Thai Honda NSR 150 RR

This is the Honda NSR 150 RR which is built for the Thai market. Motorcycles are limited to 150 cc's in Thailand, so this bike was designed and is one of the ultimate bikes in Thailand. Of course you can buy bigger bikes, but these must be imported into the country and can be quite expensive. This bike is also popular in other East Asian countries as well.

This is the NSR 150 RR from the other side and in the other choice of colors which are available. The graphics on the bike are excellent.

The front of the bike is different than NSR models in Japan. It features dual diamond headlights with sealed beam halogen bulbs.

The rear of the bike is pure NSR with it's twin round lights. The rear passenger handle grip is unique for the NSR and offers security when you ride with someone else ( quite common in East Asia )

The NSR 150 RR is quite quick and requires some serious brakes, so it is equipped with disc brakes for the front and rear with dual piston calipers.

The engine of the bike is a single cylinder dual exhaust port RC valve water cooled engine with 37 horsepower. It also has HECS which stands for Honda Evolutional Catalyzing System that reduces exhaust emissions from the bike.

Model : NSR 150 RR Engine type : single cylinder, two stroke Engine size : 149cc Bore x stroke : 59 x 54.5 Compression : 6.8 : 1 Horsepower : 37ps at 10,000 rpm Torque : 2.74 kg-m at 9,000 rpm Gearbox : 6 speed return Ignition : Electronic CDI unit Length : 1,970 mm Width : 685 mm Height : 1,060 mm Wheelbase : 1,355 mm Weight : 120.9 kg Tire size : (F) 90/80-17, (R) 110/80-17

NSR 150 RR LINKS

At the moment I have only one link about the NSR 150 RR. If you would like to link to this page or know of any other pages about the NSR 150 RR then please contact me.

Calvin's NSR 150 Page http://valconian.tripod.com
Thai Honda official page www.aphonda.co.th/NSRrr ( Thai language only )
The Double R page - http://durdin.net/fkn/

2001 Honda NSR 150SP

Introducing a bike that, in time, I feel could become quite a little urban legend. While attending the recent press launch of the new CBR 600 F4i, I had the chance to hop on what will be Honda Australia's new road bike for the learner segment, the NSR150SP. When one of the Honda guys started it up in pit-lane, with all the noise and wisps of smoke familiar to two strokes, a manic grin instantly appeared across my face and I ran (well hobbled anyway) to get my helmet. Bugger, somebody beat me to it. Nonetheless I did get on the bike for a couple of laps around Phillip Island late in the day to see what the little 150cc machine was capable of. I achieved just over 170kph down the main straight, a lighter rider managed just over 190, it would probably get on to 200 given a long enough stretch. There is something about jumping on a two-stroke, slipping that clutch out of the pits etc. that makes me come over all funny and feel like I am leaving the pits on a factory racer during the Grand Prix. Give me a break, a man can dream....... When talking about performance, I think it necessary that we first mention that Honda Australia is hoping to able to sell this bike in Australia for under $6,000. If they can achieve that aim, it will be fantastic news for young Aussies. The only sporty learner bikes on the market at present are the Aprilia RS models. The 250 RS Aprilia costs nearly $12,500 and in some states is not learner legal. The NSR150SP will be learner legal in all states. Honda's NSR150SP is not in the league of the Aprilia when it comes to sheer beauty or up-market componentry but when it comes to bang-for-the-buck, the little Honda holds a pretty good hand. I think half the beauty of owning an NSR150SP would be modifying and personalizing it to your tastes. The NSR150SP is no out-of-the-crate racebike, but it does perform remarkably well for a 150cc model and would provide a source of endless amusement. It made me feel like a big giggling kid (yes even more than normal) so it definitely must do a lot of things right. How about a race series for these? Model: NSR 150SP Manufactured: Thailand Engine: 2 stroke - crank case reed valve Water cooled engine, RC valve Displacement: 149 cc Dry Weight: 122.4 KG Bore & Stoke: 59.0 x 54.5.0 mm. Compression Ratio: 6.8 : 1 Transmission: 6 gear Wet multi-disc clutch Dimensions (L x W x H): 685 x 1,970 x 1,060 mm. Wheelbase: 1,335 mm. Maximum power: 39.5 ps/ 10,500 rpm Maximum Torque: 2.75 kg-m/ 10,000 rpm Tyres: Front 90/80 - 17, Rear 120/80 - 17 Braking: Disc front and rear, 2-piston calipers Ignition System: CDI RRP: Honda Australia are hoping to be able to release this model for under $6,000

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