Engineered by Honda for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2018 Honda CB Hornet 160R relies on a 162.7 cc (9.9 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15.6 HP (11.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14.7 Nm (10.8 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 95.9 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CB Hornet 160R measures 140 kg (309 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.97 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,345 mm (53 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.69 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 710 km (441 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2017 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
95.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (8.97 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,500 rpm
Theoretical Range
~710 km (441 mi)
Engine
Displacement162.7 ccm (9.93 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power15.6 HP (11.4 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque14.7 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 10.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression10.0:1
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption1.69 litres/100 km (59.2 km/l or 139.18 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases39.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Power
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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