CB300R is a proper neo-retro and has got Honda's reliability. Hit that Like button if you'd put your money on this. And remember to tell us below, what you think about the motorcycle.
Price is one thing, but if honda could get the faired version of this. People will go mad. Upside down forks, international product and everything honda. When bmw touches 4 lakhs mark, this price is not so skyhigh. After saying all these, i just got my interceptor, is that price justified? Not exactly, it has not so upto the mark components and the rear suspension bolt got lose, and the mirrors are out of alignment. But still the engine worth every penny. So ultimately its not the price, its the mindset you ride with.
We would agree with you @Abhishek, if the two are considered purely from a pricing perspective then the RE Conti GT does make sense but on the other hand, you have the Honda offering you a motorcycle that's neo-retro in styling that brings modern LED headlights, weighs nearly 50kg lesser thus compensating the power deficit with agile, sporty handling and decent performance that'll work well in the city and on the highway.
So true and it's also what one is looking for, the appeal of an Interceptor may not be attractive to someone looking for a modern design language and lightweight performance. That said, the Indian Market does favour full fairings over street fighters and such a motorcycle would surely give Honda an edge over the competition.
Shumi starts working with them and the video production becomes faster as he promised. 2 days vs 2 weeks difference! Short and Crisp video. Nice work PD!
No sir. This is a video, its not a 2 minute maggi noodles. Nobody cares if they have yo wait for PD. People will see PD even if they have seen others for the same reason. You got one chance to make it. Make it the best. This is no a review. Isse accha PD music daal k bike shoot kar lete. That would have been better. Shumi does not talk true Powerdrift. Ek hi toh channel hai yaar dost. An woh bhi aap galat appreciation de kar kharab mat karo bhai
Power/weight ratio means a lot CB300R - 30 Hp - 147 kg RR 310 - 34 Hp - 169.5 kg Duke 390 - 43.5 Hp - 163 kg Int 650 - 47 Hp - 212.2 Kg (with fuel) Dominar - 40 Hp - 184 Kg Calculate Power/weight ratio & you will understand that cb300r is no slouch.
I'm owner of DUKE_390 CONS _ Over heat Engine not refind Jerky Quality Ok ok!! And I'm a Ex owner of CBR_250 R Using since 2011 and still same power same !! A1 IN quality..!! Can chase the RC_200 OR DUKE 250 Easily!! Boys thats Honda...!! Belive that
What about after sales service btw where do you live? Which year model do you own ? I'm planning to Duke 390 but ❤ says Honda + new Duke 390 is coming (don't get confuse with adventure 1) 😊
Thanks for saying it, i am fed up of reviews that compare and says “it’s not duke 390” ... hell yeah its not.. and thats what make it unique and different..!! I test rode it and i am in love with it...!! It do have a punch for highways ...👌
Yuvraj snehal yeah I really agree the fact that 390 is a low quality bike in all way I own the 2017 390 and the ownership experience with it is just disappointing. Electronic failure Bad quality plastics Poorly refined engine Lot of vibes Service is also average This bike wont be the same after 3-4 month of purchase Once reach 10-15k km on odo and the bike will give you a hell lot of problems You don’t get that peace of mind thing
This is a perfect time if it was locally manufactured than the aggressive price makes it sell more.....But still as it has a good hardware it may survive
Excellent Job., I mean it was unexpected to think to shoot at Night. And this show makes me feel that yes this is perfect light condition for shooting CB 300R.
Just a correction here guys, the bike weighs 143kg not 147kg. HMSI listed the spec sheet with the 4kg saree guard as standard. So the cb300r is in fact 25kg lighter than the cbr250r
☺️ It is expensive for a single, as you mentioned the engine was derived from cb250, cb300r ex showroom is same as cb 250's on road price in Bangalore😢. Also waiting period was 4 months when I enquired on the day of it launch.
i would really suggest you take a test ride of both the bikes and then decide. I have done so and i can report back, that light weight of CB300R makes it quite agile and a treat to handle. Especially if you are going to spend more time riding the bike within city limits. Both bikes are very well built and i like both of em equally. Both have some shortcomings that you need to live with. In Short, Interceptor feels like you are trying to wrestle a hippo into submission. CB300R feels like you are riding a greyhound.
@@JayanandSupali Cool bro!! I've already test driven Honda cb300r, I'm planning to buy the ride for touring coz mostly I travel long distances, I'm not saying Honda is bad, but when the value for money proposition comes I'll take on interceptor...!! What u said is definitely right Honda is very light but the weight works in city to Flickr around and the pillion comfort on Honda cb300r is pathetic..!! I'll now test ride interceptor and some other bikes and then decide!!
Expensive or not, more power or not, this is a better bike to live with than any other competitor bike. Honda is a synonym for reliability which you definitely can't expect the same from Bajaj or KTM. If this fits into your budget, just buy it without thinking twice, your wallet,back and ass will thank you. I am not a Honda fan, never even owned a Honda but would definitely chose this if give a choice.
Haha, that's quite accurate! But, buying it without thinking? We'd suggest to think beforehand - what is the criteria? what one looks for in a bike. Reliability and comfort? This! Performance and value for money? There are many options!
