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CB1000 Hornet On Road Price in Chennai
₹ 13,29,329ex-showroom · last updated 2026
- Engine
- 999cc
- Power
- 155bhp
- Weight
- 211kg
03 / On-Road Price
Honda CB1000 Hornet On-Road Price in Chennai: Complete Breakdown
The on-road price of Honda CB1000 Hornet in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is ₹14,92,178. This is the amount you'll pay to ride it home, and it's made up of several components that are worth understanding before you visit the showroom.
The ex-showroom price is ₹13,29,329 - this is Honda's fixed price across India and doesn't change by city. What changes is the road tax, which the state government of Tamil Nadu levies on the ex-showroom price. For Chennai, the road tax (RTO) works out to ₹1,06,346, calculated at a rate of 8% of the ex-showroom value. High-capacity motorcycles attract higher RTO slabs in most states, which is why on-road prices can vary by Rs 1-2 lakh between cities on the same motorcycle.
Insurance is the next major component. Honda mandates third-party insurance at the time of purchase, and most buyers take comprehensive cover for a machine in this price range. The combined insurance cost comes to ₹53,003, which covers third-party liability (₹15,117) and own-damage premium (₹37,886).
Finally, dealers charge ₹3,500 for registration paperwork, handling, and number plate processing - this is a standard dealer charge across BigWing Topline outlets.
Adding it all up: ₹13,29,329 (ex-showroom) + ₹1,06,346 (road tax at 8%) + ₹53,003 (insurance) + ₹3,500 (dealer charges) = ₹14,92,178 on-road in Chennai.
For EMI buyers, ₹14,92,178 financed over 36 months at prevailing rates works out to approximately Rs 38,000-46,000 per month depending on your down payment. BigWing Topline offers in-house financing options; third-party lenders like HDFC, ICICI, and Bajaj Finance are worth comparing.
On-Road Price in Chennai
Tamil Nadu — based on base variant (ex-showroom)
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹13,29,329 |
| Road Tax (8%) | ₹1,06,346 |
| InsuranceThird Party (5yr): ₹15,117 | Own Damage (1yr): ₹37,886 | ₹53,003 |
| Other ChargesHandling, smart card, number plate | ₹3,500 |
| On-Road Price | ₹14,92,178 |
Tamil Nadu levies 8% road tax on two-wheelers, applied to the ex-showroom price. The state has one of the more competitive road tax rates in South India. Registration is handled at the local RTO, and prices are consistent across Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, and other cities.
| Variant | Ex-Showroom | On-Road (Chennai) |
|---|---|---|
| SP | ₹ 13,29,329 | ₹14,92,178 |
* On-road prices are indicative. Includes road tax at 8%, 5-year third-party insurance, 1-year own-damage insurance, and other charges. Actual prices may vary by dealer.
A few things to keep in mind when buying the Honda CB1000 Hornet in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. First, negotiate on dealer accessories and extended warranty rather than ex-showroom price - Honda keeps ex-showroom fixed across BigWing Topline outlets. Second, the Honda CB1000 Hornet is a CKD (completely knocked down) import assembled in India, which contributes to the RTO calculation basis. Third, if your budget is stretched by the ₹14,92,178 on-road price, registering in a neighbouring state with a lower RTO slab is technically possible but complicates future resale and service - factor that in carefully. For insurance renewal beyond year one, independent online insurers often offer better rates than the dealer's bundled policy for a motorcycle valued at this level.