All-new 2022 Honda ADV 160 possibly teased in Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR: For a short while, PT Astra Honda Motor, the official distributor of Honda motorcycles in Indonesia has been teasing an all-new 160-cc, 4-valve scooter. It is most likely to be the new ADV 160 that will replace the existing ADV 150 from the brand’s global lineup. The teasers let us know a few details of the upcoming scooter, so let's check them out in detail.

In the first teaser, every bit of the vehicle is shown in red. We can see a vertically-stacked angular LED headlight nested in a chunky front apron, that’s strikingly similar to the ADV 150. The scooter looks sporty with a taller flyscreen and alloy rims, all bearing resemblance to the outgoing two-wheeler. 

At the rear, a stepped single-piece seat can be noticed with a long tail section. Overall, the design philosophy of the upcoming ADV 160 remains the same as the ADV150, with a few revisions. 

Honda also previewed a close-up shot of ESP+ (enhanced smart power) badging along with the “160” tag and “4 valves” tag. Most likely, the scooter will borrow the powertrain from the PCX 160 and Vario 160 (already on sale in Indonesia). That’s a 157-cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine delivering a maximum power of 15.5 hp at 8,500 rpm and a peak torque of 15 Nm. As for comparison, the Malaysia-spec ADV 150 runs on a 149-cc liquid-cooled PGM-FI engine that kicks out 14.7hp at 8500 rpm and 13.9 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm. The power is sent to the wheels via a Variable Speed transmission gearbox. 

Further, the teaser video shows us the display of the LCD instrument panel telling us about the new electronic feature to be available on the 2022 Honda ADV 160. That's the Honda Selectable Torque Control system or we can say the traction control. It could have a selectable option for turning off and on, required for off-roading.

The all-new 2022 Honda ADV 160 will make its way to Indonesia anytime soon and is likely to be followed by other neighboring countries, including Malaysia.

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