Honda CB150R Streetfire Launch in Feb 2013

The Japanese bike-maker Honda is using an aggressive marketing strategy in India to achieve the hefty 20 million sales target by 2020. They have already announced to launch 4 new bikes and scooters every year, starting from 2013. In order to this, they have launched the 2013 version of their automatic scooters Dio, Activa and Aviator with improved fuel economy. Now Autocar India is claiming that Honda India is going to launch CB150R Streetfire, which is the naked version of the Honda CBR150R and was unveiled in Jakarta last year. The bike is reportedly set for launch in just a few days, in February 2013.

As the Streetfire is the naked version of the CB150R, it also houses the same engine as used by the CBR150R, a four-stroke, 149.4cc, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine mated to a six-speed gearbox. However, the engine has been tweaked a little to carry out it to the new role, the CB150R Streetfire generates 16.8bhp at 10000rpm, with the peak torque of 13.3Nm at 8000rpm. The CB150R Streetfire uses the similar frame and suspension unit of the CBR150R, it features a monoshock at rear. The bike is also altered ergonomically, and ergonomics are more like a streetbike and make it more comfortable.

The 150cc bike space in India is a versatile one and you can find a number of choices available in the market, which is being ruled by Bajaj Pulsar 150 for more than decade now. Looking at the bike's specs sheet we can say it should be prove an agile, refined and sporty motorcycle capable of urban commutes, with some sort of fun riding on open roads. What Honda needs to do is to price it competitively at least somewhere around the Yamaha YZF R15.

Honda CB150R StreetFire Specifications

Honda CB150R StreetFire Launch Date: February, 2013

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

Honda CB150R StreetFire 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 StreetFire 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 StreetFire Tyres

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

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

Honda CB150R StreetFire 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 StreetFire Electrical and Others

Starter: Kick & Electrical

Battery: 12V, 5 Ah

Ignition System: Full transistorized

Source: Autocar