This article is about a liquid-cooled, 150 cc standard bike sold in Indonesia since 2013, which is related to the CBR150R. For the air-cooled, 150 cc standard bike sold in India from 2013 to 2015, which is also known as the CB150, see Honda CB Trigger.
The CB150R was introduced by Honda at the Jakarta Motorcycle Show in November 2012.[1] The first model was sold from December 2012 until August 2015, before the second model arrived. The second model was introduced along with the Sonic 150Runderbone. This model is equipped with a newer engine configuration.[2] In July 2018, the CB150R received a minor cosmetic update.[3][4]
2012–2015
In November 2012, the CB150R was introduced at the Jakarta Motorcycle Show. The bike shared its engine with the CBR150R, but with a different tuning and mounted in a diamond truss frame. The engine is claimed to have a maximum power output of 12.5 kW (16.8 hp; 17.0 PS) @ 10,000 rpm and maximum torque of 13.1 N⋅m (9.7 lbf⋅ft) @ 8,000 rpm. It is also claimed to have a 0–200 m (656.2 ft) acceleration in 10.6 seconds and a top speed of 122 km/h (75.8 mph).[1]
In August 2015, Astra Honda Motor released a fully updated version of the CB150R, along with the Sonic 150R. Updates includes newer engine configuration, different body design, all-LED lighting system, and all-digital instrument panel design.[2]
In July 2018, the CB150R got a minor update. This update includes a slightly reworked bodywork, updated undercowl design (SE variant only), detachable aluminium rear footstep, wavy disc brake, revised handlebar position and an addition of passing lamp button.[3][4]
In May 2021, the CB150R is equipped with inverted front suspension fork as standard.[6]
Performance
Some performance tests listed here were conducted by Otomotif tabloid from Indonesia in September 2015.[5]