KATHMANDU: Honda’s upcoming ADV 160 maxi-scooter has received attention after its detailed specifications surfaced through a Honda BigWing dealership brochure. The scooter is expected to reach customers by December 2026 in India.
The ADV 160 is powered by a 157cc, single-cylinder, four-valve, liquid-cooled eSP+ engine. It produces 16 BHP at 8,750 rpm and 14.9 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. The scooter has a claimed top speed of 115 km/h.
The scooter features telescopic front forks with 130 mm travel and twin rear shock absorbers with 102 mm travel. It gets a 240 mm front disc brake with single-channel ABS and a 220 mm rear disc brake.
Other features include a two-position adjustable windscreen, switchable traction control and handlebar-mounted controls. The windshield can be adjusted without tools.
The reported fuel efficiency figures are up to 45 km/l with E10 fuel, 42.5 km/l with E20 and 36 km/l with E85.
The ADV 160 will compete in India’s 150-160cc maxi-scooter segment, alongside models such as the Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Xoom 160.
