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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Cb150r vs Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160

Honda Cb150r vs Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Cb150r vs Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160. Honda Cb150r: 17 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 134 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160: 15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 148 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed ~125 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Honda Cb150r Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
Horsepower (hp)
17 hp
15.5 hp
Torque (Nm)
13.7 Nm
14.6 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
125 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
134 kg
148 kg
Type
Naked
Naked
Horsepower
17 hp @ 9,000 rpm
15.5 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
13.7 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
14.6 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
120 km/h (estimated)
~125 km/h
Weight
134 kg (wet/curb weight)
148 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
2.8 L/100km or approximately 35 km/L (typical real-world average)
approximately 3.2 L/100km or ~31 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Cb150r
Honda Cb150r
7.5/10

"A polished, well-built commuter that punches above its displacement."

Pros
+Exceptional build quality throughout
+USD forks feel genuinely premium
+Smooth, reliable Honda engine
Cons
−Parts availability outside Asia
−Stubbornly high resale values
−Bodywork repairs are costly
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
Kawasaki Rouser Ns 160
7.0/10

"Honest, capable commuter that rewards careful buyers willing to inspect thoroughly."

Pros
+Punchy usable mid-range torque
+USD forks feel genuinely planted
+Low running and service costs
Cons
−Handlebar vibration at highway speeds
−Throttle body carbon buildup issues
−Cheap fairing clips crack easily

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Engine Oil
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Engine Oil
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Brake Pads
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Oil Filter for Kawasaki Rouser NS 160
Oil Filter
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Dunlop D404 Rear Motorcycle Tire 170/80-15 (77H) Black Wall
Tires
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Air Filter for Kawasaki Rouser NS 160
Air Filter
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Battery
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Chain & Lube
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Helmet
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