The manual-clutch 150-155 cc class is where Vietnamese riders get real performance without leaving the A1 licence bracket. This guide compares the three current models on manufacturer-published data only (Honda Vietnam and Yamaha Vietnam pages, retrieved 23 September 2026). The head-to-head comparison pairings for this class are being published alongside this guide.
The verified field
Yamaha Exciter 155 VVA, Honda Winner R, Honda CBR150R.
Power (published)
- Exciter 155 VVA - 13.2 kW (17.9 PS) at 9,500 rpm
- CBR150R - 12.6 kW at 9,000 rpm
- Winner R - 11.5 kW at 9,000 rpm
Torque: Exciter and CBR150R both publish 14.4 Nm (at 8,000 and 7,000 rpm respectively); Winner R 13.5 Nm at 7,000 rpm.
Gearboxes and clutches
Exciter: six-speed with an Assist and Slipper clutch. CBR150R and Winner R: Honda does not publish a slipper clutch for either; both are conventional manual-clutch sport layouts. All three are electric start, all are liquid-cooled - our cooling comparison covers what that buys in traffic.
Brakes and tyres
Exciter: two-piston front disc plus rear disc, ABS on limited ABS versions, tubeless 90/80-17 and 120/70-17. Winner R: 90/80-17 and 120/70-17 tyres. CBR150R: the widest tyres of the three, 100/80-17 front and 130/70-17 rear, on the longest wheelbase (1,312 mm).
Tanks and range
CBR150R 12 L (about 400 km theoretical - the touring choice), Exciter 5.4 L, Winner R 4.5 L. Published economy: Exciter 2.07 L/100 km, Winner 2.59 L/100 km (UDC), CBR150R 2.91 L/100 km.
List prices (retrieved 23 September 2026; prices change)
Winner R 46,360,000 VND; Exciter 155 VVA from 55,200,000 VND for the limited ABS version shown; CBR150R 72,290,000 VND.
How to choose
Performance and hardware per dong: Exciter 155 VVA. Cheapest entry to clutch riding: Winner R. Long-distance touring with a fairing: CBR150R. All are A1-bracket bikes - our licence guide covers exactly what you can ride. Full reviews are linked from this page. Contact us to confirm current availability for rental.