- 5. The only off-road Honda "CRF250L/CRF250L
- 4. Rebel's sibling comes out as a scrambler: Honda's CL250 ('23)
- 3. Honda ADV160 ('23) with new engine and tachometer
- 2. The absolute king of light two-wheeled scooters: Honda's PCX160 ('23)
- 1. Bestseller for 6 consecutive years! Honda "Rebel 250/S Edition ('22-)
5. The only off-road Honda "CRF250L/CRF250L
3010 units
The CRF250L/Rally, which underwent a full model change in 2021 with a significantly redesigned engine and exterior, greatly improved its off-road performance, and the 2023 model complies with the 2020 emission regulations. At the same time, the CRF250L has a new Swift Gray color lineup and knuckle guards as standard equipment.
The 2023 model is the only off-road model in the Japanese brand class to make the list.
4. Rebel's sibling comes out as a scrambler: Honda's CL250 ('23)
4316 units
The CL250, a brand-new model for 2023, ranked high on the list.
It shares the engine and the first half of the main frame with the Rebel and creates a scrambler style with a new exterior and suspension. It not only looks good, but also incorporates the power output characteristics of the CRF250L and front 19-inch wheels, and as the name "CL" implies, it also features a ride that is suitable for unpaved roads such as forest roads.
3. Honda ADV160 ('23) with new engine and tachometer
5333 units
The crossover-type ADV160 was launched in January 2023 as the successor to the AVD150, which was a big hit when it was introduced in 2020. It uses a liquid-cooled 4-valve 157cc engine derived from the PCX160 and delivers 16 PS, up 1 PS from the previous ADV150. The LCD meter was enlarged, a tachometer was added, and a traction control system was newly adopted. The seat height has also been lowered by 15 mm.
2. The absolute king of light two-wheeled scooters: Honda's PCX160 ('23)
5892 units
The PCX160, which will be fully remodeled in 2021 and has an enlarged engine compared to the previous PCX150, has undergone a color change for the 2023 model year and complies with the 2020 emission regulations. The liquid-cooled 4-valve engine, traction control, and other features remain unchanged, but the vehicle weight has increased by 1 kg. It remains popular and ranked second in 2022 with 5,603 units.
1. Bestseller for 6 consecutive years! Honda "Rebel 250/S Edition ('22-)
12,724 units
The Rebel 250, which underwent a model change in December 2022 to comply with the 2020 emission regulations, has topped the 126-250cc class for the sixth consecutive year since 2018. It is overwhelmingly supported by riders in their 20s and female riders, and with the introduction of the S edition equipped with a bikini cowl and other features in 2020, it is attracting a hard-core male demographic as well. The sales volume is overwhelmingly strong, and the brand is poised to continue to lead the market.
