Who else thinks we need some new color options thrown in the mix? We're 3 years strong with the only color choice being this Matte Pearl Blue... Don't get me wrong, I love the color but I think Honda needs to work on that one but what do you guys think?
thanks for this good video kevin. i actually like that honda doesnt often make changes. this means that i can still find a 2018 cb650 leftover for a good price. imagine how little i would have to spend on a matte blue 2020 cb300?
I think they should make a 400, drop the 300 and 500 classes, and keep the 650 (while lightening it up a bit) much like the current Kawi lineup. Then they'd be competing on-par with the likes of the Ninja 400/R3 and Ninja 650/RS660, respectively.
I like your thinking! The 250 / 500 and now 300 / 500 classes made a lot more sense years ago but with everyone else changing it up, Honda really needs to reevaluate their offerings IF they want to stay competitive... Otherwise sales will continue to dwindle for the CBR300R etc as its just not able to compete anymore against the other guys that were once in its class. It's wild how much these segments have changed over the last decade and the next couple of years will be interesting to see as I think the CBR400R that was recently announced may be making its way to America...
@@willyjimmy8881 lol exactly! I didn't say I agreed with where things may be heading, I'm just speaking from a sales point of view as so many people these days will say for example: Well, the Ninja is a 400 and how is Honda going to compete with them only offering their small package in a 300. I liked it the way it was originally when Honda had a 250 / 500 / 650 and then you hopped up to their supersport lineup, you had a few options and each one was a good stair step from the next. Now, we're starting to blur those lines and some of them just won't be feasible to keep around if you upgrade the smaller ones too much because then what's the point of having said model. People decide how this all pans out based off what they buy and don't buy so it's going to be interesting over the next few years to see what happens with these segments.
@@igor1467 While I love that idea because that engine is a BEAST and it would be stupid fun! It's just too high strung and was never designed to log mile after mile without a lot of maintenance and upkeep, the amount of money it'd take in R&D to remedy that they could design something that would be an all-around better package while still pumping out some horsepower. Honda is the best engine builder around, they could do it if they wanted to but the do they want to is the question.
I've had my CB300R since March 2019, now with 12K miles. Still loving it. There are 5 different color tank panels that are available from sellers around the world. Sure love the matte red in India. Mine is matte black. I've done a lot of mods on mine. Rizoma Race Retro bar, BikeTek 30mm riser pegs, Monkey quick turn throttle tube, and I slid the triple clamps down 30mm.
Thanks for sharing, always cool to hear from current owners! You're spot on, I've done that in the past with my bikes and ship over plastics in a color that wasn't offered here. That's one upside to the CB300R too is that you don't have a bunch of plastics to replace if you want to change colors so it's a heck of a lot cheaper than it would normally be. I'm with you on that one, the matte red is B-E-A-UTIFUL! Nice work on the mods too, that's a major part of the fun is making it your own with a few things here and there.
Bro thank you so much for these videos I’ve been debating between cb300r and cbr300r and all this info you put in your videos make it easier to decide. Thank you
Bought one last week and pick it up Tuesday evening.. soooo excited! First bike (have wanted one for 20 years). Dream come true. Thanks for the video, great review.
I bought a 2021 CB300R in May and so far love this bike! Love the tank color and would’ve chosen this color even if more options had been available. The light weight weight of this bike is a huge plus for me and has enough power for the way I ride. Very happy with my choice of bikes.
I have a 2019 CB300R ABS, I call it the big Grom. Light, nimble, sip fuel and does everything right. Only a few things I would love to see improved; - Slightly larger displacement to drop the revs down at 70-75mph. It doesn't need to be faster but sometimes I think there's an other gear to go up when I'm in 6th. That brings it to the second con.... - Gear shift indicator, you don't really need it but it's useful to reminds you that you're in 6th, often I try to shift up one more when I'm in 6th thinking I have to do so cause the revs are so high. (Larger displacement and shift indicator would solve the issue 😜) - The battery..... Yep, it's a pain is the ass. They should install a plug in outlet so we can charge the bike in the off season. Not everyone will be able to access the battery to plug on a charger. Every time you take that big plastic fake tank cover you risk breaking it or scratching something. Not fun or useful for a bike that is supposed to be a daily driver. - Color options, you are right. They should offer more options. This bike is a great looking bike, it would look great in that Rebel green 🤔🥰 That's all really, great bike for the money. Sold my 2017 FZ09 to buy it. Found out that I didn't need or like having a monster bike. Rather have a fun low cost agile motorcycle.
I just bought the new CB300R (2022 model) in Candy Red and I am running it in. It is ideal for driving in the city, especially filtering through stationary traffic in Bangkok being narrow, short wheelbase and steep forks giving it a short turning circle.
Oh yeah, it's B-E-A-UTIFUL in person! Pictures and videos just don't do it justice and the way it changes depending on the lighting is killer. I hope Honda throws this Matte Pearl Blue paint on some other bikes in the near future but in the meantime, they need to be working on some other color options for this platform lol!
Love this little bike. Owned one for a year. 5000 miles in and loads and loads of smiles to the gallon. Why Honda discontinued it here in the UK is beyond me.
Heck yeah, that's the most common response out of owners! Thanks for sharing as it's always cool to hear real world feedback. Sadly, it all boils down to emissions. This engine doesn't meet the latest Euro regulations so it's not being imported anymore. They did just update the engine in India to comply with their latest regulations for 2022 among other changes so there's a possibility it may return but it's a long shot as I'm not sure how theirs compares to yours in how strict it is etc.
The CB300R is back this year. At least here in Belgium. Great to see it again and we get 4 different color schemes too he he he. Edit : also has anti-dribble/assisted clutch now.
I'm still surprised we haven't seen the CB500F transition over to the newer Neo Sports Cafe styling like the rest of the CB-F models that went to CB-R like this CB300R, CB650R, CB1000R etc.
I currently own the 2020 cb300r and I absolutely love the niche it fills for inter city / near city riding; fun peppy little engine with enough power to satisfy my commuting needs. my only complaints are the fueling which is super twitchy at low revs and often feels like a lightswitch as opposed to a progressive throttle, as well as first gear being so short. I plan to keep the bike stock except for wheels for resale and eventual side grade to the 300l rally. This would give me a taste of different aspects of riding and not break the bank in terms of investment for fun.
