Hi everybody,

Does anybody have an idea of the release date of Honda Big Bikes ? and Which models are they going to releasefor the thai market?
In the last Bangkok Post article Honda mentioned there would release new models for Thailand in Fall, but so far the 'Big Wing' Show Room (on Ramintra) has not opened yet, and the rumors say it will not open until next year...!

any comments/suggestions ?
Julien

Quote by: dmarsh51

Ok, here in Chiang Mai the Honda dealer on Huay Kaew Road, who speaks pretty good English, SWORE to me last month that the "new CBR 150" would "be here soon". He even took my name and phone number and promised to call as soon as they came in. Not satisfied with that, I sent an email to APHONDA here in Thailand asking about it. The reply I got from a guy named Suthepsom from the Customer Relations Dept, was that "a new model will be introduced soon". I followed that up with an email asking specifically if it would be a new CBR 150, or some other new model, but it's been 2 weeks and no reply.

They're still producing the CBR 150, because September is the month when they introduced it to India, but those still have carburetors, whereas all Honda bikes for Thailand are to be F/I. I've also heard September for the new model, but then heard October. I'll give them till January, and if nothing by then, I'm going with the Ninja 250.

Dear dmarsh51,

Currently Honda Thailand is not producing CBR150R motorcycles, and as we cannot tell the actual specifications of the new sporty Honda motorcycle we can revile that its not a CBR150 with fuel-injection. You email to Khun Suthepsom will probably remain unanswered as all Honda employees have strict rules not to tell anything to anybody...

I'm sure if you visit your Honda dealer and ask him again, than he will likely remember that Honda told dealers of a new sporty motorcycle which would replace the CBR150R as top choice...

For the Indian market, I'm not aware that Honda introduced the CBR150R there - I only know that Honda two-wheel India has introduced the Honda CBR1000RR in India this month. So this could also be a misunderstanding. www.honda2wheelersindia.com/

Quote by: Richard

Quote by: dmarsh51

Ok, here in Chiang Mai the Honda dealer on Huay Kaew Road, who speaks pretty good English, SWORE to me last month that the "new CBR 150" would "be here soon". He even took my name and phone number and promised to call as soon as they came in. Not satisfied with that, I sent an email to APHONDA here in Thailand asking about it. The reply I got from a guy named Suthepsom from the Customer Relations Dept, was that "a new model will be introduced soon". I followed that up with an email asking specifically if it would be a new CBR 150, or some other new model, but it's been 2 weeks and no reply.

They're still producing the CBR 150, because September is the month when they introduced it to India, but those still have carburetors, whereas all Honda bikes for Thailand are to be F/I. I've also heard September for the new model, but then heard October. I'll give them till January, and if nothing by then, I'm going with the Ninja 250.

Dear dmarsh51,

Currently Honda Thailand is not producing CBR150R motorcycles, and as we cannot tell the actual specifications of the new sporty Honda motorcycle we can revile that its not a CBR150 with fuel-injection. You email to Khun Suthepsom will probably remain unanswered as all Honda employees have strict rules not to tell anything to anybody...

I'm sure if you visit your Honda dealer and ask him again, than he will likely remember that Honda told dealers of a new sporty motorcycle which would replace the CBR150R as top choice...

For the Indian market, I'm not aware that Honda introduced the CBR150R there - I only know that Honda two-wheel India has introduced the Honda CBR1000RR in India this month. So this could also be a misunderstanding. www.honda2wheelersindia.com/

With all due respect, I don't remember right now where, but about a month ago I definitely read an article that CLEARLY stated that Honda would be introducing the CBR 150 in India in the month of September. This was not some "blog", but an official communique from Honda in regards to Honda news. I will try to see if I can find it again.

I agree that Honda is staying tight-lipped about WHAT the "new model coming soon" will be, but can only go by the comments of two different Honda employees that a "new CBR is coming soon". Now, whether that's going to be a 150 with F/I, a 250 (which I would love to see), or something else remains to be seen. So, until Honda actually does say what's coming, or simply puts it in the show rooms, or unless someone can come up with something definitive from Honda, the only thing ANY of us can do is merely speculate and guess.

The only thing we know for sure is that it is a Honda and will be extremely good quality, It's a Honda...

Quote by: CBR150lover

Honda is going to introduce the Honda CBR 150 with fuel-injection on Saturday, October 30 at Huamark Stadium, 2088 Ramkamheang Road., Huamark, Bangkapi in Bangkok

I not say it is not true, but before you go - I advice you to check with the Huamark Stadium if there's actually a happening with Honda Thailand or APHonda, and if you are actually welcome uninvited, you can contact them by telephone on number 02-318-0940-4.