What i understood is Hornet has more power up top where Gixxer has a good low and mid range.. that is why in gear acceleration is better in Gixxer.. but What I do not agree with you is the look.. Hornet doesn't look bad but Gixxer has more curves and the design is futuristic. But what I'm surprised to hear that Hornet has a better handling?? I mean really? Gixxer is like the best handling bike ever..
Just look how the rider looks when they ride both the bikes. the rider on the hornet looks puny and weird due to the big size of the bike. The grip on handle looks and feels very commuter like. The gixxer looks and feels to suit the typical Indian Physique perfectly. The slightly more committed seating is the highlight of a streetfighter which the hornet misses out.
+MsCooldude16 Indian physique? I am 6", I have friends of 5'3 and 6'3 ranging from 52 to 114kgs. What is Indian physique? Gixxer is more committed hence less comfy as stated and Hornet is big but more suited to a guy like me so it being comfortable bad for a bike? Both r very good so a guy shud choose acc to his need size and personal preference. Generally Taller guys like big bulky bikes..
Based on what parameters hornet wins here, the reasons given in the video are vague, Shortcomings of the bike as observed from the video: 1)The bike is not true to its power on paper (15.8 ps) 2) Despite having a bigger engine it fails in in-gear acceleration (Lazy ASS Honda did not bother to change the gearing from uni 160) 3) In outright acceleration (0-100) the difference from gixxer is in milliseconds only (Again poor engineering, does not put the power properly on road) 4) Most cycle parts are carried over from old models (chassis, headlight same as commuter unicorn, console same as trigger) 5) Heck even the top speed diff is too low to even matter 6)Finally the "fantastic" CBS praised in the video comes at nearly 1 lakh on road with the bike lacking DC lighting, proper switch gear and radial tyres at that price Positives : Better pillion seat, 3 pot calipers in front and "Wave discs", lol (BTW even duke 390 has a round disc) Honda is a hugely successful manufacturer in India, with their profit margins they could have done much better instead we get this!
+Puli Kutty remember our test bike was brand new and thus needs a running in and change of oil to post better numbers. In-gear isn't great because power is top-end centric, so more fun in higher revs. Duke 390's braking isn't great, as we all know!
+MotorBeam 2015 Yamaha R1 also has round discs, so according to you it doesn't brake well? and the upcoming bmw g310r also has round discs, must be bad in braking I guess :P Petal discs are purely cosmetic!
Hi Faisal, I have bought my new Hornet 2weeks back based on ur comparison and I must say its amazing bike provides great comfort ,build quality is solid and superb handling The mileage I am getting is 40 kmpl in city traffic, The milage figure improves after first service as I hear from some people, Is it true?
We have both Gixxer and Hornet at our home. Mine is a Gixxer bought 1 year back and my brother has a hornet bought 2 months back. I sort of like both bikes and both are unique bikes. Hornet is more of an all rounder and where gixxxer has its ups and downs. I like Gixxer as far as looks are concerned but hornet holds its own with a neat design. i felt hornet to be a bit more refined both in terms of engine and looks but gixxer is close by. Hornet's power delivery is good in mid range and top end but is not great at lower Rpmswhich makes you shift your gears more often in city conditions but gixxer has more grunt in lower and mid range RPMS which make for relatively easier handling in heavy traffic conditions. Were Gixxer scores real high over hornet is at the rideability areana. Gixxer is one bike that you can happily throw around corners and is great fun to ride. You have to ride the bike to feel it.Its all about fun but its low ground clearance is a curse. Hornet is bit more stiff and provides better straight line sability and slightly better breaking. I heard that gixxer has a now released a version with the option of disk breaks at the back so that should even out the breaking efficiency of both bikes. When it comes to the bike to choose from,It all boils down to what ultimately you as a rider expects from your bike. If you are some one who likes a hassle free bike wihich is an all rounder then hornet should be your choice but if you are looking for a bike which is fun to ride and is an engaging package with x factor and is willing to over look miner glitches then Gixxer is the bike for you. After sales service of Gixxer is not great but you wont have to regularly visit the service station as it is a solid bike far better than the earlier susuki bikes [ mine has cover 12,000 odd KMs with regular service].We have both Gixxer and Hornet at our home. Mine is a Gixxer bought 1 year back and my brother has a hornet bought 2 months back. I sort of like both bikes and both are unique bikes. Hornet is more of an all rounder and where gixxxer has its ups and downs. I like Gixxer as far as looks are concerned but hornet holds its own with a neat design. i felt hornet to be a bit more refined both in terms of engine and looks but gixxer is close by. Hornet's power delivery is good in mid range and top end but is not great at lower Rpmswhich makes you shift your gears more often in city conditions but gixxer has more grunt in lower and mid range RPMS which make for relatively easier handling in heavy traffic conditions. Dont be deceived by the higher power figures of Hornet because it wont really translates much in real world conditions as hornets pulls good at mid and top rpms but gixxer has better low end and mid range performance and that is where you are gonna be most of the times.Were Gixxer scores real high over hornet is at the rideability areana. Gixxer is one bike that you can happily throw around corners and is great fun to ride. You have to ride the bike to feel it.Its all about fun but its low ground clearance is a curse. Hornet is bit more stiff and provides better straight line sability and slightly better breaking. I heard that gixxer has a now released a version with the option of disk breaks at the back so that should even out the breaking efficiency of both bikes. When it comes to the bike to choose from,It all boils down to what ultimately you as a rider expects from your bike. If you are some one who likes a hassle free bike wihich is an all rounder then hornet should be your choice but if you are looking for a bike which is fun to ride and is an engaging package with x factor and is willing to over look miner glitches then Gixxer is the bike for you. After sales service of Gixxer is not great but you wont have to regularly visit the service station as it is a solid bike far better than the earlier susuki bikes [ mine has cover 12,000 odd KMs with regular service].
This review has been really helpful in choosing my bike. I had taken a test ride of Gixxer before watching this and was certain of owning one but decided to give hornet a try and was not disappointed at all. The best thing about a honda is the refined vibration less engine which is tweaked in hornet to give better performance in the range 30 to 70 kmph. Acceleration felt linear with the throttle. And then comes the suspension which I personally felt smoother than gixxer. Wider handles felt way better for leaning but I wish they had put metal end tips on them. Chain in hornet has a peculiar sound which adds to the ride but no big deal, killswitch is a miss. Hornet has a taller seating so being 184 cm, feels well positioned and upright. Totally happy with CB hornet, excitement everyday to and fro since six months, Thanks for the video!!
I own a Gixxer and I don't find this offensive. I want Honda to bring in the engine kill switch, it is really useful especially in our congested cities. Suzuki must improve on their paint job, their service network and the harsh gear shift. The pillion seat on the Gixxer is annoying to the rider and the pillion. I don't know about the ride and handling of a Hornet, but I am satisfied with the Gixxer's.
+Ravin Chandra we really appreciate you for being truthful about your bike, we all should be like you and not try to hide our bike's fault just because we own it.
