2013 HONDA CB150R STREERFIRE

2013 HONDA CB150R STREETFIRE REVEALED:

The Jakarta Motorcycle show was witness to the unveiling of the 2013 Honda CB150R Streetfire. Are Honda (HMSI) thinking of bringing the Streetfire to India? Could this bike replace the existing CB Dazzlar in the near future? We have to admit that it sure looks like an interesting option. Unlike the premium Honda CBR 150R available in India, the CB150R Streetfire seems to have been built for a price. It has streetfighter styling and its sporty nature us embellished by a new and good looking trellis frame. Like  most other 150-cc bikes from Honda, this one also features telescopic front forks, monoshock rear suspension, cast wheels and belly pan.

The small single cylinder hints at a 150-cc engine , which is oil-cooled to meet strict emission norms, and also sports Honda's celebrated PGMI fuel ignition (FI) system. The Indian version could shed the FI and oil-cooled systems to make it more cost-effective. The Streetfire uses an exhaust similar to the ones on the CB Duzzler and, interestingly, has a kick-starter lever as well. The low seat and a new handlerbar would offer an upright riding stance, ideal for city commuting.

Indonesia is a price-sensitive market like India and the CB 150 R Streetfire will be competitively priced, thus giving it a huge potential in the Asian markets, if the dominance of small capacity bikes is an indicator.