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Honda CBR 150 R - [2006]
This edition of the Honda CBR 150 R is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica and the 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 1000 Yoshimura.This particular Honda CBR 150 has a 149cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Transverse engine, Sport style motorbike includes the Norton Superlight SS - [2020]
The 2006 CBR 150 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 150's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.1969 Suzuki T 125 II Stinger | 1969cc.
Weighing in at 135 kgs (297 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 150 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F, give or take 50kg.
The 2006 Honda CBR 150 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 149cc 4 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 16.9 bhp (12 kW) @ 9000 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 10.1 lb-ft (13.6 Nm) @ 7000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S 125 DOHC [8.1 lb-ft (10.9 Nm) @ 8500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 150 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1992 Suzuki TS 185 Sierra has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2006 Honda CBR 150 R.
The 2006 Honda CBR 150 R has a Power to weight ratio of 125.1 bhp per ton and 74.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 CBR 150 competing with the 1992 Suzuki TS 185 Sierra [148.7 bhp\ton] and the 1977 Suzuki TS 185 Sierra [148.7 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 150 generating around 74.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2000 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella [99.3 lb-ft per ton] and the 2011 Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella [99.3 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 29.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 30.2 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 150 R similar in acceleration to the 2008 Honda CBR 150 R (29.5 secs) and the 2005 Honda CBR 150 R Repsol (29.5 secs). This Honda CBR 150 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2006 Honda CBR 150 R and the 2019 Honda CBR 150 R Repsol MotoGP Edition
When talking about the performance of the 2006 Honda CBR 150 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.1 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2019 Honda CBR 150 R Repsol MotoGP Edition (18.1 secs) and the 2005 Honda CBR 150 R Repsol (18.1 secs).
The 2006 version of the Honda CBR 150 R has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 2006 CBR 150 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2006 Honda CBR 150 R then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
