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Honda Hornet on-road price in Chennai
₹1.76 Lakh estimated on-road for the base variant, against ₹1.5 Lakh ex-showroom.
The Honda Hornet costs an estimated ₹1,75,800 on the road in Chennai for the base Standard variant. That is ₹26,184 over the ₹1,49,616 ex-showroom price, made up of ₹14,962 in Tamil Nadu road tax at 10%, ₹1,200 in registration charges and about ₹10,055 in first-year insurance.
That is ₹3,100 more than in Delhi, almost entirely because of the difference in state road tax.
With petrol at ₹100.80 in Chennai and a real-world 42 kmpl, fuel comes to about ₹2.40 per km, or ₹1,872 a month at 30 km a day. Heavy traffic will push mileage to the lower end of the real-world band.
All variants on-road in Chennai
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Tax and fees | On-road |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | ₹1,49,616 | ₹1,75,800 |
Where the money goes
| Ex-showroom priceStandard variant, Delhi list price | ₹1,49,616 |
|---|---|
| Road tax (Tamil Nadu)10% of ex-showroom, one-time | ₹14,962 |
| Registration and RTO chargesSmart card, HSRP plate, fees | ₹1,200 |
| Third-party insurance (5 years)Mandatory on a new two-wheeler | ₹7,365 |
| Own-damage insurance (1 year)Optional but recommended; varies by insurer | ₹2,690 |
| Estimated on-road price | ₹1,75,800 |
Rivals on-road in Chennai
Base variants, same tax rules, so the ranking is fair.
EMI in Chennai
EMI calculator
On an estimated on-road price of ₹1,75,800 for the Hornet.
- Monthly EMI
- ₹5,070
- Loan amount
- ₹1,58,220
- Total interest
- ₹24,300
Indicative only. Lenders add a processing fee (usually 1–3%) and quote rates by credit score; banks are typically cheaper than dealer-tied NBFCs.
Other cities
| City | Road tax | On-road price |
|---|---|---|
| DelhiDelhi | 8% | ₹1,72,700 |
| MumbaiMaharashtra | 11% | ₹1,77,400 |
| BengaluruKarnataka | 18% | ₹1,87,800 |
| HyderabadTelangana | 12% | ₹1,78,800 |
| ChennaiTamil Nadu | 10% | ₹1,75,800 |
| KolkataWest Bengal | 7.5% | ₹1,72,000 |
| PuneMaharashtra | 11% | ₹1,77,400 |
| AhmedabadGujarat | 6% | ₹1,69,700 |
| JaipurRajasthan | 8% | ₹1,72,700 |
| LucknowUttar Pradesh | 10% | ₹1,75,700 |
Hornet in Chennai: questions people ask
- What is the on-road price of the Hornet in Chennai?
- About ₹1,75,800 for the base variant and up to ₹1,75,800 for the top variant, including road tax, registration and insurance. Dealer quotes may add handling and accessories.
- How much is road tax on the Hornet in Tamil Nadu?
- 10% of the ex-showroom price, which is ₹14,962 on the base variant. It is paid once, at registration.
- Is the Hornet cheaper in Chennai or Delhi?
- Delhi, by about ₹3,100, because Tamil Nadu road tax is higher. You must register where you live, so this is not a saving you can chase.
Hornet from
₹1.5 Lakh