The production version of the Honda 150SS Racer
Concept has been spied in Indonesia, reportedly while on a commercial shoot.
The pictures taken by the Facebook group, MZ Crazy
Cars indicate that the design language of the bike is more or less similar to
the concept version. However, Honda has replaced certain parts with mass
production and budget-compatible units. The swingarm looks like a rectangular
box type unit instead of gullwing type used in the concept version.
A single cylinder engine with liquid cooling nestles
inside the Trellis frame. The bike gets upside down forks at the front and a
monoshock at the rear. The design of the tail section is relatively
conservative when compared to the concept. The ten-spoke alloy wheels are shod
with tyres that looks like a 110 section at the front and a 140 section at the
rear. The bike gets split seats. The lighting system is likely to be LED units.
The brakes include petal type discs on both ends. The front disc gets a
radial-mount calliper.
The production version of the bike is reportedly
called the ‘Honda CB150F’. This is not to be confused with the commuter sold in
Pakistan. The brand teased the bike at a dealer conference in
Thailand last month. Honda has invested over 6 million Baht in
the R&D of the Honda 150SS Racer. At BIMS 2017, the company had confirmed
that it will launch this model. Going by the spy shots, the bike looks almost
production ready. Expect Honda to make an announcement within weeks.
