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Honda CB300R [2018-2019]

Honda CB300R [2018-2019] is a bike with the last known price Rs. 2,41,001 in India. It had 1 variant. It and was powered by a 286 cc BS4 engine. It came with anti-locking braking system and both front and rear disc brakes.

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Key specs
  • Displacement286 cc
  • Transmission6 Speed Manual

Version

Standard

  • Standard

    ₹ 2,41,001

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 2,41,001

Honda CB300R [2018-2019] is now discontinued in India.

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Honda CB300R [2018-2019] Summary

CB300R [2018-2019] key highlights
Engine Capacity 286 cc
Transmission 6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight 147 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 10 litres
Seat Height 800 mm
Max Power 30 bhp

About CB300R [2018-2019]

The Honda CB300R is based on the CBR300R but the styling is based on the current CB1000R, which means a neo-retro café-racer type look that is quite fetching. It has a 286cc single cylinder liquid-cooled engine that generates 30bhp and 27.5Nm. All-LED lighting and CBS with ABS are some of the features that the CB300R has. The fuel tank holds 10 litres, and the kerb weight is a low 143kg. The brakes are radially mounted 4-piston calliper in the front and a floating calliper at the back. Tyre sizes are familiar ones: a 110mm wide front and 150mm wide rear. The suspension is quite conventional with inverted forks in the front, and has only preload adjustment for the rear.
 
The CB300R is available in either black or red. It competes with the likes of the KTM 390 Duke, BME G310R and further up the price ladder, the Kawasaki Z250. The price is Rs 2.4 lakhs ex-showroom India, despite it being a CKD product.
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Honda CB300R [2018-2019] Expert Opinion

  • Good Things

    • Light weight aids in handling
    • Offers great braking performance
    • Strong mid-range acceleration 

  • Could be Better

    • A bit unstable at high speeds
    • Can be uncomfortable for taller riders
    • Limited sales reach

BikeWale's Take

The Honda CB300R is one of the lightest 300cc motorcycles in India which results in very nimble handling. This is coupled with an engine packing a strong mid-range acceleration which makes the CB300R a fun-to-ride motorcycle. 

Honda CB300R [2018-2019] Review

What we have here is one of the Neo Sport Cafe design’s lovechildren; the Honda CB300R. It forays into the premium 300cc segment that Honda never ventured into in the country previously. We find out how the CB300R is to ride and if it is as premium as it looks. 

Introduction

Pros- Refined engine, good brake feel, has modern features, unique styling

Cons- Uncomfortable for taller riders, the high-speed ride isn't great

The modern world is looking back in time for inspiration and eyeing the ‘70s and ‘80s era for the most part. While the revival of bell-bottom pants is unlikely (and thankfully so), motorcycle manufacturers have been cashing in on the modern-classic trend. Jumping on that bandwagon, among others, was Honda. It unveiled the ‘Neo Sports Café’ concept or ‘NSC’ to the world at the Tokyo Motor Show back in 2017 and followed it with three motorcycles based on the same design in the consecutive month at the 2017 EICMA.

And what we have here is one of the NSC’s lovechildren; the Honda CB300R, which arrived in India only recently. The motorcycle forays into the premium 300cc segment that Honda never ventured into in the country previously. And before I turn this into a mushy history lesson, let’s focus on the motorcycle of the hour.

Quality

While looks are subjective and to each his own; one can’t help but address the CB300R as a handsome motorcycle. The chiselled fuel tank, beefy fork tubes, aluminium-finished radiator shrouds and the huge slash-cut exhaust add visual flair to the motorcycle. Complementing its attention-grabbing stance is the low-slung LED headlamp. While the CB300R does turn heads, and might even compel you to look twice, the only eyesore is the large saree guard on the left. But since it can be unscrewed and removed; I won’t rant about it much. 

So I scouted the motorcycle part by part, paying attention to the styling and surprisingly, apart from the round headlamp, there is absolutely nothing about the design of the CB300R that comes close to being retro! Every other aspect of its design is modern and up to date. But then, so is the build quality of the CB. The switchgear looks and feels premium, the panels are well fitted and the overall quality of components is what you can expect from a near Rs 3 lakh rupee motorcycle. 

