Veli VL150-26 vs Honda CB Hornet 160R (2019)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Veli VL150-26stacks up against the Honda CB Hornet 160R. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVeli VL150-26Honda CB Hornet 160R
Model year20122019
Price
Engine162 cc163 cc
Horsepower15 hp15 hp
Torque15 Nm15 Nm
Weight120 kg140 kg
Seat height33 mm
Fuel capacity4.0 L3.2 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speed5-speed
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Optional combined braking suystem (CBS)
Tires90/90-19 / 80/100-18 100/80-17 / 140/70-17

Veli VL150-26 vs Honda CB Hornet 160R — which should you buy?

Picking between the Veli VL150-26 and the Honda CB Hornet 160R usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Veli VL150-26 brings 15 hp in a 120 kg package, while the Honda CB Hornet 160R counters with 15 hp at 140 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: