Is Honda CB300R Modern and Impressive?

The Honda CB300R is a modern take on the classic cafe-racer design, designed to provide its users with an ideal BigBike to showcase their impressive skills. Style and performance are the two major things people look for in a bike, and the Neo Sports Cafe combines both with expert Japanese craftsmanship.

 

Design

The BS6 Honda CB300R boldly displays a sleek, sophisticated tail lamp and a timeless circular headlamp. This bike's all-LED round headlamp, taillamp, and indicators make it visible and help the rider stand out everywhere. The polished grey side panels offer a more sophisticated and understated appearance, while the USD fork's introduction of a golden finish lends a hint of excellence. 

These well-considered touches not only improve the bike's aesthetic appeal but also highlight its standing as a high-end model in the neo-retro market, making it an exceptional option for enthusiasts looking for both substance and beauty.

Specifications

Engine and Gearbox

The CB300R has a 286cc single-cylinder, BS6's, liquid-cooled DOHC engine. The revised naked produces 27.5 Nm at 7500 rpm and 31.1 PS at 9000 rpm. By contrast, the BS4 bike generated 27.4 Nm at 6500 rpm and 30.4 PS at 8000 rpm. For its 6-speed gearbox, Honda has also fitted the motorcycle with a slipper clutch.

 

Features

Similar to the BS4 model, the Honda CB300R has a full-LCD multifunction instrument cluster with all-LED lighting, but it also has a gear position indicator. The bike also gets an exhaust muffler that has been significantly modified, a front fork with a gold finish, and fuel tank extensions painted in darker hues. It doesn't have smartphone connectivity and TFT instrument. 

 

Suspension and Brakes

It keeps the same diamond-shaped frame with an upside-down Showa front fork and a rear monoshock that can be adjusted in seven steps for preload. a front 296 mm petal disc and a rear 220 mm disc (with IMU-assisted dual-channel ABS). It has 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres on the front (110 sections) and the back (150 sections).

Pros

• Amazing appearance and luxurious feel. 
• Excellent low-to-midrange results. 
• Lightweight and with a low seat height. 
• Outstanding fuel economy. 

Cons

• Tiny Pillion Seat Compact size. 
• Like a tiny 150-cc motorcycle. 

 

Price and Variants

In India, the Honda CB300R is priced starting at Rs. 2,40,000. There is only one Honda CB300R variant available, the Honda CB300R STD.