Key highlights
- Honda has automated more of the ADV160’s final assembly process at its Manesar plant.
- Initial customer deliveries are now being targeted for the end of 2026, subject to production ramp-up.
- The Rs 1.70 lakh flex-fuel scooter was originally scheduled for deliveries from mid-October.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is stepping up production of the ADV160 at its Manesar manufacturing facility in a bid to reduce waiting times. The move comes after delivery estimates for the adventure-style scooter stretched into January 2027, despite bookings opening in August.
During a recent visit to the Manesar plant, Honda demonstrated changes made to the ADV160’s production line. The company has further automated the final assembly process, reducing manual intervention at several stages and aiming to improve production consistency.
Honda ADV160 deliveries could begin before 2027
When Honda announced the ADV160’s price on August 25, 2026, it opened bookings for Rs 5,000 and said deliveries would begin around mid-October. However, that timeline has slipped, with prospective buyers being quoted waiting periods extending into January 2027.
The production push suggests Honda is working to bring the first customer handovers forward. Initial deliveries are now being targeted towards the end of 2026, although this remains a target rather than a confirmed delivery schedule. The final timeline will depend on how quickly production scales up.
The ADV160 is part of Honda’s expanded premium two-wheeler portfolio for India. Its local manufacture and availability through Honda’s dealership network are intended to make it accessible to a wider set of buyers in the country’s growing premium scooter segment.
Honda ADV160 is India’s first E85-compatible scooter
Priced at Rs 1.70 lakh (ex-showroom), the ADV160 stands out for its adventure-inspired design and flex-fuel capability. Honda’s FlexTech system allows its engine to run on fuel blends containing up to 85% ethanol (E85), making it a distinctive offering in the Indian scooter market.
The scooter also gets a colour TFT instrument display, Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and Honda Selectable Torque Control, which helps manage rear-wheel slip.
Its combination of touring-oriented styling, connected technology and flex-fuel capability sets it apart from conventional scooters, including the Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Xoom 160.
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