During the launch last month, Honda had announced that first deliveries of the maxi-scooter will commence from mid-October 2026 onwards
Honda ADV160 flex-fuel was launched last month at a sticker price of Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) in the Indian market. During the launch, the brand announced that first deliveries will commence from mid-October 2026 onwards across the country. However, this is not the case anymore as we have learnt that the maxi-scooter will be handed over to the customers by Q1 2027. Being Honda’s first flex-fuel scooter with capability of running on E85 fuel which has ethanol blending of 85 percent, it will be locally manufactured in India.
Honda ADV160 bookings started on August 25, 2026 at a token payment of Rs 5,000 at the company’s official website as well as at Honda’s dealerships in the country. It will be sold via Honda RedWing and BigWing showrooms across the nation, unlike its arch rivals namely Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Xoom 160 which are available through premium Blue Square and Premia outlets, respectively.
Honda has not stated any official reason behind the delay in the deliveries of the E85 fuel compliant maxi-scooter but we believe that it is due to production related constraints. In July 2026, during the official unveiling of 10 all-new models for the Indian market, which also includes the ADV160 flex-fuel, the company had stated that all these will be produced locally in India.
Flaunting an adventure-inspired styling, the maxi-scooter comes with 27 litres of underseat storage capacity. The braking duties are handled by disc units at front and rear alongside a single-channel ABS. Honda ADV160 maxi-scooter rides on 14-inch front and 13-inch rear wheels. Sitting on an underbone chassis, it gets telescopic front forks and dual-shock rear suspension.
The ADV160 tips the weighing scale at 133 kg, which makes it 7 kg heavier than the Aerox 155. However, the Xoom 160 remains the heaviest maxi-scooter in the segment with a kerb weight of 142 kg. Some of the notable features onboard the maxi-scooter are TFT instrument cluster with Honda RoadSync tech, Turn by Turn Navigation and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).
At the heart, Honda ADV160 flex fuel has the 156.93cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine which develops top power of 16 bhp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque of 14.7 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The ADV160 comes with Honda’s proven FlexTech technology. Despite being locally made in India, it has become the most expensive scooter in its segment as Hero Xoom 160 and Yamaha Aerox are sold at a lower price point.
