HONDA NXR 160 BROS 2022 new design with comfort and economy

For nearly two decades the name “Bros” has been present in the daily lives of Brazilian motorcyclists. As soon as it hit the market, in 2003, the newcomer on/off soon attracted attention for its innovative formula, a successful mix between the qualities of a trail and those of a road.

Initially offered in two versions - NXR 125 Bros and NXR 150 Bros -, the model's versatility captivated many fans, making it a true asset of the national motorcycle industry, a CG type of mixed tires, able to safely face roads of any type , economy, comfort and durability.

In this long existence, Bros was being polished, without the constant improvements changing its "soul" of versatile and brave motorcycle, with the face of Brazil. This successful trajectory can be translated into numbers: more than 2.5 million Bros were sold since launch until July 2021, with the latest 160cc version, introduced in late 2014, accounting for 840,790 units.

More aggressive, dynamic and modern, the Bros 2022 is more attractive without losing any of the attributes that made it an undisputed success. In fact, the model's tradition is to always evolve, but never dissociate itself from the original concept, the “jack of all trades” motorcycle, suitable for a wide range of uses and different types of users.

2. Generalities of the model

The Honda NXR 160 Bros 2022 continues in a single version, equipped with electric starter and disc brake on two wheels with CBS – Combined Brake System. Both the engine and the cycling part are unchanged compared to the Bros 2021 version, thus preserving recognized dynamic qualities in addition to durability, economy and safety.

Equipped with the most powerful engine in its category and a set of long-haul suspensions, the NXR 160 Bros stands out for providing a smooth and comfortable ride, whether on expressways, congested urban routes or uneven terrain, always offering comfort and power reserve, which is synonymous with security.

The precise work of modernization in the design is the highlight of this 2022 version of the NXR 160 Bros: the tank and its fins, the headlight fairing set and the sides have an unprecedented design, more aggressiveness and dynamism. Another important improvement was to apply protective bellows to the front suspension canes, which will increase the life of the retainers when intensively used on unpaved roads.

Single-cylinder OHC air-cooled engine, two overhead valves
Valve control with roller rocker arms
FlexOne System (ethanol and gasoline)
Steel semi-double cradle chassis
CBS Brakes – Combined Braking System
The engine of the NXR 160 Bros is the renowned 4-stroke air-cooled single-cylinder, with overhead camshaft – OHC, Over Head Camshaft –, which acts on roller rocker arms. Its cubic capacity is exactly 162.7 cm3, and the PGM-FI electronic injection feed follows the FlexOne technology, which allows the use of ethanol and gasoline in different proportions.

The maximum power is 14.7 hp with ethanol and 14.5 hp with gasoline, at 8,500 rpm. The maximum torque is 1.60 kgf.m with ethanol and 1.46 kgf.m with gasoline, at 5,500 rpm. The gearbox has five speeds, with gear ratios adapted to the Bros. on-off road profile. The mechanically actuated clutch is an oil-bath multi-disc type. Secondary transmission uses 428 chain, with 48 tooth sprocket and 16 tooth pinion.

The semi-double steel cradle chassis provides excellent rigidity and structural strength, suited to Bros' scope – to be a motorcycle capable of handling rough terrain –, which is complemented by long-haul suspensions. At the front, the telescopic fork allows an excursion of 180 mm for the choked wheel with a 90/90-19 M/C 52P tire. At the back, the suspension is of the mono-cushioned type, with a spring-damper set directly coupled to the steel scale, which allows the wheel to be paved with a 110/90-17 M/C 60P tire, 150 mm travel.

The brake system has discs on both wheels, with hydraulically actuated calipers. Bros CBS has been tuned for the long suspension travel, and is responsible for an important reduction in braking spaces compared to the conventional brake system. The particularity of the CBS is to distribute the pedal action between both wheels (30% for the front, 70% for the rear), leaving the lever only to act on the front brake.

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