If you follow the local motorcycle industry regularly, then you might have noticed how busy Honda Philippines (HPI) has gotten this year. We mean really busy.
HPI has been continuously updating its lineup on an almost monthly basis, and recently, we were treated to yet another new launch: the AirBlade 160. This joins the brand’s revamped scooter lineup in our market alongside other new 160cc scooters in the Click and the PCX.
How will the new Honda AirBlade 160 stack up against its competitors, though? In this article, we take a deep dive into the specs and features of one of HPI’s newest offerings.
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Pricing
Only one version of the new Honda AirBlade 160 is available, and it’s priced at P119,900. For comparison, that’s P3,000 more than the new Click 160. Color options for the AirBlade include Matte Dim Gray Metallic, Pearl Dark Ash Blue 2, and Candy Luster Red. The gray colorway also features a gold 3D emblems and a ‘Special Edition’ badge, while the blue and red finishes sport silver emblems.
Design and dimensions
The AirBlade 160 measures 1,890mm long, 686mm wide, and 1,116mm tall with 142mm of ground clearance and a 775mm seat height. It’s almost just as big as the Click 160 across the board, only the AirBlade’s seat is 3mm lower.
The AirBlade sits on 14-inch front and rear wheels shod in 100/80-14MC 48P and 90/80-14MC 43P tubeless tires, respectively. HPI’s website doesn’t list the fuel-tank capacity, but the old AirBlade did get a 4.4-liter tank. This old figure checks out with the AirBlade 160 listed on Honda’s Vietnam website.
In terms of design, the AirBlade 160 still retains most of the original version’s design. The scooter’s silhouette and overall shape are the same, and even the headlights up front see no changes. What Honda has changed up with this bike is its finish—the aforementioned colorways are all new, and they all spice up the AirBlade’s look quite nicely with the contrasting seats and new-look badges.
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Engine and specs
The new AirBlade comes with a new 157cc eSP+ gasoline engine that’s capable of 15.02hp at 8,000rpm and 14.6Nm of torque at 6,500rpm. This powertrain can supposedly do about 47.5km/L according to World Motorcycle Test Cycle figures. A front hydraulic disc and a rear leading/trailing drum brake provide stopping power.
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Extra features
The AirBlade 160 comes with a good arsenal of extra tech. It has single-channel ABS equipped, an all-LED lighting system, an idling stop system, and a fully digital instrument cluster. There’s a sizeable 23.2-liter underseat compartment as well, and here you’ll find the 2.1A USB-A charging port.
As with most of Honda’s scooters, the AirBlade 160 also gets the Honda Smart Key system with an answer-back function and an anti-theft alarm.
Model-specific FAQs
1) What is the engine specification of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160?
The 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 features a 157cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke engine with a liquid-cooling system, producing 15hp (11kW) at 8,000rpm and 14.6Nm of torque at 6,500rpm.
2) What type of transmission does the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 use?
The 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 uses an automatic CVT (continuously variable transmission) with a belt final drive.
3) What are the key features of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160?
Key features include all-LED lighting, Smart Key with keyless start, digital instrument display, UBox for added storage, antilock braking, engine immobilizer, alarm system, and a power socket for recharging devices.
4) What is the fuel tank capacity and ground clearance of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160?
The fuel tank capacity is 5.50 liters, and the ground clearance is 142mm.
5) What are the dimensions of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160?
The dimensions are: length 1,890mm, width 686mm, height 1,116 mm, and seat height 775mm.
General vehicle topics
1) What is the price of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 in the Philippines?
The price of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 in the Philippines starts at P125,900. Please note that prices can vary and may change over time.
2) What is the seating capacity of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160?
The 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 is designed for single or dual seating, accommodating one or two riders.
3) What is the fuel efficiency of the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160?
Specific fuel efficiency figures for the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 are not provided in the official sources, but it is generally expected to be efficient due to its fuel injection system and liquid-cooled engine.
4) What are the tire sizes for the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160?
The front tire size is 90/80-14, and the rear tire size is 100/80-14.
5) Does the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 come with storage options?
Yes, the 2023 Honda AirBlade 160 includes underseat storage with a capacity of 23.2 liters.
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