It truly is a special motorcycle. It's a Honda, it's the most beautiful two wheels this side of 7 lacs (till the Husqys arrive) and it's a very good package. Did i mention? It's a Honda! Mr. Shumi, you are a class of your own. The video is crisp and you know exactly everything you want to know to purchase this. Maybe give a little flak for the smallish fuel tank?. The old Duke 390 got so much of it. Apart from that, Me Gusta! Want more. Lots and lots and lots more.
I mean even if Shumi was the one who invented bikes, he does not understand what we would truly would like to know the most. How do that do that? You guys are in tune with the bikes the industry and the whole damn trend. Its like you guys know without asking. Something PD is known for. Shumi does not do justice. Slowly and steadily PD's whole philosophy of showcasing has changed. I'm about to buy a CB300R with a blind faith in Honda just coz I like it. Not because you guys could sell it to me. I wasted weeks for this review. Shumi your hero review was the worst so far. Apna show kharab karo dusro ka nai. Soon PD army seems to dissolve.
Have been watching reviews of this bike since the last few hours, but now when I saw PD's video, it's absolutely clear as to why these guys are the best when it comes to Indian motoring journalism. Miles ahead other channels and in a league of its own. Keep going guys, you make the wait worth it.
Really dissapointing review. I was eagerly waiting for the CB review of power drift. Earlier you guys used to give importance to the review, now it's more like a bollywood dance scene.
@@powerdriftofficial oh ya . I always forget to do that.. but ur team is to be blamed for it.. the videos are highly engaging..m in awe for entire video.. I don't think anyone in India can beat ur production quality
Enough of Ninad, Shumi, Kartikey, please don't loose your essence. Earlier one used to see a channel based upon what kind of information they wanted to know about the vehicle. But now it's so confusing. First I had a set of journalist who I used to believe. Powerdrift got them. It was never 'only' about the channel's name for us. If that was so we wouldn't have shifted to anything from Autocar. It is the people also. Now this has gone into a level of frustration. Apne pura market kharab kar Diya hai is disaster idea se.
The Duke and the Dominar still trump the Honda in Power/Weight Ratio. And the Dominar just creams everyone in the Power/price ratio offering 12.56 PS/kg for a lakh. The Duke pair come in #2 and #3 at 10.98 PS/kg and 9.91 PS/kg offering the next best bang for the buck followed by the Jawa42, Apache RR 310 and Continent GT 650. It's only after this competition do the Honda's feature with the Honda CB 300R followed by the CBR 250. So, overpriced? Definitely, yes. But all of this is only on the surface. Honda's have always commanded a premium and have given us an equivalent for the quality they have to offer in terms of almost zero to nil vibrations and no heating. Something which none of the competition can boast of. After all, you get what you pay for.
Sooo... A bike that costs more than the D390 but isn't as powerful nor having even half the features... Or a bike that is 1 lakh more expensive than the Dominar400 which can do highway rides and cruise just as easily for longer with a bigger tank, or a bike that doesn't even get tubeless tyres is VFM for you??. Let me correct you. The engine is VFM. Everything else is still RE level chutzpah! The INT650 is significantly flawed.
@@aamir.khan.1991 @Aamir Khan Firstly, the 650s make more power and torque than a D390. They cost the same and you get one extra cylinder with the 650. I have no idea how you called a D390 VFM but it seems like a TFT LCD display,LED headlamps and cheap lightweight plastics all around is what matters to you. The Dominar is definitely value for money and I agree. It's basically a D390 for 3/4th the price. But finally the engine is the heart of the matter and is what I look for in any bike.
@UCu-XzQudLiOCLiAlfv23Cgw More power, more torque but way more weight. The 0-60, 0-100 and the top speed runs are better on the D390. One extra cylinder but both are air cooled. Liquid cooling is way more consistent. Throw in the ice coolant and the engine runs cooler than the RE. Switchable ABS for some trail riding and a supermoto mode, both absent on the 650. And you are right. The superb TFT display and the hyper futuristic led lamps borrowed from the super Duke makes my purchase that much more cool. You might think lightweight Plastic as a con but is used exactly for that purpose, lightweight. That cheap plastic makes the Duke 390 single-handedly own the class by a superb power to weight ratio.. And I haven't even mentioned the USD forks with independent function or the standard metzelers that are benchmark for small capacity sport riding. Throw in an aircushion and you can tour on it just as well as the interceptor. So, what I am getting for the a slightly less amount than the interceptor is a machine that is practically faster, slightly better in city, way way better on the twisties, illuminates the road better at night and only marginally inferior on the long haul. I get better equipment by compromising on the engine size (the effect is negated by the light weight anyway). So the D390 is definitely not VFM when you bring the dominar in the picture. It can do a lot of it close enough for much lesser price. But calling interceptor 650 a VFM is a marketing gimmick you seem to have totally fallen for. Bigger engine annnnnd... that's it. The only thing interceptor can do better is torque cruising. You need to redefine your VFM definition.
