DISCONTINUED HONDA GL160 SPORT TOURING

About Our Honda GL160

Style, fast, simple, reliable, fashionable, and fancy! That was the original advertising message for the Honda GL Pro Neo-Tech 4-stroke 1600, commonly known as the Honda GL160. With its 160cc engine, this small sports motorcycle was designed by P.T. Astra Honda Motor Indonesia as a street bike and was proudly marketed as a Luxury Sport motorcycle.

Despite its sporty appearance, the original Honda GL160 was not really designed as a touring motorcycle. The frame was not designed to support a proper luggage rack, while the large plastic headlight fairing and wide speedometer could easily be damaged in a fall. For riders planning long-distance motorcycle trips in Vietnam, we felt the original configuration needed some practical improvements.

Following our simple philosophy of building a practical and reliable touring motorcycle, we removed components we considered unnecessary and modified the Honda GL160 to make it more suitable for motorcycle travel. The following work was carried out by our own team:

• Installed a smaller speedometer and removed the original headlight cover and headlight.
• Installed a new round headlight using a standard halogen H4 bulb.
• Added a protective slider to help reduce damage and potential injury in the event of a fall.
• Installed a large rear luggage rack for carrying a backpack or other travel luggage, with the frame reinforced for additional strength.
• Added extra foam to the seat and fitted a new seat cover to improve comfort during long-distance riding.
• Refurbished and/or rebuilt the engines using original parts sourced from Indonesia and Cambodia.

The modified Honda GL160 used to be one of our simplest motorcycles for novice and beginner riders. However, from 2014 onward, we replaced this model with the newer Honda CGL125, which offers a more practical setup for our motorcycle rental customers.

You can learn more about the replacement model here: Honda CGL125.

Honda GL160 Specifications

Curb weight: 114 kg
Overall length x width x height: 2,034 x 754 x 1,062 mm
Wheelbase: 1,281 mm
Seat height: 772 mm
Min-ground clearance: 149 mm
Fuel tank capacity: 12l
Chassis: Diamond steel
Front Tire: 2.75 – 18
Rear Tires: 3.00 – 18
Front Brake: Disc Brake with double piston
Rear Brake: Drum
Clutch: Manual, Wet Type
Battery: 12V – 4Ah
Spark Plug: ND X 24 EP-U9 / NGK DP8EA-9
Ignition: CDI-DC, Battery
Fuel consumption: 41.4 km/liter at 50 km/hour (standard gasoline)
Front suspension: Telescopic
Rear suspension: Swing arm with Double Shock Absorber
Engine type: 4-Stroke, OHC, air-cooled
Displacement: 156.7 cm3
Bore stroke: 63.5 x 49.5 mm
Compression ratio: 9.0 : 1
Max. output/rpm: 13.8 hp / 8,500 rpm
Gear box: 1-N-2-3-4-5, 5 Speed
Starting system: Electric & Kick starter

Current options to replace the Honda GL160

The Honda GL160 is no longer part of our current rental fleet, having been replaced by newer and more practical motorcycles. For riders planning a motorbike trip in Vietnam, the best replacement depends on your experience, destination, riding style, and whether you intend to stay on paved roads or explore rural and off-road routes.

To find out which current motorbike or scooter is really the best option for your trip, please watch the video below. For more motorcycle videos, riding tips, and information about Vietnam motorbike adventures, visit our YouTube channel.