2019 Suzuki Gixxer vs Honda CB Hornet 160R: Real-world Performance Comparison
The 2019 Suzuki Gixxer goes up against one of the veterans in the segment, the Honda CB Hornet 160R. Here’s how they stack up in the real world.
The 2019 Suzuki Gixxer goes up against one of the veterans in the segment, the Honda CB Hornet 160R. Here’s how they stack up in the real world.
Suzuki recently launched the 2019 Gixxer 150 in India with an all-new look and a host of features. Unfortunately, the engine remains pretty much the same aside from the inclusion of fuel-injection which makes the bike BS6-ready. On top of this, at 140kg, the 2019 Gixxer weighs 4kg more than the outgoing model. To find out how these changes affect the bike’s performance in the real world, we pit it against one of the veterans in the segment, the Honda CB Hornet 160R. And here’s what the numbers had to say.
Also Read: Suzuki Gixxer: Differences Between Old And New Model
Acceleration:
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2019 Suzuki Gixxer |
Honda CB Hornet 160R |
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0-60kmph |
5.53 seconds |
5.08 seconds |
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0-100kmph |
20.10 seconds |
15.99 seconds |
The Honda CB Hornet 160R weighs the exact same as the new Gixxer at 140kg; however, it packs a slightly bigger 162.71cc motor with more power on tap. And the result is pretty evident. The Hornet is marginally quicker to get off the line compared to the Gixxer and a massive 4.11 seconds faster from the 0-100kmph run.
Roll-on:
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2019 Suzuki Gixxer |
Honda CB Hornet 160R |
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30-70kmph |
6.94 seconds |
6.68 seconds |
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40-80kmph |
6.87 seconds |
8.23 seconds |
In case of quick overtakes, it's the Hornet 160R that comes out on top, at least while rolling on from 30-70kmph. That said, the Gixxer with its meaty midrange manages to shave 1.36 seconds off the Hornet’s time while gunning it from 40-80kmph. This should be quite helpful during quick overtakes out on the highway.
Braking:
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2019 Suzuki Gixxer |
Honda CB Hornet 160R |
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80kmph-0 |
31.47m |
36.3m |
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60kmph-0 |
17.06m |
20.11m |
To be fair, we tested the CBS version of the Hornet 160R, while the 2019 Gixxer comes equipped with single-channel ABS as standard. As a result, the Gixxer drops the anchor a lot quicker than the Hornet 160R despite being tested in the wet. To put things into perspective, it stopped from 80-0kmph almost 5 metres before the Hornet 160R. Same was the case with the 60-0kmph braking distance, where the Gixxer came to a dead halt 3.05 metres before the Hornet 160R. We believe the Hornet would have chalked better numbers if it was equipped with ABS.
Efficiency:
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2019 Suzuki Gixxer |
Honda CB Hornet 160R |
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City |
50.58kmpl |
42.85kmpl |
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Highway |
49.7kmpl |
52kmpl |
Coming to the question on every Indian’s mind, kitna deti hai? The Suzuki Gixxer, thanks to the addition of fuel-injection, offers better fuel efficiency within city limits. Out on the highway though, it's the Hornet that takes the cake. But if were to choose a bike considering its overall fuel efficiency, it would have to be the baby Gixxer, which offers 50.14km to a litre.
Suzuki Gixxer 150[2019-2024] User Reviews
इस गाड़ी को मैं 2019 से राइड कर रहा हूं और इसको मैने लगभग 1.5लाख किलो मीटर तक चला चुकता हूं। इस गाड़ी को लेकर जो मेरा दृष्टिकोण है, कि हर चीज में ये बाइक बहुत अच्छी है चाहे वो माइलेज हो या मेंटेनेंस हो सब कुछ एक अलग ही लेवल का और चलाने बहुत मजा आता है। एक शानदार चीज ये है कि ये हर बंदे के हाथ में ये बाइक बड़ी आसानी से सेट हो जाती है
My bike is well maintained & fully new condition. When you ride it, you may feel the actual initial action and speed. Moreover you can enjoy the gear shift & speed combination. Beside these all, you can ride smoothly in rough road also. It has ABS also, thats why you can get full safety during speeding.
Handling is super good and refined engine Spare parts availablity is only issue Am having 2016 model Gixxer it gives 30 kmpl only and I noticed oil leakage in engine gasket but throttle response, power and torque are maintained well in my bike Seating position is not for long ride because I got ass pain in 30 km...go with gel seat
Power delivery, acceleration, top speed, engine smoothness, vibration levels, gear shifting quality everything thing is..good and it's an amazing street bike and millage is worth..and worth of money and it's light weight and look good and safety everything is good and maintain cost also low, I thought it's good one
This bike is amazing and good looking and the price is very good. The mileage is also good. It is suitable for middle class who have interest in sporty naked bikes. The bike company is very good. They know the need of people and launch and create the design of bikes which is attract the people. So, I choose this bike and company