




2-Wheeler Type | Sports |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 149.1 cc |
Maximum Power | 17.1 HP @ 9000 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 14.4 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Seat Height | 787 mm |
Ground Clearance | 166 mm |
Kerb Weight | 135 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres |
Pros
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Solid Build Quality
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Vast Service Network
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Cons
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High Price
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Love It, Hate It Looks
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Colour Options and Price in India | |
Bike Variant | 2017 Honda CBR150R (Old) |
Availability Status in India | Discontinued |
2-Wheeler Type | Sports |
Latest Price in India | Honda CBR150R (Old) price was Rs 1.24 lakh before being discontinued. |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Colour Options | Sports Red, Jazzy Blue Metallic, Candy Palm Green |
Official Tagline | Taste First Blood |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |
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Performance | |
Comfort | |
Fuel Economy | |
Features | |
Build Quality | |
Value for Money | |
Should You Buy It? | After carrying so many features, CBR150R still feels shy in front of Yamaha R15. The latter is more popular and even more effective than the CBR. |
Vehicle Overview | CBR150R offers the same design as the bigger 250cc CBR in India. It rivals Yamaha R15 in the Indian market while producing 18.28 BHP of impressive maximum power. It claims a low 12.66 Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Internationally, CBR150R now also rivals the recently launched Suzuki GSX-R150. CBR150R is temporarily not available in India and the updated model is expected to be launched in coming weeks. |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |
Engine Details | Liquid-Cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, DOHC, SI engine |
Fuel System | Programmed Fuel injection |
Cooling | Liquid Cooling |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 149.1 cc |
Maximum Power | 17.1 HP @ 9000 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 14.4 Nm @ 7000 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
Bore | 63.5 mm |
Stroke | 47.2 mm |
Air Filter Type | Viscous paper filter |
Number of Gears | 6 |
Clutch | Wet Multi Plate |
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |
Mileage | 40-45 kmpl (approx.) |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |
Front Brake | 276mm Disc |
Rear Brake | 220mm Disc |
Front Tyre | 100/80-17 |
Rear Tyre | 130/70-17 |
Wheel Type | Alloys |
Tubeless Tyres | |
Alloy Wheels |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |
0-60 kmph | 4.9 secs |
0-100 kmph | 11.72 secs |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |
Key Features | Fuel Injection, Comfortable Seats, High Performance, Dual Disc Brakes, Informative Console |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |
Front Suspension | Telescopic |
Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
Frame (Chassis) | Diamond Truss |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
Overall Length | 1983 mm |
Overall Width | 694 mm |
Overall Height | 1077 mm |
Ground Clearance | 166 mm |
Seat Height | 787 mm |
Wheelbase | 1311 mm |
Kerb Weight | 135 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 litres |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |
Speedometer | Digital |
Tachometer | Analog |
Trip Meter | Digital |
Fuel Gauge | Digital |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |
Pass Light | |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free |
Capacity | 5Ah |
Voltage | 12V |
Head Light | 60/55W H4 |
COMFORT FEATURES | |
Electric Start | |
Pillion Footrest | |
Step-up Seat/Split Seat |
Honda CBR150R (Old Model) Review
Design and Style
The CBR150R carries most of the looks of its elder sibling, CBR250R. If you are not aware of the different color schemes for both these bikes then you can’t differentiate between them on road. At least from front, it’s very hard to distinguish. The small CBR has the same Y shaped crystal clear headlight, visor and rear view mirrors similar to that of CBR250R. The black coloured alloy wheels and smaller front disk brake is also different in this bike.
Get to the side of this bike and then you can notice some more changes including different silencer and decals on its fairing. The bike looks well proportionate. It features a sporty full cowling which visually adds bulk to this bike. However this cowling is much simpler than the one used in R15 and may lack that sporty character. The rear section also resembles to the bigger CBR and looks much simpler than R15. The bike has no split seat and also features black coloured grab rails. The tail light looks neat and simple and the bike is not as high as R15.
Instrument Console
The instrument console of CBR150R features a combined analogue tachometer and digital speedometer, fuel gauge and odometer. The instrument console also has different LED indicators. The speedometer is not as big as we get to see in regular Bajaj and TVS bikes. The bike features orange back light.
Engine and Gearbox
This bike is powered by a single- cylinder, fuel injected 150cc water cooled engine. It’s a 4-stroke, DOHC, 4 valve engine which can churn out a maximum power output of 17.58 bhp at 10500 rpm with a maximum torque output of 12.66 Nm available at 8500 rpm. This engine is mated with a six speed manual gearbox with one gear down and five gears up-shift pattern.
Acceleration and Performance
As soon as you read the specifications, it’s not hard to get that you will have to rev this bike really hard to get the maximum power of this engine. The bike initially may not feel as swift and active as R15 due to three reasons which are its less torque output, DOHC engine and heavy weight. That’s why R15 is a second quicker than CBR150R in reaching 0-60km/hr. After this, the game changes as the high end performance of the DOHC engine used in Honda is much better than R15.
Despite being heavier, CBR 150R proves to be more enthusiastic than R15 as it takes just above 12 seconds to reach 0-100km/hour which makes it faster than its rival by one second. Being a DOHC engine, it tends to be refined and that shows when you can see yourself around 9000rpms without any vibrations. This engine feels extremely refined at high rpms and that helps you to achieve a top speed of around 130-132km/hr. Gear transitions are very smooth and gear ratios also feel well proportionate. Despite its less torque output, the bike still manages to impress you with its performance.
Mileage
Honda CBR150R can return mileage of around 30-35 kmpl in city and somewhere around 40-45 kmpl on the highways.
