Honda Vario 150 launched in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Boon Siew Honda Malaysia has recently extended its 150cc segment lineup by introducing Vario 150. According to Honda Malaysia, the Vario 150 is the integration of sporty looks, unstoppable performance and value for money option in the particular segment. The company noticed the growing demand and need for automatic scooters in the Malaysian market, mostly among the young generation. The scooter will be positioned below Honda PCX 150, which is a beefed up, sporty option.

The best part of the Vario 150 is its price tag, which includes a variety of premium features mostly found on expensive bikes in the 150cc category.

To start with, the Vario 150 comes with a Smart key similar to the PCX. There is no need for a physical key to unlock the bike or switch on the ignition. Instead, the Vario’s immobilizer responds to the microwave signals from the key. It is similar to the one seen on the Yamaha NMAX, NVX and XMAX scooters. However, Honda's system is much easier to operate and use.

Another distinct feature is the Combi Brake System(CBS). As evident from the name, using either of the front or rear brakes automatically activates the brakes on the other end. This ensure stability in case of sudden braking or when the bike takes a sharp corner. Even though the Vario comes with drum brakes, the CBS System still works efficiently with the simple ingenious pulley system. The interesting fact is that the more complicated CBS system in integrated on Honda's premium bikes like CBR1000R, VFR etc.

The Vario 150 also comes with a stylish fully-digital LCD panel, LED tail light, and 2 unit headlight system to improve the overall visibility.
The engine features a liquid cooled 149.33cc engine found in the PCX150, with similar features. The cylinder sizes are same at 57.3mm square bore and a stroke of 57.9mm. The engine produces a maximum power of 13.1 PS at 8500 rpm and a peak torque of 13.4 Nm at 5000 rpm. Let’s see how the newly launched scooter performs in the local market against Yamaha Y15ZR.