About the Honda CB160
Bring the small Honda twin back into service with the carburetor and ignition details checked separately.
The CB160 Sport is part of Honda’s 1960s small-twin history. Surviving motorcycles may carry replacement carburetors, ignition components or engines, making the fitted equipment as important as the year recorded on the registration.
A useful tune-up separates fuel control from ignition timing. A worn float or leaking float valve is a different problem from worn points. Inspect the existing components before choosing service parts, and avoid treating a carburetor kit as a guaranteed cure for every poor-running symptom.
Compare the actual applicationCB160 part and year differences
The broadest featured application is 1965–1969 for the carb kit and Denso points. The float and exhaust gasket below list 1965 only.
| Part | Listed model and years |
|---|---|
| CB160 carburetor rebuild kit | CB160 1965–1969 |
| Denso ignition contact points | CB160 1965–1969 |
| CB160 exhaust gasket | CB160 1965 |
| Carburetor float and pin | CB160 1965 |
Identify the fitted equipmentIdentify your CB160 and fitted components
- Record frame and engine markings separately; do not assume an engine swap retained the original carburetors or ignition.
- Check the carburetor markings and float arrangement before ordering internal service parts.
- For points, compare the plate, wire connection and rubbing-block orientation with the fitted ignition.
Ask PartsNMore with the complete model, year and clear photos of the part and its markings.
Model reference: National Motorcycle Museum CB160 Sport exhibit. Use the product links for the individual parts applications.
Each linked part has its own model, year and package details. Use those details to confirm the application.