Honda, with all due respect, grant this man the motorcycles he requests. If nothing else, you're missing out on reaching out to people who look for his reviews before purchasing a two wheeler.
I had took it for a test ride last year ... Oh man! it blew my mind.. its compactness and playfulness and P/W makes it so good. Also the quality and smoothness, literally bulletproof engine...Such a good combo for an enthusiast. I really loved it.
you just defined Honda. that's what they are. i always say buy Japanese. my friends have bought 3 or 4 new bikes but my Yamaha doesn't need change. 14 plus years.
Japanese brands are definitely above all in terms of quality But finally life of machine also depends on how you maintain it and treat it I still have pulsar 2003 model in working condition though I hardly use it now a days since i bought cb300r in 2019
Proud owner for almost 22months(bought in Feb22). Have covered 20k kms and still in love as much as or more I was on day one. Perfect for city rides.. pocket rocket and buttery smooth engine. ThanQ Honda for bringing it back at more reasonable price ❤
His last line-"when it comes to Pure Riding Experience THE HONDA is arguably the most exciting motorcycle that I have ridden especially in this price segment" made me feel the real essence of a HONDA bike. Japanese Engineering at its very best🔥 Once a Honda will always be a Honda❤
Sarge, thx for reviewing CB 300R. Waited many years for this review. I own CBR 250r n knew the potential of Honda engine very well. Problem lies with Honda India to undermine this exciting 250-400 cc segment & also Indian market. While other brands r giving various exciting options in this segment, Honda is just acting normally. Despite of having CBR 250r's success, they never cared abt future. Anyways thx a lot again to review this bike. & thx again for doing it by urself rather than depending on Honda India.
Going from a Unicorn to Cb300r made me rethink my priorities. But, that test ride changed the equation. At the same weight, I felt I was riding an rx 100. This pocket rocket is a godsend from Honda! 🙏 Proud owner since August 2022. 😁
I own this bike. Mine is the CKD model. The bike is seriously underrated. The CKD version in my opinion wasn't overpriced. But when they brought up the BS6 model which is locally made was too overpriced. My experience with it is wonderful. It's one of the most fun bikes for up to 120 kph I have experienced in this segment. As always great review sarge ❤️🔥✨
This bike is so underrated in India for it's initial high price tag. But right now, it's one of the best and VFM in the segment. Loved this review, Sarge. ❤
@@amaldev4150 Honda's quality is never bad. The Japanese big 4s are still the most reliable ones in the 2 wheeler segment. There may be random cases with some faulty products. That happens to all brands. But when the "no. of products sold to the no. of reliabile products" ratio is considered, it's still better than all other non-japanese brands.
@@iam_grisel9775sahi me yaar RE me bohot problems hai , major nahi bhi ho to minor problems hoti rehti hai. Meri Abhi 6100 km chali hai but 1500 km ke ander hi battery wala fuse ud gya tha which I had to replace. Then 3500 km pe Horn ki Jali kharab ho gyi thi , usme bike thandi hoti thi to sahi horn ki sound ayi thi fir 100-200 meter chalane ke baad horn ka button dabao toawaz bohot dim ho jati thi ya fir bajni hi band ho jati thi. to wo service Center walo ko bataya tha mene and unhone check krke ek video banai and free of cost replace krdi. Fir 5200 km pe engine ke top left side se thoda engine oil leak ho rha tha to khulwane pe wo side se kata hua tha to wo change karwaya. Abhi 6 months hi complete hua hai or aise chote chote issues face kr liye m Baki gadi sahi hai lekin chote chote issues ate hai to matha kharab ho hi jata hai. Isse pehle activa padi thi wo 2 Saal chalai or engine ya engine parts me ek bar bhi issue face nahi kiya , time to time servicing karta tha and parts change krta tha , ek bar bhi dhokha nhi diya activa ne. Mai Honda Hness kharidne wala tha lekin mene ek galti krdi dosto se salah leli ki Classic 350 and Hness me se kaunsi Leni better rahegi and Sabne classic 350 vote kiya tha 😅
Test rode it 2 months ago. What an incredible machine. Pocket rocket perfectly suited for the city and those occasional Sunday rides. The refinement of the engine and gearbox is oh so good 🤌. Awesome review sarge👍.
