The Hornet, one of Honda's bestsellers in Brazil, is back on the motorcycle market after being discontinued by the Japanese brand in 2014. The look, despite being more modern, still features elements inspired by the previous model.
The fairing, for example, keeps the face more robust and sporty. The LED headlight, a novelty on the new Hornet, followed the same line as the bike that left the market eight years ago.
More details about the 2023 Hornet
The new generation of the motorcycle is 2,10 meters long, 1,41 m wheelbase and 1,06 m tall. The model arrives equipped with a 92-horsepower two-cylinder engine and 7,6 kgfm of torque.
The numbers confirm a considerable evolution in power if you stop the Honda NC750 engine, which generates 57 hp and 6 kgfm of torque.
The model has three driving modes: normal, sport and rain. What changes between them is engine torque and transmission portamento.
Other data such as acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h and maximum speed have not yet been revealed by the manufacturer. capacity of 15,1 liters in the fuel tank, the vehicle's range is estimated at 340 km.
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Another novelty is the presence of a screen that allows the driver to control certain functions of his cell phone by voice command. The feature, according to Honda, works on both Android and iPhone:
The new Honda Hornet arrives soon on the European continent with a starting price of 7,9 euros, that is, around R$ 40,7 in direct conversion.
For now, Honda has not yet confirmed whether the model will be officially relaunched in Brazil.
Main image: Honda/Disclosure
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