That's just the way the numbers come together when they figure out the bore / stroke they want to use. It's like that on a lot of models, they round up because it sounds better than calling it a CB289R ;)
You’re right, Honda should import the CBR250RR. I saw one in Indonesia, it’s beautiful. I saw some on the racetrack in Thailand, they kick ass big time
July 2024 I traded in my 2017 CB300F ABS in Silver / Neon for a new 2024 CB300R ABS in Pearl Dusk Yellow. I like it. In 2023 Honda made some tweaks to the CB300R's engine to make it compliant with stricter Euro 5 emission standards, upgraded the 41mm Showa forks to SFF-BP, added a gear indicator to the digital display, and a slipper clutch to help with downshifting (which is really smooth). These features have now flowed into the US market, though Honda doesn't advertise them. 2023, 24, and 25 models come in the same two colors - Matte Black Metallic or Pearl Dusk Yellow. As the video notes, the frame is completely redesigned from the predecessor CBR300R and CB300F and it's a little over 30 lbs. lighter. This is a redesign, not just a styling upgrade. The result is that it's really nimble. The CB300F felt a bit more planted, practical, normal. The CB300R feels more flickable, fun, more sporty (though I certainly liked the ride of the CB300F). The new CB300R's seat is definitely more comfortable and is a big improvement over the earlier CB300F (which, after an hour and a half in the saddle felt like sitting on a board and was my biggest complaint with the earlier model). Honda also improved the kickstand height / angle. The exhaust is more throaty and the bike is a bit higher revving in that one shifts a bit earlier in the speed range. The only cons I've found with the CB300R are 1) The screen of the digital display is very soft plastic and scratches easily if you touch it with a key. This is an issue because the key hole is right below it. (I bought a clear aftermarket gauge protector for $9, which seems to work.); 2) One's right heal hits / rests against the exhaust cover if you try to flat-foot the peg. (I got used to this almost immediately and naturally adjusted my foot angle.); 3) Having to remove the tank shroud to access the battery is a pain but honestly not that big a deal in one's own garage, just something one has to plan a bit more time for. All the screws are the same 5mm hex key head. The tank is on a hinge and the battery cover flips up to provide a prop for it, which helps; 4) Having to disconnect the negative battery cable (after removing the tank shroud and raising the tank) in order to remove a plastic safety plate to access the positive terminal - This is, IMO, a needless pain and safety over-kill. (You actually have to disconnect the battery (requiring a clock reset) just to screwdriver-check that the positive cable is tight (which is something one should be doing a couple times a year on any motorcycle. You'll definitely want to install a fused SAE Battery Tender harness on this bike). At 2.67 US gallons, the CB300R's gas tank is .6 gallons smaller than the CB300F but at ~70 mpg (I'm averaging 69) the range is ~170 miles (~145 - 150 miles before the flashing E and low on gas light nag you to refill). This seems reasonable for a small bike, though I liked the 200+ mile range of it's predecessor. While the copper colored wheels are beautiful, not just utilitarian, any chain splatter and dirt clinging to them does show significantly more than on black wheels. That said, they wipe clean easily with a little kerosene and this will encourage you not to over-apply chain lube. Those few cons all relatively trivial in the overall scheme of things and are dwarfed by the many pros. All in all, the CB300 is a great platform and the newer CB300R is a wonderfully fun and flickable bike to ride on back twisty roads. Its got a smooth power band and comfortably delivers 75 or 80 mph on a highway when it needs to. IMO, the neo sport cafe styling is really handsome and the bike is a joy to ride - lots of smiles.
The 400Ccc bikes don't weigh much less than the 500cc bikes. The 500cc get great gas economy, durability and ease of maintenance. The Rebel 500cc only weighs 406 pounds, I wish the 2022 CB500F was less than 400 pounds. I am happy with my 2021 CB300R but if I knew the new CB500F was getting USD forks and dual brakes, maybe just maybe I would have waited. I refuse to trade the CB300R so I need to convince my wife I need 2 bikes.
Exactly! Oh yeah, Honda could stand to find some ways to drop a few pounds on some of their models but it's difficult when it comes to keeping the price points down too. Best of luck on convincing the wife, that's always a fun task lol! I'm lucky I get to use the excuse that it's for "work" and that's why I need more than one lol!
@@HondaProKevin With the CB300R you're paying more for less except for a nicer digital speedo display. CBR300R is better beause: 1. Larger 13L fuel tank so further distancing on an already fuel efficient bike. 2. Windshields help alot when its, raining, windy or cold making the ride alot more comfortable. 3. Pillion seat and its storage 4. The pillion seat handles - helps pillions but also the rider to pivot the bike 360° around on the kickstand or assist non-confident riders putting the bike on stands to do chain maintenance without dropping the bime 5. Licence plate holder is nicer on the cbr250/300r. 6. The styling.. I personally own one and despite these being slow bikes the CBR300R is a very beautiful looking bike that has always been a head turner at the set of lights and ive had many compliments from kids and teenagers telling telling me they love the look of the bike, to rev it or to do a wheelie. The only negative is having to take the fairings off for a service but thats the dealerships problem to worry about not mine 😁
@@bign1667 everytime I take my cb300r out ppl ask about it or say it looks sweet. I guess it's personal preference. To me the cafe style at this size cc fits a bit better. The cbr300 looks like it should go really fast but it doesn't lol
I've just bought a glass Black color in new Zealand , before the price was $8300 nzd now Honda offers the 2019 model brand new for $5500 nzd , that was a good deal, I'm very happy
I'm an old man who has been riding since the early 60's and I love the single cylinder engine but do not like the design of the bike. To me these newer bikes look like an insect in the rear the way they stick up in the air. It has to be very uncomfprtable for a passenger. This one even comes with something that looks like a stinger! The way the license plate hokder sticks out from the rear.
This bike could be the next Kawasaki Z400/Duke 390 killer if they were to follow the formula that Kawasaki followed when they increased the engine size of their 300cc motorcycles to 400cc with no discernible weight gains, just a proportional 33% increase in power (aprox). Imagine a CB400R with 40 hp and still at "316 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel)" making it a good 50 lbs less than the competition....with Honda's #1 build/quality/reliabillity/engineering reputation.....GAME OVER!
I actually think just one more color option would work but honestly this one is so good I wouldn't choose anything else they could come up with. I would have one of these in my garage if only I could find one for MSRP.
Anyone experienced colour change from exhaust header ? Mine changed to bluish purple from metalic brow within 1000 miles 😢. Id appreciate if someone shed some light on the above issue.
This was the bike I was planning to get once I passed my test but unfortunately my test was cancelled twice due to covid and then the CB300R was discontinued. Here in the UK, you require a CBT to learn to ride bikes and lasts for two years. You also need a valid CBT to sit your test so I had to sit my CBT again, so decided to wait another year before sitting my test. I have ended up selling my SF Grom and getting the new Grom which I am loving so far, just a bit gutted to learn the new Grom can't be 181 due to the head stud spacing.
Oh wow, talk about some bad luck man! Hate to hear that whole mess kept you from being able to snag what you really wanted. It's wild how different the laws can be from one country to the next and here in good ole "Murica", anyone can walk in and buy a 200+ horsepower bike lol. I've seen first-hand how bad those outcomes can be from people getting on bikes they had no need to be on and can definitely understand a tiered licensing setup but having the freedom to do what you want is nice, there's no denying that. Heck yeah, congrats on the new Grom and as a fellow owner of the new platform, I feel your pain on the whole stud spacing killing some of our BBK options in the future. It's going to be interesting to see how the aftermarket companies out there tackle getting more horsepower out of this platform and just how capable it really is on making numbers compared to the previous gen.
CB300R owner for nearly three years. I'd like to a see a quick shifter that upshifts flawlessly in all gears. I have a QS on mine, it's only smooth on the 4, 5. and 6 upshifts, but greatly enhances the performance of my bike.
everyone says its a bit lame to ride... well, fine but I dare you to find a better looking beginner naked bike... I had only seen the ones the MSF course had and they were beat to piss with most of what little fairing was there, removed because they had been dropped... then I saw a 2023 matte black model on the showroom floor and was like... "oh damn, that is a super good-looking bike" and put a deposit on one as my first bike.
I had that bike for about 6 months. I liked it, but highway travel was a bit of an issue. I had to rev the piss out of it. 😂 also no gear indicator, and vibrations were pretty bad. Your hands would be buzzing after a long ride, because it’s a single cylinder. Lastly, you’re gonna want to replace the chain and sprockets. The stock one had the chain rattling, even if you tightened it, it would rattle like a motherfucker. The only way to fix that was to replace the back sprocket.