I disagree with you on looks and Handling.. I cannot believe you said that Hornet has better looks then Gixxer, agree there are some goods in hornet, but definitely Gixxer looks better, and handling... Gixxer is the best....for sure
Yeh motorbeam wale khud bolte he low and mid range power gixxer ka better he. fir bolte he looks are subjective. GIXXER HAS BOTH LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE. stop misguiding people motorbeam
okey i guess... but they charge too much and sincere technicians are rare Here i have 3 different service centers i have tried 3 of them i don't know about other services because it's my first bike ;) I think it's the area they should improve
MotorBeam correct...you are just supporting Honda in this review Most peoplehere says Gixer is better among the two...again you are arguing...Don't mislead people
gixxer looks cheaper but for riders its best !! FZs is my choice for city riding specially small cities with larger crowed and narrow roads , you get FI with powerful break !! Hornet is also good choice specially new colors if you ride on highways normally !! BUT FOR city ride within 90 kmph there is no bike more suitable then 1.FZs ( first because FI and powerful break and awesome look with great pillion seat ) and 2.gixxer ( on the second because of looks and pillion seat ) ITS simple , no confusion !! All bikes are good , don't think too much , buy them and enjoy safe ride !!
+MotorBeam yup.today i have completed ride for 200 km and as i told long ride this is best and handiling is perfect .and for the night riding the head lamp is gives an great lighting power.One one of main attraction is the X shaped back light
True review! One thing, people failed to notice that Gixxer has a smaller tail section because of which it feels a lot slower when a pillion is on board. Hornet has a sturdier rear section it takes more weight without settling down.
+akash gupta because you don't like Honda? Check out our Unicorn vs Gixxer review and see who won, similarly see the SF vs Fazer vs AS 150 review and see who won.
lol ! motogp has definitely no relation,but HONDA has a relation to Honda's Indian products! by motogp i meant team HONDA at motogp Valentino Rossi left HONDA for same reason n now 2015 motogp championship was spoiled by HONDA!
I have gixxer and from my opinion there is room for improvement for Suzuki like gear shifting is annoying af...back seat is little bit smaller and uncomfortable for women's...ground clearance could be better for Indian roads and last is Suzuki needs to work on paintjob..very limited colours to choose and not a single Matt colour is available..overall bike is fun to ride and looks good and one more thing handling of gixxer is much better than hornet due to its good power to Weight ratio and it's very nimble bike
Hornet is fresh as well as powerful, gixxer's surely gonna get tough competition. its proved that Honda makes comfortable bikes so hornet is probably going to hit A proud owner of Honda showroom
Im seeing more gixxers on road than hornets after recent upgrade. But im seeing more new FZ's than both gixxers and hornets combined with no upgrades at all! You cant judge reality by specs alone
people fight for their own bikes...and in the end people buy what they like... This review is awesome as it clearly states what are being offered....I loved it.. it helped me refining my decision about bike I want to buy.
I thinks look wise gixxer is more sportier...but Honda has decent looks with little sportiness... which appeals young professionals rather than college students...
i am planning to buy a bike but I got stuck on these two options: 1. Suzuki Gixxer 2.Honda Hornet CB 160R I prefer mileage, pick-up, comfort for riding in city area! Can you suggest me about picking the right one for me?
I think Hornet 160R is a better bike than Gixxer 150. Now many will argue that gixxer is better. Frankly speaking its related to requirements so if anyone is needed to select which bike is better don't be biased, get a test ride then decide. Each bike has some pros and cons. For me Hornet is better the reasons are: 1. Good city milage around 53kmpl+ I am getting and on highway around 60kmpl+ which I find great as daily I travel around 50kms (with traffic). 2. Good seat for the rider as well as for the pillion. For weekend tours where we travel for 100kmph constantly with minor fluctuations to 80kmph sometimes we get around 48kmpl+ milage, and most important is that the seat is so comfy that neither the rider or pillion needs to stop for 1 and half hours. Infact the seating position is simply awesome. 3. Brakes are awesome. 4. All 150cc category bikes fall in the category of sports commuter so no matter whatever we try at the end of day they are all fast city commuters they are not racing machines. So guys who ever is saying gixxer is faster and can beat hornet or pulsar so let me assure one thing when it comes to streets it all depends on the rider mostly. I have bitten gixxer many times with my hornet. But if someone really wants a racing bike please go for KTM duke/RC 200 or 390 they have more of BHP for torque as well as Power.
Thanks for review. I was really expecting good results from hornet. Specially due to the 'uncomfortable pillion seat' and 'low clearance issues', Gixxer made me wait for another bike.
Yes as per reviews Hornet seems very good. Style, fuel Efficiency, power, breaking and comfort are well balanced (though I am bit worried about slight higher weight mentioned) Once Hornet reaches my city showroom the test drive will clear the remaining answers. Hoping for best :)
Well i can't possibly fathom why most of the Educated Folks is retorting that It's a paid Review by MOTORBEAM & #mb is biased towards Honda! Like seriously, have u guys seen the Earlier videos rendered by MB, say for eg the review of Fzs fi vs Suzuki Gixxer vs Honda cb unicorn 160..MOTORBEAM had clearly stated on that review & even declared Gixxer as the winner Hands down! So why don't you said that time MOTORBEAM was biased? Actually if you folks think you are leagues ahead of MOTORBEAM candid Blog, then go ahead & create your own blog!! I am following MB since 2008 & nowhere did i ever observed that they were kinda biased! I have had my brief Romance with Fzs fi & Gixxer, & I can easily conclude the Fzs fi is the better bike of the two! Acceleration is not the only parameter to reckon when you Purchase a Bike! Sure its costly but Add fuel injection to Gixxer & get ready for Facepalm! I have recently taken comprehensive test ride of Cb hornet 160R & my mind changed in a jiffy, earlier I was a fan of Gixxer too!! Thank you! Don't fight with the one who enlighten us even without charging your bucks.......😊
Hello, the slow motion effect on that wheelie shot looks great but sudden jerking with the bike looks so gross man... otherwise your videos are very detailed with good presentation.
engine kill switch and gear change indicator are missing in hornet but its ground clearence is much much better than gixxer and whenever u ll ride through a bump u can hear sound in gixxer as its ground clearence is low and i dont think its good being an indian u needs to deal with indian streets.
Hi, I am currently driving a 2009 CBZ Xtreme...It has done 60,000 km and is doing pretty good... Right now, I am confused whether I should buy a new bike or should I wait for some more time... Please answer my below questions... 1.What is the life span of a motorcycle?Is this the right time to buy a new bike?My bike has been maintained properly, both tyres have been changed in 2015 and it is running without any major problems.Should I buy a new bike or can I wait for some more time? 2.If I want to buy a new bike, which one should I buy?I like Honda Hornet, Suzuki Gixxer and Bajaj Avenger Street 220.I like the Avenger because of unmatched comfort and looks, but I was told that it is good only in a straight line and is prone to skidding.
Is the cb hornet 160r cbs very heavy than the gixxer? Can we feel the 7kgs difference? Please help me, I am confused between the hornet and gixxer because people tell that hornet is a very heavy machine. Somebody please tell me whether we can feel the 7kgs difference? Or it really so heavy? Please tell me. If we ride both the bikes does the hornet feel heavy?
So is Hornet still a better choice after 1 year? I mean does the bike has any problem? I like Gixxer but I mostly lean towards Honda because of the reliability of the company.
Finally I test ride both the bikes. My confusion over stiff suspension of hornet wiped out. I test ride hornet over bad u der construction road n found suspension very comfortable n on softer side. I after I test ride gixxer. Both bikes r on same level in terms of engine performance and comfort, exhaust sound of gixxer is on better side . But based on better after sale service and a good pillion seat for long drive I choose hornet 160r as my next upgrade.
