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  • Page 1 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 2 Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 3 “know-how” and tools, your dealer can supply you an official Honda shop manual on paid basis to help you perform many maintenance and repair tasks. Accessories shown in the illustration are not part of the standard equipment.
  • Page 4 All information in this publication is based on the latest production information available at the time of approval for printing. Honda Motor Co., Ltd. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Left Side Cover --------------------------- 30 Suspension ------------------------------- 14 Document Bag --------------------------- 31 Brakes ------------------------------------ 15 Storage Compartment & First Aid Kit --- 32 Clutch ------------------------------------- 18 Fuel --------------------------------------- 19 CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 6 Engine Oil -------------------------------- 44 Storage ----------------------------------- 69 Crankcase Breather ---------------------- 46 Removal From Storage ------------------ 70 Spark Plug -------------------------------- 47 SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------71 Idle Speed -------------------------------- 48 WARRANTY POLICY ------------------73 Throttle Operation ----------------------- 49 CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 7: Catalytic Converter

    • Keep the engine tuned-up. • Have your vehicle diagnosed and replaced if it is misfiring, backfiring stalling or otherwise not running properly. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 8: A Few Words About Safety

    ● Safety Section – such as vehicle Safety. ● Instructions – how to use this vehicle correctly and safely. This entire manual is filled with important safety information–please read it carefully. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 9: Vehicle Safety

    Never and other protective apparel (page 4). exceed load limits, and only use accessories that have been approved by Honda for this vehicle. See page 6 for more details. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 10: Protective Apparel

    Be sure to wear a helmet, eye protection and other avoid loose clothes that could get caught protective apparel when you ride. on any part of your vehicle. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 11: Load Limits And Guidelines

    Pillion rider. If you wish to carry more and how you load it, are important to your cargo, check with your Honda dealer for safety. Anytime you ride with a Pillion advice, and be sure to read the information rider or cargo you should be aware of the regarding accessories on (page 6).
  • Page 12 Before you consider making or interfere with operating any controls. any modifications or adding an accessory, be sure to read the following information. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 13: Anti-Theft Tips

    NAME: braking, making it unsafe to ride. ADDRESS: Removing modifying your lights, mufflers, emission control system or other equipment can also make your vehicle PHONE NO: illegal. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 14: Parts Location

    Reservoir Rear View Mirror Passing-light Switch Front Brake Lever Clutch Lever Throttle Grip Turn Signal Headlight Switch Dimmer Switch Hazard Switch Starter Button Horn Button Ignition Switch Fuel Filler Cap CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 15 (13) License Plate Lamp (5) Storage Compartment (14) Battery (6) Air Cleaner (15) Side Stand (7) Kickstarter (16) Center Stand (8) Reflector (17) Gearshift Pedal (9) Fuel Valve (18) Engine Oil Drain Plug CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 16: Serial Numbers

    (6) High Beam Indicator (7) Turn Signal/Hazard Indicator (8) Neutral Indicator (9) Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Indicator (for ABS) (1) Frame Number (10) SEL Button (2) Engine Number (11) SET Button CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 17 SEL Button) • To reset tripmeter (11) SET Button • To adjust time Operate SET Button with hands only.(Do not use sharp/pointed objects to operate SET Button) CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 18 (2) SET Button To reset the tripmeter, press and hold the SET button for more than 3 seconds when the display is in the “Trip”. (1) Fuel Meter (2) Last Band CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 19 The clock will be reset to 1:00 if the battery 3. To set the hour, press the SET button until the desired hour is displayed. is disconnected. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 20: Major Components

    OFF. NOTICE If the ABS indicator stays on, your vehicle brakes will continue to work as a conventional system, but without the anti-locking function. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 21: Brakes

    (page 60), there is probably air in the brake system and it must be bleed. Visit your Honda dealer for this service. Front Brake Fluid Level: With the vehicle in an upright position, check the fluid level.
  • Page 22 The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 3. If adjustment is necessary, turn the 3 or 4 brake fluid from a sealed container, “Rear Brake Adjusting Nut” (2). or an equivalent. Make sure the cut-out on the adjusting nut Other Checks: is seated on the “Brake Arm Joint”...
  • Page 23 If proper adjustment cannot be obtained Rear Brake Fluid Level: (for Disc brake) by this method, visit your Honda dealer. With the vehicle in a side right position, check the fluid level. It should be above the After adjustment, push the brake arm to “LOWER Level Mark”...

