The day after the start of unofficial bookings for the Honda ADV 160 and three other motorcycles, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has officially launched it in the Indian market with the ex-showroom price of ₹1.70 lakh in Bengaluru. This motorcycle is one amongst the ten two-wheelers which were showcased in July 2026 in India.
With the launch, the ADV160 from Honda became the first model to get the official price. The official bookings finally started from August 25, 2026, with the amount of ₹5,000; riders who are interested in buying may book a unit by paying the required amount through the brand’s official website or any RedWing and BigWing dealership.
The makers have also confirmed the date for delivery; they are all set to start by mid-October 2026. Notably, this scooter can run on pure petrol and fuel with up to 85% ethanol blending, i.e., E85. It has become the first scooter in India to be offered with multiple types of fuel compatibility.
Its wheels get power from a 156.93cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled internal combustion engine that is mated with the CVT automatic. Performance details are still pending. It may generate the maximum power of 16.1 bhp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque of 14.9 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Its acceleration timing, top speed and ARAI-certified fuel efficiency are also undisclosed.
The fuel efficiency set varies on fuel type. The more ethanol-blended fuel is used, the less mileage it will give. On highways, it is set to give better fuel efficiency than city driving. It comes with alloy wheels whose sizes are 14-inch in front and 13-inch at the rear; they sold disc brakes with a single-channel anti-locking braking system to prevent the front one from getting locked during sudden braking.
The front wheel has 110/80 tyres, and the rear has 130/70. Its kerb weight, seat height, ground clearance and fuel tank capacity are 133 kg, 780 mm, 165 mm and 8.1 litres, respectively. It has 27-litre under-seat storage that can easily accommodate one full-face helmet.
Alternatively, it can be used to carry small items such as Between the handlebars, it has a 5-inch TFT digital instrument cluster supporting Honda RoadSync smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity for calls and SMS alerts. It also has a USB Type-C charging port to help the rider with a phone charging pad.
Other key features it gets are an LED headlamp to improve nighttime road visibility, a tail lamp to enhance the scooter’s visibility to others, an Idling Stop System to automatically switch off after idling for a short period to save fuel, Honda Selectable Torque Control to maintain traction on wet, slippery or loose surfaces, and an Emergency Stop Signal to warn traffic behind during hard braking.
It is built on an underbone scooter-type frame, which gets a telescopic fork at the front and shock absorbers at the rear. The exterior has a tall windscreen to deflect wind away from the rider’s chest, angular bodywork giving a rugged adventure-scooter appearance, a stepped seat to give a comfortable seating position for both rider and pillion, and a raised handlebar for a more commanding riding posture.
Its closest rival is Hero Xoom 160. Compared to the Honda ADV160, it has a 0.9 cc more powerful ICE that delivers 1.5 bhp power and 0.9 Nm torque, 9 kg less kerb weight, 7 mm less seat height, 10 mm more ground clearance, 22 mm less wheelbase, a 1.1 litre bigger fuel tank, and a 1 inch smaller wheel. This scooter is ideal for daily city commuting, longer rides, and practical everyday use.
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