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Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Honda Hornet 2.0 or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Hornet 2.0 and R3. Honda Hornet 2.0 Price starts at Rs.1.58 Lakh (ex-showroom) for OBD2B and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.3.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Honda Hornet 2.0 is 1 cylinder, 184 cc Engine can generate 17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Hornet 2.0 provides a mileage of 42.3 kmpl (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Honda Hornet 2.0 is available in 4 colours & 4 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Hornet 2.0 vs R3

Key HighlightsHonda Hornet 2.0Yamaha R3
PriceRs.1.58 LakhRs.3.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity184.4 cc321 cc
Power17.03 bhp @ 8500 rpm41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm
Mileage/Range42.3 kmplN/A km/charge
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Honda Hornet 2.0 OBD2B bike
OBD2B
Rs. 1.58 Lakh
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Yamaha R3 STD bike
STD
Rs. 3.60 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
1.77 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.06 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
4.0
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
184.4 cc
321 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front - 2 Piston & Rear - 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
276
298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
25
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
-
Front Wheel Size
17
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
29
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Upside down Fork (USD)
Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock
Swingarm
Front Tyre Size
110/70 - 17
110/70 R17M/C 54H

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
-
check
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
3 Years/42000 Kms
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Diamond Type
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 4 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
Electric
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
184.4 cc
321 cc
Engine Type
4 Stroke SI Engine
4-stroke& 2-cylinder& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves
No. of Cylinders
1
2
No. of valves per cylinder
2
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
-
0.084 kwh
Range
540 km/charge
-
Top Speed
130 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
61 mm x 63.09 mm
68 mm x 44.1 mm
Configuration
Single Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Call/SMS Alerts
-
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
-
Low Battery Indicator
-
Low Oil Indicator
check
-
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
check
Riding Modes
-
Service Reminder Indicator
check
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
-
Engine Kill Switch
check
check
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
-
Hazard Warning Switch
check
-
Radial Tyres
-
check
Side Stand Alarm
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
check
Turn Signal
LED
LED
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Slipper Clutch
Assist & Slipper Clutch
Wet, Multiple Disc
Traction Control System
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2034 mm
2090 mm
Width
783 mm
730 mm
Height
1064 mm
1140 mm
Wheelbase
1355 mm
1380 mm
Ground Clearance
167 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 Litres
14 Litres
Body Type
Sports Bike
-
Seat Height
790 mm
780 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
142 kg
169 kg

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Gets upside down front forks
  • Full digital instrument cluster
  • Great service reach
  • It is worth for its cost and easy to maintain.
  • Engine performance is brilliant
  • Refined redline behaviour
  • Braking is very strong & spot-on
  • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
  • Overall design & build quality is superb
Cons
  • Misses out on dual-channel ABS
  • Pillion seat has less space
  • Priced quite high
  • Design is already aged in global markets
  • No modern features like the TFT console
  • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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Detailed Comparison of Honda Hornet 2.0 and Yamaha R3

Safety

Hornet 2.0 comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . R3 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Comfort & Convenience

Honda Hornet 2.0 has features like Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator and Yamaha R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Honda Hornet 2.0 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Honda Hornet 2.0 has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1064 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Honda Hornet 2.0 and Yamaha R3 Owner Reviews

  • Hornet 2.0 Review
  • R3 Review
    • F
      FARDEEN
      03 Jul 2025
      4.2
      The Hornet 2.0 is a sporty and stylish bike equipped with a powerful 184cc engine. It offers excellent pickup, LED lights, and a digital console. Its key highlights include impressive mileage, strong braking, and a smooth ride quality. Overall, it’s a perfect blend of performance and style.
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    • MK
      Md Kaif
      30 Jun 2025
      5.0
      Honda Hornet has best features includes its aggressive streetfighter design, speed and refinded 160cc, engine, LED headlamp and tail lamp, digital instrument cluster, monoshock rear suspension and single channel abs for added safety. It also offers a comfortable riding posture, good fuel efficiency, reliable. Honda build quality, making it a strong choice in the 160 cc segment.
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      Anshul sharma
      19 Jun 2025
      4.0
      This bike is best for performance and mileage also with good looks. Overall this is a great deal for all types of people. I am using this for 6 years and I can say its a perfect fit for 160cc segment.
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    • GK
      Gaurav Kumar
      29 Days ago
      5.0
      Best bike is the my opinion and the quality is the best mileage, this bike and look are beautiful.
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    • N
      Nvz
      8 Month ago
      4.2
      Amazing for daily commute and quick cornering. Fantastic and easy to steer in traffic. Only thing it lacks is dual channel abs. Other than that it's an absolute beast machine.
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