Short and sweet video, PD. However as an ex KTM owner who really took care of his bike, I need to add a point here which many fail to bring forth. After sales. Since KTM has way fewer models and number of bikes running around compared to the other brands in this price bracket (other than Kawasaki and BMW), what I had experienced was that the service personnel of KTM had much fewer bikes to deal with on a daily basis. This meant that the bikes got better individual attention. This low number also meant that you could approach and make rapport with the service guys which I cannot say for all the other brands I've experienced. Even though the KTMs are a bit more heavy on maintenance, the fact that I could drop my bike off and get it back in an hour or three from the service center with every problem thoroughly addressed was a huge relief. The only regular botheration was that the chain started coming loose every 500kms and occasionally the RC 390 loved to create rattles from places you never knew existed! I wish manufacturers put up separate service centers for their premium offerings just to manage the crowd control. This would make me pick up the new Honda in a jiffy since I'm a short guy and the low weight is a huge boon in the city. I remember having to keep the family RE for two whole days just for the regular service.
Hey powerdrift, I think I watches ur videos on daily basis, so I have right to ask u and u need to reply me - which has a better engine Mahindra mojo or this Honda 300?
@@deathrow8809 thanks aj, but I m talking about the refinement, below 500cc mojo has the best refined engine in our indian market. When u gets hand on both mojo and cb 300 plz let me know, which one u consider best
Neel Chatterjee Our friends at @Zigwheels confirm that the CB is unusually efficient and so the smaller tank won’t be such an issue. See their video for detailed information!
The actually freak for me is , Every above 200 cc bikes are will be thieves forum due to Hand lock designes....Hah.....ha. Especially in Bangalore & Bangalore Urban. Awaiting for The Good Anti-Theft Motor Bikes.
With all the arguments , i still believe ktm390 is still best vfm bike under 3 lakh , tft display , slipper clutch , ride by wire , 320mm disc brake , super moto mode , adjustable levers , and dont forget its made in India thats why its less pricy , u can compare the price in europe and america with its rivals Not that these bikes are not good but i love riding the ktm’s
Yes the bike is a lot better than the Activa! But as Zigwheels said that it looks small...if a person with broad shoulders and muscles sits on it...it'll look like a neo retro TVS XL with the round classic headlight😂
Talking about the Honda CB300R, the design is not a breath of fresh air but it can still be your daily freshness. This bike is something you would like to hop on everyday & ease out in the city. It can even be your weekend getaway up the hilly stretch with a little light off-roading. The power may not seem much on papers, but again practically, being almost 25 kgs lighter than the CBR 250, it has that extra punch & can be your daily dose of refinement as well. Coming with a price tag of Rs.2.41 lakhs, it might be a little heavy on your pockets, but someone wanting that Honda badge for a long time & had just one option can now go ahead with the CB300R to get that extra attention. Again coming to the point my friends, is the price justified?? Well I think it is.
How is the braking? how does it handle in corners? top speed? milage? Why does it seem like you guys are missing vital review points in the process of making videos more good looking?
H-A-Shqverna or H-U-Shqverna? Tell me how to pronunciate them before they hit the streets :P . Next I would ask about "Svartpilen". Tongue-twister bikes there !!!
The price of this bike makes Royal Enfield 650 Twins feel cheaper in comparison. I would buy the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 instead of this. The cafe-racer moniker suits well on that instead of this. #AnotherAbominationByHonda
This video shows how #TeamPD works. Making a parking lot looks like a proper movie set needs a lot of effort. And those light reflection on tank made it so much better.. Overall appeal of this video was on next level. Loved every bit of this video.. #ProudComrad
Truly, this looks like a shitty motorcycle to me. No offense, considering it's cost and what it offers for the cost. Duke 390, interceptor 650, new Apache rr310 can be considered as options if you're interested in buying this bike. I'll definitely go for Duke 390
is a bike with a high initial investment, low maintenance and very safe and fun to ride, it is a bike for a very specific target audience, those who evaluate, investment, maintenance, durability (maintenance every 12,000 km), that is few problems, a lot of fun and very safe. The low weight means less injuries and the ABS with inertia sensor, makes it the safest bike you can buy
CB300R is a proper neo-retro and has got Honda's reliability. Hit that Like button if you'd put your money on this. And remember to tell us below, what you think about the motorcycle.
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Price is one thing, but if honda could get the faired version of this. People will go mad. Upside down forks, international product and everything honda. When bmw touches 4 lakhs mark, this price is not so skyhigh. After saying all these, i just got my interceptor, is that price justified? Not exactly, it has not so upto the mark components and the rear suspension bolt got lose, and the mirrors are out of alignment. But still the engine worth every penny. So ultimately its not the price, its the mindset you ride with.
Lol, yup @Jatin the CB300R does make a case for itself and Ray to consider.
We would agree with you @Abhishek, if the two are considered purely from a pricing perspective then the RE Conti GT does make sense but on the other hand, you have the Honda offering you a motorcycle that's neo-retro in styling that brings modern LED headlights, weighs nearly 50kg lesser thus compensating the power deficit with agile, sporty handling and decent performance that'll work well in the city and on the highway.
So true and it's also what one is looking for, the appeal of an Interceptor may not be attractive to someone looking for a modern design language and lightweight performance. That said, the Indian Market does favour full fairings over street fighters and such a motorcycle would surely give Honda an edge over the competition.