+Firoz Shaikh Thanks Firoz your comment it cleared my confusion too :D I'm also going for Hornet 160 because of good pillion seat and I didn't found its exhaust note bad either its not as good as gixxer but its good.
I have two concerns 1. Y peoples r criticising hornet 160r so much. No body is believing Honda, why? 2. Honda again promises to launched more two wheelers in 2016, and I have already booked hornet 160r. I am tensed if Honda launches a competitive bike in 150cc range. I please respond.
+MotorBeam, Honda has promised to launch again 11 to 12 vehicles this year also. In the coming autoexpo 2016, will Honda launch new bike in addition to new scooter as advertised by them as Navi.
+MotorBeam, I read about Honda is going to launch some India patented 150 cc bike. What I think Honda has got awakened and they r now really thinking for the Indian customers.
+XypherGhost, gixxer n hornet has neck to neck competition. But that is true hornet looks more matured. One most important hornet is a step ahead of 150-160 cc segment, by provide a big body that means it is like cross over more than a naked bike. From distance if see it looks more than 250 cc bike. I already bought hornet this month.
True. There is no pillion seat at all in Gixxer. My brother wants to buy Gixxer, I am trying hard to convince him not to. But then hornet doesn't have kill switch. WTF!! I guess I we should settle for Pulsar 150!!
honda hornet, gixxer,fzs fi ka bohot sare reviews dekhe or pata chala ki sabhi bikes main kuch na kuch issues aarahe hain.. mostly in hornet ( dont know about the 2017 model).. In your opinion which bike is relabel? i want low maintenance and good mileage and most for city ride( 30 km per day). please suggest..
+MotorBeam The handling of a motorcycle is judged based on how well the motorcycle is able to tackle corners, how easy it is to maneuver, how planted to the tarmac and how stable it is and also how much feedback it offer the rider. In this respect, the Gixxer wins over the Hornet 160R. If Honda would have put MRF Revvs tyres like on the Gixxer instead of MRF Zappers, it would have greatly improved the feedback and handling of the Hornet. In my opinion, if you change the tyres on the Hornet to a better one, the Hornet and the Gixxer are equal...and the frame what we call chassis is better in GIXXER.. ...
+youtube lover the Hornet takes time to get used to but once you do, you will find the handling to be as good as the Gixxer, the better tyres make it better.
Thanks, Motor Beam for a detailed comparison. Can you suggest me which one is best among Gixxer SF and Hornet? I'm aware SF as the name says its a Faired version. Im looking for better """build quality, suspension, smooth engine and handling"". As in your review i came to know pillion seating is not so good in gixxer. Is it really a discomfort in case of gixxer? Please suggest me based on the above factor as I'm bit confused in choosing between Gixxer SF and Hornet.
@MotorBeam - Now i am confused....for the same commuter usability standpoint, a comment 3 weeks back (Aayush Srivastava) you suggested Hornet, and for a comment 6 days back (KAMAL SONI) you suggested Gixxer.. -_- I have to choose between the two - Hornet 160R and Gixxer SF (don't want the naked Gixxer)..... Requirements are looks, mileage and maintenance... Usage everyday commuting occasional long drives. Below are my problems for the two.... Gixxer ---- I have heard due to low ground clearance, many faced sratches while encountering speedbrakes. Is it true..? If so it hampers my decision to buy it. Also can I have front crash bars on the sporty body of Gixxer SF ? Hornet ---- Nothing bad in terms of riding experience, but if I do take this bike along with its normal looks, would have to live with the old digital display and crappy looking front panel switchgear. These are my thoughts, any help in making me choose one is really appreciated.. :)
which bike cost low in maintenance?? my frd (hornet user) recommend me not to buy hornet becoz of its high maintenance and iam not aggressive rider and i'am nearly six feet tall???which bike is comfortable????
My age is now 19. I am looking a good bike. But i am confused between honda hornet 160r abs dlx and suzuki gixxer abs. Which one should i select keeping in mind all pros and cons?? Pls suggest Pls do comment...
Hi MotorBean Team, The way you've explained was awesome !!! Actually I'm looking for 150cc commuter bike for daily usage . Please consider below as well. 1. I'm 6'' feet tall and lean.. 2. Looking for comfort, good looking, performance, mileage and pillion comfort.. 3. Budget - Less then 90k.. As of now my options are 1. Hornet 2. Gixxer 3. SZ RRv2 Kindly suggest...
Hi, Awesome review. Had a most persisting question, is Hornet comfortable in potholes and bad roads or very stiff. How does Gixxer fare in this department and its relative comparison with hornet
first logical review to the facts in many months, I m sick of this gixxer being the winner as it lacks the most important thing pillion space, I don't like traveling alone
+Julius Nadar I agree, with the pillion it is a pain. But me on the other hand prefer to ride alone, so I am satisfied with the gixxer. But I hate the hard gear shift, the not so good paint job and the bad service of the Suzuki.
great review guys...just subscribed...well i like gixxer a lot but hornet seems to be a worthy contender...what do u think shoul i go for the hornet or wait for the fuel injection and rear disc brake varaint of gixxer that is going to launch this year...coz that would be a great reply from suzuki...!!
+gaurab biswas Why are you sad?? You got the best bike..Just because Hornet won this doesn't mean your bike became useless.. And Hornet is more expensive as well..
+gaurab biswas Seriously? Don't cry. Gixxer is not a bad bike. Think about my situation, I had the budget to buy a CBR 150R but chose the Gixxer and I am satisfied with it, i feel it to be more practical for our cities. (My opinion)
Hi Wanted a suggestion from experts like you.. I want to purchase a bike under 1Lac. My options are 1.Pulsar 180 2.Gixxer 155 3.Hornet 160 4.FZ-S FI 5.Gixxer SF. Which one i should go for? For daily commute. Which bike has low maintenance cost & reliable engine which can last for long?
I've done 2K Kms with hornet (CBS). It's fun to ride in city as well as on highways. I can cruise 80-90 KMH with ease with out any vibration. If I ride it 50-55 KMH in city, it returns 50kmpl.
highly confused in Gixxer SF and Hornet 160? plz tell... considering these requirements in order 1. Looks (main consideration) 2. Handling 3. Mileage 4. city purpose as i am a college student
Motor beam, i have complete 1400 km on my hornet 160r. Please answer 3 question. 1) Upto what km run it shall be treated as running in period, I am still riding at 50km/hr. 2) when should I change engine oil to full synthetic. 3) is Honda's fully synthetic engine oil is good for hornet or any other brand n grade of oil.
Is it worth paying more for cbs version rather than the single disc variant? I have also heard that cbs robs away the feedback that would be obtained from the hornet .Please give me elaborate opinions on this as I was thinking of buying the hornet over the gixxer. I have to travel a total of 40 km on a daily basis, so I think the hornet might suit me more.
just want to ask,in high speed stability,there is exactly how much difference between hornet and gixxer,i mean is the difference is minimal or very huge
well done motorbeam...keep up the good work...but I have a doubt regarding the hornet...as per online articles BS IV fuel isnt currently available in small towns and cities and wont be available until 2017....so what will happen if we use BS III fuel in the Hornet 160R?? what are the risks of doing so?? wish u throw some light on this matter...thanks in advance...