I had this fantasique small bike for about 6 months, than I bought his big brother the CB650R for another 6 months and now I ride the NC750X DCT....... the legposition off the CB300R is much better than the 650.... the NC750X is less sporty but more my cup off thee as a travelling bike....friendly greetings from Belgium...hugo
That's quite the change in bikes going from the CB650R to the NC750X DCT haha! Like you said though, the NC may be less sport but when it comes to traveling and as a bike to commute with etc, the NC is hands down the best option and even more so when you throw in that DCT transmission! I gotta agree with you on the leg positioning of the 300 compared to the 650 too but I've seen some say the opposite, it goes to show we're all different in what we like that's for sure haha! Always cool to see people from other corners of the world so thanks for sharing bud and for watching too ;)
While a gear position indicator isn't big on my list of needs, it definitely spoils you and with today's tech it should definitely be a standard feature and thankfully Honda is starting to throw it on more and more models. Heck, even the cheapo Grom has one now so it should be on just about everything and I'd say we'll probably see one on this model's next refresh for sure. lol yessir, Honda could stand to do better on a lot of their seats so they don't feel like you're sitting on a 2x4 after an hour.
@@HondaProKevin No, I have not seen it, searched but nothing. By the way, I have enjoyed watching you duding up that Grom, I love it, unfortunately something that small is out for me, most of the folk in this neck of the woods drive F-250's with glass packs and are dreaming that they are at Talladega, and I don't want to become their latest hood ornament. Is there a custom market for the CB300R like for the Grom's?
@@harrisodell8081 Here's a couple pictures of one in the last post on this thread: www.hondagrom.net/threads/cb300f-into-a-grom.42494/page-2 | There was one at Barber Small Bore last year but sadly my hard drive crashed and lost all the footage, I've got to say it looks better in person than it does in the pics lol. Heck yeah, really appreciate the support on not only these videos but also my Grom stuff too. Ahh, yeah it's definitely not a bike for everyone and every area as like you said, it's borderline dangerous when you're running around a pack of F-250's at Tally lol. The aftermarket for the CB300R isn't quite what the Grom is, due to just how stupidly popular the Grom is on a worldwide scale BUT this CB300R is a lot more popular than the CB300F which has led more companies to offer more products for these. The aftermarket support is a pretty good here in the states but even larger overseas so if you do search for stuff, make sure to open up your browser to pull in from other corners of the world and you'll find even more cool stuff to flip through.
@@HondaProKevin Thank-you Kevin for the info, that 300r with those Grom wheels would be a hoot to ride. This for me is something to consider. I love these small bikes; they are just plain fun. I remember when Honda had all the crankshaft problems with these 300's and they fixed them all. Honda is the best!
Just test rode the 2021 model, dealer has promised me a release by 2nd week of Jan in India. Looking forwarding to testing it and buying it if it’s still as good as the old one.
Heck yeah! If you don't mind, let me know your thoughts after taking her for a spin as I'd love to know if the difference is noticeable compared to your 2021 there in India.
@@HondaProKevin For sure mate. I think what I meant to say is the 2022 model (it’s Euro5) is what the dealer promised so I’ll let you know how that goes.
I've been looking for a modern upgrade for my slightly retro-modded 78 cx500. I was leaning towards the 500x for the adv-ish feel, but this cb300r might be a better choice. Lighter weight by a lot, about the same power as my cx500, much improve fuel economy. Do you think this 300 would be a good choice for mostly riding in town and out on rural backroads?
Oh yeah, if you're strictly staying on the street and don't "need" the extra umph that the CB500X offers, I'd take the CB300R to rip around town on and back roads with any day of the week all while keeping a couple thousand bucks in the bank that you were able to save in the process! You'll feel like your riding a Cadillac compared to your CX but those were pretty peppy back in the day so I'd try my best to ride one of the new 300 & 500 models before you pulled the trigger just to make sure you're happy with the overall performance from the engine. The 300 is a decent hp drop from where you're at now BUT shaving off almost 150 pounds makes a big difference in its power-to-weight ratio.
I'm only 60kg. and take off from red lights leaving almost everyone behind(unless there are turbo charged cars or much bigger bikes). It corners well and I do corner a lot. It's quite twitchy(trail only 93mm) at very low speeds and need some getting used to. Higher speeds are abut right in cornering for my likes.Brakes are quite powerful. Handlebars are too wide for my small frame and give me a backache, I need to change them. I own this bike for just a month now. Good for smaller built riders. I lowered the seat height by about 2" as I tip-toed at red lights and felt unsafe.
@@westwood3286 yep, this was my concern too. My daily commute is about 20 miles on highway with 70mph limit. Probably be a great choice for urban dweller though, or if you live in the town where you work.
I bought this bike as a second bike for short pavement trips near home because I have an adventure bike for longer trips and off pavement. The Honda gets way more use than my other bike now and has taken me on some mild off road and a couple multi day trips now. I love the engine and the weight of the bike. It's so much fun to use the whole rev range and all the gears and it forces me to be in the right gear to find peak power with the big bikes I ride with and it is incredibly agile. Now I want to increase the suspension travel and raise the bike by 2-2.5" I feel with CB500X suspension this bike would be a better adventure bike than the 500x because the 300 weighs the same as the CRF300L, about 120 pounds lighter. I want to find a way to get just a finger length more suspension travel front and rear.
Yessir, gotta love those latest Euro regulations! Fingers crossed the CBR400R platform makes its way across the globe with a CB400R following suit so you guys can get a smaller CB / CBR again.
Why do they all insist on making the pillion seat almost unusable on this and even larger bikes. Does anyone else have a girlfriend or wife that wants to ride with them from time to time? Put the damn back seat BACK on motorcycles again please and don't jack it up that high above the driver's seat.
lol you're not wrong on that one! It's all about styling these days over comfort and I can't blame them as styling is what sells bikes 99% of the time.
@@HondaProKevin I find it funny you say that because I hate the look of it, especially the long ridiculous thing that hangs way out to hold the tail lights and plate. I don't know how much it is helping sales in the U.S. motorcycle sales have been dropping off since they started this kind of styling. I guess they love it overseas.
Sadly, nope... That's one of my next videos though haha! For quite some time now we've been the last to get updates on a lot of models and last to get certain models as well. Beggars can't be choosers though I guess as we're lucky to get what we do lol!
Nice @ Informative Video 👍🏼 - I would Like To See a 2 Seater with Back Rest Support. For Older Riders ( 67 ). And A lot of Factory Installed Glow Lights All Around For Great Visibility ! 2023 Driver’s Today Too Busy Doing Selfie’s on Their Phone. Thank You 😊
My main problem with LEDs is that they are WAY TO BRIGHT for oncoming traffic. We are so obsessed with making it easier to see the road for ourselves and that is all well and good but it endangers the drivers coming the opposite direction. Especially for me. I have achromatopsia which is a type of colorblindness but it also comes with a little side effect called light blindness. So the glare caused from a headlamp for me is like a flashbang. The light is blinding even after it has passed.
