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2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert

2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert Review

2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert

The perfect off-road competition machine for aspiring champions

With its powerful and responsive Unicam four-stroke engine, race-ready suspension and track-designed chassis components, the CRF150B has revolutionised the small-displacement class and become a familiar face on winner’s podiums around the world. The CRF150RB is the ideal tool for inspiring fun-filled exhilaration, confidence and a lifelong taste for winning!

 

 

2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert Features and Benefits

– Liquid-cooled 149cc 4-stroke engine for unrivalled performance and ease of use. New cylinder head with optimised combustion chamber shape and new camshaft for stronger power, torque and drivability across a wide rev range.
– New short-skirt forged slipper piston with revised crown shape for enhanced performance.
– Vertically split crankcase with new breather hole for increased efficiency.
– New FCR carburettor with directly actuated accelerator pump for more accurate throttle response and a light twistgrip action.
– New graphics inspired by the CRF250R and CRF450R.
– Revised suspension settings for the 37mm inverted Showa front fork and Pro-Link rear suspension system, delivering ideal bump absorption.
– Advanced NiCaSil cylinder lining ensures cooler running and prolonged engine life.
– Durable close-ratio five-speed transmission.
– Rigid and lightweight high-tensile steel frame provides effortless cornering and accurate straight-line tracking.
– Powerful and progressive hydraulic disc brakes front and rear.

 

2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert Key Features

 

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2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert – USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $TBD USD

(Model: CRF150F Stats shown)

Engine Type: 149cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke

Bore and Stroke: 57.3mm x 57.8mm

Compression ratio: 9.5:1

Valve Train: SOHC; two-valve

Induction: 24mm piston-valve carburetor

Ignition: CD

Transmission: Five-speed

Final Drive: #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 13T/47T

Suspension
Front: 35mm leading-axle Showa fork; 9.1 inches travel
Rear: Pro-Link Showa single shock; 8.9 inches travel

Brakes
Front: Single 240mm disc
Rear: Drum

Tires
Front: 70/100-19
Rear: 90/100-16

Wheelbase: 52.3 inches

Rake (Caster Angle): 26°02′

Trail: 88mm (3.5 inches)

Seat Height: 32.8 inches

Ground Clearance: 10.1 inches

Fuel Capacity: 1.9 gallons, including 0.4-gallon reserve

Color: Red

Curb Weight*: 234 pounds

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel-ready to ride.

Meets current CARB and EPA off-road emissions standards.

 

 

 

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2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert – Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: TBA CDN

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2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert – Europe/UK Specifications/Technical Details
European MSRP Price: See dealer for Pricing.
UK RRP: £TBA (Prices are recommended and inclusive of VAT @ 20% and delivery)

ENGINE
Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke 4-valve SOHC
Displacement 149.7cc
Bore x Stroke 66 x 43.8mm
Compression Ratio 11.7
Max. Power Output 17.5kW / 12,500min-1
Max. Torque 14.1Nm / 11,000min-1

FUEL SYSTEM
Carburation 32mm Keihin FCR flat slide carburettor with throttle position sensor (TPS)
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.3 litres

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ignition System Solid-state Capacitor Discharge (CDI) with electronic advance
Starter Kick

DRIVETRAIN
Clutch Wet, multiplate
Transmission 5-speed
Primary Reduction 4.117 (70/17)
Gear Ratios 1 2.214 (31/14)
2 1.647 (28/17)
3 1.318 (29/22)
4 1.105 (21/19)
5 0.956 (22/23)
Final Reduction 3.733 (56/15)
Final Drive #420 roller chain

FRAME
Type Semi-double; steel tube

CHASSIS
Dimensions (LxWxH) 1,900 x 770 x 1,171mm
Wheelbase 1,285mm
Caster Angle 27?48′
Trail 96.0mm
Seat Height 866mm
Ground Clearance 336mm
Kerb Weight 84.4kg

SUSPENSION
Type Front: 37mm inverted Showa leading-axle telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping; 275mm axle travel
Rear: Pro-Link with single Showa damper, adjustable compression and rebound damping; 282mm axle travel

WHEELS
Type Front Aluminium rim/wire spoke
Rear Aluminium rim/wire spoke
Rim size Front 19 x 1.40
Rear 16 x 1.85
Tyre size Front 70/100-19 42M
Rear 90/100-16 52M

BRAKES
Type Front: 220mm x 3mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads
Rear: 190mm x 3.5mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper and sintered metal pads

All specifications are provisional and subject to change without notice.

 

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2013 Honda CRF150RB Expert – Australia Specifications/Technical Details
Australia MSRP Price: $TBA AU

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