Styling

PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaIts styling is really what makes PCX 160 stand out. I’m glad Honda didn’t really change the original design, because this for me is the classiest-looking scooter in HPI’s lineup. It’s got a beautiful light signature up front thanks to the familiar V-shaped headlight that we also get to see in other Honda scooters like the Click 150 and ADV 150.There aren’t a lot of lines and edges here, either. The bike has a sharp and smooth physique. I’m not a fan of chrome, but the shiny handlebars eventually grew on me. The unit I got was finished in black, and while it looks sleek in this colorway, I really think the white option looks a whole lot sexier.OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED:This might be what the next-gen Hyundai Accent will look likeDoes Mitsubishi have plans to bring Xpander production operations to PH?

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The saddle

PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaSimilar to most scooters in this segment, the PCX 160’s seat is pretty wide and offers good cushioning for both rider and pillion. The seat height is forgiving at just 764mm (30 inches). I’m about 5’5” and I almost flat-foot this bike despite its wide frame. There’s no step-through floorboard here, so it might not be that easy to handle for not-so-tall beginners.That said, the saddle does promise good comfort whether on daily commutes through beat-up city streets or on long rides across imperfect provincial highways.

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Engine performance

PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPowering the PCX 160 is a new 157cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that generates 15.6hp at 8,500rpm and 15Nm of torque at 6,000rpm. I wasn’t able to test the old PCX150, but I do own an ADV 150 that packs the same 150cc powertrain. So even if the difference in power with the PCX 160 isn’t that much, it’s enough for me to notice.There’s still dragging from a standstill, but the PCX 160 feels quicker off the line than my ADV 150. There’s also more pull at higher speeds, and the PCX 160 has more oomph for overtakes. I wasn’t able to conduct proper 0-60kph or 0-80kph tests for better comparison, though I reckon the differences between the two powertrains would be negligible.As for its fuel consumption—something I know a lot of you are curious about—I can easily say that the PCX 160 is one efficient scooter. I stayed heavy on the throttle and I still got a decent 40km/L, which is right around Honda’s figures of 45.1km/L. I’m confident that more relaxed riding will yield way better results, perhaps even better than the manufacturer-provided estimate. I wasn’t able to try it out much through heavy traffic, but I’m not too concerned about those figures dropping that much.OTHER MOTORCYCLE REVIEWS YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK OUT:Review: 2022 BMW F900 RReview: 2021 BMW C400 GT

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Ride and handling

PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaIt surprised me just how nimble the PCX 160 actually is. It sits a bit low and thus feels very planted even through winding roads. The stock tires offer decent grip, though I’m not too sure how they’ll hold out in the rain.This thing is a cinch to filter lanes with, so Metro Manila’s gridlock shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Just note that while this can absorb typical road imperfections, you’ll want to avoid any sizeable potholes in the city.The riding position is also very comfortable. But if I could change one thing, I would straighten out the handlebars a bit more. I also reckon the grips might be a bit low for tall riders, but it’s nothing an aftermarket handlebar riser can’t fix.

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Extra features

PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaHonda likes to cover the basics with its small-displacement scooters, and it’s the same story with the PCX 160. For starters, the digital instrument cluster has multiple trip meters, a fuel-consumption gauge, and even maintenance r...

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Verdict

PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaI’m gonna be brutally honest: I still wouldn’t trade my ADV 150 for this one. However, if I had to go through the scooter-buying process all over again, this would easily rank second on my list.The PCX 160 has classy looks that are hard to find elsewhere in its segment. It promises the kind of fuel efficiency motorists long for these days given the skyrocketing pump prices. It also has decent amount tech and handy features that you don’t always see in small-displacement scooters. As I said, it’s not an entry-level model per se with its P139,000 price tag, but best believe it’s worth every penny.

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SPECS: 2022 Honda PCX 160-ABS

PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPrice: P139,000Engine: 157cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinderTransmission: continuously variablePower: 15.6hp @ 8,500rpmTorque: 15Nm @ 6,000rpmSeat height: 30 inchesScore: 18/20PHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre GreciaPHOTO BY Leandre Grecia

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