12 September 2008 - Honda's latest CRF150R and CRF150RB (Big Wheel) motocross bikes are now available, and sport a lively new red and white paint scheme, with black and silver graphics in a slim, aggressive package.

What you will find inside the bike's lightweight, high-tensile steel frame is a compact yet powerful four-stroke 149cc liquid-cooled four-valve Unicam engine that produces impressive power across a wide rpm range for easy-to-control operation.

This little winner's lightweight, compact, internal auto decompression and handlebar-mounted hot-start system provides easy starting in hot or cold conditions, whilst its forged slipper piston and rings are lighter than a conventional design.

The carburettor features a throttle position sensor (TPS) that helps maintain a linear throttle response throughout the range, particularly important for younger competitors.

The bikes' adjustable Showa cartridge front fork features a friction-reducing design to improve compression and rebound control, whilst the Pro-Link rear-suspension system features a fully adjustable Showa shock for superb compliance and wheel control.

The CRF150R also features an HRC works-type rear-brake system and an adjustable front-brake lever and master-cylinder assembly that mimics CR125R/CR250R components.

Recommended retail price is $6990 for the CRF150R and $7390 for the RB version (excluding Dealer delivery).

To compliment the release of the awesome 2009 motocross range, Honda is throwing in a fantastic tool box kit valued at $799! Customers who purchase a 2009 year model CRF150RB, CRF150R, CRF450R or CRF250R from now until 31 December 2008, will receive a 9 drawer tool box, a T-Bar set and rack, aluminium ramp, tie wire pliers, tyre levers, double sided exhaust bung and an allen key set.

For Dealer Locator, please phone 1 300 1 HONDA or visit: www.hondamotorcycles.com.au

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Honda Australia (MPE)
Mb: 0413 542 004;
Ph: (03) 9270 1183
Em: levans@hondampe.com.au
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