JAKARTA - Honda is reviving nostalgia through the launch of the 2026 CG160 model in Brazil. Not just a model update, the Japanese manufacturer also introduced a special edition titled CG160 "50 Anos", as a marker for the half-century journey of the Honda CG since its debut in 1976.
The 50 Anos label itself does not indicate the capacity of the engine, but rather Honda CG's historic moment that has been part of Brazilian people's lives for five decades. Uniquely, this commuter sport bike is equipped with flex fuel technology that allows it to consume both gasoline and ethanol.
Reported from Greatbikers, Tuesday, January 27, the Honda CG is known as a product designed specifically for emerging markets. Its character is simple, naughty, and easy to maintain.
When it first hit the streets in Brazil in the 1970s, Honda even teamed up with the world football icon, Pelé, as the face of the campaign. The move proved to be right, in no time, CG dominated almost 70 percent of the street motorcycle market in Brazil.
To commemorate its golden age, Honda presents the CG160 "50 Anos" with a more exclusive touch. The basis uses the CG160 Titan, the highest variant of the CG family.
The appearance is made more classy with a Matte Machine Red Metallic color that is combined with gold graphics. The "50 Anos" emblem is attached to the body and tank, the rims are painted gold, and the rear brake lights are red.
Finally, a special red-colored key with a 50th anniversary motif. The engine compartment remains the main attraction by carrying a 162.7 cc single-cylinder SOHC engine with flex fuel technology.
When consuming gasoline, the maximum power reaches 14.4 PS at 8,000 rpm. This figure rises to 14.7 PS when using ethanol at the same engine speed.
Although identical to a hard-working motorcycle, the CG160 features have kept up with the times. A full digital LCD-based instrument panel is now installed, complete with a USB port to charge the rider's device.
In the Brazilian market, the Honda CG160 "50 Anos" is marketed at a price of around 20,976 reais or equivalent to Rp66 million. The price is indeed higher than most 160cc motorcycles because of its status as a collection edition and is only available in South America.
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