Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end

Gangsta · 9th December 2008, 23:38

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Originally Posted by Mpower

The CBR 150 is a more racing oriented engine compared to the R15.
First of all its a DOHC with a true center plug and is a oversquare (short stroke) engine with 11:1 compression and makes peak power at 10,500 rpm. Not sure about valve sizes but it makes 19 bhp with carburettor (bikeguru spec is wrong)

The R15 engine is an enlarged version of a stepturu moped engine that is sold in Indonesia called T135. Its a SOHC, undersquare engine with 10.4 compression and makes 17 bhp at 8500 rpm with EFI. Its more modern than anything sold in India, but still not a pure racing engine like the CBR150, let alone the CRF150.

Didn't you say that there was a launch confirmation in some newspaper. Times? Please elaborate more

There was no launch date but yes they mentioned about its launch in India. that article was on the full page by Zigwheels.com, infact the whole section was of Zigwheels.com and they also mentioned about the race day in chennai.

fieroid · 10th December 2008, 15:00

The CBR150 produces 18.9ps@10500rpm.
Has the biggest valve size is business over the others like the Suzuki FXR150 and the Yamaha T135/R15. Its a higher revving engine and a more focussed performer.
The R15 is way behind the CBR150 in terms of technology used.
The CBR150 can be tuned to great levels. That engine has a lot of potential.
In the stock trim, the FXR150 and CBR150 are equally fast and the Vixion/R15 is the slowest fellow. Even the Suzuki Step-thru, badged Suzuki Raider 150R is faster than our great R15.

ani_meher · 10th December 2008, 15:39

It's a Honda product, not Hero Honda product. Hero honda are too busy stickering up the existing bikes!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 13th January 2012, 11:12

Reviving an old thread with confirmed news.

Honda CBR 250R to be launched in March. Please read the below mail from HMSI, posted in xbhp.

[NEWS ABROAD]: Honda CBR150 R revealed in Thailand. To be launched soon... - Page 63 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

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Dear Sir,

We thank you for visiting our website and expressing your interest in Honda Products to be launched.

We would like to inform you that we shall be introducing our New Model ‘CBR 150R’ by end of Mar-2012.

Further, the ‘Pricing’ and ‘Launch schedules’ are finalized very near to the actual launch of the product and we release limited press information in the leading Newspapers whenever any product launch is finalized. Also our Dealers do Local level promotions to inform the launch of new products to prospective customers.

Thanking you and assuring our best attention always.

So, R15 - CBR 150R - KTM Duke 200 - CBR 250R - CBR 250R CABS - (Hyosung 250? ) - Kawasaki Ninja 250R. The segment has never been better.

CBR 150R in our auto expo thread -

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/auto-e...ml#post2637684

trakesht · 13th January 2012, 15:31

Not bad- the product will be launched before the fourth anniversary of the rumour!
Price 1,20,000- launch April 2012.

Auto Expo 2012: Honda Motorcycle to invest Rs 1,000 crore in 2012-13 - Economic Times

Furebo · 23rd February 2012, 03:27

Here is the introduction video for the CBR 150R:

CBR150R BARU - YouTube

It is MIND BLOWING!

Freewheelin_KD · 15th March 2012, 15:39

Honda has opened bookings for the CBR 150R. It is planning to roll out 750 bikes by the end of March.

Link: Honda CBR150R bookings now open - News - Autocar India

Fordmanchau · 15th March 2012, 17:07

Motorbeam reports the OTR in mumbai to be 1.34 lakhs, now that's a premium for a 150cc sports category.
Honda CBR150R Bookings Started, Price Rs. 1.35 Lakhs | MotorBeam - Indian Car Bike News & Reviews

BANDHAV · 15th March 2012, 17:31

The On road price here in Delhi NCR is estimated to be around 1.25-1.30 lacs, its surely on the higher side even for a premium 150 as it's main competitor R15 V2.0 retails at a lower price, has sharper looks, the fit finish is top notch etc. Apart from this one has the option of picking up a 200cc KTM duke.

Freewheelin_KD · 16th March 2012, 13:50

Guys, official prices of the Honda CBR 150R: Rs. 1,16,385 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Standard variant and Rs 1,17,385 for the Deluxe variant.

Linky: Honda CBR150R launched at Rs 1.16 lakh - News - Autocar India

dipen · 16th March 2012, 14:35

If the new naked Pulsar would be 1 lak OTR and the semi faired version around 1.10; Honda is going to have a slightly hard time with its comparatively premium pricing. 20 % above Pulsar pricing which is reasonably more powerful is not healthy.

black12rr · 16th March 2012, 14:38

Why is Honda so greedy ?. Why they know the other competitors who charge less and have good products ,how do they think customers will go in for their bike ? . The pricing should have been around 1 lakh or less mark , they would gained in volumes .

Mpower · 16th March 2012, 18:10

Honda has always priced 10-20% higher than competetiors so its expected.

Pricing is competetive against the R1 but both Yamaha and Honda are going to be affected by the KTM/Pulsar dual attack

abhisheksircar · 20th March 2012, 16:58

Prices are out officially.

