Phuket's most popular rental scooter: the 2024 Honda PCX 160, from ฿450 per day or ฿6,700 per month. Smooth power, a seat built for two, storage that swallows a full-face helmet.
Specs
160cc · 2024 · smart key · ~45 km/l
Rates
฿450/day · ฿2,450/week · ฿6,700/month · deposit ฿5,000
Low-season rates (May–Oct). High season (Nov–Apr) +฿50–100/day. Two helmets and government compulsory insurance included. Free delivery for 7+ day rentals. Pay on delivery — cash or card.
Who it's for
Couples, taller riders, daily beach commuters — the default "just give me the good one" choice. Prefer sportier handling? NMAX 155 ABS, same price. Staying a month or more? See our monthly motorbike rental rates.
Honda PCX 160: key specs
| Engine | 157 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | 15.8 hp |
| Weight | 131 kg |
| Seat height | 764 mm |
| Fuel tank | 8.1 L |
| Under-seat storage | ~30 L |
| ABS | Front & rear |
Specifications from official Honda and Yamaha manufacturer data — see our full fleet spec sheet for every model side by side.
What the PCX 160 is like to ride in Phuket
The PCX 160 makes 15.8 hp from 157 cc and weighs 131 kg. It has the largest storage among the premium four (roughly 30 L), an 8.1 L tank, and ABS on both wheels. Its 764 mm seat is the second-lowest in the fleet, only 20 mm above the Scoopy.
In practice that means comfort over long days: room for a second rider, luggage that actually fits, and stable manners on faster roads. Premium-tier bikes typically cover 40–50 km per litre depending on how you ride.
How the PCX 160 compares with the rest of the fleet
- Storage: the biggest of the four premium bikes (~30 L) — the Yamaha NMAX 155 has 25 L, the Honda ADV 160 27 L + 2 L, the Honda Click 160 18 L.
- Seat height: 764 mm, second-lowest in the fleet after the Honda Scoopy 125 (744 mm).
- Versus the Yamaha NMAX 155: same price; the PCX is the softer, roomier ride.
- Versus the Honda ADV 160: the same 15.8 hp, but 2 kg lighter, 16 mm lower and cheaper by ฿50/day.
FAQ
Why is the PCX the most rented scooter in Thailand?
Comfort, reliability, storage — it does everything well.
Can two adults with backpacks ride it?
Yes, comfortably; that's what it's built for.
Monthly rate?
฿6,700/month low season — see monthly rental. More questions in our rental FAQ.
Does the PCX 160 have ABS?
Yes — front and rear.
How much storage does the PCX 160 have?
About 30 L under the seat, the most of the four premium bikes (NMAX 155: 25 L; ADV 160: 27 L plus a 2 L front compartment; Click 160: 18 L).
Do I need an International Driving Permit?
Foreign visitors need a valid motorcycle licence (type A/A1 in Thailand) plus an International Driving Permit — see our International Driving Licence guide for exactly what to bring.
Where can I collect it?
Every bike in the fleet is available across our five branches — Phuket Airport, Mai Khao, Bang Tao, Chalong and Phuket Town — or delivered to your hotel (free for 7+ day rentals). Message us to check same-day availability.
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