Yamaha FZS V3 vs Honda CB Hornet 160R - Best Detailed Comparison

Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Engine
The 149cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected motor remains unchanged. It makes 12.4PS of power at 7250rpm and 13.3Nm of torque at 5500rpm, mated to a 5-speed transmission. However, Yamaha says the engine is now tuned for better low-end performance. The same goes for the bike's underpinnings. The FZS-Fi retains its telescopic fork and monoshock setup. Anchoring the bike is a 282mm disc up front and a 220mm disc at the rear. Tyre dimensions remain unchanged as well - a 100/80-section type up front and a 140/60-section tyre at the rear.
Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Design
From a design standpoint, the FZS-Fi features an all-new LED headlamp reminiscent of the M-Slaz sold in South East Asian markets. It's also beefier compared to the previous iteration and gets new tank extensions. The 'S' variant comes with a new belly pan too. Other notable changes include a negative LCD instrument console, a taller handlebar (up by 22mm) and a single-piece seat instead of the split unit seen on the previous bike.
Yamaha FZS-FI V3 Features
In terms of features, the FZS-Fi comes with single-channel ABS as standard and chunky tyres. The bikes negative LCD instrument console displays information like fuel gauge, odometer, two trip metres, F trip and a clock amongst others. There’s also an ECO indicator which guides riders with throttle modulation to help extract more fuel-efficiency from the engine. The Deluxe variant comes with Yamaha ConnectX Bluetooth connectivity which offers features like answer back, locate my vehicle, parking record & hazard, and riding history
FZS-FI V3 Positives
Big bike styling, features, smooth engine.
FZS-FI V3 Negatives
Performance isn’t up to the mark, the quality of plastics feels sub-par.
Expert's Conclusion
In nearly every aspect, except maybe ergonomics and braking, the Yamaha FZS-FI v3.0 fails to impress. While its motor offers better fuel efficiency compared to the previous-gen model, it lacks grunt. If you have around Rs 1 lakh to invest, you're better off with say a TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 or the Suzuki Gixxer.
The CB Hornet 160R is Honda’s answer to the Yamaha FZ-S and the Suzuki Gixxer. Based on the CB Unicorn 160, the CB Hornet 160R is the stylish 160cc offering from the Japanese manufacturer.
The CB Hornet 160R is easily the best looking bike in its segment. With its macho look, which Honda was able to achieve by using bulky body panels, especially the fuel tank, Honda plans to target buyers who are style conscious. While the fascia still reminds us of the CB Unicorn Dazzler, the side profile is the best way to look at this motorcycle. The rear of the CB Hornet 160R also stands out thanks to the X-shaped tail lamp. In addition to this, it gets an LED headlamp, and a hazard light switch where one would ordinarily have got an engine killswitch.
The CB Hornet 160R is powered by a 163cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that produces 15.7bhp at 8500rpm and peak torque of 14.76Nm at 6500rpm. This engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox. The bike gets disc brakes at both ends along with the Combined Braking System instead of the standard disc-drum setup. Single-channel ABS is now an option, but both ABS and CBS are not available together. The front brake is larger than the CB Unicorn 160’s, at 276mm. The rear disc size is 220mm. The bike rides on a 100/80-17 front tyre and 140/80-17 rear tyre, which matches the widest in the segment. The fuel tank capacity stands at 12 litres and the kerb weight at 142kg for the CBS version and 140 for the standard version.
This bike is offered in five variants - the mechanical differences are with the brakes. You can have a standard brake setup, ABS, or CBS. The other two options are cosmetic variations called ‘Special Editions’ that have different graphics. ABS is not an option for the Special Edition Hornet. It is available in five colour options - orange/black, white/blue, red/grey, green/black and yellow. The Hornet competes against the Yamaha FZ S, Suzuki Gixxer and TVS Apace RTR 1610

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Thanks for the Comparison
Now I am sure which bike I should buy

[@surajsinghsurajsingh2627]

Kya honda hornet 160r india me available hai ?

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Hornet 200cc available