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5 things to know before buying the Honda Hornet 2.0

The Hornet 2.0 is priced at Rs 1.47 lakh
1 min read3 Feb '26
Ved JanveVed Janve
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5 things to know before buying the Honda Hornet 2.0

The Hornet 2.0 is one of Honda’s most successful offerings in India. This 2.0 model – that brought a larger engine with more features – of the Hornet went on sale in our country in 2020. Here are a few things to know about this popular Honda.

1. What is the peak output of the Honda Hornet 2.0?

5 things to know before buying the Honda Hornet 2.0

The Honda Hornet 2.0 is powered by a 184cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 17hp and 15.7Nm. This engine comes mated to a five-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch.

2. What is the kerb weight and fuel carrying capacity of the Honda Hornet 2.0?

The Honda Hornet 2.0 has a low kerb weight of 142kg with a 12-litre fuel tank. The Hornet 2.0 is also E20 compliant.

3. What features does the Honda Hornet 2.0 get?

5 things to know before buying the Honda Hornet 2.0

Early last year, Honda updated the Hornet 2.0 with a TFT dash with smartphone compatibility. In addition to that, it gets features like all-LED lights, a USD fork, dual-channel ABS and traction control.

4. What are the colours available with the Hornet 2.0?

5 things to know before buying the Honda Hornet 2.0

The Hornet 2.0 is available in a single variant with four colour options – blue, grey, black and red – all available with a golden USD fork.

5. What is the price of the Honda Hornet 2.0 and what are its rivals?

5 things to know before buying the Honda Hornet 2.0

The Hornet 2.0 is priced at Rs 1.47 lakh, and it rivals the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and the Pulsar N160.

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