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Honda XR 150 L - [2017]
This edition of the Honda XR 150 L is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo.This particular Honda XR 150 has a 149cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo - [2020]
The 2017 XR 150 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 250 Camo and the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 Single Cylinder. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XR 150's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder | 1997cc.1992 Suzuki TS 125 Single Cylinder | 1992cc.
Weighing in at 130 kgs (286 lbs) this makes the Honda XR 150 L in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2024 Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ABS SE, give or take 50kg.
The 2017 Honda XR 150 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 149cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 12.1 bhp (9 kW) @ 7750 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 OHV Two stroke unit throws out torque of 9.2 lb-ft (12.5 Nm) @ 6000 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-R 125 EFI [8.4 lb-ft (11.4 Nm) @ 8000 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XR 150 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1988 Yamaha DT 125 R has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2017 Honda XR 150 L.
The 2017 Honda XR 150 L has a Power to weight ratio of 93.0 bhp per ton and 70.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 XR 150 competing with the 1988 Yamaha DT 125 R [117.6 bhp\ton] and the 1992 Yamaha DT 125 R [117.6 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 XR 150 generating around 70.9 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 1992 Suzuki GSF 250 Bandit [95.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 1991 Suzuki GSF 250 Bandit Limited [95.9 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 39.7 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 40.6 secs, this makes the Honda XR 150 L similar in acceleration to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom (39.7 secs) and the 2023 Honda MSX 125 Grom (39.7 secs). This Honda XR 150 L 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 2017 Honda XR 150 L and the 1988 Honda NX 350 Sahara
When talking about the performance of the 2017 Honda XR 150 L on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 1988 Honda NX 350 Sahara (0 secs) and the 2017 Kawasaki W 250 Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 2017 version of the Honda XR 150 L has a maximum speed of 67mph.
Top Speed of the 2017 XR 150 equals the 1997 Honda XR 250 L
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2017 Honda XR 150 L then how about a 1997 Honda XR 250 L (78 mph) and the 1995 Honda XR 250 L (78 mph).