Comfort While Riding
The seating position of CBR150R may not be as sporty as R15 but it’s certainly more comfortable than its rival. The seat height (unloaded) in 793mm. The knees stick perfectly with the tank and you can find your feet resting on the foot pegs. Rider can easily reach to the clips on handle which allows you to get comfortable on this bike. Seat is placed relatively higher and offers you optimum comfort.
Suspension and Brakes
The suspension system of this bike offers you a very comfortable ride. Telescopic forks are doing duty at its front while mono shock absorber is placed at the back. The suspension of this bike sheds its weight and contributes to its high quality of performance. Undoubtedly, this bike has better braking system than R15 as it comes loaded with a bigger disc at its front. It features a 276mm disc at its front while there is a smaller 220mm disc at the back. The bike comes with no option of ABS as seen in its elder sibling.
Ride and Handling
CBR150R feels a bit stronger than R15 in this department. The heavy weight of this bike works in its favour and along with its suspension system; the bike feels more stable and grounded. Yes, its wheelbase of 1305mm is less than R15 and can be felt around sharp corners but its wider front tyre and high ground clearance of 190mm improves its handling. The bike deals easily with most of the potholes and with its high ground clearance, you need not to worry about the obstructions on road. Even off road, the bike performs really well and gives you a pleasant ride.
Verdict
Honda CBR150R is priced at INR 1,23,183. Honda has priced their bike a bit higher than its rival, R15 which can be its only setback. Other than this, CBR150R has everything, what it takes to be number one in its segment. The bike looks cool and different from others. Performance and handling is also very satisfactory. The bike seems to be a complete package and it’s perfect for those who are looking for exclusivity and want to stand out of the crowd. It’s definitely an attention seeker and in the upcoming time, it will be interesting to see that how our youth reacts to this baby CBR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Will new Honda CBR150R be launched with a new engine in India soon?
13 Sep, 2021
As of now, we haven’t heard any update related to engine displacement change in the upcoming Honda CBR150R. So, we will have to wait for more information.
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What is the Ex-showroom Price of Honda CBR150R in Pune?
22 Mar, 2014 | By Nitish
The two variants of Honda CBR 150R are CBR150R STD of Rs 1,24,448 and CBR150R Deluxe of Rs 1,24,490 in Pune.
Diamond type chassis is used with a telescopic fork front suspension and mono-suspension in rear part of the body. CBR150R comes with a 149cc 2 cylinder which produces a maximum power of 13bhp and toque 12Nm. It has a manual type gear box having 6-gears with a chain drive transmission type. Dimensions of CBR150R are 2000mmX825mmX1120mm with a kerb weight of 138 kilogram. Capacity of its fuel tank is 13 liters and it provides an average fuel efficiency of 35-40kmpl.
It is equipped with tubeless tyres and allow wheels which enhances its looks and they are less prone to punctures. Disc brakes are used in both rear and front tyres with a front disc of size 276mm and a rear brake of 220mm which provides full control to the rider and also ensures safety. A multi-reflector head light and a LED tail lamp is used which enhances its stylish looks. The Honda CBR 150R is equipped with 2 digital trip meters with low fuel and low oil indicator, a digital fuel gauge, pillion footrest, grab rail and stepped seat.
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What are the Power and Torque Figures of Honda CBR150R?
18 Jul, 2013 | By Maxabout Team
Honda CBR 150 R comes equipped with a 149.4 cc engine, which features the DHC technology. It gets the liquid cooling system and the compression ratio stands at 11:01. It delivers a decent power of 13/1 kW at 10,500 rpm and a beating torque of 12.66 Nm at mere 8500 rpm.
The mighty cockpit comes coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission, with 1 Down and 5 Up pattern. It is structured with the toughened and string Diamond type chassis for more durability. The cowling is sporty and the body panels make it look much aggressive. It enhances the aerodynamics the advanced PGM-FI technology increases the efficiency of the animal. It has a little under seat storage to keep some handy things.
In the front, Honda CBR150Rifeatures a unique headlight, which offers the brightest beam in the class. The tubeless tyres prevent skidding and improves the grip and handling. The instrument panel is eye soothing and the raking system provides confidence and safety to the riders.
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What is the Price of Honda CBR150R in Kolkata?
09 Jul, 2013 | By Maxabout Team
Honda 150R has an ex-showroom price of Rs.1,40,505, in Kolkata.
This sports bike is a delight to ride. Honda CBR150R features attractive body graphics and belts out a remarkable performance. The sporty cowl is inspired the the racing DNA of Honda. The full fairing enhances the aerodynamics and make it look aggressive.
For keeping the engine cool, it comes with a liquid cooling technology. The advanced liquid cooling makes it to perform the same, even in tough weather conditions. It also has some under seat storage for keeping handy things like gloves, rain jacket etc. The engine offers a decent power of 17.57 bhp at the rate of 10,500 rpm. While the peak torque delivered, is about 12.66 Nm at mere 8500 rpm. It gears a 6-speed transmission gearbox with 1 Down and 5 up pattern. The fuel tank capacity stands at 13 liters and the higher ground clearance measures 190 mm. All in all, its specifications are decent and is a best buy with a 150cc engine.
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User Reviews for Honda CBR150
Honda CBR150R is the best 150 cc bike in India
I bought CBR150r jazzy blue metallic on November 2016. ... read more
Best Features: Aggressive @ 9000RPM
Pros: Design, High end power, Mileage, Comfort
Cons: Bad switch gear, Low quality foot pegs
Awesome Machine to Ride
I find my CBR150R motorcycle beyond the expectations and it is worth of every single penny I spent. Riding the bike is so much fun and that's the reason I never get bored riding it ... read more
Best Features: Performance and Looks
Pros: Easy to handle, Styling, Performance, Riding posture
Cons: Costly, Old foot pegs, Bad switch gear, No ABS
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