Motorcycles
Honda PCX160 Turns Rainy Days Into Play Days
Rainy weather usually means canceled rides—but not with the all-new Honda PCX160. Honda Philippines is reintroducing this popular scooter as your go-to partner for all-season travel, especially when the skies decide to pour.
Whether you’re headed for a misty café trip or braving traffic on a flooded commute, the PCX160 is built to handle it all. Its upgraded suspension smooths out bumps on slippery roads, while its full LED lighting ensures visibility during downpours.
Comfort also takes the front seat. The PCX160 features a contoured, wider seat and spacious legroom to keep you relaxed even in standstill traffic. Need to bring a raincoat or dry bag? The 30-liter luggage box under the seat has room to spare.
But what really gives this scooter an edge is its smart tech and safety. The new RoadSync variant features a full-color TFT panel, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), and even a rear suspension with sub-tank for better damping. For added convenience, there’s the Honda Smart Key System and Idling Stop for better fuel economy in heavy rain traffic.
Speaking of fuel, this ride clocks in at an impressive 46.0 km/L (based on WMTC testing), backed by a large fuel tank—perfect for those who want to go farther with fewer stops.
There are two versions to choose from. The Standard Type (PHP 133,400) comes in Vortex Red Metallic, Pearl Fadeless White, and Matte Bullet Silver. Meanwhile, the tech-packed RoadSync Variant (PHP 154,900) is available in Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic and Pearl Fadeless White.
Rain or shine, the PCX160 transforms every ride into a small adventure.
For more info, visit www.hondaph.com or check out Honda Philippines on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Tanauan City, Batangas — The 2025 Regional Underbone Grand Prix (RUGP) wrapped up with a strong finish for the Honda Project M Estremo Racing Team, led by standout rider #44 Ephraim Onahon, who clinched the Overall Championship in both the Limited and Open Underbone categories.
Racing across four rounds in Visayas and Mindanao, the team showed grit and consistency aboard the Honda Winner X — a 150cc liquid-cooled DOHC motorcycle built for both agility and control. The machine’s strong acceleration, aerodynamic design, and assist/slipper clutch gave riders the confidence to take on challenging track conditions while staying fast and stable through every corner.
Despite tough competition, the team’s discipline and teamwork carried them through, reflecting Honda’s “Road to Champion” spirit. The success of Onahon and his crew highlighted how skill, preparation, and the right machine can make all the difference on the circuit.
Honda Philippines, Inc. (HPI) supported the team throughout the season, reaffirming its commitment to developing local racing talent and making motorsports more accessible to Filipino riders. “Racing builds discipline and passion,” HPI said. “Through the Project M Estremo Racing Team, we continue to inspire Filipinos to pursue the thrill of the sport.”
As the 2025 RUGP season closes, the Honda Project M Estremo Racing Team celebrates not just a championship, but a journey of perseverance, teamwork, and the unrelenting pursuit of speed.
Alex Marquez delivered a masterclass at the Malaysian MotoGP, storming to victory at Sepang for his third win of the season and his first outside Spain. The Gresini Ducati rider led from the second lap onward, crossing the finish line more than two seconds clear of compatriot Pedro Acosta.
The 29-year-old Spaniard locked in his runner-up finish in the overall standings behind his brother, world champion Marc Marquez, who was sidelined due to injury. “It was a perfect race,” Alex said. “We improved the bike in the warm-up, attacked early, and just managed the tyres to the end.”
Starting second on the grid, Marquez quickly overtook pole-sitter Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia in the opening laps and never looked back. Acosta eventually passed Bagnaia for second midway through the race, but by then Marquez had built a comfortable lead. Honda’s Joan Mir finished third, completing an all-Spanish podium, followed by Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo in fourth and fifth.
Bagnaia, who had earlier won Saturday’s sprint race, failed to finish after a mechanical issue late in the race.
The Moto3 event earlier in the day saw a frightening crash during the sighting lap involving new world champion Jose Antonio Rueda and Noah Dettwiler. Both riders were airlifted to hospital but remained conscious. MotoGP organizers later confirmed Rueda suffered a suspected hand fracture and multiple bruises.
Marquez dedicated his win to the injured riders. “My prayers and thoughts are with the Moto3 guys,” he said.
Unshaken and unchallenged, Marquez’s Sepang triumph capped a strong campaign, reinforcing his place among MotoGP’s top contenders.
Honda Philippines’ 16-year-old talent Alfonsi Daquigan swept Round 5 of the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup at Mandalika, taking Race 1 and Race 2 to become the first Filipino rider to win an ATC race and then back it up on the same weekend. The October 4 to 5 event at Indonesia’s Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit capped a statement performance from the young Filipino.
Daquigan overcame a double long-lap penalty in Race 1 and still crossed the line first. The Sunday rematch was cleaner and just as decisive as he sealed the double, moving up to third in the overall standings after Round 5.
Honda Philippines said the result reflected Daquigan’s discipline, consistency, and drive as he battled the best youth riders across Asia while carrying the flag on the international stage.
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