Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Triumph Bonneville T40

Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Honda Hornet 2.0 price starts at Rs. 1.50 Lakh, which is Rs. 1.05 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Triumph Bonneville T40, priced at Rs. 2.55 Lakh. On the performance front, the Hornet 2.0 uses a 184.40cc engine producing 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Bonneville T40 a 350cc engine producing 29 PS @ 7000 rpm. If you're deciding between the Hornet 2.0 and Bonneville T40, the Hornet 2.0 is the better pick for affordability and a lighter kerb weight, while the Bonneville T40 stands out for performance.

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Hornet 2.0 vs Bonneville T40 Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Hornet 2.0Triumph Bonneville T40
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.50 LakhRs. 2.55 Lakh
Mileage 57.35 kmplNot Available
Engine 184.40 cc350 cc
Max power 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Kerb weight 142 Kg195 Kg

Hornet 2.0 vs Bonneville T40 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Hornet 2.0 STDTriumph Bonneville T40 T4
Rating
56 reviews
1 review
Brand Name Honda Triumph
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.50 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 2.55 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, SI Engine Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Max Power 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm 29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Hornet 2.0 Colors
Triumph Bonneville T40 Colors
Braking Type Not Available Anti-lock Braking System
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 4,330 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Rs. 6,982 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,218 Hornet 2.0 Insurance Rs. 12,978 Bonneville T40 Insurance
Brochure
Download Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
Not Available
Valves (per cylinder)
2
4
Claimed Top Speed
130 kmph
Not Available
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 Stroke, SI Engine
Liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC
Engine Displacement
184.40 cc
350 cc
Gear Box
5 Speed
6 speed
Max Power
16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm
29 PS @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque
15.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm
31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm
Bore
61 mm
89.0 mm
Stroke
63.096 mm
56.1 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Available

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston
Braking Type
Not Available
Anti-lock Braking System

Mileage (Overall)
57.35 kmpl
Not Available
0-100 Kmph (sec)
12.91s
Not Available
Braking 60-0 km/h
17.04m
Not Available
City Mileage (Tested)
57.35 kmpl
Not Available
Highway Mileage (Tested)
55.77 kmpl
Not Available
Braking 80-0 km/h
30.05m
Not Available
Braking 100-0 km/h
50.62m
Not Available
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
5.23s
Not Available
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
7.08s
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Rear Suspension Preload Adjustment
Not Available
Yes
Rear Suspension Travel / Wheel Travel
Not Available
130 mm
Suspension-Front
Upside Down Fork (USD)
43mm forks. 130mm wheel travel
Suspension-Rear
Monoshock
Twin Shock with pre-load adjustment. 130mm wheel travel

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
29 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17 Rear :-140/70-17
Front :-100/90-18 Rear :-150/70 R17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-18 Inch,Rear :-17 Inch
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tube
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
790 mm
790 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
1.9 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2034*783*1064 mm3
2120*818*1081 mm3
Wheelbase
1356 mm
1418 mm
Length
2034 mm
2120 mm
Ground Clearance
168 mm
Not Available
Height
1064 mm
1081 mm
Width
783 mm
818 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
12 L
14.5 L
Kerb Weight
142 Kg
195 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
276 mm
310 mm
Rear Brake Size
220 mm
255 mm

Battery Type
Not Available
Lead Acid
Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Yes
Music control
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 5AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Diamond Type
Hybrid spine/perimeter, tubular steel
Digital Display Type
TFT
Coloured TFT
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Not Available
Road,Rain,Eco,Custom1,Custom2
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
Not Available
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Multi-function Lock
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Additional Features/Information
Honda RoadSync, Range Indicator, Weather Updates, Manage Messages Via Voice Commands, Seat Length - 590 mm, Honda Selectable Torque Control
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not Available
Navigation Type
Not Available
Full Maps Navigation
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Physical Key
Not Available
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
Front Footpegs
Not Available
Forward-set
Idle Stop/Start
Not Available
Yes
Body
Not Available
Metal
Cornering Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Cornering ABS
Not Available
Yes
Immobilizer
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Roadster Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Hazard Light Switch
Yes
Yes

Vehicle Warranty
3 Years or 42,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
3
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
42000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Hornet 2.0
  • Looks very aggressive and sporty
  • Comes with a TFT display with switchable traction control and dual-channel ABS
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Most powerful in segment at 29 PS
  • Cruise control, cornering ABS and traction control
  • 4-inch TFT with navigation
  • Liquid cooled engine
  • Low 790 mm seat height
  • Full LED lighting
Honda Hornet 2.0
  • Makes less power when compared to its rivals
  • Priced higher than its competitors
Triumph Bonneville T40
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 195 kg
  • Tube tyres
  • Smaller service network
  • Lacks twin-cylinder character
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Honda Hornet 2.0 Vs Triumph Bonneville T40 FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
The Honda Hornet 2.0 is cheaper than Triumph Bonneville T40 by ₹1.05 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Hornet 2.0 vs Triumph Bonneville T40?
For the STD version, 184.40 cc Petrol engine of Hornet 2.0 produces 16.99 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 15.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the T4 version, 350 cc Petrol engine of Bonneville T40 produces 29 PS @ 7000 rpm of power and 31.2 Nm @ 5500 rpm of torque

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