MB I am confused whether to buy a gixxer or a hornet . i prefer the hornet in terms of looks . i need the bike for city commuting . i just want to know which of these bikes has a better quality profile.
a really good comparision motorbeam . always go for honda bikes because they have better engine technologies and provide great performance even after decent usage for some years.
Girlfriend ho to hornet, or na ho to gixxer. Simple
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What i understood is Hornet has more power up top where Gixxer has a good low and mid range.. that is why in gear acceleration is better in Gixxer.. but What I do not agree with you is the look.. Hornet doesn't look bad but Gixxer has more curves and the design is futuristic. But what I'm surprised to hear that Hornet has a better handling?? I mean really? Gixxer is like the best handling bike ever..
+Mik. Ban Gixxer has good handling but the Hornet offers more grip and once you get used to it, it feels more composed due to the higher weight.
MotorBeam understood.. What about front end feedback in the hornet ? Vague or as communicative as Gixxer's
Just look how the rider looks when they ride both the bikes. the rider on the hornet looks puny and weird due to the big size of the bike. The grip on handle looks and feels very commuter like. The gixxer looks and feels to suit the typical Indian Physique perfectly. The slightly more committed seating is the highlight of a streetfighter which the hornet misses out.
+MsCooldude16 Indian physique? I am 6", I have friends of 5'3 and 6'3 ranging from 52 to 114kgs. What is Indian physique? Gixxer is more committed hence less comfy as stated and Hornet is big but more suited to a guy like me so it being comfortable bad for a bike? Both r very good so a guy shud choose acc to his need size and personal preference. Generally Taller guys like big bulky bikes..
Talking about the general Indian Height. Not about "your height". Your friends with lower height would be more comfortable with the gixxer.
LOL...In another video he compares gixxer with hornet and pulsar ns 160 and picks gixxer as the winner...Man can you make up your mind first?
Based on what parameters hornet wins here, the reasons given in the video are vague, Shortcomings of the bike as observed from the video:
1)The bike is not true to its power on paper (15.8 ps)
2) Despite having a bigger engine it fails in in-gear acceleration (Lazy ASS Honda did not bother to change the gearing from uni 160)
3) In outright acceleration (0-100) the difference from gixxer is in milliseconds only (Again poor engineering, does not put the power properly on road)
4) Most cycle parts are carried over from old models (chassis, headlight same as commuter unicorn, console same as trigger)
5) Heck even the top speed diff is too low to even matter
6)Finally the "fantastic" CBS praised in the video comes at nearly 1 lakh on road with the bike lacking DC lighting, proper switch gear and radial tyres at that price
Positives : Better pillion seat, 3 pot calipers in front and "Wave discs", lol (BTW even duke 390 has a round disc)
Honda is a hugely successful manufacturer in India, with their profit margins they could have done much better instead we get this!
Well put together:)
+Puli Kutty remember our test bike was brand new and thus needs a running in and change of oil to post better numbers.
In-gear isn't great because power is top-end centric, so more fun in higher revs.
Duke 390's braking isn't great, as we all know!
+MotorBeam Can you please tell me how in gear acceleration is measured. is it measured at constant rpm less than max torque rpm ?
+MotorBeam 2015 Yamaha R1 also has round discs, so according to you it doesn't brake well? and the upcoming bmw g310r also has round discs, must be bad in braking I guess :P
Petal discs are purely cosmetic!
+Puli Kutty You couldn't be more logical. The Hornet just looks like a cosmetic change over the Unicorn.
Hi Faisal, I have bought my new Hornet 2weeks back based on ur comparison and I must say its amazing bike provides great comfort ,build quality is solid and superb handling
The mileage I am getting is 40 kmpl in city traffic, The milage figure improves after first service as I hear from some people, Is it true?
Yes it's true. Make sure to run in the bike.
For this video I am going to buy My Hornet. Yah !!!
We have both Gixxer and Hornet at our home. Mine is a Gixxer bought 1 year back and my brother has a hornet bought 2 months back. I sort of like both bikes and both are unique bikes. Hornet is more of an all rounder and where gixxxer has its ups and downs. I like Gixxer as far as looks are concerned but hornet holds its own with a neat design. i felt hornet to be a bit more refined both in terms of engine and looks but gixxer is close by. Hornet's power delivery is good in mid range and top end but is not great at lower Rpmswhich makes you shift your gears more often in city conditions but gixxer has more grunt in lower and mid range RPMS which make for relatively easier handling in heavy traffic conditions. Were Gixxer scores real high over hornet is at the rideability areana. Gixxer is one bike that you can happily throw around corners and is great fun to ride. You have to ride the bike to feel it.Its all about fun but its low ground clearance is a curse. Hornet is bit more stiff and provides better straight line sability and slightly better breaking. I heard that gixxer has a now released a version with the option of disk breaks at the back so that should even out the breaking efficiency of both bikes. When it comes to the bike to choose from,It all boils down to what ultimately you as a rider expects from your bike. If you are some one who likes a hassle free bike wihich is an all rounder then hornet should be your choice but if you are looking for a bike which is fun to ride and is an engaging package with x factor and is willing to over look miner glitches then Gixxer is the bike for you. After sales service of Gixxer is not great but you wont have to regularly visit the service station as it is a solid bike far better than the earlier susuki bikes [ mine has cover 12,000 odd KMs with regular service].We have both Gixxer and Hornet at our home. Mine is a Gixxer bought 1 year back and my brother has a hornet bought 2 months back. I sort of like both bikes and both are unique bikes. Hornet is more of an all rounder and where gixxxer has its ups and downs. I like Gixxer as far as looks are concerned but hornet holds its own with a neat design. i felt hornet to be a bit more refined both in terms of engine and looks but gixxer is close by. Hornet's power delivery is good in mid range and top end but is not great at lower Rpmswhich makes you shift your gears more often in city conditions but gixxer has more grunt in lower and mid range RPMS which make for relatively easier handling in heavy traffic conditions. Dont be deceived by the higher power figures of Hornet because it wont really translates much in real world conditions as hornets pulls good at mid and top rpms but gixxer has better low end and mid range performance and that is where you are gonna be most of the times.Were Gixxer scores real high over hornet is at the rideability areana. Gixxer is one bike that you can happily throw around corners and is great fun to ride. You have to ride the bike to feel it.Its all about fun but its low ground clearance is a curse. Hornet is bit more stiff and provides better straight line sability and slightly better breaking. I heard that gixxer has a now released a version with the option of disk breaks at the back so that should even out the breaking efficiency of both bikes. When it comes to the bike to choose from,It all boils down to what ultimately you as a rider expects from your bike. If you are some one who likes a hassle free bike wihich is an all rounder then hornet should be your choice but if you are looking for a bike which is fun to ride and is an engaging package with x factor and is willing to over look miner glitches then Gixxer is the bike for you. After sales service of Gixxer is not great but you wont have to regularly visit the service station as it is a solid bike far better than the earlier susuki bikes [ mine has cover 12,000 odd KMs with regular service].
+elixir9th that's a superb comparison and ownership experience between both the bikes. Thanks for sharing, will surely help a lot of people.
