New Honda CB300F: Top Five Facts

What does Honda’s new streetfighter offer? We explain here

The Honda CB300F is here, meant to take on the 300cc streetfighter segment. If you’re looking to find out about what this Japanese streetfighter packs, you have to read this:

Engine

At the heart of the CB300F is an all-new, 293cc, air-oil-cooled single cylinder mill producing 24.47PS and 25.6Nm. This engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch. It also comes equipped with a traction control system, called the Honda Selectable Torque Control. The Honda CB300F is currently the only motorcycle in the 300cc segment that’s equipped with an air-oil-cooled engine.

Underpinnings

The CB300F features a diamond-type frame, while suspension comprises golden coloured USD fork and a five-step preload adjustable monoshock. Braking duties are shared between a 276mm front disc with an axial caliper and 220mm rear disc with the safety net of dual-channel ABS. It rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels, wrapped with 110/70 front and 150/60 rear MRF RevZ C1 radial tyres that help with better ride comfort, handling and durability with a firmer sidewall.

Features

This bike features all LED lighting, USB Type-C charger located towards the rear of the head light and a brightness-adjustable digital instrument cluster. It also has a split seat, hazard lights and generous 14.1-litre fuel tank. The Deluxe Pro variant gets Honda RoadSync, which allows the rider to connect their smartphone via Bluetooth and attend phone calls, receive messages, check weather or use navigation with the help of the switch cube on the left handle, further supported by voice prompts. However, there’s no turn-by-turn navigation, and hence, you’re better off hearing navigation prompts from Google maps, making this feature redundant.

Price, Variants and Colours

The Honda CB300F is available in two variants - Deluxe and Deluxe Pro, priced at Rs 2,25,900 and Rs 2,28,900 respectively (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). There are three colour options available on each of these variants, namely Mat Axis Grey Metallic, Mat Marvel Blue Metallic and Sports Red.

Rivals

Direct rivals to the Honda CB300F are the Suzuki Gixxer 250, KTM 200 Duke, Bajaj Pulsar N250 and Yamaha FZ25. These rivals are priced under the Rs 2 lakh mark, making the Honda an expensive proposition. For around the same price as this Japanese streetfighter, other alternatives include the Royal Enfield Himalayan, Royal Enfield Classic 350, Yezdi Roadster and the Jawa Perak.