In worldwide markets, Honda has been upgrading its 150cc scooters to 160cc variations. Same holds true with ADV 160 as properly, upgraded from ADV 150 earlier this yr. The scooter now entered MY2024 with a model new color, taking the entire variety of colourways to 4.
Should Honda usher in ADV 160 to rival Hero Xoom 160?
Now that Hero has showcased Xoom 160 ADV type maxi scooter, we hope Honda launches 2024 ADV 160 in India too. ADV 160 will get an aggressive entrance fascia with smooth headlamps and vertically mounted LED DRLs. There’s a big clear windscreen mounted on the entrance apron, which is functionally related and likewise enhances the bike’s sporty profile.
Other key options embrace fancy rear view mirrors, a stepped single-piece seat, an upswept exhaust and an extended tail part. With 2024 Honda ADV 160, there are not any design adjustments. Features just like the sporty X-shaped taillamp, rectangular digital instrument console and different parts have been saved the identical.
This LCD instrument display screen shows a spread of data akin to time and date, speedometer, real-time gasoline consumption and air temperature. A separate panel for indicators has been offered beneath the digital console for straightforward viewability. The total profile of scooter radiates immenseness that instructions quite a lot of highway presence.
This is a non-step-through scooter, hindering practicality. However, it homes scooter’s massive 8.1L gasoline tank, liberating massive 27L under-seat storage. Other options carried ahead embrace Honda Smart Key system, entrance interior field with 2L capability, smartphone charging socket and emergency cease sign.
With 2024 Honda AD 160, the corporate has launched the brand new Pearl Bosphorus Blue. Other colors on supply with MY2024 are Matte Dahlia Red Metallic, Pearl Smoky Gray and Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic. This new 2024 mannequin will go on sale in Japan on 14th December 2023 for an asking worth of JPY 473,000 (together with tax) which interprets to Rs. 2.6 lakh.
2024 Honda ADV 160 specs
Powering Honda ADV 160 shall be a liquid-cooled 4V 156cc motor. Output numbers are round 16 PS and 15 Nm. Honda ADV 160 may have eSP (enhanced sensible energy) tech making certain optimum efficiency throughout diversified environments. eSP system contains numerous parts akin to ACG Starter and programmed gasoline injection.
Idling cease system shall be out there with 2024 Honda ADV 160, which boosts gasoline effectivity. The scooter may have double cradle body with telescopic entrance forks and gas-charged twin rear suspension. True to its ADV profile, the scooter may have block sample tyres. Both wheels may have disc brakes with single-channel ABS.
Now that Hero is launching India’s second sporty maxi-scooter within the type of Xoom 160, the time is ripe for Honda to herald ADV 160 in India. Both will rival Yamaha’s Aerox 155 which at present enjoys fairly a distinct segment. Considering Hero’s pricing workout routines, it is going to have a significantly better VFM proposition, although.