Honda launches India’s first E85-ready scooter as it broadens premium and flex-fuel range

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has unveiled the ADV160, positioned as India’s first E85-ready scooter, alongside 10 new and refreshed two-wheelers. The company is pairing premium and electric portfolio expansion with flex-fuel products as E85 availability begins to scale.

— Filed Fri, 24 Jul, 2026, 17:16 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India unveiled the ADV160, India’s first E85-ready scooter, and expanded its local lineup with 10 motorcycles and scooters. The company is prioritising premium, electric and flex-fuel offerings while deepening Indian manufacturing, engineering and export capabilities.

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Honda combines premium, electric and flex-fuel portfolio expansion in its latest launch activity; no related recent signals were provided to establish an earlier pattern.

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