Only the big-wigs could really answer that question but if I had to guess what some of their reasons are, it boils down to R&D costs and the way markets have been shifting over the last 10-15 years. I love a V4 but most people don't care if it's an inline-four, V4, triple, v-twin, parallel-twin or a single etc. You'd be surprised at just how many people that buy motorcycles don't understand the differences between them, us real enthusiasts do of course but we're in the minority. Building a V4 costs a good chunk of change and that results in it carrying a hefty price tag compared to a similar bike with a different engine configuration and if people just see price tags, they go for the cheaper one 9 out of 10 times and especially when the vast majority of them don't care or understand the style of engine used in the bike. Pair all of that up with the push towards electricity and sadly, I think we're going to see a lot of cool engine development go bye bye in the future just like what we've seen from auto manufacturers. Instead of creating new engine tech, they're slapping turbos on tiny / boring engines with no character while they bide their time until everything is electric. I don't know though, I could ramble on about all of this for hours but I don't want to bore you more than I already have lol ;)
@@HondaProKevin your right. Oil is never going away. It’s still by far the cheapest way to go. It’s the climate change idiots who believe anything they’re told ! V4, shaft drive can’t be beaten in my opinion. I had my V65 for nine years and except changing the oil and maybe a tire, they are maintenance Free ! I loved it!
I bought the 2022 model, I have done 1600km, the bike drives well in the city. I still haven't requested all the engine revs from the bike, I feel that the engine is melting, one thing that perplexes me is the gear ratios, first gear is too short and it's useless.. I always start in second, sixth and probably also the fifth are too short, in general I find that the distribution of ratios is wrong. I'm only seeing this aspect now and I never thought that Honda would make such a big mistake? I thought I bought a rationally designed bike, I'm not interested in trends.
In the Philippines they're asking roughly $17k for the cb1000r. It's odd because the cb650r is exactly the global SRP @10k. Not worth the leap in price imo.
Thanks! You're so right about people like me who want to ride past 75 with a lighter bike! My 2010 Yamaha MT03/660 cc is 192 kg all fuel up & I would love to get a 40 pounds lighter bike with a low seat (80cm I think) such as the CB300R 😃😃😃
Great video, Kevin (as always). This is my current ride, and I absolutely love it, although I'd prefer the newer slipper clutch on the US 2023 model. After a Rebel 250, this bike reminds me of my old favorite, the XL250R (I was a year early on that purchase too, since it didn't have the dual-carb higher horsepower, but still loved it). I guess I'm a single-cylinder fan at heart...there's something about those thumpers that is "charming". You're spot-on with comments about a wee bit more power, though - maybe 350cc or so, competing better with the likes of the Z400...having a slightly more relaxed buzz on the freeway would be nice. But still, it's a fantastic and FUN! bike. And now for the dumbest question of the day, or decade 😁 (I know so little about the mechanics of engines)...is it possible to replace the entire clutch assembly with a slipper clutch assembly, or is that a design that needs to be built from the ground up? Anyway, thanks for the great summary! 👍
We'll see it on the next round of updates to this platform as India just got a gear position indicator on their 2022 CB300R so ours will be right around the corner ;)
$30 from eBay. Best money I've spent on it so far. U can hide the wires and it doesn't look bad at all. I stuck mine beside the temp gauge right onto the screen protector I have on the dash so I can remove it one day if needbe
Nothing wrong with that bud, different strokes for different folks ;) Husky has a homerun with that platform in my opinion, got to ride one not too long ago and loved that thing. Plus it and the Vitpilen just look cool as hell!
@@HondaProKevin yup, looks are definitely on husky’s side. I really like Honda but in this particular model i feel it lacks on something husky’s duo have, besides more power by almost the same prize.
@@COYGunners ya I agree with you only problem is that there are so few husky dealers. It's a good 3 hour drive to the nearest dealer so it's not worth it... So not much choice except stick with Honda on this one. Yes that husky is cool as hell though.
Like Marley said, no gear position indicator on this one. I wouldn't say one is a necessity by any means so don't let that hold you back if you like everything else about the bike ;)
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Who else thinks we need some new color options thrown in the mix? We're 3 years strong with the only color choice being this Matte Pearl Blue... Don't get me wrong, I love the color but I think Honda needs to work on that one but what do you guys think?
Agreed. We need some more colors.
@@matthewbutler3513 Glad to see I'm not alone on that one!
thanks for this good video kevin. i actually like that honda doesnt often make changes. this means that i can still find a 2018 cb650 leftover for a good price. imagine how little i would have to spend on a matte blue 2020 cb300?
I feel like if Big Red is only going to offer 1 color on a model, it needs to be red, or the classic honda red, white, and blue.
@@Pharto_Stinkus you should see the cb1300. beautiful in red white and blue. i think its only available in europe and asia.
I think they should make a 400, drop the 300 and 500 classes, and keep the 650 (while lightening it up a bit) much like the current Kawi lineup. Then they'd be competing on-par with the likes of the Ninja 400/R3 and Ninja 650/RS660, respectively.
I like your thinking! The 250 / 500 and now 300 / 500 classes made a lot more sense years ago but with everyone else changing it up, Honda really needs to reevaluate their offerings IF they want to stay competitive... Otherwise sales will continue to dwindle for the CBR300R etc as its just not able to compete anymore against the other guys that were once in its class. It's wild how much these segments have changed over the last decade and the next couple of years will be interesting to see as I think the CBR400R that was recently announced may be making its way to America...
Just tweak the 450 engine that is used in CRF450R produces 55hp - the bike would still be light and reliable.
@@HondaProKevin and then what, the Grom grows to a 250 or 300? Then we're right back where we started.
@@willyjimmy8881 lol exactly! I didn't say I agreed with where things may be heading, I'm just speaking from a sales point of view as so many people these days will say for example: Well, the Ninja is a 400 and how is Honda going to compete with them only offering their small package in a 300. I liked it the way it was originally when Honda had a 250 / 500 / 650 and then you hopped up to their supersport lineup, you had a few options and each one was a good stair step from the next. Now, we're starting to blur those lines and some of them just won't be feasible to keep around if you upgrade the smaller ones too much because then what's the point of having said model. People decide how this all pans out based off what they buy and don't buy so it's going to be interesting over the next few years to see what happens with these segments.
@@igor1467 While I love that idea because that engine is a BEAST and it would be stupid fun! It's just too high strung and was never designed to log mile after mile without a lot of maintenance and upkeep, the amount of money it'd take in R&D to remedy that they could design something that would be an all-around better package while still pumping out some horsepower. Honda is the best engine builder around, they could do it if they wanted to but the do they want to is the question.
I’ve never owned a bike before and I’m looking to get one! Is this a good beginner bike?
What did you decide on?
i think they will come out the cb350r to meet the latest euro emission standard
Would like to see the 500 with the more traditional headlight just not into all the new space age styles.
I've had my CB300R since March 2019, now with 12K miles. Still loving it. There are 5 different color tank panels that are available from sellers around the world. Sure love the matte red in India. Mine is matte black. I've done a lot of mods on mine. Rizoma Race Retro bar, BikeTek 30mm riser pegs, Monkey quick turn throttle tube, and I slid the triple clamps down 30mm.
Thanks for sharing, always cool to hear from current owners! You're spot on, I've done that in the past with my bikes and ship over plastics in a color that wasn't offered here. That's one upside to the CB300R too is that you don't have a bunch of plastics to replace if you want to change colors so it's a heck of a lot cheaper than it would normally be. I'm with you on that one, the matte red is B-E-A-UTIFUL! Nice work on the mods too, that's a major part of the fun is making it your own with a few things here and there.
How is the fuel efficiency on it? I know nothing about bikes, but thinking about it.