MotorBeam thanks MotorBeam
This review has been really helpful in choosing my bike. I had taken a test ride of Gixxer before watching this and was certain of owning one but decided to give hornet a try and was not disappointed at all. The best thing about a honda is the refined vibration less engine which is tweaked in hornet to give better performance in the range 30 to 70 kmph. Acceleration felt linear with the throttle. And then comes the suspension which I personally felt smoother than gixxer. Wider handles felt way better for leaning but I wish they had put metal end tips on them. Chain in hornet has a peculiar sound which adds to the ride but no big deal, killswitch is a miss. Hornet has a taller seating so being 184 cm, feels well positioned and upright. Totally happy with CB hornet, excitement everyday to and fro since six months, Thanks for the video!!
I own a Gixxer and I don't find this offensive. I want Honda to bring in the engine kill switch, it is really useful especially in our congested cities. Suzuki must improve on their paint job, their service network and the harsh gear shift. The pillion seat on the Gixxer is annoying to the rider and the pillion. I don't know about the ride and handling of a Hornet, but I am satisfied with the Gixxer's.
+Ravin Chandra we really appreciate you for being truthful about your bike, we all should be like you and not try to hide our bike's fault just because we own it.
you are correct, the pillion seat is hard and is not comfortable even for a 10 mins ride..
Bro even i faced the same,but with 200/-pay,I changed the seat very comfortable...
rudraraju krishna That's great. Do you have a design of it? I would like to know how you did it. :)
+rudraraju krishna wow sent seat pics..i want to do that..
I disagree with you on looks and Handling..
I cannot believe you said that Hornet has better looks then Gixxer, agree there are some goods in hornet, but definitely Gixxer looks better, and handling... Gixxer is the best....for sure
+suhaib hyder ride the Hornet, you will be surprised. Looks are always subjective though.
Yeh motorbeam wale khud bolte he low and mid range power gixxer ka better he. fir bolte he looks are subjective. GIXXER HAS BOTH LOOKS AND PERFORMANCE. stop misguiding people motorbeam
+MotorBeam exactly, looks are subjective. You are no one to say Hornet looks better with 'UNIQUE color' , that was lame
suhaib hyder hey u can't say that gixxer is a better looker because that what u like i dom't like the gixxer so thats subjective
Bro if gixxer got the handling then hornet gets the better brakes
Best bike in the Hornet !
I was looking for this comparison. Thanks for making it.
+Amish Trivedi we are glad it helped.
1 lakh for hornet !!!
and it's still struggle to meet up with 1 year old Gixxer
a proud owner of gixxer
+Nirmal P Rajan how many kms have you done?
16000
+Nirmal P Rajan how is Suzuki service?
okey i guess...
but they charge too much and sincere technicians are rare
Here i have 3 different service centers i have tried 3 of them
i don't know about other services because it's my first bike ;)
I think it's the area they should improve
+Nirmal P Rajan hi buddy, I am planning to but 1 out of these two, can you tell me in which section Suzuki leaves Honda behind?
You guys are getting better and better with the videos. Keep it up!
+RAMI thank you for the kind words.
Both the bikes are great. I own a Gixxer. Very quick on it's feet and extremely fun to ride.
True that.
Which year model is this of Gixxer ?
Does it comes with fuel injection or carborator
Thank you guys! Fantastic review. I'm gonna book Hornet this Friday. Which color you guys gonna suggest Orange or White?
Check out red and white. These r best acc to me :)
+Suyash Kaul You are either a Honda freak or a Honda Salesman.
+Ronkmon Nom or may b ur boss rides a gixxer n u wash it daily. Haha. No offense.
Or may b ur boss rides a hornet n u wash it daily. Haha. No offense
+Ronkmon Nom Bla Bla Bla..
I have listen that Hornet Rear Tyres are big but their they get slip in offroad..Is this true??
not happened with me yet
Hemanta Acharya no ... hornet has excellent road grip
A small question why gixxer was not shifted to fifth gear while testing from 0 to 100 km testing..
+Satheesh Kumar because it does 100 km/hr in fourth.
Those small things make big differences
+Satheesh Kumar becoz this Video was Sponsored by Honda.
MotorBeam correct...you are just supporting Honda in this review Most peoplehere says Gixer is better among the two...again you are arguing...Don't mislead people
U have noticed it well
Hornet is truly the winner! Thanks for the honest comparison (others are like paid by Suzuki lol..) :)
+meeraj bhavsar most welcome ;-)
+meeraj bhavsar I think its the other way round, Honda paid Motorbeam :P, seriously they are sucking up too much in this review!
Puli Kutty You definitely need to see the bike in person!
gixxer looks cheaper but for riders its best !! FZs is my choice for city riding specially small cities with larger crowed and narrow roads , you get FI with powerful break !! Hornet is also good choice specially new colors if you ride on highways normally !!
BUT FOR city ride within 90 kmph
there is no bike more suitable then 1.FZs ( first because FI and powerful break and awesome look with great pillion seat ) and 2.gixxer ( on the second because of looks and pillion seat )
ITS simple , no confusion !!
All bikes are good , don't think too much , buy them and enjoy safe ride !!
Exactly, take a test ride and zero in on the one you like the most.
Shivendra Shukla
Pulsar 150 abs or hornet abs which should i go for i want comfortness, better grip on road,durability for long time please tell me
Hi,
I delivered my Hornet which is in black and gone for an ride about 80 KM , Great performance and the bike is relay good for long ride
+gishnu gopinathan that's nice, do run it in.
+MotorBeam
yup.today i have completed ride for 200 km and as i told long ride this is best and handiling is perfect .and for the night riding the head lamp is gives an great lighting power.One one of main attraction is the X shaped back light
+gishnu gopinathan, 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
Is Honda hornet gud for long ride
How to solve chain sound of hornet...?
True review! One thing, people failed to notice that Gixxer has a smaller tail section because of which it feels a lot slower when a pillion is on board. Hornet has a sturdier rear section it takes more weight without settling down.
That also depends on the suspension.
honda copies gixxer and the reviewer looked biased towards honda. thats how honda rules
+akash gupta because you don't like Honda? Check out our Unicorn vs Gixxer review and see who won, similarly see the SF vs Fazer vs AS 150 review and see who won.
Lol, I've honda city as car and an big fan of all Japanese companies. I just said what i felt
It is just a motorbeam opinion to make the hornet a winner. But we know that a greater mass of people agree to disagree on this opinion.
+akash gupta what about the fact that gixxer copied FZ?
Harshal Dongre suzuki may have but not as shamelessly as honda did.
Excellent review...very unbiased. Keep it up. :)
Booked Hornet already based on your test ride review.
+Susom Majumder congratulations, which colour?
+MotorBeam Siren Blue CBS
Bro, hornet special edition 160r s rocking. it looks mind blowing, dash to all other bikes, thanks to Honda . Hornet is my tiger.
You own one?
I miss this motorbeam era
Honda paid review !
+Rahul Sutar if Suzuki would have won, it would have been a Suzuki paid review?
+MotorBeam suzuki no need to pay, it already got awards from all magzines...may be u dont know....n hondas are the unsporty people eg motogp !
+Rahul Sutar MotoGP has no relation to Honda's Indian products.
lol ! motogp has definitely no relation,but HONDA has a relation to Honda's Indian products!
by motogp i meant team HONDA at motogp
Valentino Rossi left HONDA for same reason n now 2015 motogp championship was spoiled by HONDA!
