Honda ADV 160 vs Yamaha EC 06
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda ADV 160 and Yamaha EC 06 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,013 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The EC 06 takes 2 of the 4 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the ADV 160 and 6.5/10 for the EC 06.
Category by category
Price
ADV 160
The ADV 160 starts ₹2,013 lower (₹1,70,000 against ₹1,72,013), about ₹60 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
EC 06
The EC 06 is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
Warranty
EC 06
EC 06 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the ADV 160.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the ADV 160 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you live where Honda's bigger service network matters
- your priority is adventure-styled daily riding
- your priority is feature-focused buyers
Buy the EC 06 if
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is long daily commutes
- your priority is range-focused buyers
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | ADV 160 | EC 06 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,72,013 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,95,100 | ₹1,79,500 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaADV 160 | YamahaEC 06 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,72,013 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,390 | ₹5,450 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 156.9 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled | — |
| Power | 16.9 bhp | — |
| Torque | 14.9 Nm | 26 Nm |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | CVT automatic | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 6.7 kW |
| Battery | — | 4 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 169 km |
| Charging time | — | 10 hrs |
| Top speed | — | 79 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | — | 132 kg |
| Ground clearance | — | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 1354 mm |
| Length | — | 1995 mm |
| Width | — | 765 mm |
| Height | — | 1153 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 240 mm | Disc, 200 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc | Disc, 200 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | — | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | — | Twin Coil Spring |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 110/80-14 | 110/80-14 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-13 | 120/70-14 |
ADV 160 vs EC 06: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the ADV 160 or the EC 06?
- The ADV 160 is cheaper by ₹2,013 at the base variant (₹1,70,000 against ₹1,72,013 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the ADV 160 and EC 06 in Delhi?
- About ₹15,600: roughly ₹1,95,100 for the ADV 160 and ₹1,79,500 for the EC 06, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