Shumi starts working with them and the video production becomes faster as he promised. 2 days vs 2 weeks difference! Short and Crisp video. Nice work PD!
No sir. This is a video, its not a 2 minute maggi noodles. Nobody cares if they have yo wait for PD. People will see PD even if they have seen others for the same reason. You got one chance to make it. Make it the best. This is no a review. Isse accha PD music daal k bike shoot kar lete. That would have been better. Shumi does not talk true Powerdrift. Ek hi toh channel hai yaar dost. An woh bhi aap galat appreciation de kar kharab mat karo bhai
@@vedanttripathi3685 thats not how youtube algorithm works
@@Vikesh7896 thats fine, we'll keep watching.
No motorcycle in the similar price range comes close to the build quality and fit and finish of this motorcycle!
Quite right, Ishaan!
PowerDrift .. benelli tnt 300??
@@karakcoffee5493 you must be joking right
@ШИРИШ 😂😂
@ШИРИШ cb 300r is a premium product thats it
Let Varun ride!!! 😝
Haha, he did, but off camera!
Nahi chahiye ji.
@@powerdriftofficial let him ride the new one on camera 📸
Power/weight ratio means a lot
CB300R - 30 Hp - 147 kg
RR 310 - 34 Hp - 169.5 kg
Duke 390 - 43.5 Hp - 163 kg
Int 650 - 47 Hp - 212.2 Kg (with fuel)
Dominar - 40 Hp - 184 Kg
Calculate Power/weight ratio & you will understand that cb300r is no slouch.
take off that saree guard and its 143kg
@@cagednm69 yup.
Its a seriously flickable bike
4kg saree guard 🤣🤣
@@cagednm69 lol
@@gourabsingharoy6842 looks like you're not so tech savvy afterall.
I'm owner of DUKE_390
CONS _
Over heat
Engine not refind
Jerky
Quality Ok ok!!
And I'm a Ex owner of CBR_250 R
Using since 2011 and still same power same !! A1 IN quality..!!
Can chase the RC_200 OR DUKE 250 Easily!!
Boys thats Honda...!! Belive that
Honda💗
What about after sales service btw where do you live? Which year model do you own ? I'm planning to Duke 390 but ❤ says Honda + new Duke 390 is coming (don't get confuse with adventure 1) 😊
Thanks for saying it, i am fed up of reviews that compare and says “it’s not duke 390” ...
hell yeah its not.. and thats what make it unique and different..!! I test rode it and i am in love with it...!! It do have a punch for highways ...👌
Yuvraj snehal yeah I really agree the fact that 390 is a low quality bike in all way
I own the 2017 390 and the ownership experience with it is just disappointing.
Electronic failure
Bad quality plastics
Poorly refined engine
Lot of vibes
Service is also average
This bike wont be the same after 3-4 month of purchase
Once reach 10-15k km on odo and the bike will give you a hell lot of problems
You don’t get that peace of mind thing
Honda is Honda❤️
Pd is know for its precision . They removed the saree guard before shooting to enhance the look of this bike 💯
Ekdam thik koisa.
Well, that was done only for shoot purposes. A saree guard is mandated by law and is necessary for regular riding.
Isn't dhoni supposed to be practicing for world cup?🤔
Lol
haha got it after a minute
@@BharadwajGiridhar 😂😂
Explain please
@3:15 the anchor looks lyk dhoni
വെളിച്ചത് വെച്ച് കാണിക്കടാ.... 🤒
Malayali de ithinnu athra
ശെരി sir
It would've made more sense if it was released in 2016
Do you think it would have sold more if it was launched in 2016?
This is a perfect time if it was locally manufactured than the aggressive price makes it sell more.....But still as it has a good hardware it may survive
Excellent Job., I mean it was unexpected to think to shoot at Night. And this show makes me feel that yes this is perfect light condition for shooting CB 300R.
Yeah, it does look nice in night ;)
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You guys are badass when it comes to making a video and reviewing the bike like a cinema...GOOD JOB PD...KEEP UP THE WORK
Just a correction here guys, the bike weighs 143kg not 147kg. HMSI listed the spec sheet with the 4kg saree guard as standard. So the cb300r is in fact 25kg lighter than the cbr250r
Woah 4kg saree guard are they mad🤯
Everything looks goods except for that chunky old exhaust 😑😑
Should have given an underbelly exhaust.
@@J.Squared. Yep. It would have given an even more sick appeal.
While that may be true, it might be so to adhere to the stringent emissions norms.
I got rid of the rear fender and put a akrapovic muffler on mine and looks ten times better, lost 4kg doing so too
I like this new review style
Thanks, Dipanjan!
At this price point , Duke 390 wouldn't let it expand in india.
Your comments are very irrelevant to his.
@शिरीष ರಾಮಾಯ They are known for serious reliability issues outside India. Most people outside will still prefer the R3 or Ninja 400.
☺️ It is expensive for a single, as you mentioned the engine was derived from cb250, cb300r ex showroom is same as cb 250's on road price in Bangalore😢. Also waiting period was 4 months when I enquired on the day of it launch.
Now that's really sad :/
0:00 - 0:04 is what the videos of powerdrift are
True. Now they're all gone.
Oh, that's really nice! Thanks, Akshay!