+MotorBeam y r u replying ☺ people will criticize
Thanks to support GIXXER, and given positive comments. Thanks again reviewers.
me and my brother using gixxer and hornet. if we compare both.better go for Suzuki gixxer..
+Rakesh Reddy why do you like the Gixxer better?
+Rakesh Reddy why do you like the Gixxer better?
haha slap on the face of this paid morons
Rakesh Reddy ni
I have gixxer and from my opinion there is room for improvement for Suzuki like gear shifting is annoying af...back seat is little bit smaller and uncomfortable for women's...ground clearance could be better for Indian roads and last is Suzuki needs to work on paintjob..very limited colours to choose and not a single Matt colour is available..overall bike is fun to ride and looks good and one more thing handling of gixxer is much better than hornet due to its good power to Weight ratio and it's very nimble bike
HAI MOTOR BEAM.if we ride 80kmph in the 5th gear on hiway how many kmpl we can get mileage??
45 km/l.
Hornet is fresh as well as powerful, gixxer's surely gonna get tough competition. its proved that Honda makes comfortable bikes so hornet is probably going to hit A proud owner of Honda showroom
+Mr. unexpected how is the sales of the Hornet?
Going fantastic but competitive due to apache rtr2004v. but gixxer now feels dated
Im seeing more gixxers on road than hornets after recent upgrade. But im seeing more new FZ's than both gixxers and hornets combined with no upgrades at all! You cant judge reality by specs alone
people fight for their own bikes...and in the end people buy what they like... This review is awesome as it clearly states what are being offered....I loved it.. it helped me refining my decision about bike I want to buy.
gixxer is best looking motorcycle in its segment
+Shayan Khan the SF sure is.
I thinks look wise gixxer is more sportier...but Honda has decent looks with little sportiness... which appeals young professionals rather than college students...
MotorBeam naked gixxer is also best looking in street fighter segment
@@Y2JYash hahah nice joke! Hornet looks better than gixxer! But not the best looking in street fighters ns 200 looks are the best in street fighters!
@@kbalaji4769 unfortunately you like blunt looks i like sharp looks sorry bro
i am planning to buy a bike but I got stuck on these two options: 1. Suzuki Gixxer 2.Honda Hornet CB 160R
I prefer mileage, pick-up, comfort for riding in city area!
Can you suggest me about picking the right one for me?
Go for Gixxer.
Gixxer looks' far better than Hornet.. The best 150 Nacked.... Hornet looks' odd
+sporterz gaurav the design grows on you very fast.
Gaurav Maiden fir se chutie looks are subjective tujhe kuch pasand hoga or kisi or ko kuch or
I think Hornet 160R is a better bike than Gixxer 150. Now many will argue that gixxer is better. Frankly speaking its related to requirements so if anyone is needed to select which bike is better don't be biased, get a test ride then decide. Each bike has some pros and cons.
For me Hornet is better the reasons are:
1. Good city milage around 53kmpl+ I am getting and on highway around 60kmpl+ which I find great as daily I travel around 50kms (with traffic).
2. Good seat for the rider as well as for the pillion. For weekend tours where we travel for 100kmph constantly with minor fluctuations to 80kmph sometimes we get around 48kmpl+ milage, and most important is that the seat is so comfy that neither the rider or pillion needs to stop for 1 and half hours. Infact the seating position is simply awesome.
3. Brakes are awesome.
4. All 150cc category bikes fall in the category of sports commuter so no matter whatever we try at the end of day they are all fast city commuters they are not racing machines. So guys who ever is saying gixxer is faster and can beat hornet or pulsar so let me assure one thing when it comes to streets it all depends on the rider mostly. I have bitten gixxer many times with my hornet. But if someone really wants a racing bike please go for KTM duke/RC 200 or 390 they have more of BHP for torque as well as Power.
These two bikes are very closely matched and thus it's difficult to decide which one to buy.
yups... gixxer is better and it can we see here also in this video....
+Vikram Suryawanshi better in some ways, not so good in others.
MotorBeam no best on everyway
MotorBeam very bad
Thanks for review. I was really expecting good results from hornet. Specially due to the 'uncomfortable pillion seat' and 'low clearance issues', Gixxer made me wait for another bike.
+shalmon waidande so do you like the Hornet.
Yes as per reviews Hornet seems very good. Style, fuel Efficiency, power, breaking and comfort are well balanced (though I am bit worried about slight higher weight mentioned)
Once Hornet reaches my city showroom the test drive will clear the remaining answers. Hoping for best :)
Well i can't possibly fathom why most of the Educated Folks is retorting that It's a paid Review by MOTORBEAM & #mb is biased towards Honda! Like seriously, have u guys seen the Earlier videos rendered by MB, say for eg the review of Fzs fi vs Suzuki Gixxer vs Honda cb unicorn 160..MOTORBEAM had clearly stated on that review & even declared Gixxer as the winner Hands down! So why don't you said that time MOTORBEAM was biased?
Actually if you folks think you are leagues ahead of MOTORBEAM candid Blog, then go ahead & create your own blog!!
I am following MB since 2008 & nowhere did i ever observed that they were kinda biased!
I have had my brief Romance with Fzs fi & Gixxer, & I can easily conclude the Fzs fi is the better bike of the two! Acceleration is not the only parameter to reckon when you Purchase a Bike! Sure its costly but Add fuel injection to Gixxer & get ready for Facepalm!
I have recently taken comprehensive test ride of Cb hornet 160R & my mind changed in a jiffy, earlier I was a fan of Gixxer too!!
Thank you! Don't fight with the one who enlighten us even without charging your bucks.......😊
+Indranil Deb thank you for the kind words and support. High 5!
Absolutely, no two ways about it!!
Just keep up the good work. I have discovered My liking for Bikes after getting enlightened by MOTORBEAM.
+Indranil Deb that's a big compliment, thank you!
Good night MOTORBEAM! 😉
Completely agreed. Gixxer is a great bike but the Honda one ups it in more parameters.
i was planing 2 buy hornet , thanks u cleared my doubts.....:)
Most welcome.
Why the hell are the drivers jerking the bikes so much :O
+Dhruv Saxena at what minute?
Hello, the slow motion effect on that wheelie shot looks great but sudden jerking with the bike looks so gross man... otherwise your videos are very detailed with good presentation.
Dhruv Saxena is this the Gixxer 2017 version
Nice video bro.. .....
Thanks for information...... ☺
engine kill switch and gear change indicator are missing in hornet but its ground clearence is much much better than gixxer and whenever u ll ride through a bump u can hear sound in gixxer as its ground clearence is low and i dont think its good being an indian u needs to deal with indian streets.
+Bhanu Nayak the Hornet is no doubt more practical.
Bro it's showing 160mm for Gixxer,fz-s and 164mm for hornet in spec sheet.does 4mm makes a big difference?
Hi,
I am currently driving a 2009 CBZ Xtreme...It has done 60,000 km and is doing pretty good...
Right now, I am confused whether I should buy a new bike or should I wait for some more time...
Please answer my below questions...
1.What is the life span of a motorcycle?Is this the right time to buy a new bike?My bike has been maintained properly, both tyres have been changed in 2015 and it is running without any major problems.Should I buy a new bike or can I wait for some more time?
