Honda motorcycles have surprised all the motorcycle enthusiasts in India by unveiling CBR150R at the 11th Auto Expo. They have also unveiled 7 other new model line-ups which will be made available in India very shortly.
With two-wheeler segment witnessing a boom in the Indian market, all firms are trying to put their best foot forward. In order to tap the growing market the two-wheeler giant Yamaha planned to roll out Yamaha R15 Version 2.0′s jugular.
Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India in response have rolled out the 2012 Honda CBR150R premium sports motorcycle at a price of INR 1.16 lakhs,ex-showroom Delhi . Honda had unveiled the 2012 CBR150R motorcycle at the Auto Expo 2012 at New Delhi.
CBR150R shares its looks with CBR250R and seems to be a younger sibling of the bigger capacity CBR250R. Honda CBR150R as of now has positioned itself as an entry level sports touring motorcycle in South East Asia markets.
Honda CBR150R is powered with a liquid cooled, DOHC four valve 150cc four stroke engine which is quite similar to that of CBR250R. It churns out a peak power of 18PS and a peak torque of 13Nm unlike CBR250R that produces 19.5 Bhp and a peak torque of 17 Nm.
If we have a look at the peak power it ought to be higher than R15 which poses a peak power of 17 Bhp. The kerb weight of CBR150R is 138 kgs that makes CBR150R 2 kilograms heavier than the R15.
Honda CBR150R however flaunts few advantages when compared to the R15 that would surely grab the attention of the prospective buyers. The advantages that give CBR150R an edge over R15 are namely that it adds more comfort in day to day conditions and for touring and the pillion seat.
For all those who are looking for a stylish, elegant, fully faired motorcycle to solve daily commuting purpose and touring purpose on the weekends Honda CBR150R would surely catch your eye.
After Hero and Honda split up, Honda is working hard to bag the no.1 spot in the Indian two wheeler industry and we feel that they’re going in the right direction.
With the official price of the bike revealed at INR 1.16 lakhs,ex-showroom Delhi , the CBR 150R has been priced competitively to lure the customers . Also its on the similar price line as that of the Yamaha R15 version 2.0 .
Its going to be one hell of a battle by these two Japanese giants !!!
Honda CBR 150R specifications
Honda CBR 150R top speed
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