Two new additions to PT Astra Honda’s urban scooter
stable are the 2018 Honda Vario 150 and 2018 Honda Vario 125, priced at IDR 22.5
million for Vario 150, IDR 19.9 million (Vario 125 CBS-ISS) and IDR 19.1 million (Vario 125 CBS), respectively. Several
upgrades have been made to the Indonesia-market Vario, making this a mid-model
update.
Bodywork on both the Vario 150 and Vario 125 is more
aggressive, with LED lighting now standard. Modern conveniences are also
included for the Vario scooters, including a full-LCD instrument panel, smart
key system with alarm and call-back as well as start/stop engine function.
The Vario 150 is powered by a single-cylinder SOHC
power plant with liquid-cooling, and power gets to the ground via a V-Matic
automatic gearbox. Power output is claimed to be 13.1 PS at 8,500 rpm, with
13.4 Nm of torque on tap at 5,000 rpm.
Meanwhile, the Vario 125 produces 11.1 PS at 8,500
rpm and 10.8 Nm of torque from its 125 cc single-cylinder engine. Standard for
both Vario scooter models is ACG starter and eSP technology in the engine
design with the Vario 150 weighing 112 kg and the 125 coming in at 111 kg.
Unique to the Vario scooters is Honda’s Combined
Braking System (CBS), which activates the front disc and rear drum brake
proportionally to aid braking efficiency. Rolling on 14-inch wheels, the Vario
150 comes with a 90/80 front tyre and 100/80 rear, and an 18-litre storage
under the seat along with a 5.5-litre fuel tank.
