Honda SP160: All You Need to Know

Honda SP160 - Checkout details of the Honda SP160 price in India, mileage, fuel tank capacity, specification & features, review and latest news.

For starters, it is worth mentioning that there are two iterations of the Honda SP series, the 125 and the 160. In addition to that, the Honda SP 160 is positioned between the Honda X-Blade and the Honda Hornet 2.0 in their two-wheeler portfolio. Honda bikes, however, are one of the bestselling bikes in the country. They cater to all types of buyers, from budget-oriented to high-end-oriented bikes.

As far as the competition is concerned, the Honda SP160 goes up against the TVS Apache RTR 160, Bajaj Pulsar P150, Yamaha FZ, and the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, to name a few.

Specifications

Before heading straight to the figures, let’s talk about the underpinnings of the Honda SP160. The Japanese automotive manufacturer incorporated a diamond chassis for this 160cc bike, which is robust and agile. It is superior to the widely-used tubular frame.

Now, as the name of this bike might suggest, the SP160 is powered by a 160 (162.71cc), single-cylinder, BS6 Phase 2 engine, which is tuned to churn out 13.27 bhp at 7500 rpm and 14.58 Nm of peak torque at 5500 rpm. Given these figures, the engine output of this 160cc bike is lesser than the Apache RTR 160 and the Pulsar NS160. You can check out the Apache RTR 160 price on the autoX website.

It makes the rear wheel spin via a standard five-speed manual transmission.

Further, the SP160 has a decent fuel tank capacity, which is rated at 12 litres.

Coming to the main bit, the fuel economy, the Honda SP160 can return a good mileage somewhere between 50 and 60 km/l. This approximate mileage is as per the reliable sources. There is no ARAI-certified mileage figure as of now. However, it should be worth noting that the real-world mileage figure can vary with the engine and transmission combination, individuals’ riding styles and the local traffic conditions.

Besides that, the Honda SP160 stands on a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. That said, it should be worth mentioning that most of the homegrown bikes are engineered by keeping the conditions of Indian roads in mind. At the same time, it should be safe to say that the SP160 can soak the bumps and undulations with ease.

Moreover, the Honda SP160 have braking duties taken care of by standard disc-drum brakes and optional dual-disc brakes. For your reference, the latter will offer a superior braking performance than the former will do.

As for dual-disc brakes, the sizes of the front and rear disc brakes are rated at 276mm and 220mm, respectively. In addition, this bike has a 17-inch alloy wheel. It runs on different tyre profiles at the front and rear. The former has a tyre profile of 80/100 R17, while the latter has a tyre profile of 130/70 R17. The variant with dual-disc brakes is the top-most variant of this bike. The SP160 price, especially of the top variant is Rs 1.22 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.

Features

Before we start listing, it should be worth noting that the offerings mentioned here belong to the top variant of the Honda SP160. This commuter bike is equipped with a fully digital instrument cluster that shows relevant readings digitally, such as speed, RPM, distance made, and time (clock). It also incorporates a digital fuel gauge, a low fuel indicator, and a side-stand alarm.

The Honda SP160 offers a pass light, kick and electric start, a killswitch, and a hazard switch.

As for lighting, this 160cc bike offers all LED lights where the headlight, brake light, and taillights are all LEDs. The indicator lamps are also LEDs. It, however, misses out on automatic headlights.

For added safety, this Honda bikes is equipped with a single-channel ABS. The presence of ABS on a two-wheeler makes it even safer, as it increases stability on wet roads and around corners.

Apart from that, the Honda SP160 has a pillion seat with footrests and a grab rail.

But considering the price of this bike and the segment, the bikemaker should have offered mobile app connectivity.

Dimensions

Given the offerings on this indigenous 160cc two-wheeler, the kerb weight of it is rated at 139 kg. Besides that, the Honda SP160 has an overall length of 2061mm, a width of 786mm, and a height of 1113mm. It has a wheelbase of 1347mm. The seat height of this bike is rated at 796mm. As for the ride height, the Honda SP160 has a ground clearance of 177mm, which is suitable for Indian roads. Having said that, you can easily take this bike from rough patches and potholes without worrying about hitting the underbody.

Prices, Variants and Colours

The Honda two-wheeler division offers the SP160 in two variants only: single-disc and dual-disc. It has a total of six colours and they include, Pearl Spartan Red, Matte Marvel Blue Metallic, Matte Dark Blue Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Axis Grey Metallic, and Pearl Deep Ground Grey.

As for the Honda SP 160 price, it starts at Rs 1.18 lakh and goes up to Rs 1.22 lakh.

All are ex-showroom prices in Delhi, as of August 2023. Please note that these prices are subject to change without any prior notice to the customer. You can, however, visit the autoX website to access the latest location-based price list for your dream vehicle. For more, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. So, stay tuned!