First Ride: New Honda CB150F 2025 – Worth the Hype?

Honda Pakistan has finally launched the much-awaited CB150F for 2025, and I got my hands on one for a full day of testing. After 200+ kilometers of riding through city traffic, highways, and twisty roads, here's my brutally honest review.

First Impressions

Walking up to the CB150F, it looks SHARP. Honda's design team nailed the aggressive streetfighter aesthetic. The muscular fuel tank, LED headlight, and split seats give it serious road presence.

Key Specs:

• Engine: 149cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled
• Power: 13.5 HP @ 8,500 RPM
• Torque: 12.5 Nm @ 6,500 RPM
• Weight: 135 kg
• Fuel tank: 12 liters
• Price: Rs 429,000 (ex-showroom Lahore)

The Engine & Performance

Low-End Grunt (0-60 km/h)

This is where the CB150F shines. The torquey engine pulls strongly from as low as 2,000 RPM. City riding is effortless.

0-60 km/h: 4.8 seconds (GPS verified)

Mid-Range (60-100 km/h)

The sweet spot. The engine feels most alive between 6,000-8,000 RPM. Overtaking is confident and safe.

Handling & Brakes

City Handling

Fantastic. The bike is agile and light, making it perfect for splitting traffic. The steering is quick but not nervous.

Brakes

Disc front (276mm), drum rear. The front brake is powerful and progressive. The rear drum brake is adequate but would've preferred a disc.

Fuel Economy

City Riding:

• Normal: 36 km/liter
• Eco-mode: 39 km/liter

Highway:

• 42 km/liter (steady 80-90 km/h)

The Verdict

Rating: 7.5/10

Pros:

• ✅ Strong, torquey engine
• ✅ Excellent city manners
• ✅ Sharp looks
• ✅ Honda reliability

Cons:

• ❌ Expensive (Rs 429,000)
• ❌ No ABS
• ❌ Rear drum brake
• ❌ High-RPM vibrations

The CB150F is a solid, fun, reliable 150cc streetfighter. Is it worth Rs 429,000? That depends on your priorities!