Honda PCX160

The maxi-scooter is sure to get a lot of attention on the streets and Honda has brought some really notable changes into the overall styling and appearance of the scooter. The first thing that stands as phenomenal is the large and sharp-styled LED headlight and a slightly revised LED tail lamp design. The scooter features a sporty fully digital LCD instrument panel with some stylish features. 

The LED indicator lights are merged with the headlights to form a U-shaped unit. The LED tail lamp. retains the X-pattern integrated with rear turn signals.

The body features a number of refreshed styling elements and the overall sleeker appearance is evident.  The intake duct adds to V-shape underneath the body and makes for steep lean angles as well. The new exhaust system and new star-pattern alloy wheels add to the sporty statement.

The seats are adequately wide and padded with a sleek yet muscular body that accommodates a storage box with a USB-type power outlet. There is a 30.4-litre under-seat storage compartment that can easily accommodate a full-size helmet. The Honda PCX 160 has very sustainable dimensions with a height of 1108 mm and a length of 1936 mm. The scooter is 742 mm wide and makes for a stable and comfortable ride. 

The scooter has been appreciated for its incredible handling abilities thanks to the sport standard tires which are almost V-shaped. A little counter-steer is enough to make the scooter lean into a turn and maintain that lean angle pretty effortlessly. The suspension makes for an incredibly delightful ride soaking up most of the bumps to a great extent, fairing smoothly even without a pillion. Acceleration is uniform and smooth and makes for an enjoyable drive. 

The new Honda PCX 160 is powered by an all-new 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, Single Overhead Cam (SOHC),  4-valve 157 cc engine. The engine comes with the Enhanced Smart Power+ (ESP+) feature that makes for incredible performance as well as impressive fuel efficiency. The engine is paired to a smooth and efficient CVT transmission and the scooter delivers an impressive fuel economy of around 45.1  kmpl. 

The engine makes 16 hp of power at 8,500 RPM and 14.7 Nm of torque at 6,500 RPM. It comes with the Idling Stop System (ISS) feature, that turns off the engine automatically at traffic lights. The fuel tank has a capacity of 8.0 litres which is pretty adequate considering the fuel economy returned by the maxi scooter. 

The bike comes with front and rear disc brakes and has two variations in its braking systems: combi-braking system (CBS) and Anti-lock braking system (ABS). Another very convenient feature that adds to the safety of the rider is the Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) on the ABS variant that ensures smooth stops during sudden brakes. It also adds wheel traction under slippery road conditions.

The scooter also gets the smart key system on all variants along with features like an anti-theft alarm and the specialised answer back system. Along with switching on the bike, the rotary dial also unlocks the bike’s storage compartments, steering, and fuel tank.

The Honda PCX 160 is undoubtedly one of the strongest contenders in its segment and surpasses most of its competitors in terms of comfort and safety. Coming in two premium colour variants and at decent pricing, the maxi-scooter is worth the money and does offer an enjoyable experience to both riding fanatics as well as daily commuters.