The 2023 Honda RS150R has received updates and is now available in the Malaysian market. This moped-style scooter is priced at RM8,299, not including road tax, insurance, and registration. This marks a price increase of RM100 compared to the 2020 Honda RS150R, which was priced at RM8,199. The Honda RS150R Repsol Edition is no longer offered.
The updated scooter introduces new color options, including Vivacity Red, Pearl Nightfall Blue, and Radiate Grey Metallic, along with redesigned body graphics. Additionally, the scooter's engine has been updated to comply with Euro 4 emissions standards. However, the power figures and engine displacement remain the same as before.
Honda RS150R Prices: The Honda RS150R was recently updated in the Malaysian market for the 2022 model year and comes priced at RM 8299. New for 2022 are three colour options – Vivacity Red, Pearl Nightfall Blue, and Radiate Grey Metallic. This bike even gets an updated engine which is now a Euro-4 complaint.
Honda RS150R Features: This underbone from Honda is popular amongst the youth of the country for its stylish design and performance. It features a double-stacked LED headlight, a stepped seat, and thick, grippy-looking tyres. Even the graphics look very modern and impart a stylish look to this underbone. The instrument cluster features an analogue tachometer along with a huge digital display that houses a trip meter, speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and clock.
Honda RS150R Engine: Powering the RS150R is an updated Euro-4 compliant, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 149.7cc engine that is fed by Honda’s PGM-Fi. The powertrain makes 15.82 hp at 9,000 rpm with 13.6 Nm of torque at 7,000 rpm, compared to the previous power output of 15.3 hp at 9,000 rpm and 13.5 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. The top speed of the RS150R is around 120 kmph and it has a 4.5-litre fuel tank that is enough for a travel of 120 km. The suspension unit includes non-adjustable telescopic forks at the front and a Kayaba monoshock on the rear.
Honda RS150R Safety: In terms of safety, the Honda RS150R gets a 296 mm hydraulic disc at the front and 190 mm hydraulic disc at the rear, both clamped by single-piston callipers.
Honda RS150R Rival: As of now, the direct rivals of the Honda RS150R in the Malaysian market are the Yamaha Y15ZR (priced at RM 8498) and the Yamaha Y16ZR (priced at RM 11,118).
