The Honda CB 160 motorcycle specifications include a 161 cc (9.82 cu in) engine, power of 16.5 hp (12.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 135 kg (297.6 lb).
Key specifications
The 1965 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Honda CB 160 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Honda models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Honda database average.
About 70% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 24th percentile across Honda models.
About 71% lower than the Honda database average. Around the 24th percentile across Honda models.
Very close to the Honda database average. Around the 59th percentile across Honda models.
About 11% smaller than the Honda database average. Around the 43rd percentile across Honda models.
Honda database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Honda specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
16.5 hp — more powerful than about 24% of Honda models with power data.
161 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Honda models.
792 mm — taller than about 59% of Honda models.
12 L — larger than about 43% of Honda fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Honda average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Honda models where that dimension is available.
2,045
2,078
Close to average.
757
827
8% below average.
1,060
1,161
9% below average.
1,324
1,431
7% below average.
792
780
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-17 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 110/90-17 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Engine oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 710 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.122 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 122.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 102.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 161 cc (9.82 cu in) |
| Power | 16.5 hp (12.0 kW) @ 8,000 rpm |
| Torque | 13.9 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 50.0 x 41 mm (2.0 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Engine oil | Honda GN4 10W-40 |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Stamped steel backbone chassis |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 80/100-17 |
| Rear tire | 110/90-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 135 kg (297.6 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 792 mm (31.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,045 mm (80.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 757 mm (29.8 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,060 mm (41.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,324 mm (52.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 1.69 L/100 km (59.2 km/l or 139.18 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 39.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 106.2 km/h (66.0 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1222 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Red, blue |
|---|---|
| Seat | Dual seat |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Honda models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Honda information before relying on them. Visit the official Honda website.