Motorcycle Honda CBR 150 R

RU-MOTO rating

• Reliability
• Chassis
• Appearance
• Comfort

4

Verdict

The scope of use of the presented scooter is courier services, when you have to travel a lot per day over distances of more than 200 km. It is suitable for outdoor travel (due to its cross-country ability and water cooling). This is a fast city scooter and an alternative to a car for commuting to and from work.

A bestseller on the European motorcycle market, it has lightness and maneuverability of transport for busy city traffic. Honda PCX 150 is a continuation of the popular line of small-capacity scooters. Scooter enthusiasts appreciate the PCX for its fuel economy, environmental friendliness, and sleek design.

Sharp body lines, dual headlight design, raised direction indicators. The engine is four-stroke, with modernized cooling and reduced piston weight. Smooth start is ensured by an electronic starter.

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Specifications

The weight of the motorcycle is 130 kilograms. Maximum speed: 125 km/h. Fuel consumption ranges from 2 to 4 liters, power reserve is 700 km. Torque: 14 Nm (5250 rpm).

Technology[edit]

The global version of the Honda PCX features an idle stop system that automatically shuts down the engine after a few seconds of idling. [16] This feature is not included on the US/Canada model for safety reasons as it has a kill switch and parking brake instead. [17] To prevent excessive wear on the individual starter, the Honda PCX uses its alternator to supply power to the stator (see Brushless DC motor). As a result, engine starting is completely muted. The same technology has been implemented in the new 2022 Honda Goldwing. [18]

Other Honda 125/150 scooters with eSP share the engine with the Honda PCX. [19]

Tuning

The scooter is tuned using original Honda components. Among which it is worth highlighting: a new windshield, a bracket for a 26-liter top case and a stylish lock alarm kit.

Repainted PCX 150 in the colors of the Russian flag

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Special skills in tuning scooters live in Thailand. Most often they install an audio system or LED lighting. And at night you will be very noticeable.

PCX 150 scooter tuning. Added LED lighting

Links[edit]

1. "2013 PCX150 Specifications - Honda Powersports". powersports.honda.com. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
2. ↑
   Honda Worldwide, retrieved February 1, 2013.
3. "2013 Honda PCX150: MD First Ride". Daily Motorcycle Review
   . Retrieved February 1, 2013.
4. ^ ab "Ini Hasil Tes Akselerasi dan Top Speed ​​All New PCX 150, Sudah Cukup Memuaskan Anda?" . GridOto. March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
5. "Honda PCX" (PDF). Technical data Honda Germany
   . Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved February 1, 2013.
6. "2013 Honda PCX 150 Maxi Scooter Launched - Price and Details". Ride Talks News
   . Retrieved February 1, 2013.
7. "PCX 2015 LEBENDIG UND IN BEWEGUNG" (in German). Honda Germany. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
8. "Honda PCX 125 Mileage".
9. ↑
   Honda begins production and sales of the new Scooter PCX in Thailand, data received January 31, 2013.
10. Motorcycle.com - 2013 Honda PCX150 Review Retrieved February 5, 2013
11. Honda announces PCX125 with next-generation eSP received on January 31, 2013.
12. Honda Worldwide: Honda Announces PCX125 with New Generation eSP Received February 5, 2013
13. "Honda PCX 150 Idle Stop (2012–present): Urban Thrift". Moto-choice. Retrieved February 7, 2013.
14. ↑
    Walsh, Tom (21 January 2014). "Honda Unveils Updated PCX125 Scooter for 2014". Motorbiketimes.com. Retrieved February 9 +2017.
15. "Honda PCX Electric and Hybrid: the most important motorcycles ever?" . Motorcyclenews.com. November 1, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
16. Honda Worldwide: Engine Idle Stop System Retrieved January 31, 2013
17. NHTSA is putting the brakes on Honda's "Idle Stop" transmission technology, according to the NetCompliance website, archived July 18, 2012, in Archive.today, retrieved February 1, 2013.
18. Honda ACG starting technology on Honda website, retrieved August 30, 2013.
19. Rihanna
    Taylor, Paul (November 7, 2016). "Honda updates popular SH125i scooter". Bennetts.co.uk. Retrieved February 9 +2017.

Comparison with analogues

Compared to illogical models, Honda zoomer 110 and Honda Click 125i and others. The PCX 150 has a more modern design and a higher top speed thanks to its 150cc volume. Moreover, the models are in the same price category. In terms of reliability, it is superior to expensive analogues. PCX became popular in Europe because of its environmental friendliness, in which it has no equal.

Honda Click-125i

Honda Zoomer on a white background

History[edit]

2011 (JF28) [edit]

In 2011, the Honda PCX 150/125 was introduced to the world and sold in select Asian and European markets.

Update 2012 (JF47), first ESP[edit]

Also known as PCX 125 ESP

In 2012, the original engine was redesigned to reduce friction and improve efficiency, and engine displacement was increased to 152.9 cc. cm (9.33 cu in). [10] The new engine is based on Honda's eSP (Enhanced Smart Power) design. [11] Honda continues to produce a 125 cc version. CM (7.6 cu in) (with eSP) for export to certain markets [12] [13] such as Europe, where local licensing requirements favor this engine displacement.

2014 (JF57/JF64/KF18) [edit]

Also known as PCX 125/150 LED, also WW125 and WW150 can be found in the seat compartment on a sticker with other useful information including color code.

In 2014, PCX underwent major changes. Including new LED headlights, a redesigned body and several other tweaks. [14]

2018[edit]

(Jf81 for Asia) (Jf83 for Europe)

Also known as PCX 125 Digital

At the 2022 Tokyo Motor Show, Honda introduced two new versions of the PCX - a hybrid and an electric one. The new version of Honda PCX is expected to be presented to the public in 2022 [15].

Performance[edit]

Some performance tests listed here were conducted by GridOto

from Indonesia in March 2022. [4]

Reviews

The scooter has become my daily vehicle. I drive it to work, use it to move around the city, travel to distant shopping centers and to the stadium (outside the city). I'm happy with the model: good handling and stability on the road. Of the minuses: it is difficult to drive for more than 3 hours - the seat is not comfortable.

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For whom

Here are the main features of the Honda CBR 150 R:

• hard seat;
• characteristics too weak for the sports class;
• low price.

This motorcycle may be suitable for those who want to ride a car with a sporty exterior. But the experienced eye of an avid biker can easily discern the flimsiness of the design, which is impossible for a truly sporty model.

Chassis and brakes

The motorcycle frame is steel, tubular in type. It, like the steering wheel with elegant cast wheels, is made to sporting standards. The exterior is quite bright and colorful, not very consistent with the modest technical specifications.

The bike has a monoshock absorber for the rear suspension. At the front, a telescopic fork plays this role. The rear brake has a single-piston caliper and a 220 mm disc. At the front there is a 276 mm disc and a two-piston caliper. The chassis is quite weak and is not designed for fast driving and sudden actions.

Dimensions and weight

The length of the CBR 150 R is 2000 mm, its width is 825 mm and its height is 1120 mm. This motorcycle has a seat height of 776 mm, while the wheelbase is 1305 mm. The weight is low: 138 kg, which is certainly a plus for such a bike. The tank volume is 13 liters, which is quite good with an average consumption of 3 liters per hundred.

Engine

The CBR 150 R is equipped with an engine with a volume of 149.4 cm³. This is a four-stroke unit with one cylinder. Only 13 Nm of peak torque and 17 hp. power – rather modest figures considering the volume. Nevertheless, the motorcycle takes off quite sharply and accelerates to hundreds. Its top speed is 160 km/h.