Honda NS150ES Practicality Scooter
The Honda PCX160 is built for comfort and a more luxurious riding experience, while the Honda Vario 160 offers a sportier and more practical character. Honda sells both models to provide customers with different options.
For buyers who want the comfort of the Honda PCX160 and the practicality of the Honda Vario 160 wrapped into one machine, the Indonesian market currently lacks a direct solution. In China, however, Honda fills that gap with the Honda NS150ES a model aimed at blending everyday usability with a more premium riding experience.
EXTERIOR:
The Honda NS150ES clearly borrows the best of both worlds. On the mechanical side, it leans heavily toward the Honda PCX160, sharing familiar elements such as the engine layout, dual rear suspension, tall windscreen, and handlebar fairing. Visually, however, it shifts closer to the Honda Vario 160, adopting a flatter floorboard and aggressive dual LED headlights that give the scooter a sharper, more athletic look.
The Honda NS150ES is not a standalone idea but part of a broader diversification strategy within Honda’s Chinese scooter lineup. The range also includes the Honda NS150XC, an adventure-inspired model reminiscent of the Honda ADV160, the Honda NS150LA, influenced by the Stylo concept, and the Honda NS150GX, which closely mirrors the Honda PCX160. Within this portfolio, the NS150ES can be viewed as Sundiro Honda’s interpretation of a “Vario 160-style” scooter for the Chinese market.
The key difference between the two models lies in their chassis architecture. While the Honda Vario 160 utilizes Honda’s eSAF frame, the Honda NS150ES adopts a PCX-inspired chassis configuration paired with dual rear shock absorbers. However, it features a floor-mounted fuel tank, with the filler cap located beneath the ignition switch in a layout reminiscent of a Vespa-style design.
From a design perspective, the taillight adopts a distinct styling signature to set the model apart from its siblings, while the headlight design remains more closely aligned with the sharp, aggressive aesthetic of the Honda Vario 160.
POWERTRAIN:
The two models also differ in terms of engine specifications. The Honda Vario 160 is equipped with a 157cc eSP+ four-valve engine, while the Honda NS150ES uses a 149cc single-cylinder SH-EP engine generating 15.5 hp and 14.4 Nm of torque. Although the displacement is smaller, the NS150ES delivers marginally higher output than the Vario’s 15.4 hp and 13.8 Nm figures. However, the NS150ES carries a higher weight of 141 kg, compared with 117 kg for the Vario.
In practical terms, the NS150ES offers an 8-liter fuel tank, noticeably larger than the Vario’s 5.5-liter capacity. It also features a lower seat height of 755 mm versus 776 mm for the Vario, making it potentially more accommodating for a broader range of riders.
Sundiro Honda sells the Honda NS150ES in three variants to match different customer needs. The standard version comes with a digital LCD screen, while the top Pro model adds a factory-installed top box and technology features such as a built-in dashcam with smartphone connectivity.
PRICE:
The Honda NS150ES enters the market with pricing starting at 13,380 yuan for the base model, while the top-spec, feature-packed version reaches 16,280 yuan.
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