Very well done Powerdrift. After watching this video, im leaning more towards the Honda.
That's really motivating to hear!
Hmmm... Naaah!! For that price tag I'll go with interceptor 650, coz it's twin cylinder and the most refined bike from RE till date..!!
i would really suggest you take a test ride of both the bikes and then decide. I have done so and i can report back, that light weight of CB300R makes it quite agile and a treat to handle. Especially if you are going to spend more time riding the bike within city limits.
Both bikes are very well built and i like both of em equally. Both have some shortcomings that you need to live with.
In Short, Interceptor feels like you are trying to wrestle a hippo into submission. CB300R feels like you are riding a greyhound.
@@JayanandSupali
Cool bro!! I've already test driven Honda cb300r, I'm planning to buy the ride for touring coz mostly I travel long distances, I'm not saying Honda is bad, but when the value for money proposition comes I'll take on interceptor...!!
What u said is definitely right Honda is very light but the weight works in city to Flickr around and the pillion comfort on Honda cb300r is pathetic..!!
I'll now test ride interceptor and some other bikes and then decide!!
@@tejanaikwade5251 Oh yes, Interceptor would be quite amazing for Long distance. Head Dive into it then.
Go for a Ninja 300... Reliability of Kawasaki and a parallel twin
@@prateekgupta1581 Kawasaki ninja 400 is more smooth than Ninja 300
ONE GENUINE REQUEST, PLEASE REVIEW THE CBR650R !!!!!!! IT'S ALREADY VERY LATE, ONLY SMALL TIME YOU TUBERS ARE REVIEWING IT, BEEN WAITING FOR LONG NOW
We'd love to give that bike a go, let us get our hands on it!
And it has showa upside down forks 😍
Expensive or not, more power or not, this is a better bike to live with than any other competitor bike.
Honda is a synonym for reliability which you definitely can't expect the same from Bajaj or KTM.
If this fits into your budget, just buy it without thinking twice, your wallet,back and ass will thank you.
I am not a Honda fan, never even owned a Honda but would definitely chose this if give a choice.
Haha, that's quite accurate! But, buying it without thinking? We'd suggest to think beforehand - what is the criteria? what one looks for in a bike.
Reliability and comfort? This!
Performance and value for money? There are many options!
It truly is a special motorcycle. It's a Honda, it's the most beautiful two wheels this side of 7 lacs (till the Husqys arrive) and it's a very good package. Did i mention? It's a Honda! Mr. Shumi, you are a class of your own. The video is crisp and you know exactly everything you want to know to purchase this. Maybe give a little flak for the smallish fuel tank?. The old Duke 390 got so much of it. Apart from that, Me Gusta! Want more. Lots and lots and lots more.
That's a really well-rounded comment! Thanks for the opinion!
This video wow....... Who else want same type of videos?
Glad you liked it, Milan!
Varun, I beg you please take over. This man is not in tune with you guys. Aah!!!! Sarge we need you!!!
I mean even if Shumi was the one who invented bikes, he does not understand what we would truly would like to know the most. How do that do that? You guys are in tune with the bikes the industry and the whole damn trend. Its like you guys know without asking. Something PD is known for. Shumi does not do justice. Slowly and steadily PD's whole philosophy of showcasing has changed. I'm about to buy a CB300R with a blind faith in Honda just coz I like it. Not because you guys could sell it to me. I wasted weeks for this review. Shumi your hero review was the worst so far. Apna show kharab karo dusro ka nai. Soon PD army seems to dissolve.
Lovely script bros..enjoyed pressing the like button!!!
We hope you pressed the 'share' button too! ;)
Have been watching reviews of this bike since the last few hours, but now when I saw PD's video, it's absolutely clear as to why these guys are the best when it comes to Indian motoring journalism. Miles ahead other channels and in a league of its own. Keep going guys, you make the wait worth it.
Thanks a tonne, Dhvanan!
Really dissapointing review. I was eagerly waiting for the CB review of power drift. Earlier you guys used to give importance to the review, now it's more like a bollywood dance scene.
True. Its like a Kindergarten skit
Go watch dinos vault then
@@SumitKumar-co2pm stfu. Powerdrift has become a low budget bollywood movie. We want reviews and the good old day's stuff back
@@SumitKumar-co2pm what to watch is definitely my choice.
Yap
That is a great video!🙌
Thanks, Ram!
fuck... the editing of this video was top notch...
Thanks Shankar, don't forget to hit the Like button!
@@powerdriftofficial oh ya . I always forget to do that.. but ur team is to be blamed for it.. the videos are highly engaging..m in awe for entire video.. I don't think anyone in India can beat ur production quality
Enough of Ninad, Shumi, Kartikey, please don't loose your essence. Earlier one used to see a channel based upon what kind of information they wanted to know about the vehicle. But now it's so confusing. First I had a set of journalist who I used to believe. Powerdrift got them. It was never 'only' about the channel's name for us. If that was so we wouldn't have shifted to anything from Autocar. It is the people also. Now this has gone into a level of frustration. Apne pura market kharab kar Diya hai is disaster idea se.
