2022 HONDA CB150R STREETFIRE OR YAMAHA VIXION R ?

Honda CB150R Streetfire or Yamaha Vixion R? – In the 150 ccs naked sports segment, both biggest manufacturers fight fiercely. Honda has Streetfire CB150R and Yamaha has the Vixion R. Even though they are in the same class, both have advantages and disadvantages to each other. who is the most recommended? Honda CB150R Streetfire or Yamaha Vixion R?

For the answer,  here the comparison of the following specifications:

Choose the Stunning CB150R Streetfire Design or Vixion R’s Elegant Aura

Both of these naked sportbikes have moderate seat height. Vixion R 795 mm and CB150R Streetfire 797 mm. If you have a height of 168 cm, you need a little tiptoe when riding it.

Then for the dimensions, the Honda CB150R Streetfire has a bigger design. The length is 2,019 mm, the width is 719 mm, and the height is 1,039 mm. The wheel size of this motorbike is also bigger.

Front tires use 100 / 80-17 and rear 130 / 70-17. Plus the use of trellis frame, it looks very handsome.

While the Yamaha Vixion R has a more concise dimension. Length of 1,950 mm, the width of 720 mm, and height of 1,025 mm. The size of the front tire of the fork motor is also slightly smaller, only 90/80-17 inches. However, the rear is the same as the CB150R Streetfire, using sizes 130 / 70-17 inches.

The advantages of using small tires in front, making manoeuvres more agile. Especially when you want to skid through a crowded vehicle.

With its compact dimensions, Vixion R also has a lighter weight of 131 kg. Compare with the Honda CB150R which weighs up to 136 kg. 5 kg heavier.

In common, both have used digital instrument panels, LED lights, and disc brakes on both wheels. However, Vixion R has other advantages compared to CB150R Streetfire.

Call it on the instrument panel of the fork motor is equipped with a gear shift timing light, as a marker of the right time to make transmission gearshift. There are also hazard lights.

Do not miss, Vixion R has an assist & slipper clutch. Assist is useful to relieve the clutch lever when pressed. While the slipper clutch prevents wheel slip when the driver lowers the transmission gear too fast.

While the advantages of the Honda CB150R Streetfire only exist in LED lighting systems in all lines, right down to the turn signal. Vixion R, the signal is still a bulb.

Vixion R Engine More Powerful!

Speaking of machines, the Yamaha Vixion R is superior to the Honda CB150R Streetfire. This is natural because the capacity is made slightly larger. Garputala manufacturer gave 155.1 ccs of SOHC technology. There is also a variable valve (VVA) feature that comes with it.

Thus, the Vixion R engine can vomit up to 14.7 Nm of torque at 8,500 rpm and a maximum power of 19.03 hp at 10,000 rpm. The equivalent is a 6-speed manual transmission system.

While the Honda CB150R Streetfire engine only has a capacity of 149.16 ccs with DOHC technology. Performance on paper an issue 13.8 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm and power of 16.85 hp at 9,000 rpm. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.

Yamaha Vixion R is perfect for you who want a motorcycle with modern features and a powerful performance engine. It’s just to make it up, need to spend deep.

While the Honda CB150R Streetfire is suitable for you who have a limited budget. Indeed in terms of performance and features, less great than Vixion R.