When Honda launched its updated PCX 160 engine in Thailand at the start of 2021, it was only a matter of when (not if) most of the other 150cc scooters offered by Team Red would soon get the same upgrade. Although it is a mild displacement boost, the main reason for the update was emissions compliance—so of course, it only made sense that the same engine update would soon appear across the range.
Almost immediately, speculation about an ADV 160 began. That’s a scooter that we do (surprisingly) get in the U.S., and one that’s quite popular in various markets in Asia and Europe. Soon after, it seemed a sure thing that the Vario 160 was on its way to Asian markets.