  • Page 24: Clutch

    1. Loosen the “Lock Nut” (2) at the lower end If proper adjustment cannot be obtained or the of the cable. Turn the “Adjusting Nut” (3) clutch does not work correctly, visit your Honda to obtain the specified free play. Tighten dealer.

  • Page 25: Fuel

    With the fuel valve in this RES position, fuel 12 Ltr. (3.17 US gal , 2.63 Imp gal) will flow from the reserve fuel supply to the carburetor. Use the reserve fuel only when CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 26 Failure to do so is considered filler neck until it snaps closed and locks. misuse, and damage caused by misuse is not covered by Honda’s Limited Warranty. Remove the key. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 27: Evaporative Emission Control System

    When certain types of petrol containing atmosphere. Rather than venting a gas alcohol are used, problems such as tank to the atmosphere. hard starting, poor performance, etc. If the problem occurs, contact your Honda may occur. dealer. • If you notice any undesirable operating...

  • Page 28: Engine Oil

    Check for oil leaks. NOTICE Running engine with insufficient oil quantity may cause serious engine damage. (1) Upper Level Mark (2) Lower Level Mark (3) Oil Filler Cap/Dipstick CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 29: Tyres

    Air Pressure below. If you do, the tyres will be under inflated. Keeping your tyres properly inflated provides the best combination of handling, tread life and riding comfort. Generally, CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 30 Look for: • Bumps or bulges on the side of the tyre (1) Wear Indicator tread. Replace the tyre if you find any (2) Wear Indicator Location Mark bumps or bulges. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 31 CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 32: Essential Individual Components

    Turn signal, passing light control switch, horn and hazard switch can be operated. Position light, meter light and tail light will glow. Headlight glow only when the engine is running CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 33: Right Handlebar Control

    ● The hazard lights indicate to other drivers around you that you are in trouble or having problems with your vehicle. (1) Starter Button (2) Hazard Switch CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 34: Features

    Press the button to sound the horn. (1) Ignition Key (1) Headlight Dimmer Switch (A) Push in (2) Passing Light Switch (B) Turn to LOCK (3) Turn Signal Switch (4) Horn Button (C) Turn to OFF CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 35: Seat

    (1) Seat (2) Ignition Key Be sure the seat is locked securely in (3) Seat Lock position after installation. (4) Front Prongs (5) Recess (6) Rear Prongs (7) Hooks CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 36: Headlight Aim Vertical Adjustment

    3. Slide “Left Side Cover” (5) backward and remove it carefully from “Slots” (6). Installation: • Installation can be done in the reverse order of removal. (1) Headlight Aim Adjuster (2) Screwdriver (A) Clockwise (B) Anticlockwise CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 37: Document Bag

    (1) Pan Screw (2) Trim Clips (3) Bosses (1) Document Bag (4) Grommets (2) Document Compartment (5) Left Side Cover (3) Seat (6) Slots CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 38: Storage Compartment & First Aid Kit

    (page 19). Check for leaks. 3. Front and Rear brakes - check operation; Front: make sure there is no brake fluid (1) Storage Compartment leakage (pages 15). (2) First Aid Kit CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 39: Starting The Engine

    ● The fuel valve is ON. To protect the catalytic converter in your vehicle’s exhaust system, avoid extending ● The ABS indicator is ON. (for ABS). idling and the use of leaded petrol. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 40 3. Immediately after the engine starts Kick from the top of the stroke through operate the choke knob to keep fast idle. to the bottom with a rapid, continuous motion CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 41: Running-In

    2. While the engine is idling, pull in the clutch lever and depress the gearshift To clear a flooded engine, turn OFF the pedal to shift into 1st (low) gear. ignition switch and move the choke knob CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 42: Braking

    Both brakes can be applied with the help of difficult. rear brake pedal only. However, for more effective braking, it is advised to apply both front and rear brake simultaneously CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 43 For your safety, exercise extreme caution when braking, ● Always use the recommended front/ accelerating or turning. rear tyres and sprockets to ensure correct ABS operation. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 44: Parking

    3. Lock the steering (page 28) to help prevent theft. Make sure flammable materials such as dry grass or leaves do not come in contact with the exhaust system when parking your vehicle. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    If your vehicle overturns or becomes instructions are included in this manual involved in a crash, be sure your Honda only to assist in emergency service. dealer inspects all major parts, even if you Some...

