Honda Motorbike & Scooter India has launched ADV160 at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). It’s the first mannequin from Honda’s ten-product portfolio showcased in India in July 2026 to obtain an official worth.
Bookings are open nationwide for Rs 5,000 by means of Honda’s web site and authorised dealerships. ADV160 will probably be offered by means of each RedWing and BigWing retailers, whereas deliveries will begin from mid-October 2026.
India’s first E85-compatible scooter
Honda ADV160 is claimed to be India’s first scooter suitable with ethanol-blended gasoline as much as E85. It makes use of Honda’s FlexTech know-how as a part of the corporate’s multi-pathway technique for the Indian market. Energy comes from a 156.93cc liquid-cooled engine. Honda has not disclosed the India-spec energy and torque figures in its worth announcement.
Compatibility with E85 means the engine can function on gasoline containing as much as 85% ethanol. Availability of such gasoline will depend upon the native retail infrastructure, though the versatile system permits the scooter to work with decrease ethanol blends as nicely.
Journey styling, 27-litre storage
ADV160 combines maxi-scooter proportions with adventure-inspired styling. Key components embody a tall windscreen, angular bodywork, stepped seat, raised handlebar and rugged decrease panels.
Regardless of the ADV-inspired look, the scooter has been positioned primarily for metropolis commuting, tough city roads and occasional weekend rides. It gives 27 litres of under-seat storage, offering house for on a regular basis necessities.
Options embody a TFT instrument console with Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. Honda Selectable Torque Management can be accessible to scale back rear-wheel slip on free or slippery surfaces.
Braking duties are dealt with by discs at each ends, supported by single-channel ABS. The usage of rear disc brake and traction management provides the ADV160 a relatively complete security package deal for its section.
Bookings now formally open
A number of Honda sellers had recently advertised bookings for ADV160 on social media, though HMSI had not issued a nationwide launch announcement on the time. The corporate has now formally opened bookings and confirmed the value and supply schedule.
At Rs 1.70 lakh, ADV160 occupies a premium place in India’s scooter market. Its mixture of E85 compatibility, journey styling and linked options will assist distinguish it from standard 150–160cc scooters. It would rival the likes of Yamaha Aerox, Hero Xoom 160, and so on.
