Honda CRF150R

For a dirt bike in the 150 cc segment, the Honda CRF150R comes with an attractive and catchy styling theme. The motorcycle comes with a track-designed chassis. The motorcycle is built for the tracks, and being non-street legal in the Philippines, it comes with an off-roading focused design. Along with a lightweight chassis, the motorcycle also has a compact body with a wheelbase of just 1285 mm, which makes it a champion on dirt tracks. 

As far as the appeal goes, the CRF150R comes with some striking graphics and a conventional yet distinct dirt bike look. The motorcycle gets 19-inch front wheels and 16-inch rear wheels for enhanced performance and both wheels are spoked. The overall dimensions of the motorcycle are 1,900 mm X 770 mm X 1,171 mm (L x W x H). The latest iteration of the CRF150R is available in a single color option which is Extreme Red. 

The Honda CRF150R is perfected for cross-country trails. The dirt bike is built for the tracks, and quite expectedly, it does not disappoint on the tracks. To begin with, the motorcycle comes with a lightweight frame which makes it weigh just 85 kg. This makes it a very convenient ride on which riders can assert commendable control. It also gets a perfect seat height of 866 mm, and a high ground clearance of 336 mm. 

The seat height and high ground clearance further enhance the motorcycle's suitability on dirt tracks. Along with that, it gets an advanced suspension system which takes the ride quality and handling to the next level. The CRF150R gets 37 mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted conventional Showa cartridge forks with 274 mm of travel at the front. On the rear end, it gets Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock with 271 mm of travel. The tire at the front measures 70 / 100 - 19 42M and the rear tire is 90 / 100 - 16 52M. Together, they enhance the stability and control of the ride. 

At the heart of the Honda CRF150R is a liquid-cooled, 4-valve, 4-stroke, Unicam single cylinder, 150 cc engine. This engine can make an impressive 23.47 PS of power which makes for a very enjoyable off-roading experience. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission system which enhances the off-roading prowess of the CRF150R. 

The engine's Bore x Stroke measures 66.0 x 43.7 mm, and the motorcycle gets a wet multi-plate clutch for smoother gear shifting and enhanced control on dirt tracks. The motorcycle comes with a compact fuel tank that can carry 4.3 liters of fuel. 

Inspired by the open-class Honda CRF450R engine and design, the motorcycle offers commendable performance. Being a 150 cc dirt bike, it delivers adequate power to take on all kinds of dirt tracks and difficult patches. 

In terms of safety, the CRF150R gets disc brakes on both wheels. The front wheel is equipped with a 220 mm single hydraulic disc and the rear wheel gets a 190 mm single hydraulic disc. Together, these disc brakes offer superior stopping capabilities to the motorcycle and make it a safe and reliable ride on all kinds of dirt tracks. 

The new Honda CRF150R is an outstanding entry-level dirt bike that comes with superior performance and exceptional off-roading prowess. With a powerful engine and off-road-focused design and features, the motorcycle offers a superior cross-country trail experience to enthusiasts in the Philippines market.