  • Page 46: Safety Precautions

    To ensure the best quality and reliability, * Burns from hot parts. use only new genuine Honda parts or their Let the engine and exhaust system equivalents for repair and replacement. cool before touching.

  • Page 47: Maintenance Schedule

    Should be serviced by your Honda dealer, unless the owner has the proper tools and service data and is mechanically qualified. Refer to the Official Honda Shop Manual. ** In the interest of safety, we recommend these items be serviced only by your Honda dealer.
  • Page 48 EVERY 1000 km (600 mil)I, L The vehicle must be serviced at every 6000 kms or within 6 months whichever is earlier from the date of previous service. For NOTES refer page 41. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 49 STEERING HEAD BEARINGS The vehicle must be serviced at every 6000 kms or within 6 months whichever is earlier from the date of previous service. For NOTES refer page 41. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 50: Tool Kit

    Refer to the Safety Precautions on page 40. Good engine many desirable qualities. Use only high detergent, quality motor oil certified on the container to meet or exceed requirements for API Service Classification MA (1) Tool Kit CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 51 If a torque wrench is not used for this installation, visit your Honda dealer as soon as possible to verify proper torquing. Change the engine oil with the engine...

  • Page 52: Crankcase Breather

    7. 2-3 minutes after stopping the engine, Service more frequently when riding in rain check that the oil level is at the upper level mark on the oil filler cap/dipstick or at full throttle. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 53: Spark Plug

    5. With the plug washer attached, the is heavy, replace the plug. Clean a spark plug in by hand to prevent wetfouled plug with a plug cleaner, cross-threading. otherwise use a wire brush. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 54: Idle Speed

    1. Warm up the engine, and shift to neutral, and place the vehicle on its Loosen the plug. center stand. Tighten the plug again 1/8 turn after it seats. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 55: Throttle Operation

    2-6 mm (0.08-0.24 in) To adjust the freeplay, loosen the “Lock Nut” (1) and turn the “Adjuster” (2). (1) Throttle Stop Screw (A) Increase (B) Decrease (1) Lock Nut (2) Adjuster CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 56: Air Cleaner

    (1) Screws (2) Air Cleaner Cover (3) Air Cleaner Element CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 57: Drive Chain

    Honda genuine air cleaner element specified for your model. Using the This vehicle is equipped with seal type wrong Honda air cleaner element or a chain. The service life of the drive chain non-Honda air cleaner element which is dependent upon proper lubrication and is not of equivalent quality may cause adjustment.
  • Page 58 Drive chain slack should remain constant. If the chain is slack only in certain sections, some links are kinked and binding, kinking can be eliminated by lubrication. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 59 Align the chain adjuster “Index Marks” (3) Drive Chain Adjusting Nuts (4) with the “Rear Edge of Adjusting (4) Index Marks Slots” (5) on both sides of the swingarm. (5) Rear Edge Of Adjusting Slot CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 60 If a torque wrench is not used for this 1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. installation, visit your Honda dealer as soon 2. For drive chain cleaning use Honda as possible to verify proper torquing.
  • Page 61 Replacement chain: L.G.B. R428NOR-132LE NOTICE For chain replacement visit your nearest Honda dealer. (1) Drive Chain Wear Indicator Label (2) Index Mark (3) Drive Chain Adjuster (4) Red Zone CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 62: Drive Chain Slider

    Free play indicates worn bearings. 3. Carefully inspect all front and rear suspension fasteners for tightness. (1) Chain Slider (2) Wear Limit Cutout CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 63: Side Stand

    4. Loosen the “Axle Pinch Bolt” (2) 5. Remove the “Front Axle Shaft” (3) and the wheel. (1) Side Stand Spring (1) Front Axle Nut (2) Axle Pinch Bolt (3) Front Axle Shaft CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 64 If a torque wrench was not used for (1) Rear Axle Nut installation, visit your Honda dealer as soon (2) Drive Chain Lock Nut as possible to verify proper torquing. (3) Drive Chain Adjusting Nut CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle &...
  • Page 65 (4) Brake Arm Make sure that the slot on the swingarm is (5) Drive Chain Lock Nut located in the lug in the brake caliper. (6) Drive Chain Adjusting Nut CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 66: Brake Pad Wear

    Adjust wear indicator grooves, replace both pads the brake (for Drum). as a set. Visit your Honda dealer for this service. After installing the wheel, apply the brake several times and then check if the wheel rotates freely.

