Honda, in collaboration with their partner Atlas
Group, has launched the CB150F in Pakistan. Honda wants to capture a sizable market share on the back of rising
per capita income of the Pakistani middle class. Honda also has plans to export
the motorcycle, though at a later date.
Powering the Honda CB150F is the 149.2 cc single
cylinder, air cooled OHC mill. Coupled to a 5-speed gearbox, the engine is
capable of producing 11.96 PS of maximum power at 7,500 rpm and 12.5 Nm of peak
torque at 6,000 rpm. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.1:1, and the bike
has a dry weight of 123.5 kg. The motor appears to be the same unit as in the
Honda Unicorn 150 sold in India.
The Honda CB150F is suspended over standard
telescopic forks up front and dual springs in the rear. The bike has been given
a sporty look with graphics adding to the edgy look. The instrumentation
includes twin pods with analogue output but the raised handlebar has a commuter
like feel to it. Colour options include red, green and silver. The Honda CB150F
gets front disc brake with twin-pot calliper, gear position indicator,
self-starter and LED position lamp.
The Honda CB150F has been priced in Pakistan at PKR
159,000 (on-road price, Lahore).