Honda CBR 150R to be launched in January

Japan based two-wheeler manufacturer, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is all set to launch an upgraded small version of Honda CBR 150R in January 2011. The company has already introduces two super sports bikes including Honda CBR 1000RR and Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade. Now, HMSI looking forward to expand their wide range of CBR series by the introducing two small versions of Honda CBR soon in India, which will be known as Honda CBR 150R and CBR 250R. The new Honda CBR 150R is expected to be available with attractive price tag of around Rs. 100,000 (ex-showroom).



It will be powered by 4-stroke, Single cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC engine which can expect to produce maximum power of 18 Bhp at 10500 rpm while generates maximum torque of 16 Nm at 8500 rpm with its 149.4cc displacement. Presently, HMSI has strong line-up of most popular motorcycles including Honda Cb Twister, Honda Cb Dazzler, Honda Shine, Honda Stunner Cbf, Honda Unicorn, Honda VFR 1200F and Honda VTR.



It would be incorporated with 6 Speed manual transmission along with wet Multiple Disk clutch. The powertrain of Honda CBR 150R has got a good capabilities to deliver better mileage of around 50 kmpl. The fuel tank capacity of CBR 150R is around 10 litres. The front look of new bike is seem like Honda VFR. The Honda CBR 150R will be fitted with dual disc brakes along with Front Telescopic forks and Rear Monoshock suspension.



It might be get tough competition with Yamaha FZS, Honda CB Dazzler, TVS Apache, Suzuki GSXR, Hero Honda Karizma R, Bajaj Pulsar and more. Apart from that launch, Indian bike lovers will see the new bikes in India that includes Kawasaki Ninja 650R, Vibgyor Hunter, Bmw K1300s, Hyosung Gt, Yamaha Yzf R6, Ktm Rc8, Demak Dmx R, Bajaj Sonic, Harley Davidson Superlow etc.

Honda CBR 150R to be launched soon in India

Honda motorcycle and scooter India Limited, one of the biggest two-wheeler market leader, is mulling over to launch an smallest version of the company most popular super motorcycle brand, Honda CBR. The new version will be known as Honda CBR 150R. According to some news reports, the new CBR 150R is expected to be launched by this festival season along with their elder sibling, Honda CBR 250R in the Indiana auto market. Honda has also introduces the CBR 150R in Thailand. After getting huge success in Thailand, the company looking forward to launch in India. However, HMSI has not yet announced the launch date and price of the new CBR 150R in the country.


But it is speculated that the new Honda CBR 150 R might be powered with a 149.4cc, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, 4 valve, DOHC machine which can expect to awesome power output of 18.5Bhp at 10500 rpm and peak torque of 16 Nm at 8500rpm. The front look of CBR 150R seems like Honda VFR1200F. Honda CBR 150R equipped with features a 276 mm disc with Telescopic forks shock absorber at the front and 220 mm disc Mono shock suspension at the rear.


The transmission system of the bike come with 6 speed along with Wet Multiple Disk clutch. It is believed to be priced around Rs. 1 lakh. The new bike might get tough competition with the same 150cc power engine like Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme, Honda CB Dazzler, Yamaha FZ and more. While, as per the price point will take on with Yamaha R15 and Hero Honda Karizma ZMR.