Positioned in Honda's cross - motocross motorcycle lineup, the 2023 Honda CRF150L utilizes a 149.7 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 12.2 HP (8.9 kW) while maximum torque reaches 11.9 Nm (8.8 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 81.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the CRF150L measures 122 kg (269 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.1 HP/kg (10 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 863 mm (34 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,260 mm (49.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.2-liter (1.9 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.2 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 327 km (203 miles) between fill-ups.
Specific Output
81.5 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.1 HP/kg (10 kg/HP)
Theoretical Range
~327 km (203 mi)
Engine
Displacement149.7 ccm (9.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power12.2 HP (8.9 kW))
Torque11.9 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.8 ft.lbs)
Compression11.7:1
Bore x Stroke66.0 x 43.8 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-FI
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionSolid-state CD with electronic advance
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-plate
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.20 litres/100 km (45.5 km/l or 106.92 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases51.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Front SuspensionShowa Inverted fork
Rear SuspensionPro-Link
Wheelbase1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground Clearance285 mm (11.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre70/100-21
Rear Tyre90/100-18
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesSingle disc
WheelsWire spoked
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.122.0 kg (269.0 pounds)
Seat Height863 mm (34.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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