Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd. have entered in the 180-200cc motorcycle segment with its all-new muscular, sporty and advanced Hornet 2.0. As per the company, the motorcycle has been conceived to be an International Street Fighter.
2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 Price:
Honda’s new motorcycle is priced at INR 1,26,345 ex-showroom Gurugram (Haryana).
The company claims that the Honda Hornet 2.0 is developed with 6 new patent applications. To ensure an utmost sense of control while taking on the streets, Hornet 2.0 is equipped with Dual, Petal Disc Brakes with single-channel ABS. The mono-shock rear suspension is tuned to give an excellent riding experience while cornering and provide supreme stability.
The motorcycle is also equipped with Golden Upside Down (USD) front fork which is a first in sub 200cc segment. The new Hornet 20.0 rides on 17-inch wheels with a 110mm wide tyre at the front and a 140mm one at the rear.
The Hornet 2.0 features an all-around LED lighting package which includes the LED headlamp with position lamp, LED winkers and X-Shaped LED tail lamp. It also comes with Engine Stop Switch and a Hazard Switch.
The Fully Digital Negative Liquid Crystal Meter displays information like Gear Position Indicator, Service Due Indicator, Battery Voltmeter and comes with customizable brightness (can be adjusted manually up to 5 levels). It also comes with Seal Chain which needs less frequent adjustments and low maintenance cost.
The motorcycles get Sporty Split Seat and Key on tank placement. It further is equipped with a short muffler and sporty new alloy wheel design while the alloy footpegs.
The all-new Hornet 2.0 is powered by a new Bharat Stage VI compliant 184 cc PGM-FI HET (Honda Eco Technology) engine. PGM-Fi system uses 8 onboard sensors to constantly inject optimum fuel and air mixture to provide greater performance and superior efficiency.
It offers strong acceleration and quick response in all the speed conditions through optimization of intake and exhaust components. Specially designed to give a thrilling performance, Hornet 2.0 delivers class-leading mid-range torque. Smooth power delivery is ensured with a roller rocker arm which helps in the reduction of friction losses.
The new engine also comes equipped with a piston cooling jet that acts as heat absorbent hence improving engine thermal efficiency and giving a superior fuel efficiency.
2020 Honda Hornet 2.0 Colour Options:
The new Hornet 2.0 will be available in four colours – Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Sangria Red Metallic, Matte Axis Grey Metallic and Matte Marvel Blue Metallic.
Talking on the launch Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Inspired by the dreams of the new age customers & their passion for riding, we are pleased to introduce all-new Honda Hornet 2.0. With its advanced technology & thrilling performance, new Hornet 2.0 is set to create a new benchmark among the young motorcycle enthusiasts. It is the beginning of Honda’s new era of portfolio expansion catering to a wide range of customers in India”.
Introducing the new Hornet 2.0, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The new Hornet 2.0 is a transformation of Honda’s racing DNA into the sheer thrill of street riding. Fully satisfying the needs of riders seeking performance and style in one machine, the powerful higher capacity HET BSVI Engine, best in class features like Golden USD front forks, fully digital negative liquid crystal meter, dual, petal disc brakes and aggressive design enhances the overall riding experience. Simply put, Hornet 2.0 is a call out to those who want to FLY AGAINST THE WIND!”