2.If I want to buy a new bike, which one should I buy?I like Honda Hornet, Suzuki Gixxer and Bajaj Avenger Street 220.I like the Avenger because of unmatched comfort and looks, but I was told that it is good only in a straight line and is prone to skidding.
There is no right time, buy a bike if you want/need one.
The Gixxer is far superior to the Avenger.
Is the cb hornet 160r cbs very heavy than the gixxer? Can we feel the 7kgs difference? Please help me, I am confused between the hornet and gixxer because people tell that hornet is a very heavy machine. Somebody please tell me whether we can feel the 7kgs difference? Or it really so heavy? Please tell me. If we ride both the bikes does the hornet feel heavy?
Arun Arvind Gajendran not so much... of course hornet might be heavier but you don't feel that when you are on ride. go for gixxer
Did you consider the price difference while selecting the winner?
+Akhil Varghese of course we did. The higher price of the Honda is due to the rear disc and CBS.
It's Look like Paid Reviews From Honda..!
why bro??
hornet is the best that he said 😏😄
So is Hornet still a better choice after 1 year? I mean does the bike has any problem? I like Gixxer but I mostly lean towards Honda because of the reliability of the company.
Finally I test ride both the bikes. My confusion over stiff suspension of hornet wiped out. I test ride hornet over bad u der construction road n found suspension very comfortable n on softer side. I after I test ride gixxer. Both bikes r on same level in terms of engine performance and comfort, exhaust sound of gixxer is on better side . But based on better after sale service and a good pillion seat for long drive I choose hornet 160r as my next upgrade.
+Firoz Shaikh Thanks Firoz your comment it cleared my confusion too :D I'm also going for Hornet 160 because of good pillion seat and I didn't found its exhaust note bad either its not as good as gixxer but its good.
+Firoz Shaikh which colour are you buying?
+MotorBeam, neo orange metallic, the reason is that this colour shows various shades.
hi faisal nice review . awesome judgement. I like it bro.
I have two concerns
1. Y peoples r criticising hornet 160r so much. No body is believing Honda, why?
2. Honda again promises to launched more two wheelers in 2016, and I have already booked hornet 160r. I am tensed if Honda launches a competitive bike in 150cc range. I please respond.
+Firoz Shaikh they won't replace the Hornet, it's here to stay.
+MotorBeam, Honda has promised to launch again 11 to 12 vehicles this year also. In the coming autoexpo 2016, will Honda launch new bike in addition to new scooter as advertised by them as Navi.
+Firoz Shaikh can't say but mostly they aren't launching anything in the 150cc space.
+MotorBeam, I read about Honda is going to launch some India patented 150 cc bike. What I think Honda has got awakened and they r now really thinking for the Indian customers.
+XypherGhost, gixxer n hornet has neck to neck competition. But that is true hornet looks more matured. One most important hornet is a step ahead of 150-160 cc segment, by provide a big body that means it is like cross over more than a naked bike. From distance if see it looks more than 250 cc bike. I already bought hornet this month.
Most awaited comparison its here! Excellent job! 😍👌
+Pranjal roy thank you!
gixxers pillion seat is horrible...... atleast mothers not gonna sit in this bike.
+Bhanu Nayak the Hornet is slightly better.
True---- and for mothers... hero passion pro, splender, shine, unicorn ext flat seat bikes are good.
True. There is no pillion seat at all in Gixxer. My brother wants to buy Gixxer, I am trying hard to convince him not to. But then hornet doesn't have kill switch. WTF!! I guess I we should settle for Pulsar 150!!
jack Sparrow no bhai.. don't buy Bajaj products..main bhugat raha hu
Gixxar sf fi and Honda Hornet which best please help me ?.
kitna deti hai hornet?
42 km/l.
+MotorBeam and mileage of unicorn 150 ,the old one wich was relaunched?
MotorBeam overall performance which is better
honda hornet, gixxer,fzs fi ka bohot sare reviews dekhe or pata chala ki sabhi bikes main kuch na kuch issues aarahe hain.. mostly in hornet ( dont know about the 2017 model).. In your opinion which bike is relabel? i want low maintenance and good mileage and most for city ride( 30 km per day).
please suggest..
lol POWER DRIFT is the best ... unbiased and perfect ,,, moto beam says HORNET handles better LMAO
+youtube lover ride it to believe it, the tyres are better, softer compound.
+MotorBeam The handling of a motorcycle is judged based on how well the motorcycle is able to tackle corners, how easy it is to maneuver, how planted to the tarmac and how stable it is and also how much feedback it offer the rider. In this respect, the Gixxer wins over the Hornet 160R. If Honda would have put MRF Revvs tyres like on the Gixxer instead of MRF Zappers, it would have greatly improved the feedback and handling of the Hornet. In my opinion, if you change the tyres on the Hornet to a better one, the Hornet and the Gixxer are equal...and the frame what we call chassis is better in GIXXER.. ...
+youtube lover the Hornet takes time to get used to but once you do, you will find the handling to be as good as the Gixxer, the better tyres make it better.
Hi Fantastic review i want to know from both bikes which bike has pillion seat height is higher ?
+Nikhil Shinde Hornet.
+MotorBeam
THANX
East or west hornet is always best🙂...
Haters go to hell🙂
Sir which one to buy honda hornet or suzuki gixxer
Which one has low maintainence??
Pls help me out...
Depends on your requirements.
Excellent review
Thanks, Motor Beam for a detailed comparison. Can you suggest me which one is best among Gixxer SF and Hornet? I'm aware SF as the name says its a Faired version. Im looking for better """build quality, suspension, smooth engine and handling"". As in your review i came to know pillion seating is not so good in gixxer. Is it really a discomfort in case of gixxer? Please suggest me based on the above factor as I'm bit confused in choosing between Gixxer SF and Hornet.
+karthik rajan a test ride of both bikes will remove your confusion for sure.
+MotorBeam , I agree with you but from your opinion which has better suspension, build quality and pillion seating.
+karthik rajan missed to add smooth engine.
@MotorBeam - Now i am confused....for the same commuter usability standpoint, a comment 3 weeks back (Aayush Srivastava) you suggested Hornet, and for a comment 6 days back (KAMAL SONI) you suggested Gixxer.. -_-
I have to choose between the two - Hornet 160R and Gixxer SF (don't want the naked Gixxer)..... Requirements are looks, mileage and maintenance... Usage everyday commuting occasional long drives. Below are my problems for the two....
Gixxer ---- I have heard due to low ground clearance, many faced sratches while encountering speedbrakes. Is it true..? If so it hampers my decision to buy it. Also can I have front crash bars on the sporty body of Gixxer SF ?
Hornet ---- Nothing bad in terms of riding experience, but if I do take this bike along with its normal looks, would have to live with the old digital display and crappy looking front panel switchgear.
These are my thoughts, any help in making me choose one is really appreciated.. :)
Both are very good, ride them back to back and buy the one which you like more.
great review!! one question which one is faster in a straight line or 0-100 ,,apachr rtr160 or gixxer or cb hornet?
+Abhishek Jadhav thanks! CB Hornet.
which bike cost low in maintenance?? my frd (hornet user) recommend me not to buy hornet becoz of its high maintenance and iam not aggressive rider
and i'am nearly six feet tall???which bike is comfortable????
