HONDA WINNER 150cc UNDERBONE SCOOTER / TOURING BIKE

(Honda Winner 150cc: 4-stroke, electric start & kick start underbone/road bike. Very easy to ride. US$ 15/bike/day for long trips outside Hanoi. US$ 100/month for commuting in Hanoi, with a maximum of 1,500 km per 30 days.)

Important! Please don’t confuse the Honda Winner 150cc with the old Honda Win 100cc or the Chinese copy of the Honda Win. They are completely different motorcycles in terms of design, type, engine displacement, performance, and model.

With a large rear box (39l)

About Honda Winner 150cc

The Honda Winner 150cc was designed specifically for the Southeast Asian market. It is a sporty underbone motorcycle produced by Japanese manufacturer Honda Vietnam. Although it has a step-through underbone design similar to a scooter, its manual gearbox and motorcycle-style performance mean that it is better described as a manual underbone or road bike. We include it in our scooter product line because of its practical design and popularity as a city commuter.

The Honda Winner 150cc was officially launched in Vietnam in April 2016 and became available for rent from late June 2016 through Offroad Vietnam Motorbike Adventures & Rentals. We were the first company to rent the Honda Winner 150cc in Hanoi and Vietnam, shortly after Honda officially opened sales of the model on June 8, 2016.

The same basic motorcycle is known by different names in other Southeast Asian markets, including the Honda Supra GTR 150 in Indonesia and the Honda RS150R in Malaysia. Its engine is also related to engines used in models such as the 2015 Honda Sonic 150R, 2015 Honda CB150R StreetFire, and 2016 Honda CBR150R.

The Honda Winner 150cc works very well as a daily commuter in Hanoi and can also be used for longer motorcycle trips into the Northern mountains of Vietnam. Because it has a manual gearbox but an underbone design, some riders refer to it as a manual scooter. For longer journeys, however, it is more accurately considered a light touring motorbike.

The bike is powered by a fuel-efficient 149cc four-stroke, DOHC, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine producing approximately 17 hp. This gives the Winner 150cc an excellent power-to-weight ratio while keeping the bike relatively light and easy to handle.

The Honda Winner 150cc is particularly popular among young Vietnamese riders. In fact, it is one of the lightest motorcycles in the 150cc class while offering strong power and performance. When new, the bike was priced at around US$ 2,300, plus approximately US$ 300 for taxes and registration, bringing the total cost to around US$ 2,600.

We recommend this Honda Winner 150cc for beginners with some previous riding experience, as well as intermediate riders. The six-speed gearbox uses a standard motorcycle pattern: one down and five up. Riders will appreciate its power, suspension, handling, fuel efficiency, and reliability, although the relatively firm seat may take some getting used to on longer rides.

Important

•  The Honda Winner 150cc is not really suitable for carrying two people on long trips because of its maximum load of approximately 130 kg, as well as the seat and luggage rack limitations. Ideally, riding solo is the best option, particularly when traveling into the mountains. If you need to ride two-up, take regular breaks and avoid riding for long distances every day, especially after dark or in rainy weather. Please make sure the combined weight of riders and luggage does not exceed the 130 kg maximum load.
•  We have only one office in Hanoi, Northern Vietnam. Therefore, we unfortunately do not offer Honda Winner rental outside Hanoi or one-way motorbike rental. We also do not recommend other rental companies simply because we cannot personally guarantee the condition of their bikes or the quality of service.

Below is a Honda Winner 150cc test ride video from late June 2016, recorded just two weeks after Honda officially opened sales of this model in Vietnam. Take a look to see how the bike rides and decide whether it could be the right choice for your trip.

Honda Winner 150cc Specifications

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