Power/Weight and Power/Price Ratios
Duke 390 26.68 10.98
Continental GT-650 24.04 9.07
Dominar 400 UG 21.73 12.56
Honda CB 300R 21.42 8.89
Apache RR 310 19.72 9.25
Duke 250 19.23 9.91
Jawa 42 16.1 9.81
Honda CBR 250R 15.62 7.93
The Duke and the Dominar still trump the Honda in Power/Weight Ratio.
And the Dominar just creams everyone in the Power/price ratio offering 12.56 PS/kg for a lakh. The Duke pair come in #2 and #3 at 10.98 PS/kg and 9.91 PS/kg offering the next best bang for the buck followed by the Jawa42, Apache RR 310 and Continent GT 650. It's only after this competition do the Honda's feature with the Honda CB 300R followed by the CBR 250.
So, overpriced? Definitely, yes.
But all of this is only on the surface. Honda's have always commanded a premium and have given us an equivalent for the quality they have to offer in terms of almost zero to nil vibrations and no heating. Something which none of the competition can boast of. After all, you get what you pay for.
I bought mine in black last year. Really lovely bike, great handling. Bought as a first bike
How is the power bro?
@@spartaan2232 spanks
nice bike, and nice night setting for the shoot. 👍🏼
If only CB300R had the exhaust note of the H'ness CB350, it would have developed a cult following.
Great bike, but nothing seems VFM ever since the arrival of the 650 twins.
Dominar is vfm too bro
Sooo... A bike that costs more than the D390 but isn't as powerful nor having even half the features... Or a bike that is 1 lakh more expensive than the Dominar400 which can do highway rides and cruise just as easily for longer with a bigger tank, or a bike that doesn't even get tubeless tyres is VFM for you??. Let me correct you. The engine is VFM. Everything else is still RE level chutzpah! The INT650 is significantly flawed.
@@aamir.khan.1991 @Aamir Khan Firstly, the 650s make more power and torque than a D390. They cost the same and you get one extra cylinder with the 650.
I have no idea how you called a D390 VFM but it seems like a TFT LCD display,LED headlamps and cheap lightweight plastics all around is what matters to you.
The Dominar is definitely value for money and I agree. It's basically a D390 for 3/4th the price.
But finally the engine is the heart of the matter and is what I look for in any bike.
@UCu-XzQudLiOCLiAlfv23Cgw More power, more torque but way more weight. The 0-60, 0-100 and the top speed runs are better on the D390. One extra cylinder but both are air cooled. Liquid cooling is way more consistent. Throw in the ice coolant and the engine runs cooler than the RE. Switchable ABS for some trail riding and a supermoto mode, both absent on the 650. And you are right. The superb TFT display and the hyper futuristic led lamps borrowed from the super Duke makes my purchase that much more cool. You might think lightweight Plastic as a con but is used exactly for that purpose, lightweight. That cheap plastic makes the Duke 390 single-handedly own the class by a superb power to weight ratio.. And I haven't even mentioned the USD forks with independent function or the standard metzelers that are benchmark for small capacity sport riding. Throw in an aircushion and you can tour on it just as well as the interceptor. So, what I am getting for the a slightly less amount than the interceptor is a machine that is practically faster, slightly better in city, way way better on the twisties, illuminates the road better at night and only marginally inferior on the long haul. I get better equipment by compromising on the engine size (the effect is negated by the light weight anyway). So the D390 is definitely not VFM when you bring the dominar in the picture. It can do a lot of it close enough for much lesser price. But calling interceptor 650 a VFM is a marketing gimmick you seem to have totally fallen for. Bigger engine annnnnd... that's it. The only thing interceptor can do better is torque cruising. You need to redefine your VFM definition.
I guess this is the same location used in the rd350 video n the next rider???
Awesome review bros.. Superb script..😍👌
-- SHUMI.. You really looks like Dhoni.. 😍😍
Thanks!
Short and sweet video, PD.
However as an ex KTM owner who really took care of his bike, I need to add a point here which many fail to bring forth. After sales. Since KTM has way fewer models and number of bikes running around compared to the other brands in this price bracket (other than Kawasaki and BMW), what I had experienced was that the service personnel of KTM had much fewer bikes to deal with on a daily basis. This meant that the bikes got better individual attention. This low number also meant that you could approach and make rapport with the service guys which I cannot say for all the other brands I've experienced. Even though the KTMs are a bit more heavy on maintenance, the fact that I could drop my bike off and get it back in an hour or three from the service center with every problem thoroughly addressed was a huge relief. The only regular botheration was that the chain started coming loose every 500kms and occasionally the RC 390 loved to create rattles from places you never knew existed! I wish manufacturers put up separate service centers for their premium offerings just to manage the crowd control. This would make me pick up the new Honda in a jiffy since I'm a short guy and the low weight is a huge boon in the city. I remember having to keep the family RE for two whole days just for the regular service.
Love night rides and reviews!
Haha, thanks!
Nice review sir, I am very interested in this bike, Is it worth for 3 lakhs ? I am looking for daily commute (30 kms/day), is this good ?
Hey powerdrift, I think I watches ur videos on daily basis, so I have right to ask u and u need to reply me - which has a better engine Mahindra mojo or this Honda 300?