Lovely review there! I'd pick the Honda over the KTM any day. Quickshifter I don't care about- tyres I can always upgrade and spongy brakes have always been the hallmark of Honda motorcycles- but you get used to it. But what you get is a smooth motor and the gearbox that'll work the same even after 100k kms and it'll be stable as a rock unlike other motorcycles that start wobbling with age. I remember being confused between a KTM 200 and the CBR250R when they both came out- I went ahead and bought the CBR. It clocked over 250,000 kms and to shamelessly admit- I neglected maintenance big time, but it just went on and on.
This is the bike I would buy if I was still living here. People miss out on lightweight high revving fun bikes like this can be. I love the drama high revvs bring, that's neither safe or not attainable in moat scenarios on big engine bikes. If I can convince my brother to get it, I might have one to ride when I visit 😂. Awesome review man, a job very well done.
A very proud owner of this amazing bike. Underrated for sure but I am still happy that Its unique. I do not see a lot of people riding this beauty out here. Amazing amazing motor cycle.
Have been waiting for your take on this. This Honda unfortunately got lost in the slew of launches we have had from RE, Triumph and TVS. Always been a fan of this bike and the killer price tag from Honda was something I believe nobody could have anticipated. Now waiting for your review on RS457. Indian biking scene has gone on a whole new level this year.
I bought dominar400 in 2021 but this was honestly my top choice…. It was just way too above my budget…. Just love the neo retro look of it and I’m sure it’s refined as hell
Got mine last month and man its a rocker! Design, performance, milage at its best in this class and pocket friendly to maintain as well. Couldn't be happier about this motorcycle.
I used to think every motorcycle attracts people with particular taste ...but when it comes to u its really different ...u enjoy all kind of bikes and u proved it over the time that every machine has its good and bad .... Every time I see any of ur video I will be assured that I will be getting best scenic experience and genuine review... Stay safe and happy...ur the heartbeat of many motorcycle lovers.
Someone is trying to bluff people with ur name Sagar Bhai, offering gifts and asking to pay delivery charges...they are writing a comment and then deleting it but that is staying in notifications...keep ur subscriber aware of that.
The torque to weight ratio is probably the best in this class I think. Such an underrated bike and it took Honda ages to get the price right. Cheers Shubham for lending your bike for this review!
@@adityap1878 yeah BS6. For city it gives from 30 to 33 based on brand of petrol , and upto 37 highway it using shell power petrol it goes upto 39 some time (tank full to tank full) checked . Tyre pressure and chain lube affects Millege in a greatly
@@karthikeyanphe thanks for the detailed reply brother What's the tyre pressure you maintain. And what's the general range (rpm/speed) you ride in. Glad you mentioned tank to tank method! :)
Sarge Sarge yet again amazing review, shots and editing, hats off waiting for your Aprilia RS 457 and Yamaha R3 [ I still remember 8 years ago when you reviewed it and still waiting ]
From the beginning itself it wasn't over priced for a ckd but since we have the habit of criticising everything for no reason, we ignored it. You'll never always get a bike like this which could be easily used for a long time. Grab it. I hope they won't discontinue this.
Pros: Performance is awesome! Performance is awesome! Performance is awesome! and No heating issue for me. To add to the cons rear seat is useless, even if someone manages to squeze into it - hand grip is below the butt which is not easy to hold. Saree guard - no use when noone can sit in the rear. The horn is not just swapped with indicator, its pushing down actuation is positioned away so your tumb finger cant push it down easily. you have to hold the bar at the closest point and you have to lift your hand to push the horn - very very very annoying. Seat is not cusioned properly where tigh meets the tank so when you are one footing in traffic its uncomfortable. Mileage is 25 in city 😅 Bike is designed for japanese market where people are skinny. Needs some basic design changes for indian market.
totally agree with you sir about cb. the most exciting bike of its segment. l owned cb250r and always enjoy its power made me feel like road warrior ready. dual channels abs saved me from accident.
Beautiful video as always. Btw, It is priced similar to Triumph Speed 400 too which i believe is a bit more value for money or more like "performance for money".
