The Japanese factory has just revealed the latest update to its extensive Neo Sports Caf range, with a tweaked version of its learner legal CB300R. The big news for the A2 compliant bike is the addition of 41mm Showa forks up front, an assist/slipper clutch and some tweaks to its 286cc liquidcooled engine to help it meet Euro 5 emissions regulations. Alongside the CB1000R, CB650R and CB125R, Honda’s CB300R is a stripped-back machine with sharp, futuristic styling that’s proved popular among style-conscious riders who don’t want to compromise performance.
Since its release a few years ago, it’s proved popular as the perfect stepping stone for fledgling bikers looking for their first taste of ‘big bike’ action on an A2 licence. But with Euro 5 regulations rolled out far and wide, Honda’s decided now’s the time for an update.
The CB300R’s powered by a compact, 286cc DOHC 4-valve liquid cooled single cylinder engine which kicks out 22.9kW of power at 9000rpm and torque of 27.5Nm at 7750rpm. To help meet the aforementioned emissions regulations, Honda’s added an OBD2-compatible crank sensor, and redesigned the underslung exhaust mid-section to incorporate a new larger catalyser. There’s also an assist/slipper clutch which allows smooth changes through the six-speed box.
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The frame’s a pressed and tubular steel number; there’s 41mm Showa Separate Function front fork; Big Piston (SFF-BP) USD forks (the same high-quality specification ones that come fitted to the CB650R, with spring rate and damping changes); as well as a radial-mounted 4-piston calliper, hubless floating front disc, IMU-controlled ABS and radial tyres. The rear shock offers 5-step spring preload adjustment. There’s a slimline full function LCD instrument display which provides speed, engine rpm, gear position and fuel level information.
There’s also full LED lighting – including the indicators – while the headlight uses a dual bar light signature, upper for low beam and lower for high beam. Fuel comes from a 10-litre tank, which Honda reckons should help the CB300R cover just shy of 200 miles from a single trip to the petrol pumps. Priced at 4899 and available in a choice of four colours (Matte Gunpower Black Metallic, Pearl Dusk Yellow, Matte Pearl Agile Blue and Candy Chromosphere Red), the CB300R is surely well worth a look if you’re in the market for a peppy little naked that’ll be happy in town or tearing up the Tarmac.
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