CB 160

1968 Honda CB 160 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Honda for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1968 Honda CB 160 utilizes a 161 cc (9.8 cu in) twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 16.5 HP (12 kW) at 10,000 rpm. With a specific output of 102.5 HP per liter, 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 294 kg (648 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.06 HP/kg (17.82 kg per horsepower).

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.