HONDA CBR150R (2000-2004) Specs, Performance & Photos

'The Honda CBR150R was a sports bike part of the CBR series in Honda's range, powered by a 150cc single-cylinder engine and manufactured from 2002 as a successor to the NSR150 machine. It was sold in 2002 in the Thai market and exported to many Asian markets and South Africa.

In 2004, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Honda CBR150R, a sports bike that featured a full fairing with a sporty design, a clip-on handlebar, and a split seat. The Bike was a great choice for those riders who were looking for a sporty and fun machine, especially for those who preferred a small displacement motorcycle, but also a good option for beginners, with its lightweight and easy-to-handle capabilities.

For suspension, the bike came equipped with a telescopic fork on the front and a single shock absorber on the rear that offered optimum suspension performance and handling.

In the braking department, the bike packed a single 276 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel and one 220 mm disc with a two-piston caliper on the rear wheel for optimum stopping power.

As for the power figures, the 2004 Honda CBR150R had its soul brought to life by a 149cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine fitted with a carburetor and delivered an output power of 17 hp with maximum strength at 9,000 rpm and 14 Nm (10 lb-ft) of torque available at 7,000 rpm.

With a wet weight of 135 kg (298 lbs) and a six-speed manual transmission, the 2004 Honda CBR150R reached a top speed of 130 kph (81 mph).