HONDA CBR150CC PICTURES
Speculation is rife with the whiff of Honda's possible launch of its international brand bike, Honda CBR150R which is already launched in Malaysia. Honda is expected to introduce the bike in 2010 in India with the affordable price and contemporary riveting features. Honda sees Karizma ZMR and R15 as the strong contender of CBR150R. The bike is of 6 speed manual transmission and the engine is a water cooled type with an automatic electric fan that turns on when needed. CBR150R is a sure hit in the Indian market in the event of launch as it comes with a crop of stylish features which would lure the young Indian bikers.
Engine
The Honda CBR150R is based on a 149cc 4-stroke carburetted single cylinder 4 valve DOHC engine with 11.0:1 compression and CDI ignition, mated to a 6-speed wet clutch manual transmission. Honda CBR150R generates 18.5 Bhp at 10500 rpm and 13.5 Nm of torque at 8500 rpm. It is not a fuel injected version as is in its die-hard rivals which can prove a flaw to some of the bikers.
Design And Comfort
Honda CBR150R comes loaded with the fine tuned mesmeric features making it one of the most sought after bikes among the bike lovers. It features a unique eye design lights which give safety for the night ride. The side mirror handles come in line with the windshield as we see in the big bikes. The round built-in tail lights with separated signal lights further enhance the sporty look. It has a well designed speedometer with clear display of speed, rpm, fuel, lights and engine temperature at one glance. Like the other high end bikes in the country, the Honda CBR150R is sure enough to feature disc brakes at the front and rear so that it can compete with its competitors altogether. No wonder, this bike shows the persona to become a great lure in the biking community in the country.
Ride And Handling
Honda CBR150R employs telescopic shocks at the front while the rear depends on the monoshock. The 4-level adjustable monoshock suspension serves more dynamic and responsive feedback even in undulating road conditions. Brakes are discs at both the front and rear, sized 276mm at the front and 220mm at the rear. They are the perfect stuff with the high precision which can keep the bike in foolproof control avoiding every bit of chance mishap or trouble.
Variants, Price And Color
The Honda CBR150R is available in the color schemes of Red/Grey, Black/Grey, Blue/Grey and its expected price is around Rs. 94,000 in India.
