Honda Will Launch CGX 150, Special Retro Motorcycle For Chinese Market

Honda CGX 150. (Doc. RushLane)

JAKARTA - Honda will officially launch a new retro motorbike called CGX 150 in September. However, the original form of this model has been leaked to the public prior to launch and is said to be present in three variants.

Launching from RushLane, Friday, August 16, this motorbike at first glance resembles CB350 with a headlights and a circle-shaped rearview mirror, a curved fuel tank, and a minimalist body panel.

The cafre racer variant has an exotic design with a dual-tone bar-end rearview mirror, a red frame, and a special driver's seat with a punctuation at the back. The fuel tank will use a combination of Honda's classic blue, white, and red colors. The jockey will be dual-tone with a red rear suspension spring.

Meanwhile, the other two models have standard seating. One variant will get black gray, while the other type uses a firm all-black theme.

This bike is powered by 17-inch wireless speech at both ends equipped with multipurpose knobby tires with a 90/90-17 front and a 110/80-17 rear. It is also supported by a disc braking system and an anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard.

Honda CGX 150 is tuning the telescopic fork suspension in front and shock absorbers behind it. The motor has a slightly upward exhaust, which shows the characteristics of a light offroad.

With a weight of only 128 kg, Honda CGX 150 is able to present agile performances in various driving environments. Its lightweight profile also makes this bicycle suitable for beginners.

For its performance, this motor is equipped with an engine with a capacity of 149 cc cooled with a single 4-tin cylinder liquid which can produce 12 dk of power and can reach a maximum speed of 98 km/hour.

Honda CGX 150 will debut in China in September and go on sale in early 2025 in the bamboo curtain country. This classic motor will be offered around 10,000 yuan (IDR 21.9 million). The manufacturer also considers the motor to be exported to the global market.