@@MotorsportCreative honda says 85 mpg
Bro thank you so much for these videos I’ve been debating between cb300r and cbr300r and all this info you put in your videos make it easier to decide. Thank you
Bought one last week and pick it up Tuesday evening.. soooo excited! First bike (have wanted one for 20 years). Dream come true.
Thanks for the video, great review.
I bought a 2021 CB300R in May and so far love this bike! Love the tank color and would’ve chosen this color even if more options had been available. The light weight weight of this bike is a huge plus for me and has enough power for the way I ride. Very happy with my choice of bikes.
Heck yeah, always cool to hear from current owners so thanks for posting up bud! Stay safe out there ;)
I have a 2019 CB300R ABS, I call it the big Grom.
Light, nimble, sip fuel and does everything right.
Only a few things I would love to see improved;
- Slightly larger displacement to drop the revs down at 70-75mph. It doesn't need to be faster but sometimes I think there's an other gear to go up when I'm in 6th. That brings it to the second con....
- Gear shift indicator, you don't really need it but it's useful to reminds you that you're in 6th, often I try to shift up one more when I'm in 6th thinking I have to do so cause the revs are so high.
(Larger displacement and shift indicator would solve the issue 😜)
- The battery..... Yep, it's a pain is the ass. They should install a plug in outlet so we can charge the bike in the off season. Not everyone will be able to access the battery to plug on a charger.
Every time you take that big plastic fake tank cover you risk breaking it or scratching something. Not fun or useful for a bike that is supposed to be a daily driver.
- Color options, you are right. They should offer more options. This bike is a great looking bike, it would look great in that Rebel green 🤔🥰
That's all really, great bike for the money. Sold my 2017 FZ09 to buy it. Found out that I didn't need or like having a monster bike. Rather have a fun low cost agile motorcycle.
A beautiful simple little bike, can keep up with traffic, flickable and fun. More color options would be nice
Thanks for the info Kevin 🙂
Thanks as always bud!
The more I watch reviews of this Honda CB300R the more I think it makes sense to own it.
I just bought the new CB300R (2022 model) in Candy Red and I am running it in.
It is ideal for driving in the city, especially filtering through stationary traffic in Bangkok being narrow, short wheelbase and steep forks giving it a short turning circle.
Don't like it! I had a CB400F when I was 16 and that 4 cylinder would leave that 300 down the road, eating my Dust!!
That blue really is beautiful in person.
Oh yeah, it's B-E-A-UTIFUL in person! Pictures and videos just don't do it justice and the way it changes depending on the lighting is killer. I hope Honda throws this Matte Pearl Blue paint on some other bikes in the near future but in the meantime, they need to be working on some other color options for this platform lol!
@@HondaProKevin do you know anything about when the yellow color comes out in the USA?
Love this little bike. Owned one for a year. 5000 miles in and loads and loads of smiles to the gallon. Why Honda discontinued it here in the UK is beyond me.
Heck yeah, that's the most common response out of owners! Thanks for sharing as it's always cool to hear real world feedback.
Sadly, it all boils down to emissions. This engine doesn't meet the latest Euro regulations so it's not being imported anymore. They did just update the engine in India to comply with their latest regulations for 2022 among other changes so there's a possibility it may return but it's a long shot as I'm not sure how theirs compares to yours in how strict it is etc.
The CB300R is back this year. At least here in Belgium. Great to see it again and we get 4 different color schemes too he he he.
Edit : also has anti-dribble/assisted clutch now.
I want the cb500f but with 300r cafe style
I'm still surprised we haven't seen the CB500F transition over to the newer Neo Sports Cafe styling like the rest of the CB-F models that went to CB-R like this CB300R, CB650R, CB1000R etc.
Just because companies do the annoying $99.99.99 thing doesn't mean you have to. When you say their price just round it off dude.
You say that, but... I've rounded off before, and people came at me about rounding it off. It's a lose lose no matter what I do lol!
@@HondaProKevin Tell them to eat dirt.
Honda relaunched the beauty with bs6 emission norms to indian 🔥😍💪 with assist &slipper Clutch and gear position indicator 🔥
What about side stand kill switch ?
Grom like color customizability, swappable panels or something
I currently own the 2020 cb300r and I absolutely love the niche it fills for inter city / near city riding; fun peppy little engine with enough power to satisfy my commuting needs. my only complaints are the fueling which is super twitchy at low revs and often feels like a lightswitch as opposed to a progressive throttle, as well as first gear being so short. I plan to keep the bike stock except for wheels for resale and eventual side grade to the 300l rally. This would give me a taste of different aspects of riding and not break the bank in terms of investment for fun.
Why didn’t they just make it actually 300cc instead of 289.
That's just the way the numbers come together when they figure out the bore / stroke they want to use. It's like that on a lot of models, they round up because it sounds better than calling it a CB289R ;)
Launched new CB300R in india with redesigned exhaust, golden USD with 2 new colour options red & black.
It doesn't matter
You’re right, Honda should import the CBR250RR. I saw one in Indonesia, it’s beautiful. I saw some on the racetrack in Thailand, they kick ass big time
Glad to see I'm not alone on that thought!
July 2024 I traded in my 2017 CB300F ABS in Silver / Neon for a new 2024 CB300R ABS in Pearl Dusk Yellow. I like it.
In 2023 Honda made some tweaks to the CB300R's engine to make it compliant with stricter Euro 5 emission standards, upgraded the 41mm Showa forks to SFF-BP, added a gear indicator to the digital display, and a slipper clutch to help with downshifting (which is really smooth). These features have now flowed into the US market, though Honda doesn't advertise them. 2023, 24, and 25 models come in the same two colors - Matte Black Metallic or Pearl Dusk Yellow. As the video notes, the frame is completely redesigned from the predecessor CBR300R and CB300F and it's a little over 30 lbs. lighter. This is a redesign, not just a styling upgrade. The result is that it's really nimble. The CB300F felt a bit more planted, practical, normal. The CB300R feels more flickable, fun, more sporty (though I certainly liked the ride of the CB300F). The new CB300R's seat is definitely more comfortable and is a big improvement over the earlier CB300F (which, after an hour and a half in the saddle felt like sitting on a board and was my biggest complaint with the earlier model). Honda also improved the kickstand height / angle. The exhaust is more throaty and the bike is a bit higher revving in that one shifts a bit earlier in the speed range. The only cons I've found with the CB300R are 1) The screen of the digital display is very soft plastic and scratches easily if you touch it with a key. This is an issue because the key hole is right below it. (I bought a clear aftermarket gauge protector for $9, which seems to work.); 2) One's right heal hits / rests against the exhaust cover if you try to flat-foot the peg. (I got used to this almost immediately and naturally adjusted my foot angle.); 3) Having to remove the tank shroud to access the battery is a pain but honestly not that big a deal in one's own garage, just something one has to plan a bit more time for. All the screws are the same 5mm hex key head. The tank is on a hinge and the battery cover flips up to provide a prop for it, which helps; 4) Having to disconnect the negative battery cable (after removing the tank shroud and raising the tank) in order to remove a plastic safety plate to access the positive terminal - This is, IMO, a needless pain and safety over-kill. (You actually have to disconnect the battery (requiring a clock reset) just to screwdriver-check that the positive cable is tight (which is something one should be doing a couple times a year on any motorcycle. You'll definitely want to install a fused SAE Battery Tender harness on this bike). At 2.67 US gallons, the CB300R's gas tank is .6 gallons smaller than the CB300F but at ~70 mpg (I'm averaging 69) the range is ~170 miles (~145 - 150 miles before the flashing E and low on gas light nag you to refill). This seems reasonable for a small bike, though I liked the 200+ mile range of it's predecessor. While the copper colored wheels are beautiful, not just utilitarian, any chain splatter and dirt clinging to them does show significantly more than on black wheels. That said, they wipe clean easily with a little kerosene and this will encourage you not to over-apply chain lube. Those few cons all relatively trivial in the overall scheme of things and are dwarfed by the many pros.
