Built around Honda's cross - motocross motorcycle platform, the 2015 Honda CRF150R Expert features a 149.7 cc (9.1 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 24.5 HP (17.9 kW) at 12,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14.4 Nm (10.6 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 163.7 HP per liter and a 2,500 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (12,500 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the CRF150R Expert measures 84.8 kg (187 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.29 HP/kg (3.46 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 866 mm (34.1 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 4.3-liter (1.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2011 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
163.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.29 HP/kg (3.46 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
10,000–12,500 rpm
Standover Height
866 mm (34.1 in)
Engine
Displacement149.7 ccm (9.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power24.5 HP (17.9 kW)) @ 12500 RPM
Torque14.4 Nm (1.5 kgf-m or 10.6 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
Compression11.7:1
Bore x Stroke66.0 x 43.7 mm (2.6 x 1.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin® 32mm flat slide with Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
IgnitionSolid-state CD with electronic advance
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Driveline#420 chain; 15T/50T
Chassis
Frame TypeSemi-double cradle, steel
Rake27.0°
Trail96 mm (3.8 inches)
Front Suspension37mm fully adjustable leading-axle inverted Showa® cartridge fork
Front Travel275 mm (10.8 inches)
Rear SuspensionPro-Link® fully adjustable Showa single shock;
Rear Travel282 mm (11.1 inches)
Wheelbase1260 mm (49.6 inches)
Ground Clearance336 mm (13.2 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre70/100-19
Rear Tyre90/100-16
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø190 mm (7.5 inches)
WheelsAluminium rim/wire spoke
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.84.8 kg (187.0 pounds)
Seat Height866 mm (34.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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