Honda Hornet vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Hornet and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Roadster Pro costs ₹50,383 more than the Hornet, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 34% extra.
On our category count it is a draw at 2 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Hornet
The Hornet starts ₹50,383 lower (₹1,49,616 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹1,600 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Hornet
Hornet adds dual-channel abs and traction control that the Roadster Pro does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets projector headlamp, ride modes, keyless start and fast charging and 6 more items.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Hornet if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is naked streetfighter styling
- your priority is city and highway commuting
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Hornet | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,49,616 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,72,700 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,05,635 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹8,288 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,16,623 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaHornet | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,49,616 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,740 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 184.4 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | — |
| Power | 17.0 bhp | — |
| Torque | 15.9 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 42.3 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 154 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 | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | Upside down Fork (USD) | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | — |
Hornet vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Hornet or the Roadster Pro?
- The Hornet is cheaper by ₹50,383 at the base variant (₹1,49,616 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Hornet and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹44,800: roughly ₹1,72,700 for the Hornet and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,16,623 for the Hornet and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹68,453 ahead.
