From the front, the CB Hornet 160R Special Edition has the same angular looking headlamp with twin pilot lamps at the top corners. The face of this motorcycle is very reminiscent of the CX-01 concept which Honda showcased at the Auto Expo 2014 in Delhi. The bikini fairing also comes with a petite looking matte finish visor placed at the top of the headlamp, like on the standard version. So, there is no difference between the standard CB Hornet 160R and this special edition model, when viewed head on.
However, it is the side profile where the changes begin to be more prominent. The distinctive looking fuel tank, which is full of sharp lines and very large fuel extensions, now comes with tribal graphics, which are nice to look at and add some character to the profile. Even the tank extensions as well as side body panels come with some mild touches of the same graphics. As on the standard version, the 3-D logo for Honda is placed on the tank extensions on the either sides. Another big change on the CB Hornet 160R Special Edition is that all the silver finished panels on the standard version, like the side plain body panels, heel plates and exhaust cover now come finished in black which give a darker appeal to the motorcycle. The V-shaped panel situated below the fuel tank extensions, which come painted in silver color in the standard model, here comes finished in the secondary color of the paint schemes on offer. In addition, the rear split pillion grab rails are also black in color, unlike the silver colored ones on the standard version. The alloy wheels here do come with pin-striping job. The short and stubby exhaust pipe has been retained from the standard version as well. The side body panels seem to get amalgamated to the rear side body panels, which are designed simply but end up in a very distinctive looking X-shaped LED tail lamp at the rear. The visual appeal of the 140mm section rear tyre adds some zing to the rear profile of the motorcycle.
The instrument console is the same unit which has been doing duty on the previous CB Trigger and CB Unicorn 160, as well as on the standard CB Hornet 160R. The trapezoidal shaped fully digital unit has digital readouts for speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip meters, fuel gauge and clock. The build qualit
