Honda
Honda Hornet specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 184cc single producing 17.03 bhp and 15.9 Nm, paired with a 5 Speed. At 142 kg the power-to-weight figure is 120 bhp per tonne, which ranks 44 of 73 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 184.4 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 17.0 bhp
- Torque
- 15.9 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 42.3 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 130 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 142 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Ground clearance
- 168 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1356 mm
- Length
- 2034 mm
- Width
- 783 mm
- Height
- 1064 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Upside down Fork (USD)
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Source: Honda official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Hornet weighs 142 kg with fluids, has an 790 mm seat, 168 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1356 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 504 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Traction control
Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against NX200, MT-15 V2 and Gixxer SF
Against NX200, MT-15 V2 or Gixxer SF, it gets led daytime running lamp, colour tft console and usb charging port that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 4 colours: Radiant Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black - OBD 2 and Matte Axis Grey Metallic - OBD2. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Hornet has
- LED daytime running lamp
- Colour TFT console
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Radiant Red Metallic
- Athletic Blue Metallic
- Pearl Igneous Black - OBD 2
- Matte Axis Grey Metallic - OBD2
Hornet specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Hornet?
- It uses a 184cc engine producing 17.03 bhp and 15.9 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Hornet suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Hornet have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Hornet have?
- 20 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Hornet from
₹1.5 Lakh