Honda to launch new CB150R tomorrow

CB150R Astro Black

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter announced a new India focus strategy which promises to launch new products every quarter. Keeping true to its words, Honda will launch the CB 150R tomorrow (11th march). The Japanese two-wheeler maker recently launched the Activa, Dio & Aviator scooter with a engine upgrade which promises the scooters to deliver a high fuel efficiency of 60kmpl.

Inspired from the Honda CB 1000R, Honda launched a naked version of the 150cc CBR 150R, tagged as the CB 150R. The motorcycle was unveiled at Jakarta Motorcycle show and later launched in Indonesia. India will be its second home and the bike will be produced locally produced with high localization levels.

The bike will be powered by the same 150cc engine which is equipped on the CBR 150R.

Features of the CB 150R

  • Engine cc: 149.4cc
  • Maximum power: 16.7 HP @ 10,000RPM
  • Maximum torque 13.1 Nm @ 8,000RPM
  • Diamond Steel (Truss Frame)
  • 6 speed gearbox
  • Monoshock at the rear
  • Digital instrument console
  • Disk brake front & rear
  • Top speed 122 (claimed)

The CB 150R naked bike will be pitted against the Duke 200, Pulsar 200 NS and at the lower end of the segment with the Yamaha FZ which defined the naked bike segment in the Indian two wheeler industry.

Stay tuned to GoaOnWheels for more details and prices of the Honda CB 150R