Honda CRF150L vs Suzuki DR160
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda CRF150L and the Suzuki DR160 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Suzuki Philippines, Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda CRF150L
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱149,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱6,208
Photo: Suzuki Philippines, via mc.suzuki.com.ph.
Suzuki DR160
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱129,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱5,375
How they differ
- The Suzuki DR160 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱129,000, which is ₱20,000 (13%) below the Honda CRF150L at ₱149,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the DR160 is estimated at ₱5,375 a month against ₱6,208 for the CRF150L, a difference of ₱833 a month.
- The DR160 makes more power (14.3 PS against 12.4 PS for the CRF150L).
- The DR160 has more torque (14.5 Nm against 11.9 Nm for the CRF150L).
- The DR160 has the larger engine (162 cc against 149 cc for the CRF150L).
- The DR160 has the better claimed fuel economy (47.6 km/L against 45.5 km/L for the CRF150L).
- The DR160 has the lower seat at 835 mm, 28 mm below the CRF150L, which matters for shorter riders.
- The DR160 is the heavier bike (138 kg against 122 kg for the CRF150L).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda CRF150LStandard, ₱149,000 | Suzuki DR160Standard, ₱129,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC, Air-Cooled | 4-stroke, 2-valves, SOHC, air-cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 149 cc | 162 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 12.4 PS | 14.3 PS |
| Power peak | 8000 rpm | 8000 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 11.94 Nm | 14.5 Nm |
| Torque peak | 6500 | 6500 |
| Fuel system (differs) | PGM-FI | Fuel injection |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 45.5 km/L | 47.6 km/L |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | Manual, 5-speed Constant Mesh | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2119 mm | 2070 mm |
| Width (differs) | 793 mm | 825 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1153 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1375 mm | 1365 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 863 mm | 835 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 285 mm | 244 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 122 kg | 138 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 7.2 L | 12.2 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Showa long-travel inverted fork | Telescopic, oil damped |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Pro-Link | Swing arm, oil damped |
| Front brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Hydraulic Disc | Single disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 2.75 - 21 45P (With Tube) | 90/90-19 52P |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 4.10 - 18 59P (With Tube) | 110/90-17 60P |
| Wheels (differs) | Wire Spoke | n/a |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Single-channel ABS (front) |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | LCD | Full-colour LCD |
| Headlight (differs) | Bulb | LED with daytime running light |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | USB port, semi-block tyres, top-box-ready rear carrier, passing light |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty (differs) | n/a | 3 years from purchase by the first owner or 30,000 km, whichever comes first |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.



