Honda Motorcycles & Scooters India (HMSI) has launched the all-new SP 160 with an introductory price of Rs 1.18 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike comes in two variants - Single and Twin disc, with the top-spec Twin-disc model priced at Rs 1.22 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the third model in the 150cc-160cc segment, following the Unicorn and the XBlade. The brand-new two-wheeler is available in six different colors - Matte Axis Gray Metallic, Pearl Ignite Black, Matte Dark Blue Metallic, Pearl Spartan Red, Matte Pearl Deep Ground Gray, and Marvel Blue Metallic. HMSI has announced that deliveries for the bike will start later in August. In terms of market competition, it locks horns with the models such as the Bajaj Pulsar P150, the TVS Apache RTR 160, and more in our market. Let's see what the new bike has to offer in terms of engine, design, and other features.
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2023 Honda SP 160: Design & Features
The headlight design, tank extensions, and sleek bodywork give the SP 160 a vibrant appearance, despite its commuter design. Overall, the bike seems to have a fusion of a utilitarian approach with a tinge of sportiness in its appearance. The new Honda SP 160 mimics the SP 125 in terms of style. It sports identical body panels, a V-shaped LED headlight, a raised tail section on the seat, a slightly wider tank shroud, a single grab rail, a side-slung exhaust silencer with a chrome shield, and blacked-out internals. Features-wise, the motorcycle is fitted with a fully-digital LCD instrument console, an engine start/stop switch, a hazard switch, and more. The instrument panel displays important information such as distance travelled, fuel level, speed, and gear position.
2023 Honda SP 160: Engine
Similar to the Unicorn, the 162.71cc single-cylinder engine that powers the SP 160 produces 13.2bhp and 14.6Nm of torque. A 5-speed gearbox is used to deliver power to the rear wheels. The Honda SP 160 will be available in two variations. The first is a single-disc version, while the other one is a dual-disc version. Single-channel ABS is standard on the bike.
2023 Honda SP 160: Hardware
When it comes to hardware, the diamond-type frame is supported at the front and back by standard telescopic forks and a monoshock. A 276mm front disc and a 220mm rear disc, along with a single-channel ABS, handle braking duties. Rear drum brakes measuring 130mm are included in the standard model. The bike has 17-inch alloy wheels with front and rear MRF Nylogrip tyres measuring 80/100 and 130/70 respectively.
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2023 Honda SP 160: Price
As mentioned, the price of the all-new Honda motorcycle ranges between Rs 1.18 lakh and Rs 1.22 lakh. Both are ex-showroom figures.
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