Honda CRF150R

Infobox Motorcycle
name = Honda CRF150R


aka =
manufacturer = Honda
parent_company =
production = 2007-present
predecessor = Honda CR85R
successor =
class = Motocross
engine = 149cc Liquid-Cooled single cylinder four stroke
transmission = 5 Speed Manual
suspension = Front: 37mm Showa Fork
Rear: Pro-Link Single Shock
brakes = Front: Single 240mm Disc
Rear: Single 190mm Disc
tires =
rake_trail =
wheelbase =
seat_height = 32.8 inches (Small Wheel); 34.0 inches (Big Wheel)
weight = 165 pounds dry
fuel_capacity = 1.14 gallons
related = Honda CRF250R
Honda CRF150F
similar = Yamaha YZ85
Kawasaki KX85
Suzuki RM85

The Honda CRF150R is a racing dirtbike that was released in 2006 for the 2007 model year. It competes in the Mini Class against many 85cc Two-Stroke Bikes; however, can not race in the 85cc mod. or stock class. It must race in the Supermini class [http://www.amadirectlink.com/rulebooks/AmateurRules2008.pdf page: 63 (page 33 of 49 of Adobe Reader)] . All of Honda's 2008 models are all four strokes where as in years past, some of their racing bikes were two strokes. The 150R features a powerful Unicam four-valve liquid-cooled engine that produces impressive power at a wide RPM range that only weighs 43.6 pounds. With its fully adjustable Showa suspension, high-quality Dunlop Tires and disc brakes front and rear, this is one of the best mini racing bikes Honda has made. The CRF150R come in two versions: the regular and the Expert. MSRP is $4,199 and $4,299 for the Expert.

CRF150R

The Expert costs an extra $100 and offering several new features specifically for larger riders. Features include a taller seat hight, higher ground clearance, larger wheelbase, increased tire size, longer swing arm and larger rear sprocket for better acceleration with a heavier rider. All of these Expert features only add an additional 4 pounds. This model is referred to as the CRF150RB meaning R for Race and B for Big.

pecifications

All specifications are manufacturer claimed.

References

External links

* [http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/motocross/model.asp?ModelName=CRF150R&ModelYear=2008&ModelId=CRF150R8 2008 Honda CRF150R] official Honda page for the 2008 model
* [http://powersports.honda.com/motorcycles/motocross/model.asp?ModelName=CRF150R+Expert&ModelYear=2008&ModelId=CRF150RB8 2008 Honda CRF150R Expert] official Honda page for the 2008 Expert model
* [http://www.crfsonly.com CRFsonly.com] - Page for info on all the Honda CRFs