Sm tech Difficult! This I think but the margin is surprisingly small
@@shu_mar thanks shumar, for ur valuable feedback
Engine on CB 300 would perform better considering it has more bhp and also weighs much less.
@@deathrow8809 thanks aj, but I m talking about the refinement, below 500cc mojo has the best refined engine in our indian market. When u gets hand on both mojo and cb 300 plz let me know, which one u consider best
Don't they bring this via Thailand under free trade agreement? There should be no duties on this one.
Loved the video. No mention of the small fuel tank though :p
Neel Chatterjee Our friends at @Zigwheels confirm that the CB is unusually efficient and so the smaller tank won’t be such an issue. See their video for detailed information!
@@shu_mar Thanks Sir!
Nice and compact... light weight and powerful... build quality 🤔??? Is there any compromises???
None that would raise a red flag!
I see no interaction in comments PD
where are you guys 😒..
No heart's no replies... Common maannn
yathish p gowda Hey! Give the boys a break. They’re on the way back from a team outing. Today would be a good day to show them some love #PDArmy!
Sunday, office would be closed I guess....
Yup buddy we love them forever..
But they are not responding from past couple of videos
Sumi just came in at right time for PD. He speaks precisely and keeps the audience engaged.
Sorry Painter... we are not much interested.
Yeah, Painter's irritating.
Awesome review brothers..
Is cb125r or the cbr125 even coming to india???
AYYAPPAN V Wait for the Apriliias if u are really gonna wait
U guys just awesome in presenting about bike
No other vd abt cb300r matches urs👍
And a support like yours is unmatched too! #PDArmy
@@powerdriftofficial waiting for cbr650r review....
"Shumi can never be wrong!!" - - AGREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED
Agreed! ;P
The actually freak for me is , Every above 200 cc bikes are will be thieves forum due to Hand lock designes....Hah.....ha.
Especially in Bangalore & Bangalore Urban.
Awaiting for The Good Anti-Theft Motor Bikes.
That would be a worthy upgrade!
With all the arguments , i still believe ktm390 is still best vfm bike under 3 lakh , tft display , slipper clutch , ride by wire , 320mm disc brake , super moto mode , adjustable levers , and dont forget its made in India thats why its less pricy , u can compare the price in europe and america with its rivals
Not that these bikes are not good but i love riding the ktm’s
Thumbs up for your well-rounded opinion.
You guys shooted this video at nigdi !!!!
Amazing 💕💕
Sharp eyes, Sohail! Are you from Pune?
@@powerdriftofficial YES ! PCMC MAINLY 💕
Comparison with husqvarna svartpilen will be rational. isn't it? similar power figure and retro design but much affordable husqi...
Well, I bought the honda.
When you're coming from a mobility scooter to a 30 hp single, it must seem like you're riding an H2...
😂😂😂
I own it and i love it.
Yes the bike is a lot better than the Activa! But as Zigwheels said that it looks small...if a person with broad shoulders and muscles sits on it...it'll look like a neo retro TVS XL with the round classic headlight😂
You are absolutely right. I am little fatty guy with 6 ft height. Bike looks very small when I sit on it. That is the reason I am not buying it
Blown away! You guys have nailed it! Great review. But a more comprehensive review would be great to watch.
Thanks for liking the video, bigger thanks for the honest feedback!
Really @powerdrift you know how to put a review right.. lots of love big fan..
Lot's of love to you Sudeep! #PDArmy!
@@powerdriftofficial we love u too....
Wow! This is my favorite looking Honda. Along with MV's brutale 1000(limited edition).
Man! That was absolutely beautiful.
Thanks!
1:30 why are u riding inside the BRTS route of Pune. U are violating the rules
I live near this place. Its isolated as construction is incomplete and this patch is free to motorists.
Talking about the Honda CB300R, the design is not a breath of fresh air but it can still be your daily freshness. This bike is something you would like to hop on everyday & ease out in the city. It can even be your weekend getaway up the hilly stretch with a little light off-roading. The power may not seem much on papers, but again practically, being almost 25 kgs lighter than the CBR 250, it has that extra punch & can be your daily dose of refinement as well. Coming with a price tag of Rs.2.41 lakhs, it might be a little heavy on your pockets, but someone wanting that Honda badge for a long time & had just one option can now go ahead with the CB300R to get that extra attention. Again coming to the point my friends, is the price justified?? Well I think it is.
That's a very well worded comment. And very agreeable too. Good job, Rajeev!
@@powerdriftofficial Thanks Team PowerDrift. Your review was awesome as always.
Great work PD. You're videos are getting better and better everyday. Loving it. 🤟🤟
That's really nice to hear! Thanks, Kartik!
Hey! Hey! Who's that new rider? I am assuming- by height and shape- it might be Ray.
So, should we expect another episode?
Its a subrato the legend
Who’s the new rider indeed! 😁
@@shu_mar Thanks for the clue, sir 😅
Thank you...PD but you forgot to mention something's...
Tank capacity only 10 litre
No warning light for side stand
Those are the facts but they don't affect the riding experience.
Since this is supposed to a city rider, the tank suffices.
@@powerdriftofficial thank you for your reply..