All in all, the CB300 is a great platform and the newer CB300R is a wonderfully fun and flickable bike to ride on back twisty roads. Its got a smooth power band and comfortably delivers 75 or 80 mph on a highway when it needs to. IMO, the neo sport cafe styling is really handsome and the bike is a joy to ride - lots of smiles.
When’s the yellow color coming/available? I want the yellow.
The 400Ccc bikes don't weigh much less than the 500cc bikes. The 500cc get great gas economy, durability and ease of maintenance. The Rebel 500cc only weighs 406 pounds, I wish the 2022 CB500F was less than 400 pounds. I am happy with my 2021 CB300R but if I knew the new CB500F was getting USD forks and dual brakes, maybe just maybe I would have waited. I refuse to trade the CB300R so I need to convince my wife I need 2 bikes.
Exactly! Oh yeah, Honda could stand to find some ways to drop a few pounds on some of their models but it's difficult when it comes to keeping the price points down too. Best of luck on convincing the wife, that's always a fun task lol! I'm lucky I get to use the excuse that it's for "work" and that's why I need more than one lol!
Id take the cbR300r over the cb300r anyday of the week
If you don't mind me asking... How come? Is it just because of the styling of the CBR over the CB or is it something else?
@@HondaProKevin
With the CB300R you're paying more for less except for a nicer digital speedo display.
CBR300R is better beause:
1. Larger 13L fuel tank so further distancing on an already fuel efficient bike.
2. Windshields help alot when its, raining, windy or cold making the ride alot more comfortable.
3. Pillion seat and its storage
4. The pillion seat handles - helps pillions but also the rider to pivot the bike 360° around on the kickstand or assist non-confident riders putting the bike on stands to do chain maintenance without dropping the bime
5. Licence plate holder is nicer on the cbr250/300r.
6. The styling.. I personally own one and despite these being slow bikes the CBR300R is a very beautiful looking bike that has always been a head turner at the set of lights and ive had many compliments from kids and teenagers telling telling me they love the look of the bike, to rev it or to do a wheelie.
The only negative is having to take the fairings off for a service but thats the dealerships problem to worry about not mine 😁
@@bign1667 everytime I take my cb300r out ppl ask about it or say it looks sweet. I guess it's personal preference. To me the cafe style at this size cc fits a bit better. The cbr300 looks like it should go really fast but it doesn't lol
I've just bought a glass Black color in new Zealand , before the price was $8300 nzd now Honda offers the 2019 model brand new for $5500 nzd , that was a good deal, I'm very happy
I'm an old man who has been riding since the early 60's and I love the single cylinder engine but do not like the design of the bike. To me these newer bikes look like an insect in the rear the way they stick up in the air. It has to be very uncomfprtable for a passenger. This one even comes with something that looks like a stinger! The way the license plate hokder sticks out from the rear.
This bike could be the next Kawasaki Z400/Duke 390 killer if they were to follow the formula that Kawasaki followed when they increased the engine size of their 300cc motorcycles to 400cc with no discernible weight gains, just a proportional 33% increase in power (aprox). Imagine a CB400R with 40 hp and still at "316 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel)" making it a good 50 lbs less than the competition....with Honda's #1 build/quality/reliabillity/engineering reputation.....GAME OVER!
Have to unbolt and lift the gas tank to access the battery - seriously Honda?
lol yessir, makes you scratch your head on that one! Thankfully you're not swapping out a battery all the time but still...
I actually think just one more color option would work but honestly this one is so good I wouldn't choose anything else they could come up with. I would have one of these in my garage if only I could find one for MSRP.
I really like the matte black with silver accents personally. Thinking about picking one up as a second bike
@@hellraiserrec19 I agree. Blue and bronze are gorgeous to me but I'm not one bit mad at the 2022 color scheme. I suits the bike really well
Anyone experienced colour change from exhaust header ? Mine changed to bluish purple from metalic brow within 1000 miles 😢. Id appreciate if someone shed some light on the above issue.
This was the bike I was planning to get once I passed my test but unfortunately my test was cancelled twice due to covid and then the CB300R was discontinued. Here in the UK, you require a CBT to learn to ride bikes and lasts for two years. You also need a valid CBT to sit your test so I had to sit my CBT again, so decided to wait another year before sitting my test. I have ended up selling my SF Grom and getting the new Grom which I am loving so far, just a bit gutted to learn the new Grom can't be 181 due to the head stud spacing.
Oh wow, talk about some bad luck man! Hate to hear that whole mess kept you from being able to snag what you really wanted. It's wild how different the laws can be from one country to the next and here in good ole "Murica", anyone can walk in and buy a 200+ horsepower bike lol. I've seen first-hand how bad those outcomes can be from people getting on bikes they had no need to be on and can definitely understand a tiered licensing setup but having the freedom to do what you want is nice, there's no denying that. Heck yeah, congrats on the new Grom and as a fellow owner of the new platform, I feel your pain on the whole stud spacing killing some of our BBK options in the future. It's going to be interesting to see how the aftermarket companies out there tackle getting more horsepower out of this platform and just how capable it really is on making numbers compared to the previous gen.
CB300R owner for nearly three years. I'd like to a see a quick shifter that upshifts flawlessly in all gears. I have a QS on mine, it's only smooth on the 4, 5. and 6 upshifts, but greatly enhances the performance of my bike.
Very hard to find in Europe, at least in my country, currently unavailable...on any colour...
everyone says its a bit lame to ride... well, fine but I dare you to find a better looking beginner naked bike... I had only seen the ones the MSF course had and they were beat to piss with most of what little fairing was there, removed because they had been dropped... then I saw a 2023 matte black model on the showroom floor and was like... "oh damn, that is a super good-looking bike" and put a deposit on one as my first bike.
I had that bike for about 6 months. I liked it, but highway travel was a bit of an issue. I had to rev the piss out of it. 😂 also no gear indicator, and vibrations were pretty bad. Your hands would be buzzing after a long ride, because it’s a single cylinder. Lastly, you’re gonna want to replace the chain and sprockets. The stock one had the chain rattling, even if you tightened it, it would rattle like a motherfucker. The only way to fix that was to replace the back sprocket.
Its a great looking bike but that single cylinder exhaust note shouts cheap. I think I will spend more and buy the CB650R.
Some people are never happy...if you have a bike and you can run over 80MPH what else do you want?to see god by yourself?damn...
6:57 this video of an elephant chasing bikers is from our hometown in doors, Jalpaiguri( Lataguri, Jaldapara area?) 😊
I had this fantasique small bike for about 6 months, than I bought his big brother the CB650R for another 6 months and now I ride the NC750X DCT....... the legposition off the CB300R is much better than the 650.... the NC750X is less sporty but more my cup off thee as a travelling bike....friendly greetings from Belgium...hugo
That's quite the change in bikes going from the CB650R to the NC750X DCT haha! Like you said though, the NC may be less sport but when it comes to traveling and as a bike to commute with etc, the NC is hands down the best option and even more so when you throw in that DCT transmission! I gotta agree with you on the leg positioning of the 300 compared to the 650 too but I've seen some say the opposite, it goes to show we're all different in what we like that's for sure haha!
