Honda Click 160 vs PCX 160: Chiang Mai City Guide

Best choice for most travelers

Verdict	Choice
Solo city riding	Click 160
All-day riding or two-up	PCX 160

Specifications

Spec	Honda Click 160	Honda PCX 160
Engine	156.93cc, liquid-cooled, eSP+	156.93cc, liquid-cooled, eSP+
Power	11.3 kW (15.1 hp) @ 8,500 rpm	11.8 kW (15.8 hp) @ 8,500 rpm
Torque	13.8 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	14.7–15 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Kerb weight	116–118 kg	132 kg
Seat height	778mm	764mm
Fuel tank	5.5L	8.1L
Under-seat storage	18L	30L (U-Box)
Front brake	Disc	Disc
Rear brake	Drum (CBS) / Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS) / Drum (standard Thai market)
Traction control	None	HSTC
ABS	Optional (single-channel)	Single-channel (front only)
Keyless ignition	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-A	USB-C
Rental/day (Chiang Mai)	฿350–฿500	฿400–฿600

Quick answers: Click 160 vs PCX 160 by the numbers

Do Click 160 and PCX 160 have the same engine?

Yes — both run Honda’s 156.93cc liquid-cooled eSP+ single-cylinder engine. The PCX 160 is tuned slightly higher (11.8 kW / 15.8 hp) than the Click 160 (11.3 kW / 15.1 hp), but the difference is marginal. What actually separates the two on Chiang Mai roads is weight and chassis, not power.

Click 160 vs PCX 160: weight and seat height

The Click 160 weighs 116–118kg with a 778mm seat height. The PCX 160 weighs 132kg with a lower 764mm seat height. The Click’s ~15kg weight advantage makes it noticeably easier to muscle through slow traffic and park one-handed; the PCX’s lower seat suits shorter riders despite the extra weight.

Click 160 vs PCX 160 specs: fuel tank and storage

The Click 160 has a 5.5L fuel tank and 18L under-seat storage — enough for a half-face helmet. The PCX 160 has a larger 8.1L tank and 30L U-Box storage that fits a full-face helmet. The PCX’s bigger tank and storage come with the weight tradeoff above.

Side-by-side comparison

Factor	Honda Click 160	Honda PCX 160
City nimble feel	Sharper, lighter, narrower bars	More planted, slightly wider
All-day comfort	Sporty — stiff rear suspension	Comfortable seat, soft suspension
Two-up riding	Limited — smaller seat, single rear shock	Best in class — stable under load
Hill riding (solo)	Good — handles Doi Suthep solo	Excellent — more torque
Hill riding (two-up)	Struggles under load	Comfortable for both
Storage	18L — fits one half-helmet or small bag	30L — fits two standard helmets
Wet road confidence	CBS drum unsafe on wet mountain runs	ABS front helps; HSTC cuts wheelspin
Beginner feel	Easier at low speed (lighter, narrower)	More stable at speed but heavier
Parking in tight spots	Easier — smaller footprint	Slightly larger footprint

What the bikes actually feel like on the road

Click 160 — on Chiang Mai roads

At walking pace in Nimman grid traffic, the Click 160 feels immediately familiar. The flat floorboard means you can put both feet on the pegs at a red light without a center tunnel blocking your position. The handlebars are narrower than the PCX — threading through a gap between a songthaew and a parked pickup on Huay Kaew Road feels natural rather than anxious.

The throttle response is clean and predictable. eSP+ low-friction tech means the start from standstill is smooth — no jerk, no snatch. At 30–50 km/h in city traffic the Click feels lighter than its 116 kg implies. The suspension is firm but not harsh at city speeds — on the patched drain covers that litter outer ring roads the single rear shock transmits some jolt, but it’s not uncomfortable.

On the climb to Doi Suthep solo, the Click 160 never looks breathless. The 13.8 Nm torque is sufficient for the grades in third gear without hunting for the power band. Under two-up the bike noticeably loses composure on steeper sections — the rear compresses and the front lifts slightly on grades above 10%. In the wet, the CBS rear drum is the weak point: on the descent from Doi Suthep in light rain, you feel the rear wheel wanting to track slightly longer than you asked it to. Budget for ABS if you ride wet often.

PCX 160 — on Chiang Mai roads

The PCX 160 sits more heavily at rest. At 132 kg it feels substantial — not heavy, but planted in a way the Click doesn’t. At a traffic light in moat traffic the first thing you notice is the center tunnel: your foot can’t rest flat between your knees the way it can on a Click. This is a real-world ergonomic consequence worth testing at the rental shop before you commit.

The wider body and slightly taller handlebars make the PCX feel broader in a traffic gap. For a first-time rider in Chiang Mai traffic this can feel slightly intimidating — the Click is easier to thread. But at 50+ km/h on the outer ring road the PCX’s composure is a clear advantage: it doesn’t weave or feel nervous on imperfect surfaces the way a lighter bike does.

The soft suspension is the PCX’s defining ride quality. On the broken tarmac of Route 121 (the Mae Rim road), the PCX’s front forks absorb the surface variation that would have the Click’s rider bracing at each pothole. At 80 km/h on the flat run to Hang Dong the PCX feels stable and relaxed. The HSTC traction control is invisible in normal riding — but on a damp Samoeng hairpin, you feel it cut in smoothly rather than abruptly.

The 30L under-seat storage changes the bike’s character. With two helmets in the well, the PCX’s weight distribution sits lower and more planted than the Click under load. For a full day of riding that includes multiple stops, this matters.

Source: Honda Click 160 2-year owner review, ASEAN Now (2024); Facebook group “Foreign Riders Thailand” (2025); Autotul PCX160 urban review (2023).

The real difference

The Click 160 and PCX 160 share the same 157cc engine and eSP+ technology platform. The engine output is nearly identical. What differs is how the chassis serves different riding days.

Click 160 is sportier. At 116–118 kg it’s roughly 15 kg lighter than the PCX, which makes it feel more responsive in slow Chiang Mai traffic and easier to thread through gaps that would leave a heavier bike stuck behind a songthaew. The trade-off is minimal under-seat storage — 18L fits a standard Thai half-helmet, not a full-face. The single rear shock is stiff: fine for solo city riding, but you and your passenger will feel every pothole patch on longer rides. For wet mountain riding, the CBS variant (rear drum) is not ideal — the ABS version with disc rear is worth seeking out.

PCX 160 is the comfortable tourer. The wider body accommodates a 30L U-Box that genuinely fits two standard helmets — useful for a full day of riding. The seat is wider, the suspension is softer, and the HSTC traction control helps on damp mountain roads. At 132 kg it feels planted at highway speed. The fuel tank is 8.1L versus the Click’s 5.5L — real range is ~360 km versus ~200 km. For any ride that leaves the Old City or Nimman grid, PCX is the more comfortable and practical choice — the 30L storage and soft suspension justify the extra ฿100/day for anyone carrying gear, riding two-up, or spending more than two hours in the saddle.

Neither bike is the right tool for serious mountain touring. For that, look at the ADV 160 or NMAX.

Rental notes

• Click 160: ฿350–฿500/day at BudgetCatcher (CBS from ฿350; ABS from ฿400), ฿500/day at Riders Corner
• PCX 160: ฿400–฿600/day across Chiang Mai rental shops; CityGlide and Big Dog list ABS at ฿600/day for 2025/2026
• Deposit typically 3,000 THB for both bikes
• Both require a standard driving license; IDP recommended
• Shops carrying both: Cat Motors, Mango, Bikago, Big Dog, Zippy, POP Big Bike