The Honda Brand is one of the best among the list of most selling bike brands in the world, and it has also made its place in the list of best dirt bike brands in the world. The new 2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike is the recently launched bike. It has newly designed a four-stroke power plant that uses the best Honda technology. It is the impressively responsive engine in all conditions that delivers an enormous amount of power to the rear wheel. This dirt bike is also available in the Expert version as well, having bigger wheels and higher seat with the longer swingarm. The review of newly launched 2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike with price and specification.
2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike – Specification, Price and Pics
Engine
The newly launched 2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike comes with a Uni-cam engine which is based on the bigger dirt bikes like CRF450R and CRF250R. It is specially designed for the championship-winning purpose. The engine offers an excellent rideability giving more power and best torque across the rev range. It delivers a smooth power on different tracks having varying elevation and temperature. It has new carburettor featuring a direct push accelerator pump, which is optimised to give the better and more immediate throttle response.
Chassis, Suspension and Brakes
The newly launched 2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike comes with a lightweight, high-tensile steel frame with the large-diameter frame tubing and the cross member that delivers an excellent turning performance and strait-line tracking. It has an adjustable 37 mm of leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork featuring tuned valving for small bumps and a friction-reducing design that improved compression and rebound control. The new 2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike has pro-link rear suspension system featuring a fully adjustable Showa shock fork for superb bump absorption and wheel control. The braking system has front disc brake providing the powerful and precise braking experience. The rear disc brake offers the power and actual braking force. The wheels are strong, lightweight and durable providing the minimum and un-sprung weight.
2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike – Price
The newly launched 2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike have the price of $5,099 only.
2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike – Specs with Pics
ENGINE
| Engine Type | 149 cc liquid-cooled single cylinder single cylinder four stroke |
| Bore And Stroke | 66 mm x 43.7 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.7:1 |
| Valve Train | Unicam®, four-valve; 26 mm intake, steel; 22.5 mm exhaust, steel |
| Induction | Keihin® 32 mm flat slide with Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) |
| Ignition | Solid-state CD with electronic advance |
DRIVE TRAIN
| Transmission | Close-ratio five-speed |
| Final Drive | #420 chain; 15T/50T |
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES
| Front Suspension | 37 mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa® cartridge fork; 10.8 inches travel |
| Rear Suspension | Pro-Link® fully adjustable Showa single shock; 10.7 inches travel |
| Front Brake | Single 220 mm disc |
| Rear Brake | Single 190 mm disc |
| Front Tire | 70/100-17 Dunlop MX51 |
| Rear Tire | 90/100-14 |
DIMENSIONS
| Rake | 27°2′ (Caster Angle) |
| Trail | 78 mm (3.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 49.6 inches |
| Seat Height | 32.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 11.9 inches |
| Curb Weight | 185 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel–ready to ride.) |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.11 gallons |
OTHER
| Emissions | Consult owner’s manual for optional racing parts. |
| Available Colors | Red |
| Model Id | CRF150R |
Conclusion
The newly launched 2017 Honda CRF150R Dirt Bike comes with an impressive feature making it fantastic to ride. The engine is quiet impressive and compelling offering the smooth response. The chassis is compact and lightweight. It has incredible colour combination and graphics on it. The wheels and tires provide an excellent grip. In short, it is a fantastic dirt bike for champions.
