At the heart of the 1965 Honda CB 160 sport motorcycle, Honda pairs a 161 cc (9.8 cu in) twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.5 HP (12 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.9 Nm (10.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 4-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 102.5 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the CB 160 measures 135 kg (298 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.18 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 792 mm (31.2 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,324 mm (52.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 1.69 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 710 km (441 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 106 km/h (66 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1965 to 1969, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
102.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.18 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~710 km (441 mi)
Engine
Displacement161.0 ccm (9.82 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, four-stroke
Engine DetailsTwin, four-stroke
Power16.5 HP (12.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque13.9 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Compression8.5:1
Bore x Stroke50.0 x 41.0 mm (2.0 x 1.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDigital CDI
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
DrivelineFront:
Performance
Top Speed106.2 km/h (66.0 mph)
Fuel Consumption1.69 litres/100 km (59.2 km/l or 139.18 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases39.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeStamped steel backbone chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionMonoshock
Wheelbase1324 mm (52.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre80/100-17
Rear Tyre110/90-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight135.0 kg (297.6 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1222 HP/kg
Seat Height792 mm (31.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Brakes
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