"There is no standard criteria list for Dirt Rider Bike of the Year candidates on the wall of a cubicle or inhabiting a staffer’s computer memory bank. Each of the 19 previous winners had traits that made them unique in their respective year. Dirt Rider looks for machines that profoundly affect a class of bikes, or even all of dirt riding. The Honda CRF150R not only does that, but it also defines a class that none of our previous winners has ever come from before: the minicycle class." said Jimmy Lewis, Editor of Dirt Rider magazine.
Ray Conway, Off-road media coordinator at American Honda Motor Company, Inc added: "Anyone who rides the CRF150R will understand why it received this award from Dirt Rider. Thirty three years ago Honda redefined what a mini motorcross motorcycle could be, with the introduction of the XR75. Now Honda is redefining the mini motorcross motorcycle again with the CRF150R."
Want to know what the Honda CRF150R has to offer? Then check out the complete technical specs of this coveted motorcycle.
Model: CRF150R-Expert / CRF150R
Engine Type: 149cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke: 66mm x 43.7mm
Compression Ratio: 11.7:1
Carburetion: Keihin 32mm flat slide with throttle position sensor (TPS)
Ignition: Solid-state CD with electronic advance
Transmission: Close-ratio five-speed
Final Drive: #420 chain; 15T/56T / 15T/50T
Suspension
Front: 37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa cartridge fork; 10.8 inches travel
Rear: Pro-Link fully adjustable Showa single shock; 11.5 inches travel / 10.8 inches travel
Brakes
Front: Single 220mm disc
Rear: Single 190mm disc
Tires
Front: 70/100-19 / 70/100-17
Rear: 90/100-16 / 90/100-14
Wheelbase: 50.6 inches / 49.6 inches
Rake (Caster Angle): 27°48′ / 27°02′
Trail: 96mm (3.85 inches) / 78mm (3.07 inches)
Seat Height: 34.1 inches / 32.8 inches
Ground Clearance: 13.2 inches / 11.9 inches
Dry Weight: 169.7 pounds / 165.3 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 1.14 gallons
Meanwhile, here are the additional features of the Honda CRF150R
Large-capacity airbox and reusable two-stage foam air filter.
- Lightweight plastic body components (radiator shroud, sidecovers, rear fender, seat base, fuel tank, front fender and front number plate) offer a slim, aggressive style.
- Seat cushion foam follows the shape of the fuel tank, providing a smooth transition to increase rider mobility and comfort.
- Non-slip seat cover for increased rider control.
- High-quality Dunlop tires.
- HRC works-type rear brake system integrates the rear master cylinder and fluid reservoir, eliminating the separate rear master-cylinder reservoir and hose.
- Adjustable front brake lever and master-cylinder assembly are the same as CR 125R/CR250R components.
- Stainless steel clutch cable for long life and improved feel and action.
- Works-type handlebar grips add to rider comfort.
Compared to the Mazda RX-7 rotary engined bike quipped with quality Mazda brake disc, I think riders of the CRF150R can do more high-flying and death-defying moves.