Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Honda Launches ADV160 and Rebel 300 in India
Honda has introduced two new premium two-wheelers in India.
The ADV160 is an adventure-style scooter for city and longer rides.
The Rebel 300 is a low, relaxed motorcycle with a bobber-inspired design.
The ADV160 costs ₹1.70 lakh before other charges.
The Rebel 300 costs ₹2.22 lakh in Standard form and ₹2.62 lakh with E-Clutch.
Buyers can book either vehicle by paying ₹5,000.
Deliveries are planned to start around mid-October 2026.
The ADV160 can use fuel containing up to 85 percent ethanol.
Honda says the launches begin a larger 10-product rollout in India.
Honda priced the ADV160 at ₹1.70 lakh ex-showroom Bengaluru and the Rebel 300 at ₹2.22 lakh for Standard and ₹2.62 lakh for E-Clutch.
Bookings for both models are open nationwide for ₹5,000 through Honda’s website and authorised dealerships.
Deliveries are scheduled to begin from mid-October 2026, while one report described the ADV160 timeline simply as October.
The ADV160 is India’s first flex-fuel scooter, compatible with ethanol blends of up to E85 and equipped with a 156.93cc engine and CVT.
The Rebel 300 uses a 286cc engine and adds an optional E-Clutch system, while being sold exclusively through Honda BigWing dealerships.
- Who
- Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India announced the ADV160 and Rebel 300.
- What
- Honda launched the two models in India, announced their prices and opened bookings.
- When
- Bookings are open, with deliveries scheduled to begin from mid-October 2026; one report stated that ADV160 deliveries would begin in October.
- Where
- The models will be sold in India through Honda RedWing and BigWing dealerships; the reported prices are ex-showroom Bengaluru, except one Rebel 300 report citing Chennai.
- Why
- The launches are part of Honda’s 10-product rollout and expand its premium scooter, cruiser and lifestyle motorcycle offerings.
- ADV160 price
- ₹1.70 lakh, ex-showroom Bengaluru
- Rebel 300 prices
- ₹2.22 lakh for Standard and ₹2.62 lakh for E-Clutch, ex-showroom Bengaluru; one report cited Chennai pricing
- Booking amount
- ₹5,000 for either model
- Delivery timeline
- Scheduled to begin from mid-October 2026
- ADV160 fuel capability
- Compatible with ethanol fuel blends of up to E85
- ADV160 specifications
- 156.93cc liquid-cooled engine with CVT, 27 litres of under-seat storage and TFT display
- Rebel 300 specifications
- 286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, six-speed gearbox and optional E-Clutch
