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35/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.12 hp/kg
Torque
14 Nm
Engine
153 ccm
Technical Overview
2011 Honda SH150i Special Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Honda's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Honda SH150i Special features a 153 cc (9.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 15.6 HP (11.4 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14 Nm (10.3 lb-ft) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 102 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,000 rpm) and peak power (8,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the SH150i Special measures 136 kg (300 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.72 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,335 mm (52.6 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.5-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
102 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (8.72 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,000–8,500 rpm
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Displacement153.0 ccm (9.34 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power15.6 HP (11.4 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Torque14.0 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 7000 RPM
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Fuel Capacity
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