Comfort

The motorcycle looks as big as its sibling, the CB1000R from afar. Get closer and the scale of the CB300R comes to realisation. It is a compact motorcycle and going by numbers, it is even more compact than its closest rivals. Now for an average-sized rider, this wouldn’t pose an issue, however, for someone towering close to 6 feet 2 inches, the CB300R would seem like a 150cc motorcycle. Given that the CB300R is a global product, it is peculiar that Honda chose to size the bike in such a way. 

However, the compact size makes the CB300R a breeze to ride in the city. The handlebars are wide and the foot pegs are pushed a bit rearwards which makes for a slightly bent forward and commanding riding position. Its tank recess is supportive for the thighs and the seat is well accommodating with a firm cushioning. It also gets wide rear-view mirrors which serve their purpose well.

As for suspension, the CB300R’s setup is tuned for city riding and is well balanced. It absorbs minor undulations and bumps well and offers positive feedback to the rider. Nevertheless, accelerate at speeds above 120kmph and the CB’s front end becomes light and doesn’t feel very planted.  

While I liked the levels of comfort the CB300R provides overall, the most uncomfortable bit is the placement of the horn button. Honda has switched its position with the turn-indicator switch, which in regular bikes is above the horn button. 

Performance

Inside the CB300R’s tubular frame is a 286cc motor that is liquid-cooled and generates 30bhp of power and 27.4Nm of torque. Now, these figures aren’t much to brag about to your friends or the curious stranger at the traffic light. But the way the CB300 delivers it perfectly justifies its ‘CB’ or ‘City Bike’ character.  The motorcycle has good low-end torque so getting off from a traffic light is a cakewalk. However, the significant part of its power lies in the mid-range between 4500-7000rpm which makes overtaking effortless.

Further coupled with smooth throttle response, almost telepathic handling and a kerb weight of 147kg, the CB300R is an absolute delight to ride in traffic. Push it hard and the motor loses enthusiasm around 7500rpm but still manages to hit 165kmph, gradually. While the CB300R might not come across as a fast motorcycle, it surely is quick and fun to ride. 

Now traffic in India is known to throw surprises in the form of jaywalkers, rickshaw-wallas or even farm animals if you are fortunate enough. But the braking hardware on the CB300R is top-notch and seems prepared for said surprises. The brakes feel crisp and have superb bite and the Nissin callipers offer good progression. The setup shows absolutely no sign of fade even after strenuous use. It also gets a dual-channel ABS and it’s no ordinary one at that. The unit is not only one of the least intrusive systems, but is also lean-sensitive! This means that the IMU detects lean angles and accordingly adjusts the brake pressure and reduces the chances of the front wheel washing out.

Technology

Apart from the IMU-based ABS and the full-LED lighting, the Honda sports an inverted colour digital dash. It is easy to read and I personally liked the sporty layout of the tachometer. The unit also displays average fuel consumption, a shift light, coolant temperature, clock and fuel gauge along with an odometer, two trip meters and speed. The Honda with its Showa forks and Nissin brake callipers has some top-spec mechanicals too.

Fuel Efficiency

The Honda returned an impressive average of 40.2kmpl in our fuel test. With a 10-litre fuel tank, the CB300R is likely to cover around 400kms without stopping for fuel. Not bad at all! 

Fitness of Purpose

The CB300R serves its purpose of being a premium city bike quite well. It is flick-able and light and the 286cc motor has the grunt that makes it incredibly fun to ride in traffic. At Rs 2.41 lakhs, the CB300R is not a very affordable motorcycle though. And in that price bracket, you get the KTM 390 Duke which offers much more value for money. But if directly compared with the BMW G310R (Rs 2.99 lakhs), the CB300R has better features, electronics and hardware and is around Rs 60,000 lighter on your wallet.

Our Take

We loved what the CB300R offers as a whole. It has top-spec features and good build quality to match. The bike, as we mentioned earlier is fun to ride in the hustle-bustle of the city thanks to the strong mid-range that the refined engine provides. The ‘Neo Sports Café’ design also does grab eyeballs for being distinctive and new. However, the CB300R isn’t entirely perfect and has a few chinks in its armour like its instability at high speed and its limited accessibility to larger riders.