  • Page 67: Brake Shoe Wear (For Drum)

    Check the “Wear Indicator Grooves” (1) in Visit your Honda dealer for this service. each pad. If either pad is worn to the wear indicator grooves, replace both pads as a set.
  • Page 68 Wear protective clothing and a face shield (3) Negative (-) Terminal Lead or have a skilled mechanic do the battery (4) Positive (+) Terminal Lead maintenance. (5) Battery Keep children away from the battery. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 69: Fuse Replacement

    Serious damage to the electrical system or a fire may result, causing a dangerous loss of lights or engine power. (1) Fuse Box (2) Fuse Box Cover Blown Fuse (3) Spare Fuse CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 70: Stoplight Switch Adjustment

    4. Install the left side cover and the seat. (1) Main Fuse (2) Wire Connector (1) Stoplight switch (3) Starter Magnetic Switch (2) Adjusting nut (4) Spare Main Fuse CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 71: Bulb Replacement

    Switch Light Glows Position • After installing a new bulb, check that the light operates properly. Position Light A,B & C High Beam Ignition ON A & C Low Beam CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 72 “High” position, Hi-beam indicator will instantly flashes one time. (1) Stop/Tail Light “HIGH” Switch “OFF” Switch “ON” High-beam position indicator will Within 3 seconds instantly flash one time CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 73 3. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal. (1) Licence Plate Light Cover (1) Turn Signal Lens (2) Screws (2) Screw (3) Bulb (3) Bulb CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 74: Cleaning

    2. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or soft 7. Lubricate the drive chain immediately cloth using cool water. after washing and drying the vehicle. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 75: Storage Guide

    If a surface on your vehicle is chipped or removed from storage. scratched, your Honda dealer has touch up STORAGE paint to match your vehicle’s color. Be sure to use your vehicle’s color code (page 44) 1.

  • Page 76: Removal From Storage

    5. Perform all Pre-ride Inspection (page 32). distribute the oil. Test ride the vehicle at low speeds in a • Reinstall the spark plug and spark plug safe riding area away from traffic. cap. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 77: Specifications

    Spark plug gap --------------------------------- 0.8-0.9 mm (0.03-0.04 in) Idle speed -------------------------------------- 1,400 ± 100 min (rpm) Valve clearance (Cold) Intake -------------- 0.08 mm (0.003 in) Exhaust ------------- 0.24 mm (0.009 in) CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 78 Turn signal light -------------------------------- 12V-10W x 4 Instrument lights ------------------------------ LED Neutral, Turn signal & High beam indicator -- LED FUSE Main fuse --------------------------------------- 20A Sub fuse ---------------------------------------- 15A & 10A CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Page 79: Warranty Policy

    Valid in India only Warranty Policy Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (Pvt.) Ltd. (HMSI) gives the following warranty in respect of vehicle “CB Hornet 160R” manufactured by them. Proper care and precaution has been taken to ensure the best quality in respect of the material and workmanship in manufacturing “CB Hornet 160R”.
  • Page 80 Further this warranty is not applicable to: factors. 1. Any “CB Hornet 160R” on which any free Any damage resulting from unavoidable and paid services has not been carried out, as natural disaster i.e fire collision, earthquake, per schedule given in Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 81 11. Recommended fuel quality not used. This warranty is entirely written warranty 12. Parts of the vehicle that have been subjected given by HMSI for “CB Hornet 160R” and no to misuse, accident, negligent treatment or other person, including the dealer or its or his...
  • Page 82 For a two-wheeler the emission warranty have to charge all, or part, of the cost of such period is 30,000 kms or 3 years whichever examination. is earlier. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 83 Owner’s Manual for use of the vehicle. product warranty. The consumables shall be charged as per actuals during such repairs or b. Under all circumstances uses lubricants replacement of parts. and fuel as recommended by manufacturer. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 84 A vehicle, or parts thereof, which has been Motor Vehicle Rules. altered, tampered with modified Produces the Owner’s Manual and Log replaced in an unauthorized manner. book for verification details. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Page 85 Owner’s Manual and all conditions described there in will apply in addition to those exclusively stipulated in this warranty. CB Hornet 160R Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd.

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