Honda CBR150R Prices and Review

Honda CBR150R

Expected Price

Rs. 1,00,000

Overview Of 2011 New Honda CBR150R

There were lots of speculations about the launch of Honda CBR150R in India and now it seems that the time has come, Honda has launched the 2011 model of CBR150R and it is expected that the new bike is going to be launched by mid 2011 in India, previously it was expected to be launched on 5th November - Diwali. But there has been no official statement made till date about the launch of CBR150R and the 250cc bike this year. So, it seems that the 250cc bike will be Honda CBR250R and it is expected that Honda India is going to launch the CBR250R in 2011 in Indian market.

Honda has unvieled the 2011 model of Honda CBR250R and it will be launched in India in April, 2011. But we wished Honda CBR150R to be launched in 2010 as it looks very promising and many prospective buyers are waiting for this 150cc bike from last 2 years.

When Honda CBR150R is launched then it is going to compete head on with Karizma ZMR & R15 if Honda India keeps the price of CBR150R around one lakh rupees. Honda has launched the 2011 model of the CBR150R in Thailand and the design of new bike seems to be inspired from the Honda's VFR series which gives look of a big engined bike.

Expected Launch Date of 2011 New Honda CBR150R

It is expected that Honda India is going to launch the CBR150R by mid 2011, previously it was expected to be launched on Diwali, around 5th November.

Expected Price of 2011 New Honda CBR150R

It is expected that Honda CBR150R will be priced around Rs. 1,00,000 which seems to be very competitive considering the fact that it features a liquid cooled 150cc engine.

Design and Styling of 2011 New Honda CBR150R

In terms of design and styling it seems that Honda designers had superbike VFR1200F in mind while designing the CBR150R. It features similar looking headlight, tail lamp, engine cowl and front fairing. If Honda India manages to launch the 2011 New CBR150R in India then it is for sure that it will be the most handsome looking 150cc bike in India. The small exhaust pipe design looks awesome which has been finished in chrome to give it upmarket look. It also features step-up seat which gives CBR150R a sporty touch with split grab rail which further enhances the looks of the bike. The updated CBR150R has the VFR1200F's distinct headlight design while the body panels reflect the CBR lineage.

Instrument Cluster of 2011 New Honda CBR150R

Honda CBR150R features a very neat instrument cluster which is dominated by the analogue tachometer in centre and digital speedometer is placed below it. The orange backlight for the screen looks very cool especially at night.

Engine Of 2011 New Honda CBR150R

- 149.4cc 4 Stroke
- 6 Speed Manual Transmission
- Maximum Power Of 19.5 Bhp
- Maximum Torque Of 17 Nm

The Honda CBR150R is powered by a 149.4cc 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 produces 19.5 Bhp at 10500 rpm and 17 Nm of torque at 8500 rpm.

Suspension & Brakes Of 2011 New Honda CBR150R

Honda CBR150R uses telescopic shocks at the front while the rear is a monoshock one. 4-level adjustable monoshock suspension offers more dynamic and responsive road handling even in challenging road conditions. Brakes are discs at both the front and rear, sized 276mm at the front and 220mm at the rear. Most of the high end bikes in India now feature disc brakes like we have seen in Apache RTR 180, Bajaj Pulsar 220, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR & Yamaha R15. So, to cope with its rivals it was must for CBR150R to features disc brakes at front and rear.

Shades Available in Honda CBR150R

New Honda CBR150R is available in three shades:

- Sporty RWB (Red-White-Blue HRC)
- Black (with black wings)
- Red (with black wings)