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CB300R [2018-2019] Specifications & Features

Version

Standard

  • Standard

    ₹ 2,41,001

    • Electric Start
    • ABS
    • Disc Brakes

Specifications

  • Power & Performance

    Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 286 cc

    Max Power 30 bhp @ 8,000 rpm

    Max Torque 27.4 Nm @ 6,500 rpm

    Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 63 mm

    Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 4

    Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. --

    Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. --

    Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. --

    Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. --

    Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. --

    Transmission 6 Speed Manual

    Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

    Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern --

    Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 1

    Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 76 mm

    Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

    Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. --

    Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Liquid Cooled

    Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

    Fuel Delivery System --

    Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 10 litres

    Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. --

    Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS4

    Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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  • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

    Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. USD Telescopic

    Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Mono Shock

    Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Dual Channel ABS

    Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 17 inch

    Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 110/70 R17 M/C (54H)

    Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 150/60 R17 M/C (66H)

    Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

    Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 296 mm

    Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

    Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 220 mm

    Calliper Type Front-4 Piston, Rear-2 Piston Calliper

    Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

    Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 17 inch

    Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

    Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. Yes

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

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  • Dimensions & Chassis

    Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 147 kg

    Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 800 mm

    Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 151 mm

    Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 888 mm

    Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,053 mm

    Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,344 mm

    Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,028 mm

    Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Trellis

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  • Manufacturer Warranty

    Standard Warranty --

    Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Digital

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)--

Shift LightYes

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Digital

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. No

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. Yes

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. Yes

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. Yes

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12V/7.0AH

Front storage box No

Under seat storage No

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. No

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. Yes

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationNo

USB charging portNo

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchYes

Stepped SeatYes

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional features--

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Honda CB300R [2018-2019] User Reviews

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  •  5Baby Beast is the Right Name 2 years ago by Saswat Mishra, Bhubaneswar

    It's just an awesome experience to own a mini Superbike for the first time, it's look is just awesome with modern cafe racer style with old school feel in it. Riding Experience : You can just maneuver it all day long without any pain in your wrist or back, it is the lig

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      6 months-1 yr

    • Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      38 kmpl

  •  3Better alternatives for the price 3 years ago by Aadithya, Trivandrum

    Honda needs to look into its competitors in the Indian market, the competition offers much better bang for their bucks for their motorcycles. For this bikes price, its not worth an investment. I would suggest 390 duke, dominar 400ug, apache rr310,gt650. These bikes prov

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  •  5Beast with rusty 3 years ago by Deepak, Tiruvannamalai

    1 i waited for more than 2 months for this bike to deliver 2 riding experience was awesome i can't explain in words 3 it performed very well but little downside to the rear brake it's not so punchy 4 servicing cost for first service rs 1700 5 pros i have to say about mi

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    • Got mileage of

      40 kmpl

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  •  5Modern retro cafe racer 3 years ago by Gautham

    1 - outlet for this bike is less so service center will be a issue for some 2- very friendly bike 3 - different from other 300cc bikes modern cafe retro look 4 - service cost is just the same of cb250r 5 - 148kg so light weight so easy to ride. Sound from chain that sho

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    • Used it for

      Daily Commute

    • Owned for

      3-6 months

    • Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

    • Got mileage of

      27 kmpl

  •  5When retro meets neo! 3 years ago by Vinayak, Malappuram

    Well to be frank, i was sceptical about this bike when i first saw it. It looked small and not so powerful. Boy was i wrong. From the moment you give the throttle,the bike just sweeps you off.It's an amazing bike. Great acceleration. Cant explain the feel of engine refi

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  •  4Performance excellent 3 years ago by Mukul, Jaipur

    Amazing bike. Everything is excellent about this bike. Best design,graphics and best experience to ride this. But price is higher than expected price.I think price should be 15000-20000 less.This bike is 285cc but no gear indicator.Honda should add this feature because

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In this video, Vikrant Singh rides the Honda CB300R to tell you whether this lightweight streetfighter is an alternative to the KTM 390 Duke and the BMW G310 R.

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