Honda 2Wheelers
India launched the new CB300R in India on February 8, at an ex-showroom
(pan-India) price of INR 2.41 lakh. At the launch, HMSI displayed the
accessorised version of the CB300R that revealed the extras that will be
available for the Neo Sports Cafe themed motorcycle.
The accessories
seen on the CB300R give it a more rugged look and Honda most likely targets the
Ladakh (or another destination that involves off-road riding) bound riders with
them. For starters, the fascia gets a grille that offers protection to the LED
headlamp. The black finish to the grill gives the retro-styled CB300R a really
rugged look. The standard motorcycle does not get a protector for the radiator,
but the accessory list features a grill that should protect the fins from the
various elements. Do note that the KTM motorcycles come with a fibre protector
for the radiator as standard that does a decent job.
The stock engine
cowl can be replaced for a more rugged metal bash plate via the accessories.
The bash plate further enhances the off-road persona of the Honda CB300R and
should offer a decent amount of protection to the engine. The handlebars get a
silver finished bar-end weights that replace the black stock units on the
accessorised motorcycle. Lastly, the rear gets a compact and cleaner look with
the tail-tidy kit. The tail-tidy kit shortens the rear extension that holds the
number plate and offers a sporty look to the motorcycle.
Therefore, if you
are planning to take this motorcycle, the optional accessories should help you
protect the vital equipment on your CB300R such as the radiator, engine, and
headlight. The Honda CB300R (INR 2.41 lakh) competes against the KTM 390 Duke
(INR 2.44 lakh) and the BMW G 310 R (INR 2.99 lakh) in the Indian market. The
pricing also brings it very close to the Royal Enfield Interceptor that retails
for INR 2.50 lakh. The CB300R has received a positive response since the
bookings opened in January and Honda 2Wheelers India has announced that the
motorcycle is sold out for three months.
