Honda to price CBR150R @ Rs.1.15 lakhs, launch in March

Honda is gearing to launch the CBR 150R, a global model in the Indian market. The CBR 150R was showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo along with six new models which will be launched phase by phase.

We had first predicted the launch of the CBR 150R in

Honda CBR 150R will take on the likes of the Yamaha R15 and KTM Duke 200 to some extent. The bike is expected to be priced around Rs. 1.17 lakhs. The bike is also very important for Honda as it will help the company to make its hold firm in the 150 segment.

The bike is equipped with a 150cc, four-stroke, four-valves and liquid cooled engine. The new CBR150 is the first motorcycle in the 150cc segment to get Honda’s patented PGM-FI technology.

The fuel injection system meets the yet to be launched Euro6 emission norms however the bike may be re-tuned to meet the Indian norms as it is still more 10 years before the two wheeler market adopts BS6 norms. The CBR 150R in India will get 18 bhp as compared to 19.5 in Thailand.

The engine is mated to a six-speed gear box and final chain drive. The new CBR150 features a new design headlight with side full cowling panels, split grab handles at rear and a tandem seat which offers a better riding position.

Other features include a new LCD display odometer which displays engine temperature, fuel level, riding speed, and a digital clock. The bike gets tubeless tyres with a 100/80-17 unit at front and 130/70-17 at the rear.

The new offering gets disc brakes at the both ends and will available in three colour options.

Specifications of the CBR 150R

Engine Displacement: 149.4cc

Engine: 4-stroke, single cylinder, 4 valve, PGM-FI, DOHC, Liquid Cooled

Bore: 63.5

Stroke: 47.2

Maximum Power: 18 bhp@10500rpm

Maximum Torque: 17NM@8500rpm

Gears: 6 speed manual

Clutch: Wet Multiple Disk

Lubrication: Wet sump

Chassis

Frame: Twin Tube Diamond (Pentagon type)

Length: 1977mm

Width: 695mm

Height: 1130mm

Ground clearance: 185mm

Seat Height: 783mm

Wheelbase: 1310mm

Dry/Curb Weight: 138kg

Wheels: Alloy

Tyre size: front – 100/80-17, rear – 130/70-17

Tyres: Tubeless

Suspension(front): Telescopic Forks

Suspension(rear): Telescopic linked Mono shock

Brakes(front): 276mm Disk

Brakes(rear): 220mm Disk

Fuel Capacity: 13.1 litres

Ignition: Electric Start