Honda Motorcycles
& Scooters India (HMSI) has launched the Honda CB300R at an ex-showroom
(pan-India) price of INR 2.41 lakh. The new motorcycle comes to us via CKD route. Bookings of the new model have
been underway since last month for a token amount of INR 5,000.
A part of the
company's 'Neo Sports Cafe' family, the Hond CB300R is said to be inspired by
the CB1000R. In the words of the manufacturer, the design language of the new model
revolves around the theme of 'modern and minimalist'. The front-end of the new
motorcycle features a round headlamp with LED fixtures and sleek LED
indicators. In the side profile, one will be quick to notice the well-sculpted
fuel tank, an exposed frame, and a chunky muffler. The highlights of the
CB300R's features list include stylish multi-spoke alloy wheels, tapered
rubber-mounted handlebar, full LCD instrument panel, and a split seat setup.
Powering the Honda
CB300R is a 286cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, single cylinder fuel-injected engine
that outputs a maximum power of 30.03 bhp of power at 8,000 rpm and a peak
torque of 27.4 Nm at 7,500 rpm. The motor comes mated to a 6-speed
transmission. The suspension is courtesy of
41 mm upside-down forks up front and a pro-link mono-shock at the rear
with 7-step preload adjustability.
A highlight of the
Honda CB300R is its IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) based dual-channel ABS
unit, which results in optimum modulation of brake force between the front and
the rear wheel. The new motorcycle features a 296 mm petal disc at the front
wheel and a 220 mm rotor at the rear.
