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Honda ADV 160 specifications and features

Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.

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Specs source: Honda

Engine and performance

The 157cc liquid-cooled engine makes 16.9 bhp and 14.9 Nm through a CVT automatic.

The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.

Full specification sheet

Engine

Engine
156.9 cc
Engine type
1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled
Power
16.9 bhp
Torque
14.9 Nm
Cooling
Liquid-cooled
Transmission
CVT automatic

Brakes & suspension

Front brake
Disc, 240 mm
Rear brake
Disc
ABS / CBS
Single Channel ABS

Tyres

Front tyre
110/80-14
Rear tyre
130/70-13

Source: Honda official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.

Dimensions in practice

Tyres are 110/80-14 front and 130/70-13 rear.

Features, and why each matters

Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.

Safety and braking

  • Single-channel ABS

    ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.

  • Front disc brake

    Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.

  • Rear disc brake

    Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.

  • Traction control

    Cuts power if the rear spins on wet paint or gravel. Rare under ₹2 lakh.

  • Side-stand engine cut-off

    Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.

Chassis

  • Alloy wheels

    Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.

Lighting

  • LED headlamp

    Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.

  • LED daytime running lamp

    Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.

  • LED tail lamp

    Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.

Console and connectivity

  • Colour TFT console

    Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.

  • Digital console

    Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.

  • Bluetooth connectivity

    Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.

  • Turn-by-turn navigation

    Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.

Convenience

  • USB charging port

    Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.

  • Keyless start

    Start and lock with the fob in your pocket. Convenient, but replacement fobs are expensive.

  • Idle start-stop

    Engine switches off at signals and restarts on throttle. Worth 3–5% mileage in city traffic.

  • External fuel filler

    Fill up without getting off or lifting the seat. A daily-use feature on scooters.

  • Under-seat storage

    Whether a full-face helmet fits is the question to ask at the showroom.

Equipment against Xoom 160, Aerox 155 and EC 06

Against Xoom 160, Aerox 155 or EC 06, it gets rear disc brake, traction control, colour tft console and turn-by-turn navigation that most rivals skip.

What it lacks: tubeless tyres and hazard lamps, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.

Only the ADV 160 has

  • Rear disc brake
  • Traction control
  • Colour TFT console
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • Keyless start

Rivals have, it lacks

  • Tubeless tyres
  • Hazard lamps

Colours

  • Tough Matte Brown

ADV 160 specs: questions people ask

What is the engine capacity and power of the ADV 160?
It uses a 157cc engine producing 16.9 bhp and 14.9 Nm, with a cvt automatic.
Does the ADV 160 need premium fuel given its liquid-cooled engine?
There is no explicit fuel-grade requirement in the data, but a liquid-cooled single like this typically runs fine on regular fuel, so premium should not be necessary.
Does the ADV 160 have ABS?
Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
What features does the ADV 160 have?
18 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, alloy wheels and traction control. Some are variant-specific.

ADV 160 from

₹1.7 Lakh