Honda ADV160 specifications

Honda · Scooter

The 2027 Honda ADV160 is an adventure-styled scooter with a 157cc liquid-cooled single, an automatic V-Matic belt drive and front-wheel ABS. It is a city commuter with rugged styling, aimed at a rider who wants to reach the ground easily and carry a helmet under the seat. It can handle a gravel road or a curb, and it is not a dual-sport.

Who the ADV160 suits.

The ADV160 suits a commuter who wants a scooter with more presence than the PCX. Total Motorcycle highlights the 30.7 in seat height and the shape of the seat, which make it easy to reach the ground at stops, plus ample under-seat storage, a digital instrument cluster and a USB charging port.

Its sub-300 lb weight and compact 52.1 in wheelbase make it agile in traffic, and Ultimate Motorcycling found the spacious floorboards let a rider reposition their legs on longer rides.

How it rides, and where the adventure ends

The ADV160's engine and drivetrain are built for the city. Ultimate Motorcycling describes the 157cc single and fully automatic belt drive as smooth and no-fuss in town. The look says off-road: IRC Trail Winner GP-212 tires and a tapered, motorcycle-style handlebar. The hardware behind it is scooter hardware, with a 240mm petal front disc and a 131mm drum at the rear (Total Motorcycle), so treat gravel roads as an occasional detour.

A rider who wants to leave pavement regularly needs a dual-sport like the CRF300L Rally.

Range, storage and how fast the ADV160 really goes.

The ADV160 is frugal and has room for gear. Ultimate Motorcycling measured around 75 mpg from the 2.1 gal tank, and Total Motorcycle lists a 27-liter under-seat compartment, enough for work, school or adventure gear, and an elevated rear seat that lets a passenger see the scenery.

Its limits are speed and bumps. The tester wound the ADV160 up to a 70 mph top speed but advises against roads with speed limits above 55 mph, describes the suspension as quickly overwhelmed by bumps, and notes that with no fuel tank to grip between the knees, confidence is limited. The same review describes short freeway runs and friendly off-road paths as the outer edge of what it does well.

ADV160 against the PCX and Zuma 125.

Honda's own PCX is the closest comparison: it uses the same 157cc engine and belt drive in a plainer body, and costs $150 less. Yamaha's Zuma 125 is the other maker's scooter, with a smaller 125cc engine and a $3,799 price.

Model-year range

2026–2027

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2027 Honda ADV160 questions

Is the Honda ADV160 good for riding on dirt roads?

Only occasionally. It has trail-pattern tires and motorcycle-style handlebars. But the running gear is scooter hardware: a drum brake at the rear and a belt-driven automatic. Use it for gravel and light unpaved roads, and choose a dual-sport for real off-road riding.

What is the difference between the ADV160 and the PCX?

Both use a 157cc liquid-cooled single with an automatic V-Matic drive. The ADV160 adds adventure styling, trail-pattern tires and a taller seat at 30.7 in against the PCX's 30.1 in, and costs $150 more.