Thats true..., If I am not a city rider., What to do... Even mileage only 25-30kmpl bike
I watch this video on loop waiting for the bs6 update :/
Please do a comparo between CB 300R, KTM 390 and Dominar 400.
That will be interesting! We'd surely look forward to do it!
@@powerdriftofficial pls do it
Nothing as good as this within 5 Lacs is an over statement. Have you not seen BMW G10R
Ooo plzz...bmw g310r looks crap.... Apache 310 has much better road presence
Gixxer sf 250?
G310 is ugly and overpriced
Tushar Khurana BMW price and vibrations? Looks like a white KTM or FZ250.. the GS is better
G310 have some vibrations in midrange and after 8krpm it increases
Saving up for this...only problem is that if they launch cb 150r ...looks the same as cb300
Just like the CBR twins?
It have to be cost arround 1.5 laks because RE interceptor costs arround 3 laks.
Compare the build and equipment and design bro
@@akshaysahu1000 see the engine bro and also the twin exhaust pipes it looks more premium than honda 300
@@mummy9685 depend on wheter the looks matter to you or the quality
I didn't like the Suzuki review.. but with this PD is almost back.. One thing is still missing.. the "what could be better part"
Oh man.. this is tempting...
hehehehehe
Looks amazing.
Great job on the video.
Design is world class. Especially the head lamp gives it a classy look.
Dominar 400 2019 is more than enough for me
Guys i really lik ur videos plz kip it up...
With a support like yours, we surely will! #PDArmy
Dominar UG or Honda CB300r ?
I AM TORN APART
Now that is called a review👍👍👍lov u GUYS ☺️☺️
Continental gt 650 👍
Honda cb 300r 👎
Awful engine sound ,
Low engine power
U will feel like u r driving a
naked cbr250
Better than auto sound of duke 390. Check the exhaust sound in real world. It actually sounds way better than in video.
Old school charm in 21st century
Nicely worded!
Am a car and not lover of bike but watch just for powerdrift.. you guys are just so likeable
That's really nice to hear, thanks!
If you remove that ugly exhaust, it would lose another 20 kgs
Let me give you the power to weight ratio comparison..
CBR 250R - 26 bhp - 167kg = 0.155
CBR 300R - 30 bhp - 147kg = 0.204
RR310 - 34bhp - 170kg = 0.2
Duke390 - 43bhp - 163kg = 0.263
Int 650 - 47bhp - 212kg = 0.221
Dominar - 40bhp - 184kg = 0.217
I loved this 5 Minute Cinema !
Hey, thank you comrade!
Here's another video that you might enjoy - th-cam.com/video/-9PwA8NX_AI/w-d-xo.html
How is the braking? how does it handle in corners? top speed? milage? Why does it seem like you guys are missing vital review points in the process of making videos more good looking?
Because MORE quantity = LESS QUALITY bro
@@HSHSTAR not necessarily. Look at the videos like ZX10R, Daytona 675R by powerdrift, they covered much mote while retaining the quality
It was back when? 2016 and they took the sweet time of 15 days to produce a video.
Such a lovely bike. Too late but not bad.
Too late, but not bad! Nicely said!
H-A-Shqverna or H-U-Shqverna? Tell me how to pronunciate them before they hit the streets :P .
Next I would ask about "Svartpilen".
Tongue-twister bikes there !!!
It's pronounced as Husqvarna, not Husqvarna ;)
Sumi surely gave the keys to Ray. #Justice4Ray
爪ㄩҜ卄ㄖ卩卂ᗪ卄ㄚ卂ㄚ丂卂ㄚ卂几 Are. You. Absolutely. Certain?
@@shu_mar No. But. I'd love to see Ray get his hands on a bike. Lol.
WE WANT POWERDRIFT BACK!!
Adipoli macha. . .😍. . Btw who was that guy. . 🤔
Would've to wait a bit, comrade!
@@powerdriftofficial Cool we can expect some dope actions. . .😍
The price of this bike makes Royal Enfield 650 Twins feel cheaper in comparison. I would buy the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 instead of this. The cafe-racer moniker suits well on that instead of this. #AnotherAbominationByHonda
This video shows how #TeamPD works.
Making a parking lot looks like a proper movie set needs a lot of effort. And those light reflection on tank made it so much better..
Overall appeal of this video was on next level.
Loved every bit of this video..
#ProudComrad
That's so so nice of you, have a great day Bhargav!
@@powerdriftofficial you guys also have an amazing day. 😇
Truly, this looks like a shitty motorcycle to me. No offense, considering it's cost and what it offers for the cost. Duke 390, interceptor 650, new Apache rr310 can be considered as options if you're interested in buying this bike. I'll definitely go for Duke 390
That continue first shoot😍
is a bike with a high initial investment, low maintenance and very safe and fun to ride, it is a bike for a very specific target audience, those who evaluate, investment, maintenance, durability (maintenance every 12,000 km), that is few problems, a lot of fun and very safe. The low weight means less injuries and the ABS with inertia sensor, makes it the safest bike you can buy
Rohan is like that typical gutkha eating tapori, judging every single thing and has comment on everything 😄😄
Or maybe it just another role for Mr Ten Hut! :P
Good job @powerdrift excellent filming
Thanks, Ashish!