Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the updated 2025 Hornet 2.0, now compliant with OBD2B norms. The latest version comes with refreshed styling, advanced features, and improved safety. Priced at Rs 1,56,953 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new Hornet 2.0 is available at all HMSI Red Wing and BigWing dealerships across India.
The 2025 Honda Hornet 2.0 gets a refreshed look with bold new graphics, enhancing its aggressive styling. It comes equipped with an all-LED lighting system for better visibility and a strong road presence. Honda offers the motorcycle in four eye-catching colours—Pearl Igneous Black, Radiant Red Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, and Mat Axis Gray Metallic—giving riders a variety of choices to suit their style.
2025 Honda Hornet 2.0 is powered by a refined 184.40cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine that meets the latest OBD2B emission norms. It produces 12.50 kW at 8,500 RPM and 15.7 Nm of torque at 6,000 RPM, ensuring a strong balance of performance and efficiency. The engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox for smooth power delivery, while an Assist & Slipper Clutch enhances gear shifts and prevents rear-wheel locking during sudden downshifts, making for a more controlled and enjoyable ride.
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The 2025 Honda Hornet 2.0 now features a 4.2-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing riders to access navigation, call alerts, and SMS notifications through the Honda RoadSync app. A new USB Type-C charging port has also been added, making it easier to charge devices while on the move. Enhancing safety, the bike is now equipped with Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) and a Dual-Channel ABS system, ensuring better stability and braking performance across different road conditions.
While unveiling the updated Hornet 2.0, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, stated, “The Hornet 2.0 has been a game-changer in the segment ever since it was first introduced in August 2020. Over the years, we have continuously updated the motorcycle and even introduced special MotoGP edition models, each receiving an overwhelming response from our customers. With the new OBD2B-compliant Hornet 2.0, we aim to take this legacy forward by offering an even more refined riding experience, coupled with cutting-edge technology and superior safety features.”
Sharing his thoughts on the announcement, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “We are thrilled to introduce the latest iteration of the Hornet 2.0, which comes with exciting new features and enhancements. The motorcycle now boasts aggressive new graphics, an advanced digital TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity, and safety features like Honda Selectable Torque Control and Dual-Channel ABS. Designed for performance enthusiasts to challenge the streets, the Hornet 2.0 is all-set to redefine the streetfighter experience.”
