If you think stiff competition is likely to surpass Honda, think again. This time, Honda takes another lead with its mini bikes for young riders.
The Honda CRF150R is a champion-grade dirt bike likely to take over racing grounds. Though small, it still boasts performance similar to large and professional motorbikes and deals effortlessly with rugged terrains.
Style is not an issue with CRF150R, which features clean, bold, and bright graphics that makes you look and ride like a pro. The CRF150R comes in two versions; the base model and the CRF150R Expert, which is geared for taller riders.
Sounds pretty fantastic right? Let’s get into an in-depth review of CRF150R and see what it brings to the table of young riders.
Honda CRF150R Top Speed, Horsepower, Seat Height, & Full Specifications
Honda CRF150R Review
The Honda CRF150R comes with 149cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine. The CRF150R engine produces smooth torque all through the different speed levels, ensuring the rider gets enough power when needed.
CRF150R qualifies as a perfect junior bike for young riders who wish to improve their riding skills. It’s powerful, perfectly balanced, and upholds Honda’s famous reliability. Read on.
Honda CRF150R Top Speed: 70mph (113 Km)
Honda CRF150R Seat Height: 32.8 (833 mm)
Age Range
The Honda CRF150R is primarily a racing bike for kids aged 12-16. It’s Honda’s only kids’ motocross bike.
The standard, small wheel model works best for a 12-year-old, while the Expert, big wheel model is ideal for kids aged 14-16. But don’t just consider your kid’s age while buying it. It can still be big or small for them.
While there’s no actual weight limit, CRF150R is perfect for riders weighing 80-120 pounds.
Ignition
The bike powers electrically but starts effortlessly with a kick. However, due to the tall build of CRF150R, it can be challenging for the petite rider to kickstart. Once it’s on, the bike purrs instantly, ready for takeoff.
Just by the crack of the throttle, the bike flies ferociously, producing a mean exhaust sound to match the quickness. While this is a beginner bike, it’s not a play bike because it takes the slightest throttle and snaps away.
It would be best to learn some decent clutch control to tame down this bike. You’d wish to ride CRF150R in your hood but take note of noise pollution of about 95-96 decibels.
Accelerator Pump
The accelerator pump for CRF150R has a “direct push .” Compared to the other accelerator pumps of CRF450R and CRF250R, this direct push provides a better and more responsive throttle reaction.
Pricing and Competition
You can choose your ideal version of CRF150R in the US. The CRF150R goes against Kawasaki KX450, Yamaha YZ450F, Husqvarana FC 450 and KTM 450 SX-F.
Honda CRF150R Key Specifications
Price
$5,429
Engine
4-Stroke, 1-cylinder
Displacement
149cc
Transmission
5-Speed
Power
23.47 Horsepower
Seat Height
32.8 inches
Curb Weight
185 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity
1.11 gallons
Top Features
High tensile stell frame with large-diameter frame tubing
37 mm Leading axle Showa cartridge fork
Pro-Link single rear shock absorber
Fully adjsutable front and rear suspension
Single 220 mm front disc brake
Single 190 mm rear disc brake
17 Inch front wheel
14 Inch rear wheel
Updated MX graphics
Single-cylinder, four-stroke UNICAM engine
Liquid cooling
5-speed close ratio transmission
Keihin 32mm flat slide carburettor
Throttle position sensor
Accelerator pump
Solid state CD with the electronic advanced ignition system
The new CRF150r is a top motocrosser in its section due to its powerful and fast performance. It boasts several hardware upgrades, not to mention the new paint scheme.
Lastly, it features several riding assistance such as torque and launch controls and different engine modes for the new young rider. The Honda CRF150R provides excellent handling with an all-around performance.
