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After prolonged delays which have remained without an explanation, the new small-displacement Honda CBR300R is finally confirmed for market entry. For real, that is!
The Honda CBR300R will be marketed as a 2015 model and riders might get to see it in dealerships as soon as August, this year. Honda also confirmed this model for the US market, so it will level up the competition for the Ninja 300 and the rest of the small-to-middleweight segment. No word on whether the CBR250R will be sacked, but something tells us that hefty rebates could be bade in order to help dealers push the remaining units. Or, as some assumed, the quarter-liter bikes will simply be moved to other emerging markets and replaced with the bigger model…
CBR300R builds on the 250R legacy, and uses a stroked-out version of the DOHC engine, with displacement now reaching 286cc, fueled by a 38mm throttle body and sporting programmed fuel injection. With a 10.7:1 compression, the new engine is good for 30 horsepower and 20 lb-ft (27.1 Nm) of torque, which should make the 357 lbs (162 kg) bike feel pretty nimble, especially with a teenager in the saddle.
The new bike comes with a 37mm fork and a Pro-Link single rear shock, a 296mm front rotor and a 220 rear one, with ABS being offered as an option. It rolls with 17” wheels and a sporty 25.30-degree rake. With Honda claiming 71 mpg (3.3 l/100 km), the 3.4-gallon (12.9 liters) tank should provide an amazing range, making the fuel economy one of the really strong selling points for the bike.
The fairings are following closely the design cues of its bigger siblings, and the hybrid analog/digital dashboard looks really appealing. The bike is delivered passenger-ready, though there’s not that much real estate available in the rear, and comes with an underseat storage compartment. Since it’s lockable, you could use it to stow a spare set of glasses or gloves, a map or similar small items, adding to the convenience of riding the 2015 Honda CBR300R.
Honda CBR300R will be available in Black, Red, Pearl White/Red/Blue and a smashing Matte Black Metallic/Yellow livery, a very cool departure from the traditional paint schemes. Prices start at $4,399 (€3,225) for the base version and $4,899 (€3,590) for the ABS version, and a bevy of optional Genuine Accessories are expected with it. While the Ninja 300 has been around for some time now, it will be interesting to observe how the CBR300R will be received after Yamaha revealed its really good-looking YZF-R25 beast.
CBR300R builds on the 250R legacy, and uses a stroked-out version of the DOHC engine, with displacement now reaching 286cc, fueled by a 38mm throttle body and sporting programmed fuel injection. With a 10.7:1 compression, the new engine is good for 30 horsepower and 20 lb-ft (27.1 Nm) of torque, which should make the 357 lbs (162 kg) bike feel pretty nimble, especially with a teenager in the saddle.
The new bike comes with a 37mm fork and a Pro-Link single rear shock, a 296mm front rotor and a 220 rear one, with ABS being offered as an option. It rolls with 17” wheels and a sporty 25.30-degree rake. With Honda claiming 71 mpg (3.3 l/100 km), the 3.4-gallon (12.9 liters) tank should provide an amazing range, making the fuel economy one of the really strong selling points for the bike.
The fairings are following closely the design cues of its bigger siblings, and the hybrid analog/digital dashboard looks really appealing. The bike is delivered passenger-ready, though there’s not that much real estate available in the rear, and comes with an underseat storage compartment. Since it’s lockable, you could use it to stow a spare set of glasses or gloves, a map or similar small items, adding to the convenience of riding the 2015 Honda CBR300R.
Honda CBR300R will be available in Black, Red, Pearl White/Red/Blue and a smashing Matte Black Metallic/Yellow livery, a very cool departure from the traditional paint schemes. Prices start at $4,399 (€3,225) for the base version and $4,899 (€3,590) for the ABS version, and a bevy of optional Genuine Accessories are expected with it. While the Ninja 300 has been around for some time now, it will be interesting to observe how the CBR300R will be received after Yamaha revealed its really good-looking YZF-R25 beast.
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