The Honda PCX 160 starts at ₱133,400 SRP in the Philippines, with the RoadSync variant at ₱154,900. It is a 156cc automatic maxi-scooter built around comfort and practicality rather than sportiness — a low 764 mm seat, a settled ride, and 30.4 litres of underseat storage, which is the most useful number on its spec sheet. If you want to try one before committing, we rent a modified PCX for ₱1,200 a day.
Honda PCX 160 price in the Philippines
| Variant | SRP | Key difference |
|---|---|---|
| PCX 160 Standard | ₱133,400 | Core model |
| PCX 160 RoadSync | ₱154,900 | Smartphone connectivity through the cluster |
| Rent one instead | ₱1,200 per day | Modified PCX at Rent2Ride Manila |
Two variants, three colours. Verified 3 August 2026 against Philippine dealer listings. As always, promos, provincial pricing and financing terms will shift the real number.
The ₱21,500 step to RoadSync buys Honda’s smartphone integration — calls, messages, music and navigation displayed on the instrument cluster. The same question applies as on the ADV: will you genuinely use dash navigation, or will you mount your phone anyway? Most riders do the latter, and the Standard is the better value for them.
Honda PCX 160 specifications
| Engine | 156cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Power | 16 PS @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 15 Nm @ 6,590 rpm |
| Transmission | Automatic (CVT) — no clutch, no gears |
| Seat height | 764 mm |
| Kerb weight | 133 kg |
| Underseat storage | 30.4 litres |
| Brakes | Disc front and rear |
| Seats | 2 (rider and one passenger) |
The PCX makes marginally more claimed power than the Click 160 or the Aerox, but that is not why people buy one. The numbers that define it are the 764 mm seat — the lowest of any 155cc–160cc scooter we rent — and the 30.4-litre underseat compartment.
The storage is the actual selling point
30.4 litres is enough for a full-face helmet plus a day’s worth of other things, and it changes how you use the bike. Grocery runs, a laptop bag, a change of clothes, a passenger’s helmet — all inside, locked, out of the rain, with nothing bungeed to the seat.
Set against a Click 160 or an Aerox, both of which have modest underseat space, this is the difference between a scooter you commute on and a scooter you can run errands on without planning around luggage. If you have ever ridden home with a bag hooked over your knees, you already understand the value.
PCX 160 versus ADV 160
These two share an engine class and a price bracket, and they are the two Hondas most often cross-shopped. They are built for opposite conditions:
| PCX 160 | ADV 160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 764 mm | 780 mm |
| Kerb weight | 133 kg | 133 kg |
| Ground clearance | Standard scooter | 165 mm |
| Fuel tank | Standard | 8.1 L |
| Underseat storage | 30.4 L | Smaller |
| SRP from | ₱133,400 | ₱166,900 |
| Rental | ₱1,200/day | ₱1,200/day |
Identical kerb weight, ₱33,500 apart. The ADV trades storage and seat height for ground clearance and fuel range — it is the bike for broken and flooded roads and long provincial runs. The PCX trades that capability for a lower seat, a smoother ride on decent pavement, and far more usable space.
If your route is paved and your problem is carrying things, the PCX is the better bike and cheaper. If your route floods, the ADV wins outright.
PCX versus Click 160 versus NMAX
| PCX 160 | Click 160 | NMAX 155 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 764 mm | 778 mm | 770 mm |
| Kerb weight | 133 kg | 116 kg | 131 kg |
| SRP from | ₱133,400 | ₱108,900 | ₱155,900 |
| Rental | ₱1,200/day | ₱850/day | ₱950/day |
The PCX and NMAX are direct rivals — both comfort-oriented maxi-scooters with low seats and good storage — and the PCX undercuts the NMAX by roughly ₱22,500. The Click 160 is the outlier: 17 kg lighter and ₱24,500 cheaper, but with far less storage and a firmer, more basic ride.
Broadly: Click 160 for lightness and value, PCX for comfort and storage, NMAX if you prefer Yamaha’s take on the same idea.
What it costs to run
Budget for annual LTO registration, insurance beyond the TPL minimum, scheduled oil changes, and CVT belt and roller service. The PCX has a belt-change reminder in the instrument cluster, which is genuinely useful — it is the service item owners most often defer until the transmission starts slipping.
Tyres and brake pads wear faster in stop-start traffic than the manual assumes. We have not printed a peso-per-litre fuel figure because Philippine pump prices moved sharply through 2026 and any number here would date quickly.
Who the PCX 160 suits
- Riders who carry things. 30.4 litres of locked storage is the reason to buy this bike.
- Shorter riders. The 764 mm seat is the most accessible in the class.
- Comfort-first commuters. Settled, smooth, unfussy over distance.
- Two-up riders on decent roads.
- Anyone who wants no clutch — fully automatic.
