[Tushar]

Honda has launched the new CBR 150R in Indonesia. The motorcycle is powered by a 150cc, DOHC single-cylinder, 4-valve, liquid-cooled engine that makes 17 BHP @ 9,000 rpm and 13.7 Nm of torque @ 7,000 rpm. For reference, the current CBR 150R sold in India uses the same engine to deliver 18.28 BHP (@ 10,500 rpm) and 12.66 Nm of torque (@ 8,500 rpm). Honda has tuned the engine to offer more accessible power and torque. Transmission is through a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Honda also claims that the engine has less friction and offers better fuel efficiency, with an economy figure of 39.72 kpl. The motorcycle is being offered in four colour options - Revolution White, Black Nitro, Honda Racing Red and a MotoGP Edition. The company has set a sales target of 7,000 units per month.

The new CBR 150R features a completely new design with sharper body lines, split LED headlamps, a new digital instrument cluster, LED blinkers, a new exhaust end-can, split seats and a more aggressive riding position. Prices in Indonesia (on-road) range from Rp 32.5 million (around Rs. 1.65 lakh) to Rp 33.3 million (around Rs. 1.69 lakh), depending on the colour chosen.













Images via: Iwabanaran

[Bookkeeper]

Those headlamps are amazing. Have a really mean look. The rear for some reason reminds me of the R15. The black recess in the tail look like grab handles but on a closer examination seem to be something else.

[swiftnfurious]

Loved the new design. The bike looks quite sleek and the headlamp is super HOT! Does this mean, India also will get the face lift soon? I guess, even then, we'll not get the LED lights.

It's strange that they didn't display the black color?! Instead they have 2 white color bikes. Is the FE figures same in the Indian version too? This is one bike I love to own in the segment.

Edit:: Looking at the bikes, I am confused whether it's a red color or white color in display!

[N.r.K]

That headlight looks so awesome!

Slightly OT. Is the Indonesian auto market bigger than the Indian one? They sure do seem to get a quite a few vehicle models much before it's launched here.

[Suraj25]

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[Gildarts]

Finally a Honda that looks sharp enough take on R15. But will it find commercial success if launched in India? Maybe if launched within the next couple of months and priced competitively.

[RD150]

A honda bigwing dealer just posted this on insta. Is the CBR 150R india bound? If yes, R15 finally will have a worthy competitor.

[b16h22]

Originally Posted by RD150

A honda bigwing dealer just posted this on insta. Is the CBR 150R india bound? If yes, R15 finally will have a worthy competitor.

Exciting news indeed, if it is true. Love small capacity sports bikes and the current mini blade is a great looking thing as well. Hope they don't go with the usual Honda pricing and then correct it later like the CB300R.

[asininite]

Originally Posted by RD150

A honda bigwing dealer just posted this on insta. Is the CBR 150R india bound? If yes, R15 finally will have a worthy competitor.

Finally Hondas answers to the bland R15 supremacy, and it does look to have the chops to do it. Currently there is no other faired bike in the market that can match the handling prowess of the R15.

RS200 had potential but Bajaj is too busy catering to KTM and Triumph to give attention to their own children.

XMR 210 has a great chassis and engine but suspension is more suited to a sports tourer than full-fledged sports bike. Heros spotty fit and finish and poor service didn't help the bike a bit.

Fingers crossed this is priced atleast in-line with R15 if not cheaper. R15 already gets features that the pricier R3 doesn't (Quickshifter, Traction Control, TFT display). If Honda brings this with a LCD, Indians won't be swayed.

[FlankerFury]

Originally Posted by RD150

A honda bigwing dealer just posted this on insta. Is the CBR 150R india bound? If yes, R15 finally will have a worthy competitor.

I wouldn't get my hopes up too high, it's posted from a dealer's account. If it was Bigwing's official account then that would be credible.

The admin probably searched "Honda bikes" or something and Ctrl C + Ctrl V'd the first image result into the template.

That being said, I wouldn't be complaining if it does end up launching

[dinu2506]

Originally Posted by Tushar

For reference, the current CBR 150R sold in India uses the same engine to deliver 18.28 BHP (@ 10,500 rpm) and 12.66 Nm of torque (@ 8,500 rpm).

Bit confused, is the CBR 150R sold in India currently? I don't see it in their lineup.
If introduced, yes, this could be a worthy competitor for the Yamaha R15

[FlankerFury]

Originally Posted by dinu2506

Bit confused, is the CBR 150R sold in India currently? I don't see it in their lineup.
If introduced, yes, this could be a worthy competitor for the Yamaha R15

It's no longer on sale. The post you've quoted is from 2016.

[CrAzY dRiVeR]

Originally Posted by RD150

A honda bigwing dealer just posted this on insta. Is the CBR 150R india bound? If yes, R15 finally will have a worthy competitor.

This post has been deleted now on from their insta feed.

[FireBlade]

It's such a shame that Honda has discontinued both CBR150R/250R models. I've been waiting for them to relaunch both these bikes, but they still aren't paying any heed!

Honda needs to launch CBR150R to compete with R15V4 and a new CBR bike to compete with Karizma 250, RS200, RC200/390, RR310 et al. CBR bikes are the quintessence of Honda's "Power of Dreams" and their soul/spirit. Thus we want them to launch these baby CBR sport bikes once again.

HMSI, are you listening?