My age is now 19. I am looking a good bike. But i am confused between honda hornet 160r abs dlx and suzuki gixxer abs.
Which one should i select keeping in mind all pros and cons??
Pls suggest
Pls do comment...
Nice review .. I want to buy a motorbike which is best? Hornet cbs ,Gixxer double disk or apache 160 double disk?
Go for Gixxer double disc.
Hi MotorBean Team, The way you've explained was awesome !!! Actually I'm looking for 150cc commuter bike for daily usage .
Please consider below as well.
1. I'm 6'' feet tall and lean..
2. Looking for comfort, good looking, performance, mileage and pillion comfort..
3. Budget - Less then 90k..
As of now my options are
1. Hornet
2. Gixxer
3. SZ RRv2
Kindly suggest...
What's Sixxer?
Typo Error... It's Gixxer...
Hi, Awesome review. Had a most persisting question, is Hornet comfortable in potholes and bad roads or very stiff. How does Gixxer fare in this department and its relative comparison with hornet
+Rohan Tiwari Gixxer rides better than the Hornet.
Which is the best overall Gixxer or Honda?
As of now Gixxer is worth & best
first logical review to the facts in many months, I m sick of this gixxer being the winner as it lacks the most important thing pillion space, I don't like traveling alone
+Julius Nadar also the low ground clearance is another issue.
+Julius Nadar I agree, with the pillion it is a pain. But me on the other hand prefer to ride alone, so I am satisfied with the gixxer. But I hate the hard gear shift, the not so good paint job and the bad service of the Suzuki.
great review guys...just subscribed...well i like gixxer a lot but hornet seems to be a worthy contender...what do u think shoul i go for the hornet or wait for the fuel injection and rear disc brake varaint of gixxer that is going to launch this year...coz that would be a great reply from suzuki...!!
+Utkarsh Tiwari wait for the FI version of the Gixxer SF with rear disc.
which one according to you is a better commuter ?
Hornet.
I am confused between...gixxer sf and hornet .......what do u think ... which bike I should buy??? plz reply
Gixxer SF FI.
In 1 of your video you said hornet possesed by low handling on corners... So what should we buy
sir between new hornet and new gixxer which better and value for money product?
Right now it's Gixxer.
Would I buy gixxer or wait for pulsar 150 ns
Gixxer.
I m going to cry ...I took so long for Suzuki to beat fz....now I have gixxer it really hurts...nice review thanks
+gaurab biswas you don't have to cry, the Gixxer is still an excellent bike ;-)
+gaurab biswas Why are you sad?? You got the best bike..Just because Hornet won this doesn't mean your bike became useless.. And Hornet is more expensive as well..
+Mik. Ban well said.
+gaurab biswas Seriously? Don't cry. Gixxer is not a bad bike. Think about my situation, I had the budget to buy a CBR 150R but chose the Gixxer and I am satisfied with it, i feel it to be more practical for our cities. (My opinion)
***** exactly
which bike is better I am fully confused please suggest me the best among the both
+rishi kumar depends on your requirements.
Thankx motobeam for doing a "Comparison Review" between the two bikes...:)
In my opinion hornet is better than gixxer...
+Antriksh Shrivastava most welcome.
Why do you like the Hornet more?
+MotorBeam Hornet has combined advantage of fz v2.0, gixxer and unicon
Style and power of gixxer
Refinement of fz v2.0
And my favorite honda's CBS.
That was awesome comparison.. Competition is more now
+CalmRiderBengaluru thank you!
Which of these machines would you think would suit better for longer rides on the highway cruising around 90-95kmph?
+Pranjal roy Hornet.
+MotorBeam Thanks motorbeam! 👌
I am 5'5 tall. Which bike should I go for better handling and acceleration? Kindly Suggest
+Saurav Kumar Gixxer suits you better.
good review dude...
+Man Ease Adhikari thanks!
Hi
Wanted a suggestion from experts like you..
I want to purchase a bike under 1Lac.
My options are
1.Pulsar 180
2.Gixxer 155
3.Hornet 160
4.FZ-S FI
5.Gixxer SF.
Which one i should go for?
For daily commute.
Which bike has low maintenance cost & reliable engine which can last for long?
Gixxer SF.
+MotorBeam
what about p180?
I've done 2K Kms with hornet (CBS). It's fun to ride in city as well as on highways. I can cruise 80-90 KMH with ease with out any vibration. If I ride it 50-55 KMH in city, it returns 50kmpl.
That's good mileage.
sir
i m confused in cbs version or standard
which should i buy??
help me?
Go for CBS, I don't even touch front break lever until I have to stop in emergency.
highly confused in Gixxer SF and Hornet 160? plz tell...
considering these requirements in order
1. Looks (main consideration)
2. Handling
3. Mileage
4. city purpose as i am a college student
Go for the Gixxer SF.
Gixxer sf Fi fuel ignition has been launched, go for it
Motor beam, i have complete 1400 km on my hornet 160r. Please answer 3 question. 1) Upto what km run it shall be treated as running in period, I am still riding at 50km/hr. 2) when should I change engine oil to full synthetic. 3) is Honda's fully synthetic engine oil is good for hornet or any other brand n grade of oil.
+Firoz Shaikh we got your mail and replied to that.
I rode almost 400 kms on cb hornet n its giving me a mileage of 50-53 kmpl in city. I am happy with that .
+swapnil Nagrale that's awesome mileage.
+MotorBeam I have done 900kms and I am getting 50kmpl in city traffic of Hyderabad.
+MotorBeam yup thanks n I will recommend to buy this bike.
motorbeam...which bike is best in all feautures fz v2 or hornet......going to buy.plz suggest me...waiting.
Hornet.
please motobeam suggest me which bike is best quality and long engine life gixxer or hournet ?
Gixxer.
which is a better option for touring?? And does the absence of an engine kill switch cause any type of problems for the honda??
I've also heard that honda has a better resale value. Is it true??
Is it worth paying more for cbs version rather than the single disc variant? I have also heard that cbs robs away the feedback that would be obtained from the hornet .Please give me elaborate opinions on this as I was thinking of buying the hornet over the gixxer. I have to travel a total of 40 km on a daily basis, so I think the hornet might suit me more.
+Varun Unnikrishnan for touring, Hornet is better. No problems due to absence of engine kill switch.
just want to ask,in high speed stability,there is exactly how much difference between hornet and gixxer,i mean is the difference is minimal or very huge
The difference is minimal.
so at least which bike is the best? gixxer or hornet? #faisal khan....
well done motorbeam...keep up the good work...but I have a doubt regarding the hornet...as per online articles BS IV fuel isnt currently available in small towns and cities and wont be available until 2017....so what will happen if we use BS III fuel in the Hornet 160R?? what are the risks of doing so?? wish u throw some light on this matter...thanks in advance...
+Tanmoy Dutta there won't be any issue.
Final. I am buying it tomorrow.
MB I am confused whether to buy a gixxer or a hornet . i prefer the hornet in terms of looks . i need the bike for city commuting . i just want to know which of these bikes has a better quality profile.
What did you chose? I am also stuck . The gixxer is cheaper and newer used models are available but parts are an issue.
a really good comparision motorbeam .
always go for honda bikes because they have better engine technologies and provide great performance even after decent usage for some years.
Suzuki is also very good.