It suits you less if your roads flood or break up, where the ADV 160‘s clearance matters more; if you want sporty handling, where the Aerox is the livelier choice; or if you want the cheapest capable option, where the Click 160 wins.
What it is actually like to ride
The PCX is the calmest scooter in this group. The suspension is softer than an Aerox’s, the steering is slower and more deliberate, and the whole machine is set up to remove drama rather than create it. Over a long commute that is worth more than it sounds — you finish the ride less tired.
The riding position is upright and roomy, with a proper floorboard rather than a cramped footwell, and the seat is broad enough that two hours on it is not a chore. On decent pavement at highway speed it is genuinely composed.
Where it gives ground is agility. The same softness that makes it comfortable makes it less eager to change direction quickly, and the long wheelbase that helps stability does not help in tight filtering. It is a scooter for flowing through traffic rather than darting through it.
Buying used: what to check
PCXs are bought by commuters and tend to be looked after, which makes the used market reasonable — but check the things that matter:
- CVT behaviour. Accelerate from rest and listen. Slipping, shuddering or whining means belt and roller wear. The belt-change reminder in the cluster is helpful, but only if previous owners acted on it — ask.
- Underseat compartment. Check the hinge, the lock and the seal. A 30.4-litre space is the bike’s main asset; a compartment that leaks in the rain or will not lock undermines the whole point.
- Delivery-fleet use. The PCX’s storage makes it popular with couriers. Those bikes cover enormous mileage in stop-start conditions. Ask directly what the bike was used for and treat vague answers as an answer.
- Flood damage. A standard-clearance scooter in a flood-prone city. Look for silt in recesses, corroded electrical connectors and moisture in the instrument cluster.
- Brakes. Discs front and rear — check pad thickness and disc lipping on both.
- OR/CR in the seller’s name, with matching engine and chassis numbers.
With the Standard at ₱133,400 new, a high-mileage ex-delivery PCX at ₱100,000 is rarely the bargain it appears to be.
Renting a PCX in Manila
Note on our rental unit: we rent a modified PCX, not a stock one. The core riding experience — automatic transmission, low seat, comfortable maxi-scooter character — is the same, but the bike is not identical to a showroom PCX 160. If you are renting specifically to evaluate a stock bike before purchase, factor that in.
The Honda PCX Modified rents at ₱1,200 per day from our Makati stall, open daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. That includes one helmet, a phone holder, 250 km of daily mileage and TPL insurance.
Bring a valid driving licence covering motorcycles, two government-issued IDs, and the refundable deposit — full details on the rental requirements page. Visiting from abroad? See our guide to licence rules and driving permits in the Philippines.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Honda PCX 160 in the Philippines?
The PCX 160 Standard starts at ₱133,400 SRP and the RoadSync variant at ₱154,900, as listed by Philippine dealers in 2026. There are two variants and three colours. Dealer promos and financing terms will change what you actually pay. Rent2Ride Manila rents a modified PCX at ₱1,200 per day in Makati.
How much storage does the Honda PCX 160 have?
30.4 litres under the seat — enough for a full-face helmet plus a day’s other items. It is substantially more than a Honda Click 160 or Yamaha Aerox offers, and it is the main practical reason to choose a PCX over those bikes.
PCX 160 or ADV 160 — which should I buy?
They weigh the same and share an engine class, but they are built for different roads. The ADV has 165 mm of ground clearance and an 8.1-litre tank for broken, flooded or long-distance riding, and costs ₱166,900. The PCX has a lower 764 mm seat, a smoother ride on good pavement and 30.4 litres of storage, at ₱133,400. Paved roads and carrying things favour the PCX; flooding and provincial range favour the ADV.
Is the Honda PCX 160 good for shorter riders?
Yes — its 764 mm seat is the lowest among the popular 155cc–160cc scooters, lower than the Click 160 at 778 mm, the NMAX at 770 mm and notably lower than the Aerox at 790 mm. If seat height is your concern, the PCX is the most accessible of the group.
Is the RoadSync variant worth ₱21,500 more?
Only if you will genuinely use navigation and call handling on the instrument cluster rather than mounting your phone. RoadSync adds no mechanical difference — the engine, chassis and storage are identical. Most riders are better served putting that money towards gear or insurance.
Is the PCX 160 automatic?
Yes — a CVT with no clutch lever and no gear shifting. You still need a driving licence covering motorcycles, but no manual riding experience is needed.
Can I rent a Honda PCX in Manila?
Yes. Rent2Ride Manila rents a modified Honda PCX at ₱1,200 per day from our Makati stall, open daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including one helmet, a phone holder, 250 km of daily mileage and TPL insurance. Note that the rental unit is modified rather than stock, so it is not identical to a showroom PCX 160.
Sources
Pricing and specifications verified 3 August 2026 against MotoDeal, ZigWheels Philippines and Carmudi Philippines. Rental rates from our own live pricing on 3 August 2026.