With a solid bottom-end and...
With a solid bottom-end and smooth, controllable power, the 2009 CRF150R powerplant is surprisingly workable.
| 2009 Honda CRF150R |
| MSRP: | $4299 |
| Claimed Weight (tank full): | 187 lb |
| Actual Weight (no gas): | 180 lb |
| Actual Weight (tank full): | 188 lb |
| Seat Height: | 34.0 in. |
| Seat-To-Footpeg Distance: | 18.0 in. |
| Footpeg Height: | 16.0 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 1.1 gal. |
Opinions
Andrew Silverstein
Height: 4'11"
Weight: 96 lb
14-yr-old Expert
I have a lot of time riding Honda CRF150Rs, and I really like the bike in stock form. This motor has a lot of bottom-end power, but it also has a lot on top-it revs to the moon and feels really fast for being a stock bike. The suspension was a bit stiff for me at first during break-in, but it worked out with more time on the bike. I think the whole package corners really well, and the bottom-end definitely helps pull the bike through turns. It has really good brakes; no complaints on those at all. I like to run the bar back from the stock position, but other than that the setup of the cockpit is really comfortable and suits my size and style. And compared to my modified race bikes, this exhaust seems pretty quiet!
Lindsey Lovell
Height: 5'4 "
Weight: 110 lb
22-yr-old Beginner
Although my feet barely touch the dirt, the 150R is a very stable ride with its bigger wheels and taller ride height. Minibikes have come far; I think the big wheel version of the 150 stands above the two-stroke competition, and as a stock bike it hauls butt, even through the harsh desert terrain. I also liked the fact that the motor is powerful enough to keep up with the big boys. At my weight and height the bike doesn't feel like a minibike and there is much room for me to improve my riding skills without exceeding the bike's limits.