Although the 150 cc scooter shows an elegant and sporty style, the Honda ADV150 2021 is actually as strong and tough as the Explorer scooter. PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) stated that the design was inspired by its dual nature motorcycle Honda X-ADV.
As a new thing for the 150 cc scooter, facts have proved that from the current sales trend, the market reaction is very positive. The Honda ADV150 2021 is expected to be the same as the Honda currently sold.
This is because AHM has recently updated the color options provided. In addition, another relatively young age of production.
Even if the body design is new, performance issues are still familiar because it uses the same base as the Honda PCX 150.
Honda ADV150 is equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) automatic transmission, which has smooth transmission performance without interruption like manual transmission motorcycles.
Like a high-end segmented scooter equipped with a 150 cc engine, the Honda ADV150 2021 uses liquid cooling to keep the engine performance stable, even if it is used under various conditions.
Honda ADV150 itself has two types, one is CBS (Combi Brake System), priced at 34.742 billion Indonesian Rupiah, and the other is ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), priced at 38.705 billion IDR.
Full details of Honda ADV150 2021
Even with a 150 cc engine, the size of this motorcycle is huge, with a length of 1,950 mm, a height of 763 mm, and a width of 1,153 mm.
The ground clearance is 165 mm and the wheelbase is 1,324 mm. The seat position can also be as high as 795 mm. At the same time, the wet weight of the CBS type is 132 kg, and the wet weight of the ABS type is 133 kg.
A pair of LED lights fill the front panel. Thanks to the combination of slender DRL LED lights (such as eyebrows), it looks more refined, and when the contact turns to the ON position, the light will immediately light up.
Above it is a pair of rod-shaped turn signals, which also use LED technology and emit bright orange. All lights of Honda ADV150 2021 are LED technology.
The dashboard uses a digital screen with complete and very clear information, and displays a negative screen on a black background.
It contains various information related to motorcycles, such as speedometer, fuel gauge, voltmeter, odometer, trip 1 and 2, average and actual gasoline consumption, hour, date reminder and air temperature gauge.
The safety system of the motorcycle mainly consists of a braking system with ABS and CBS, depending on the type of purchase. But even for ABS, there is only one channel for the front wheel.
The legs are comfortable and can bulldozer on all kinds of flat asphalt roads and light roads. Relying on the front telescopic shock absorber, the suspension provided by Showa has a movement distance of 130 mm.
At the same time, the dual rear suspension model with sub-tank, also from Showa, has a slightly shorter playing distance of 120 mm. The combination of a long enough suspension distance helps better damping and does not make the two suspensions easy to bottom out.
At the same time, the circumference of the wheel used is striped, with a front size of 14 inches and a rear size of 13 inches. The tires used also have a semi-dual purpose, with a checkered pattern, the size of the front tire is 110/80-14, and the size of the rear tire is 130/70-13.
Honda ADV150 is equipped with an engine that uses eSP technology, a single-cylinder, four-stroke SOHC, and uses PGM-FI fuel injection technology for liquid cooling.
The engine has a capacity of 149.3 cc and can generate 14.4 Hp at 8,500 rpm and 13.8 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Honda ADV150 is equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) automatic transmission.
Honda also adopted ACG (alternator) starter technology to make the engine start process smoother. This technology is combined with ISS (Idle Speed Pumping System) technology to temporarily stop the engine to save fuel consumption.
Judging from the suspension specifications and driving position provided, the Honda ADV150 2021 is very suitable for long-distance or short-distance riding. Of course, traveling in a crowded big city is not a problem.
With eSP engine technology and ECE R40 Euro 3 method, the fuel consumption of Honda ADV150 2021 is said to reach 46.9 km/l. This means that with an 8-liter fuel tank, the motorcycle can travel 375 kilometers without refueling.
Conclusion
High-end scooter enthusiasts with Honda's ADV150 150 cc engine have more choices, it offers a comfortable driving position, tall posture and soft legs, just like an explorer motorcycle.