Honda CB150X

The Honda CB150X is a tall motorcycle that draws styling cues from the larger CB500X. The sharp-looking body panels all around further improve the machine's stance. Despite being an entry-priced motorbike, this one has an edgy appearance and an impressive level of fit and finish.

The Honda CB150X has an aggressive-looking cowl up front and a triangular LED tail lamp that appears to be tiny. A small clear windscreen and a silver garnish panel that sits above this little cowl complete the motorcycle's fascia. The CB150X's entire fascia is a component of the semi-fairing, which also includes the fuel tank's contrast silver panels on top and a sharp beak at the front. The CB150X additionally receives a small wing that is located over the front wheel.

The Honda CB150X's semi-fairing features edgy-looking panels as well as V-shaped panels that flow down towards the engine. The CB150X's overall design is given some additional substance and toughness by a second engine cowl with a silver finish. The motorbike has the stance of a true sports adventure motorcycle thanks to its high ground clearance of 181mm and elevated seat height of 817mm. While possessing a few sharp creases, the side body panels have a straightforward appearance and lack any graphics.

The Honda CB150X has a small tail lamp assembly in the back, with a triangle LED tail lamp taking centre stage. The CB150X has a long single seat and split pillion grip rails in addition to LED turn indicators. Moreover, a high-set completely digital instrument console is included with the CB150X.

This display unit, which is common to other Honda 150cc sports motorcycles, has a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip metres, fuel gauge, clock, and a real-time mileage indicator. Although the CB150X is positioned as an entry-level motorbike, Honda has guaranteed that quality and levels of fit and finish are not compromised.

The Honda CB150X feels agile and exciting to ride in most situations because to its tall stance and relatively long travel suspension, which includes inverted telescopic forks up front and a monoshock in back. The CB150X is not the motorbike to rely on when it comes to pure off-roading because it is more road-biased than off-road friendly. The Honda CB150X has 17-inch alloy wheels, and the front and rear tyres are each sized 100/80-17 and 130/70-17. Each wheel has a single-petal disc brake, which is responsible for stopping the vehicle.

The Honda CB150X is powered by the same 149cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine as the CBR150R and CB150R. This dependable and smooth engine can generate up to 15.6 PS of maximum power and 13.8 Nm of maximum torque when mated to a 6-speed transmission. Honda claims a 38 kmpl average fuel economy, which is not very good for the segment to which it belongs.

The Honda CB150X may not have many safety features, but it does include a single-channel ABS, which is a necessary addition and performs well even at higher speeds.

Contrary to popular belief, the Honda CB150X may not be a true off-road adventure motorbike. Nonetheless, this on-road tourer has the appearance and feel of a high-end motorbike thanks to its tall stance, premium equipment, and fit and finish levels. The 150cc liquid-cooled engine, slightly extended suspension travel, and excellent brakes guarantee that the CB150X provides a premium motorcycle-like riding experience.