Always cool to see people from other corners of the world so thanks for sharing bud and for watching too ;)
They really should replace those cheap looking brake pedal and gear shifter parts. The look like simple pressed metal, very flimsy.
I really like this bike but there are two things that it needs to be great: a gear indicator and a seat that doesn't feel exactly like a board.
While a gear position indicator isn't big on my list of needs, it definitely spoils you and with today's tech it should definitely be a standard feature and thankfully Honda is starting to throw it on more and more models. Heck, even the cheapo Grom has one now so it should be on just about everything and I'd say we'll probably see one on this model's next refresh for sure.
lol yessir, Honda could stand to do better on a lot of their seats so they don't feel like you're sitting on a 2x4 after an hour.
Honda India launched their 2022 CB300R and it does come with a gear indicator. Not sure why the US doesn't get it.
The stock seat is actually incredibly comfortable. I have one. Rode 200 miles a day for work on it. Never once had a single complaint about the seat.
Wow that's amazing! I don't know how this seat would be comfortable. I sat on it for just a few seconds and it was absolutely noticeably terrible.
Get one from eBay for $30. Really doesn't look bad if u hide the wires
A great alternative to the Grom for those of us who need more power to keep from being roadkill.
100%! Speaking of the Grom, have you seen the CB300R with a set of 12" wheels from a Grom on it? I wanna ride it lol!
@@HondaProKevin No, I have not seen it, searched but nothing. By the way, I have enjoyed watching you duding up that Grom, I love it, unfortunately something that small is out for me, most of the folk in this neck of the woods drive F-250's with glass packs and are dreaming that they are at Talladega, and I don't want to become their latest hood ornament. Is there a custom market for the CB300R like for the Grom's?
@@harrisodell8081 Here's a couple pictures of one in the last post on this thread: www.hondagrom.net/threads/cb300f-into-a-grom.42494/page-2 | There was one at Barber Small Bore last year but sadly my hard drive crashed and lost all the footage, I've got to say it looks better in person than it does in the pics lol.
Heck yeah, really appreciate the support on not only these videos but also my Grom stuff too. Ahh, yeah it's definitely not a bike for everyone and every area as like you said, it's borderline dangerous when you're running around a pack of F-250's at Tally lol. The aftermarket for the CB300R isn't quite what the Grom is, due to just how stupidly popular the Grom is on a worldwide scale BUT this CB300R is a lot more popular than the CB300F which has led more companies to offer more products for these. The aftermarket support is a pretty good here in the states but even larger overseas so if you do search for stuff, make sure to open up your browser to pull in from other corners of the world and you'll find even more cool stuff to flip through.
@@HondaProKevin Thank-you Kevin for the info, that 300r with those Grom wheels would be a hoot to ride. This for me is something to consider. I love these small bikes; they are just plain fun. I remember when Honda had all the crankshaft problems with these 300's and they fixed them all. Honda is the best!
Just test rode the 2021 model, dealer has promised me a release by 2nd week of Jan in India. Looking forwarding to testing it and buying it if it’s still as good as the old one.
Heck yeah! If you don't mind, let me know your thoughts after taking her for a spin as I'd love to know if the difference is noticeable compared to your 2021 there in India.
@@HondaProKevin For sure mate. I think what I meant to say is the 2022 model (it’s Euro5) is what the dealer promised so I’ll let you know how that goes.
Thanks so much for the brief and clear introduction.😀
I've been looking for a modern upgrade for my slightly retro-modded 78 cx500. I was leaning towards the 500x for the adv-ish feel, but this cb300r might be a better choice. Lighter weight by a lot, about the same power as my cx500, much improve fuel economy. Do you think this 300 would be a good choice for mostly riding in town and out on rural backroads?
Oh yeah, if you're strictly staying on the street and don't "need" the extra umph that the CB500X offers, I'd take the CB300R to rip around town on and back roads with any day of the week all while keeping a couple thousand bucks in the bank that you were able to save in the process! You'll feel like your riding a Cadillac compared to your CX but those were pretty peppy back in the day so I'd try my best to ride one of the new 300 & 500 models before you pulled the trigger just to make sure you're happy with the overall performance from the engine. The 300 is a decent hp drop from where you're at now BUT shaving off almost 150 pounds makes a big difference in its power-to-weight ratio.
I'm only 60kg. and take off from red lights leaving almost everyone behind(unless there are turbo charged cars or much bigger bikes). It corners well and I do corner a lot. It's quite twitchy(trail only 93mm) at very low speeds and need some getting used to. Higher speeds are abut right in cornering for my likes.Brakes are quite powerful. Handlebars are too wide for my small frame and give me a backache, I need to change them. I own this bike for just a month now. Good for smaller built riders. I lowered the seat height by about 2" as I tip-toed at red lights and felt unsafe.
This bike is perfect around town.
@@jordankelly4684 what about for commuting on freeways?
@@westwood3286 yep, this was my concern too. My daily commute is about 20 miles on highway with 70mph limit. Probably be a great choice for urban dweller though, or if you live in the town where you work.
I'm stuck CB300R or Rebel 300
I bought this bike as a second bike for short pavement trips near home because I have an adventure bike for longer trips and off pavement. The Honda gets way more use than my other bike now and has taken me on some mild off road and a couple multi day trips now. I love the engine and the weight of the bike. It's so much fun to use the whole rev range and all the gears and it forces me to be in the right gear to find peak power with the big bikes I ride with and it is incredibly agile. Now I want to increase the suspension travel and raise the bike by 2-2.5" I feel with CB500X suspension this bike would be a better adventure bike than the 500x because the 300 weighs the same as the CRF300L, about 120 pounds lighter. I want to find a way to get just a finger length more suspension travel front and rear.
Does the CB500X suspension fit on CB300R out of the box?
Not available in the UK any more, Kevin.
Yessir, gotta love those latest Euro regulations! Fingers crossed the CBR400R platform makes its way across the globe with a CB400R following suit so you guys can get a smaller CB / CBR again.
it needs to be 40bhp..... the zontes 350 is better spec than this....
Why do they all insist on making the pillion seat almost unusable on this and even larger bikes. Does anyone else have a girlfriend or wife that wants to ride with them from time to time? Put the damn back seat BACK on motorcycles again please and don't jack it up that high above the driver's seat.
lol you're not wrong on that one! It's all about styling these days over comfort and I can't blame them as styling is what sells bikes 99% of the time.
@@HondaProKevin I find it funny you say that because I hate the look of it, especially the long ridiculous thing that hangs way out to hold the tail lights and plate. I don't know how much it is helping sales in the U.S. motorcycle sales have been dropping off since they started this kind of styling. I guess they love it overseas.
The 500 should be bumped up to 510cc's from 471.
A full exhaust switch deleting the cat would do that .
@@joecamel6835 what does exhaust have to do with displacement?
I don't feel comfortable with the tail of the motorcycle.
love the neo sports cafe lineup. so cool
Nice looking little bike except for that tail.
It's about time it gets a twin cylinder
Bring back the NON ABS model. Can the ABS be disabled??
Yessir, you can pull a fuse and disable it but then of course that brings on other problems lol ;)
Please show me the 2023 cb 650r
Needs more POWER FOR SURE .
