Honda CRF150R (CRF150RB Expert) motorcycle review

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).

Application of the Honda 150 engine

Honda 150 outboard motors are used for walking along ponds, for hunting and fishing, for rafting on mountain rivers and in high-speed sports competitions.

The motors are excellent at operating in aggressive environments, in salty reservoirs, swampy areas, in areas of increased thicket, in fast currents, in shallow water, and on rocky terrain.

Honda 150 engines can be operated in winter at air temperatures not lower than -25 degrees, in summer at temperatures up to 50 degrees, in extreme weather conditions with medium-sized waves, strong gusts of wind and fast currents.

The engines of the Honda 150 motors operate with minimal noise, so they are suitable for hunting birds and animals along the coastline.

Honda 150 outboard motors are perfect for MakoCraft650 IslandCab boats, which are 6.5 meters long and 2.5 meters wide. The boat can accommodate up to 6 people. With a boat weighing 280 kilograms and three people weighing 70 kilograms each, together with additional equipment and a total loaded weight of 1620 kilograms, with a tailwind of 15 km/h, you can reach the maximum engine speed of up to 63 km/h.

Honda 150 outboard motors are used with boats, cutters, sailboats, and medium-sized yachts.

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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PCX 150 scooter tuning. Added LED lighting

About models

The Honda 150 series outboard motor has two models: Honda BF150 LU and Honda BF150 XU. Both models have the same designs, but differ in their weight and deadwood under the boat transom.

Honda 150 outboard motors are made according to the prototype of Honda automobile engines of such car brands as Honda 150 Accord, CRV, Element.

The Blast technology used in the Honda 150 engine design helps increase rotation at low speeds, and the PGM-FI air intake system serves to properly combine the Lean Burn Control fuel mixture.

The Honda 150 outboard motor undergoes multi-layer painting, which protects all structural elements from corrosion when used in salt waters.

The motor shafts are made of durable stainless steel, which ensures long-term operation of the mechanism.

All metal alloys of the motor structure are treated with a special insulating coating, which is covered with epoxy and acrylic paint.

All important elements of engine operation are monitored by an electronic module, which shows the oil level, engine heating, emergency checks, etc., and also promptly notifies of mechanism malfunctions.

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

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Brief history of the model

• 2007 - start of production and sales.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150R7; CRF150RB7.

• 2008 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150R8; CRF150RB8.

• 2009 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150R9; CRF150RB9.

• 2010-2011 - the model is not produced.

• 2012 - the model receives a new piston and carburetor.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RC; CRF150RBC.

• 2013 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RD; CRF150RBD.

• 2014 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RE; CRF150RBE.

• 2015 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RF; CRF150RBF.

• 2016 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RG; CRF150RBG.

• 2017 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RH; CRF150RBH.

• 2018 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RJ; CRF150RBJ.

• 2019 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RK; CRF150RBK.

• 2020 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RL; CRF150RBL.

• 2021 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RM; CRF150RBM.

• 2022 - no significant changes.

Model

: Honda CRF150R;
Honda CRF150RB Expert (Europe, North America, Australia, Japan). Factory designation:
CRF150RN; CRF150RBN.

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.

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.

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.

This scooter model (albeit its 125 cc version) is very popular in Europe, where wealthy businessmen do not hesitate to ride a scooter. The HONDA PCX150 is a dynamic city scooter with large wheels that is an excellent alternative to a car when commuting to work and back. He is not afraid of either heat or traffic jams - the engine is water cooled. The scooter model is extremely reliable, however, it also has certain disadvantages.

Advantages

So, first about the advantages. The scooter is based on a proven four-stroke engine that can withstand huge mileages and has proven itself very well in courier services, where people cover several hundred kilometers per day. The service life of the HONDA PCX150 is impressive - if the engine is taken care of and well maintained, it can travel more than 200 thousand kilometers. This engine is also very economical - per 100 km, the fuel consumption of the PCX150 ranges from 2 to 4 liters. And one more important competitive advantage - the tank here is as much as 14 liters! That is, the power reserve of this device during leisurely driving can be about 700 km.

As for the service, there are solid advantages here too! For example, the crankcase capacity here is 0.9 liters - a standard bottle of oil is enough. The air filter is a cartridge filter and can be easily changed. The variator is standard, without any electronic systems or plastic gears. In general, the scooter is really very reliable, unpretentious, a Honda is a Honda. Large wheels cope well with uneven surfaces, the passenger has a flat seat, and does not slide onto the driver when braking. The scooter has good and powerful light. In general, the device has quite a lot of advantages.

Flaws

But this HONDA also has disadvantages. In particular, the driver's seating position is not very comfortable. For example, on the Honda SH the driver had a flat floor under his feet and had the opportunity to place some additional luggage. There is no such thing here, but the footrests are made comfortable - you can stretch your legs during long trips.

But the windshield can only conditionally be called such - the flow of air hits the driver in the chest or face. But the maximum speed of the HONDA PCX150 is more than 100 km/h and the scooter encourages you to go somewhere on a long journey. Another negative is the rear drum brake. Still, a scooter of this category should have a disc rear brake.

Is the PCX150 worth buying?
As a scooter for every day, this is a very good option, despite some design inconveniences. Tags: