts and creases on the side body panels, giving it a sporty look. Its forward-leaning design and massive fuel tank offer the bike a dominant road presence. The bike maker has enhanced its streetfighter look with a furious headlight, which is an LED unit for better illumination.

Not only the front, but the rear profile of the bike is quite impressive and boasts an X-shape taillight with newly designed winkers. Precisely cut graphic decals over the body complement the styling of the Honda Hornet 2.0. The usage of golden colour accents is another enticing point that matches perfectly with the golden USD forks. The sporty split seat is well cushioned and is comfy for both the rider and the pillion. In terms of body dimensions, the bike is 2047 mm in length, 783 mm in width, and 1064 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1355 mm.

Honda Hornet 200 Instrument Console

The Honda Hornet 2.0 comes equipped with a fully digital liquid crystal instrument console that is easily readable whether you are riding the bike in daylight or at night. It offers the facility of selecting any of the five-level illuminations. The information this instrument console provides includes two trip meters, a gear position indicator, a battery voltmeter, a service due indicator, and so on. It also incorporates the Side Stand Indicator with Engine Cut Off, which increases rider safety by signalling when the stand is down. However, it lacks key critical information, such as an average fuel economy metre, a distance to empty metre, and a display indicating the motorcycle's average speed.

Honda Hornet 200 Engine & Gearbox

Powering the 2023 Honda Hornet 2.0 is a 184.4cc, 4-stroke, SI engine that uses a PGM-FI fuel system and is capable of churning out 17 HP at 8500 rpm and 16.1 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm when combined with a 5-speed transmission. It's a tuned engine that gets excellent mileage in real-world riding circumstances. The bike comes only with a self-start starting method.

Honda Hornet 200 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking duties on the bike are done by a 276mm disc brake at the front and a 220mm disc brake at the rear. The suspension chores are assigned to upside-down forks at the front and mono-shock suspension at the rear. The improvement in riding comfort is far greater than in the previous models. The front seems more elastic and resilient to bad driving conditions now. The low-speed ride is more pleasant than before, while the high-speed stability is much improved. Built on a diamond-type frame, the motorcycle rides on 17-inch alloy wheels that are outfitted with 110/70-17 M/C 54S units at the front and 140/70-17 M/C 66S units at the rear.

Honda Hornet 200 Top Speed & Mileage

2023 Honda Hornet 2.0 accelerates from 0-100 kmph within less than 10 seconds and can reach a top speed of 130 kmph. As far as mileage is concerned, this bike can offer an overall fuel efficiency of 51.31 kmpl with around 52.31 km/l in the city and 48.33 kmpl on the highways. However, these figures may vary depending on distinctive factors.

Honda Hornet 200 Colour Options

2023 Honda Hornet 2.0 has four colour options called Matte Axis Grey Metallic, Matte Marvel Blue Metallic, Matte Sangria Red Metallic and Pearl Igneous Black.

Honda Hornet 200 Ex-showroom Price & On-Road Price

At present, the starting ex-showroom price for the 2023 Honda Hornet 2.0 is Rs 1.37 lakh. Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership).

On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges.

The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and an Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentages for the State Registration Charges.

Competitors of Honda Hornet 200

In the Indian two-wheeler market in its segment, the new Honda Hornet 2.0 competes with the TVS Apache RTR 200, Bajaj Pulsar NS200, Bajaj Pulsar RS200, Hero Xtreme 200S, KTM Duke 200, and the Benelli TNT 200.

Verdict - Should You Buy it or not?

In final words, we can say that the 2023 Honda Hornet 2.0 is without a doubt a stylish bike with good ride and handling, decent mileage, and a great city commuter. These are the main USPs of the bike, and the other most important thing about the bike is that it is a Honda bike. Honda is the brand that has carved a trustworthy place in Indian bikers’ hearts. Despite the fact that it has some drawbacks as well, such as the fact that the motorcycle could not be called the feature-loaded Hornet 2.0, it still has the capability to garner good sales. Thus, if you are looking for an aggressive-looking bike with smooth rides and city commuting capabilities in this price bracket, you can definitely go for the Honda Hornet 2.0.