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SH150i

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35 /100 Commuter
Power/Weight
0.11 hp/kg
Torque
14 Nm
Engine
153 ccm

2020 Honda SH150i Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2020 Honda SH150i scooter motorcycle, Honda pairs a 153 cc (9.3 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 14.7 HP (10.7 kW) at 7,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 14 Nm (10.3 lb-ft) at 6,250 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 96.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,250 rpm) and peak power (7,750 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 measures 137.3 kg (303 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.34 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 799 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,340 mm (52.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 7.5-liter (2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.58 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 291 km (181 miles) between fill-ups.

Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2009 to 2023, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
96.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (9.34 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,250–7,750 rpm
Theoretical Range
~291 km (181 mi)
Engine
Displacement 153.0 ccm (9.34 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 14.7 HP (10.7 kW)) @ 7750 RPM
Torque 14.0 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 10.3 ft.lbs) @ 6250 RPM
Compression 10.6:1
Bore x Stroke 57.3 x 57.9 mm (2.3 x 2.3 inches)
Fuel System Injection. Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Fuel Control Overhead Cams (OHC)
Cooling Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox Automatic
Final Drive Belt (final drive)
Performance
Fuel Consumption 2.58 litres/100 km (38.8 km/l or 91.17 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases 59.9 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type Underbone, steel tube
Rake 26.0°
Trail 85 mm (3.3 inches)
Front Suspension Telescopic fork
Front Travel 100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rear Suspension Swingarm with dual hydraulic shocks
Rear Travel 95 mm (3.7 inches)
Wheelbase 1340 mm (52.8 inches)
Ground Clearance 144 mm (5.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre 100/80-16
Rear Tyre 120/80-16
Front Brakes Single disc
Front Brake Ø 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear Brakes Single disc
Rear Brake Ø 240 mm (9.4 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight 129.0 kg (284.4 pounds)
Weight incl. 137.3 kg (302.7 pounds)
Power/Weight 0.1140 HP/kg
Seat Height 799 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height 1158 mm (45.6 inches)
Overall Length 2026 mm (79.8 inches)
Overall Width 740 mm (29.1 inches)
Fuel Capacity 7.50 litres (1.98 US gallons)
Oil Capacity 0.90 litres (0.95 US quarts)
Other
Starter Electric
Color Options Pearl Red, Dark Blue
Light LED
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Beginner
A2 license compatible, manageable power.
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City & Commuting
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Seat Height
79.9 cm / 31.5 in
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Handling
Very lightweight — easy to handle
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