2022 Honda Vario 160: Top 5 Highlights

Aerox 155's Indonesian rival has received significant updates, here's all you need to know about it

Honda Vario 160 has arrived in its seventh generation in the Indonesian market to take on the Yamaha Aerox 155. The company has bestowed the scooter with some crucial updates, and here's what they are all about. 

Looks Sporty:

The Honda Vario 160 looks sharp and sporty thanks to its edgy body panels and aggressive fascia. The scooter gets an LED headlight with DRLs extending all the way to the top of its apron. It also features a neat and clean side profile and a lean tail section that sports an LED taillight and LED turn indicators. 

Lacks on the features front:

The new Vario 160 is offered with features such as keyless operation, a 5V charging port, an apron-mounted cubby hole with a USB charger and a digital instrument cluster that misses out on smartphone connectivity and navigation. This console displays details such as speed, mileage, time, fuel consumption, battery voltage, oil change indicator, and trip information.

More powerful than the Aerox 155:

Powering the Vario 160 is a new 160cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that sits in the eSAF (enhanced Smart Architecture Frame). This motor produces 15.4PS and 13.8Nm which is 0.4PS more and 0.1Nm less than the Aerox 155. This engine also comes with a claimed mileage of 46.9kmpl. 

Underpinnings:

The ride of the Vario 160 is taken care of by a telescopic fork up front and a monoshock suspension at the rear. For braking, the scooter employs disc brakes at both ends which is further assisted by CBS/dual-channel ABS depending on the variant. The scooter rolls on 14-inch wheels that come wrapped in a 100-section tyre up front and a 120-section at the rear. 

Price & Colours:

The Vario 160 is available in four colours: Matte White, Active Black, Matte Black, and Matte Red. The scooter is offered in two variants: CBS and dual-channel ABS. The former is priced at RP 25,800,000 (around Rs 1.35 lakh) and the latter at RP 28,500,000 (around Rs 1.49 lakh), on-road, Jakarta.