I love how I came across this and I’m from Chattanooga. Love that store
Small world man! Oh yeah, it's nothing but a big toy store for sure. I just need to hit the lotto so I can turn it into my "garage" lol!
the India version of the 2022 CB300R is getting a slipper clutch and new gauge with gear indicators. is that not happening in the US?
Sadly, nope... That's one of my next videos though haha! For quite some time now we've been the last to get updates on a lot of models and last to get certain models as well. Beggars can't be choosers though I guess as we're lucky to get what we do lol!
It does matter in india
Nice @ Informative Video 👍🏼 - I would Like To See a 2 Seater with Back Rest Support. For Older Riders ( 67 ). And A lot of Factory Installed Glow Lights All Around For Great Visibility ! 2023 Driver’s Today Too Busy Doing Selfie’s on Their Phone. Thank You 😊
My main problem with LEDs is that they are WAY TO BRIGHT for oncoming traffic. We are so obsessed with making it easier to see the road for ourselves and that is all well and good but it endangers the drivers coming the opposite direction. Especially for me. I have achromatopsia which is a type of colorblindness but it also comes with a little side effect called light blindness. So the glare caused from a headlamp for me is like a flashbang. The light is blinding even after it has passed.
Why does Honda not make a V4 anymore? Fantastic Motorcycles !
Only the big-wigs could really answer that question but if I had to guess what some of their reasons are, it boils down to R&D costs and the way markets have been shifting over the last 10-15 years. I love a V4 but most people don't care if it's an inline-four, V4, triple, v-twin, parallel-twin or a single etc. You'd be surprised at just how many people that buy motorcycles don't understand the differences between them, us real enthusiasts do of course but we're in the minority. Building a V4 costs a good chunk of change and that results in it carrying a hefty price tag compared to a similar bike with a different engine configuration and if people just see price tags, they go for the cheaper one 9 out of 10 times and especially when the vast majority of them don't care or understand the style of engine used in the bike. Pair all of that up with the push towards electricity and sadly, I think we're going to see a lot of cool engine development go bye bye in the future just like what we've seen from auto manufacturers. Instead of creating new engine tech, they're slapping turbos on tiny / boring engines with no character while they bide their time until everything is electric. I don't know though, I could ramble on about all of this for hours but I don't want to bore you more than I already have lol ;)
@@HondaProKevin your right. Oil is never going away. It’s still by far the cheapest way to go. It’s the climate change idiots who believe anything they’re told ! V4, shaft drive can’t be beaten in my opinion. I had my V65 for nine years and except changing the oil and maybe a tire, they are maintenance Free ! I loved it!
I bought the 2022 model, I have done 1600km, the bike drives well in the city.
I still haven't requested all the engine revs from the bike, I feel that the engine is melting, one thing that perplexes me is the gear ratios, first gear is too short and it's useless.. I always start in second, sixth and probably also the fifth are too short, in general I find that the distribution of ratios is wrong.
I'm only seeing this aspect now and I never thought that Honda would make such a big mistake?
I thought I bought a rationally designed bike, I'm not interested in trends.
love from india ❤️
In the Philippines they're asking roughly $17k for the cb1000r. It's odd because the cb650r is exactly the global SRP @10k. Not worth the leap in price imo.
Thanks! You're so right about people like me who want to ride past 75 with a lighter bike! My 2010 Yamaha MT03/660 cc is 192 kg all fuel up & I would love to get a 40 pounds lighter bike with a low seat (80cm I think) such as the CB300R 😃😃😃
Great video, Kevin (as always).
This is my current ride, and I absolutely love it, although I'd prefer the newer slipper clutch on the US 2023 model.
After a Rebel 250, this bike reminds me of my old favorite, the XL250R (I was a year early on that purchase too, since it didn't have the dual-carb higher horsepower, but still loved it). I guess I'm a single-cylinder fan at heart...there's something about those thumpers that is "charming".
You're spot-on with comments about a wee bit more power, though - maybe 350cc or so, competing better with the likes of the Z400...having a slightly more relaxed buzz on the freeway would be nice. But still, it's a fantastic and FUN! bike.
And now for the dumbest question of the day, or decade 😁 (I know so little about the mechanics of engines)...is it possible to replace the entire clutch assembly with a slipper clutch assembly, or is that a design that needs to be built from the ground up?
Anyway, thanks for the great summary! 👍
I thought this fantastic bike had been discontinued….
In some corners of the world it has been dropped but thankfully not everywhere as it's a cool little bike!
8:20: Exhaust note
I’ve put 8,000 miles on mine. Riding the blue ridge parkway mostly. Only added levers, fog lights and moose racing bags.
Would you recommend this for a new rider at 6'1 @ 250 pounds who would commute on the freeway everyday at 70 mphs?
The 2023 version comes in a Pearl Dusk Yellow (and Black) and has a gear indicator on the dash.
Good review, lots of facts but forgot to mention it's Euro5 and A2 compliant too. Important selling points.
If only Yamaha had an xsr300 with tbr 321cc that’s in the r3 and mt03
I'm thinking about getting one for 83$ a month. Should I do it?
Would look cool in repsol livery
Oooo, I like your thinking and haven't seen anyone do that one one of these!
Little bit disappointing for no gear information on display
We'll see it on the next round of updates to this platform as India just got a gear position indicator on their 2022 CB300R so ours will be right around the corner ;)
$30 from eBay. Best money I've spent on it so far. U can hide the wires and it doesn't look bad at all. I stuck mine beside the temp gauge right onto the screen protector I have on the dash so I can remove it one day if needbe
Great video. Thanks.
Thank you, appreciate the kind words ;)
As someone's who's new to the biking scene, this video was so helpful! Best by far of three videos I checked out to learn about this model.
when well be release in ph ?
I'm sorry but I don't know for sure on that one ;)
Thanks for your time. Great video
She is nice but I’d rather take a Husky Svartpilen 401 any day
Nothing wrong with that bud, different strokes for different folks ;)
Husky has a homerun with that platform in my opinion, got to ride one not too long ago and loved that thing. Plus it and the Vitpilen just look cool as hell!
@@HondaProKevin yup, looks are definitely on husky’s side. I really like Honda but in this particular model i feel it lacks on something husky’s duo have, besides more power by almost the same prize.
@@COYGunners ya I agree with you only problem is that there are so few husky dealers. It's a good 3 hour drive to the nearest dealer so it's not worth it... So not much choice except stick with Honda on this one. Yes that husky is cool as hell though.
@@spikespiker731 I agree, specially in smaller cities Husky dealerships are scarce.
Has it got a gear indicator?
Not the USA spec 2022 CB300R but the 2022 CB300R I covered in this video does: th-cam.com/video/VJP4lylmhjw/w-d-xo.html
Hey, I own that bike now. Small world lol 🤣
Does this bike has gear position indicator?
Nope, you will get used to it after a while.
Like Marley said, no gear position indicator on this one. I wouldn't say one is a necessity by any means so don't let that hold you back if you like everything else about the bike ;)
I’d ask Honda to make it less cramped for taller riders
Are we getting the CB 750 Hornet in the US?
Can you drive this on the freeways ?
I want the yellow one to come to the US so bad
Who mutilated the left grip?
No gear indicator?
Want Honda 🍒 red
Mileage?
Nice.
nice bike nice size engine maybe would have preferred it to be less than 300cc but still it's ok
Make a video on Baja dominar 400. Better than cb300r
Don't have any of those around here but thanks for the suggestion ;)
Bajaj is garbage.