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36/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.11 hp/kg
Top Speed
85 km/h
Torque
10 Nm
Engine
150 ccm
Technical Overview
2005 Power Chief PY 150 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Power Chief's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2005 Power Chief PY 150 relies on a 150 cc (9.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.7 HP (7.8 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 10.2 Nm (7.5 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 71.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 rpm) and peak power (9,500 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the PY 150 measures 95 kg (209 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (8.88 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,385 mm (54.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 8.5-liter (2.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 85 km/h (53 mph).
Specific Output
71.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.11 HP/kg (8.88 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–9,500 rpm
Engine
Displacement150.0 ccm (9.15 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power10.7 HP (7.8 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque10.2 Nm (1.0 kgf-m or 7.5 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
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Weight
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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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