Honda CB150R Street Bike Launch: To Vroom 11th March Onwards

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is doing great in terms of sales. A fact that can be proven by the sales records of the past two years. This is the time when they have emerged as the third largest two-wheeler manufacturer in India. To make things even better and to achieve its 20 million sales target, Honda has announced to launch four new products every year. Honda CB150R, the naked version of Honda's flagship 150cc bike Honda CBR150R, will be the first in the row. Honda will be launching CB150R on 11th march. It has been developed for Asian market and was showcased in Jakarta last year.

Honda CB150R uses the same engine as used for CBR150R, a four-stroke, 149.4cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. However, Honda has retuned the engine to perform the new duties, the CB150R will generate a maximum power output of 16.8bhp at 10000rpm, with the peak torque of 13.3Nm at 8000rpm. Honda CB150R is the same bike with lesser body panels; it uses the similar frame and suspension unit of the CBR150R, features a monoshock at rear and telescopic at front. The bike is also altered ergonomically, ergonomics have been made more like a street bike to provide more comfortable rides.

Looking at the bike's specs sheet we can say it would be agile, refined and sporty motorcycle capable of urban commutes, along with being smooth on open roads as well. The 150cc bike space in India is a versatile one and being ruled by Bajaj Pulsar 150 for more than decade now. You can find a number of choices in the market, which ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1.21 lakh. Honda needs to price it competitively, lets say, somewhere around the Yamaha R15, so that the bike can win good enough number of points.

Honda CB150R Specifications

Honda CB150R Launch Date: 11th March, 2013

Honda CB150R Price: Around Rs. 1.20 lakh (Ex-Showroom)

Honda CB150R Dimensions

Length X width X height: 2008 x 719 x 1061 mm

Axis Wheels distance: 1288 mm

Ground Clearance: 148 mm

Dry weight: 129 kg

Fuel tank capacity: 12 liters

Frame: Diamond Steel (Truss Frame)

Honda CB150R Braking and Suspension

Type of Front suspension: Telescopic

Type of Rear suspension: Swing Arm Monoshock Suspension (Prol-Link Suspension System)

Front brake: Hydraulic disc, with double piston 260mm

Rear brake: Hydraulic disc, with Single Piston 220mm

Honda CB150R Tyres

Front tyre size: 80/90 17" (tubeless)

Rear tyre size: 100/80 17" (tubeless)

Honda CB150R Engine

Engine type: 4-Stroke, DOHC, 4-Valve, Single Cylinder

Bore x stroke: 63.5 x 47.2 mm

Displacement: 149.48 cc

Compression Ratio: 11.0: 1

Maximum power: 12.5 kW (17.0 PS) / 10,000 rpm

Maximum Torque: 13.1 Nm (1.34 kgf.m) / 8000 rpm

Lubricant Oil Capacity Engine: 1.0 Liter on the Periodic Replacement

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Honda CB150R Electrical and Others

Starter: Kick & Electrical

Battery: 12V, 5 Ah

Ignition System: Full transistorized