Thai Honda
NSR 150 SP
Links updated
below
June 10, 2001
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This
is the Thai Honda NSR 150 SP. It comes standard in Repsol Racing colors.
The SP was built with winning the ASEAN Cup in mind as well as being the
ultimate 150 cc bike in Thailand plus other East Asian countries. Power
is up by 2.5 horsepower compared with the RR model. This bike is the King
of the Road in Thailand for 150 cc bikes. |
| One of
the most noticeable differences between the SP and the RR are the rear
swingarm suspension. The SP has the cool looking PRO ARM similar to the
MC28 NSR 250. Plus the rear tire size is slightly larger. Also the chamber
and silencer have been revised for a improvement in performance while
not effecting emissions. |
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The test
rider was amazed with the feeling of the bike. His comments were "
This bike is for real ! It's brakes and suspension do exactly what you
want them to do ! The sound of the engine and the pipe are true two stroke
happiness ! Top speed is nearly 200 km/h !! " The
actual top speed is much more closer to 180km/h. These were the comments
of the test rider. |
| The oil
tank holds 1.5 liters and requires the removal of the rear tandem seat
cushion to reach the lever on the bottom of the side to open up the oil
tank. |
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The
meters offer a clear view with the large centered tachometer and the speedometer
reads up to 240 km/h plus. A temperature gauge keeps you informed before
any over heating problems occur. |
| The bodywork
of the SP is the same as the RR. The only difference being the Repsol
colors. Now in Japan, two stroke motorcycles over 50 cc in displacement
have been discontinued. Recently a few of these Thai SP models have been
showing up in bike shops throughout Japan. Their price between 420,000
Yen to 430,000. |
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Thai Honda NSR
150 SP Specifications
| Model
: |
NSR 150
SP |
| Engine
type : |
single
cylinder, two stroke |
| Engine
size : |
149cc |
| Bore
x stroke : |
59 x
54.5 |
| Horsepower
: |
39.5
ps at 10,500 rpm |
| Torque
: |
2.75
kg-m at 10,000 rpm |
| Gearbox
: |
6 speed
return |
| Ignition
: |
Electronic
CDI unit |
| Length
: |
1,970
mm |
| Width
: |
685 mm |
| Height
: |
1,060
mm |
| Wheelbase
: |
1,355
mm |
| Weight
: |
122.4
kg |
| Tire
size : |
(F) 90/80-17,
(R) 120/80-17 or 130/80-17 |
| There seems
to be some discrepancies about the actual power that the NSR 150 SP makes,
though the factory Honda catalog claims 39.5 horsepower, it is unclear
if this is actually true. Some people report that 28 - 31 Horsepower is
correct. |
NSR 150 SP Links
Australia news link
www.mcnews.com.au/NSR150SP
Endurance Racing http://www.endurance.co.jp
Calvin's NSR 150 Page http://valconian.tripod.com
Do
you have have or know of a nice NSR 150 SP link ?? Contact
me please.
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Please try to remember
that the NSR150 SP is not officially sold in Japan, the country that I am
living in now.
So do not complain to me about a lack of information since there are no performance
parts for sale in Japan.
I would recommend Tyga Performance for
pipes and more, My Website specializes in the NSR 250, 80 and 50.