CBR150R

Bangalore

Standard : 140294
Deluxe : 141475

Looks like a brilliant bike which might get impacted by the price.

Ricci · 20th March 2012, 22:22

The CBR150 costs around 10k more than the R-15 , IMHO , the R-15 will remain more popular because it looks way better. Can't comment on the handling out of experience, but I have read from the race reports that the R-15 is a better handler too.
From the specs, it makes 17.58bhp , vs the R-15's 17.67bhp ; practically this is of little advantage. Torque is down , 12.6Nm vs the R-15's 15Nm , so the R-15 is probably not the worst in rideability terms now

At least the Honda has a 60/55 headlamp and a bigger battery. The ad is lame, IMO. Using Stoner for this, is injustice ! An ad for a 150cc single cylinder with the sound of an inline 4 !

10th December 2008, 15:00	#32
fieroid BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 306 Times	The CBR150 produces 18.9ps@10500rpm. Has the biggest valve size is business over the others like the Suzuki FXR150 and the Yamaha T135/R15. Its a higher revving engine and a more focussed performer. The R15 is way behind the CBR150 in terms of technology used. The CBR150 can be tuned to great levels. That engine has a lot of potential. In the stock trim, the FXR150 and CBR150 are equally fast and the Vixion/R15 is the slowest fellow. Even the Suzuki Step-thru, badged Suzuki Raider 150R is faster than our great R15.
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10th December 2008, 15:39	#33
ani_meher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,988 Thanked: 4,101 Times	It's a Honda product, not Hero Honda product. Hero honda are too busy stickering up the existing bikes!
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13th January 2012, 15:31	#35
trakesht BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pune Posts: 43 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end Not bad- the product will be launched before the fourth anniversary of the rumour! Price 1,20,000- launch April 2012. Auto Expo 2012: Honda Motorcycle to invest Rs 1,000 crore in 2012-13 - Economic Times
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15th March 2012, 15:39	#37
Freewheelin_KD BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 100 Thanked: 70 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end Honda has opened bookings for the CBR 150R. It is planning to roll out 750 bikes by the end of March. Link: Honda CBR150R bookings now open - News - Autocar India
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15th March 2012, 17:07	#38
Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 341 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end Motorbeam reports the OTR in mumbai to be 1.34 lakhs, now that's a premium for a 150cc sports category. Honda CBR150R Bookings Started, Price Rs. 1.35 Lakhs \| MotorBeam - Indian Car Bike News & Reviews
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15th March 2012, 17:31	#39
BANDHAV Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 1,411 Thanked: 2,996 Times View My Garage	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end The On road price here in Delhi NCR is estimated to be around 1.25-1.30 lacs, its surely on the higher side even for a premium 150 as it's main competitor R15 V2.0 retails at a lower price, has sharper looks, the fit finish is top notch etc. Apart from this one has the option of picking up a 200cc KTM duke.
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16th March 2012, 13:50	#40
Freewheelin_KD BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 100 Thanked: 70 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end Guys, official prices of the Honda CBR 150R: Rs. 1,16,385 (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Standard variant and Rs 1,17,385 for the Deluxe variant. Linky: Honda CBR150R launched at Rs 1.16 lakh - News - Autocar India
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16th March 2012, 14:35	#41
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,304 Thanked: 974 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end If the new naked Pulsar would be 1 lak OTR and the semi faired version around 1.10; Honda is going to have a slightly hard time with its comparatively premium pricing. 20 % above Pulsar pricing which is reasonably more powerful is not healthy.
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16th March 2012, 14:38	#42
black12rr Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ridin earth now Posts: 1,280 Thanked: 349 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end Why is Honda so greedy ?. Why they know the other competitors who charge less and have good products ,how do they think customers will go in for their bike ? . The pricing should have been around 1 lakh or less mark , they would gained in volumes .
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16th March 2012, 18:10	#43
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,399 Thanked: 1,735 Times View My Garage	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end Honda has always priced 10-20% higher than competetiors so its expected. Pricing is competetive against the R1 but both Yamaha and Honda are going to be affected by the KTM/Pulsar dual attack
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20th March 2012, 16:58	#44
abhisheksircar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 523 Thanked: 1,777 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end Prices are out officially. CBR150R Bangalore Standard : 140294 Deluxe : 141475 Looks like a brilliant bike which might get impacted by the price.
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20th March 2012, 22:22	#45
Ricci BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 809 Thanked: 1,179 Times	Re: Honda CBR 150R coming to India. EDIT : Confirmed for 2012 March end The CBR150 costs around 10k more than the R-15 , IMHO , the R-15 will remain more popular because it looks way better. Can't comment on the handling out of experience, but I have read from the race reports that the R-15 is a better handler too. From the specs, it makes 17.58bhp , vs the R-15's 17.67bhp ; practically this is of little advantage. Torque is down , 12.6Nm vs the R-15's 15Nm , so the R-15 is probably not the worst in rideability terms now At least the Honda has a 60/55 headlamp and a bigger battery. The ad is lame, IMO. Using Stoner for this, is injustice ! An ad for a 150cc single cylinder with the sound of an inline 4 ! Last edited by Ricci : 20th March 2012 at 22:24.
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