You booked it for October. Now it looks like the wait will go into next year. Honda ADV160 is in the news.
It is India’s first E85 flex-fuel scooter. Price is ₹1.70 lakh. But deliveries have shifted from October 2026 to early 2027.
Price and booking
Launched in August 2026. Ex-showroom price ₹1.70 lakh. Bookings are open with a ₹5000 token. Available at both RedWing and BigWing.
What is E85 flex fuel
The scooter can run on fuel with up to 85% ethanol. It is the first such scooter in India. It can help when petrol is expensive or ethanol is available.
Engine and features
156.93cc liquid-cooled engine. Around 16.3 PS and 14.9 Nm. CVT gearbox.
TFT display with Honda RoadSync. Traction control (HSTC). About 27 litres under-seat storage. Disc brakes and single-channel ABS.
Why the delivery delay
Earlier the talk was October 2026. Now the company says deliveries after New Year, meaning early 2027. Production-related reasons are being cited.
The brochure came out recently. Some specs like seat height and mileage are still not clear.
What to watch
If you have booked, keep checking the delivery update. If you want one soon, compare with the Yamaha Aerox 155 or Hero Xoom 160.
Advice:
The E85 point is good but the delivery is delayed. If you need it quickly, look at other options.
Before booking you can wait for seat height and real mileage numbers. Some details are still missing from the brochure.
FAQ
What is the Honda ADV160 price?
₹1.70 lakh ex-showroom.
When will deliveries start?
Early 2027. Delayed from October.
What is E85?
It can run on fuel with up to 85% ethanol.
What is the booking amount?
₹5000 token.