Honda could have grabbed the market back in the time if they reduced the price for locally made 300r ,but they didn’t. Now when there’s a lot of competition “speed400” is here, they surely lost the opportunity. I made up my mind a year back to buy 300r ,but the price was too steep😅, so I waited long and bought speed 400 instead
I bought one earlier in the year but barely used it and ultimately sold it after mere months. I really want a middle weight supermoto but no-one makes them for the road in Europe atm. The mad scientist in me imagined getting am Aprilia SX 125 and putting this engine into it. This engine was smooth and a little punchy low in the revs but didn't keep going into higher revs. Even so, I wish Honda would make a 400cc road legal supermoto. Atm the only options are 125 and then a jump up to 700. This little 300 was nice and easy and very smooth. Honda could apply the same engineering to a slightly larder single, release a supermoto, and they'd sell out instantly because there's no competition.
Did you test ride the Speed? I test rode both of them and went with Speed 400. Of course at that time it was a pretty easy choice as Honda was costlier than it is now.
The brakes secret is simple, change the pads and you get a power brake you need. Now going at 60kms I can stop just whit the rear brake in half of meters, than before with the 2 brakes at same time. I just replace the OEM pads for EBC sintered pads.
Thank you, Sarge, for creating this video. I was one of the first owners of the CKD model when it launched in 2019, and I have been eagerly waiting for your review ever since. Although I had to sell my bike, I made sure it went to the right hands. I still miss the bike very much!
120-125 Kms/hr is still better than the Triumph Speed 400’s vibe riddled 105 Kms/hr. Again an excellent review Sagar, your channel is an example of true un-biased form of Auto Journalism. Keep up the great work sir 🙌🏻
@@hyakinthos_0902 Absolutely. The Speed 400 is a motorcycle that holds your hand and says to you, ‘I am with you in this, push the limits’ and the moment you do push the limits, the motorcycle gets scared of its own character. If the Duke 390 is a scary fast motorcycle the Speed 400 feels like a scared motorcycle due to the buzz which that engine produces. Triumph is one of my favourite brands, but I was thoroughly disappointed with the Speed 400 when I took an extensive test ride of the machine. I would rather have preferred a twin cylinder Bonneville Speed 300 than what they are offering with the Single Cylinder Speed 400.
This bike is selling again ❤. I saw one last night. I wish Honda had priced it right after assembling it in India during BS6 era . Hence this was a dead product for all these years despite being a capable product . I am glad Honda is coming back to its senses😅and pricing their products aggressively in 2023. That was a great review, sarge . You did full justice to the hooligan that CB300R is ❤💥 I would love to see review of Honda CB300F which is Honda's 250cc rival despite being a 300cc bike . Its a 300cc FZ25 😂fighting 250cc bikes , power commuter as we call it. And its priced at 1.70lakhs undercutting bikes like MT-15, Karizma 210 , RE,Jawa Yezdi , other 250cc bikes . I would love to see a review of CB300F also from you sarge ❤
Was waiting for this specific review since 2019, how things turn out The bike being reviewed is the one i own .. what a pleasure to be a part of this story. ❤️🙌
Man i can't explain how much i was looking for such a review, no one really reviewed it this way. Thanks man! You gain a subscriber.... I have a small dount, this at 2.9 lakhs or cb300f at 2 lakhs?
Such a fantastic visual write up Sir, you gotta to be the best reviewer of probably any motorcycle out there.................loved it !, I think you own youtube haha............and yes I am getting a CB300R hopefully this coming friday
Please compare cb300r with Speed 400 and share your feedback because i feel they both have something in common(maybe the hooligan nature) but something different too. I am finding it little tricky to find the difference between their power delivery and would love to know from you which one of these two stays strong in top end and mid range comparatively.
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Thank you. I have one final question. After owning any one of these 2 bikes for about 2-3years, which one will still feel nice to ride?
Sarge riding a smaller capacity bike is worth lot fun to watch than some 600+cc bike. If I was a college student and looking for my first motorcycle after some scooter, Honda CB300R would have been my top contender, given the Japanese Honda engine, it will definitely last till I get old.
Sarge, how about a maha comparison video for 300cc+ bikes priced less than 3lakh onroad: "KTM Duke 250 Gen3 / Triumph Speed 400 / Harley X440 - Base & Mid variants / Hero Maverick 440 - All variants / Honda CB300R / TVS Apache RTR 310 - Base & Mid variants" Pls feel free to add any other bikes/variant if I've missed it
HOT DAMN this man can ride! Doing a wheelie on this 300, never seen any other reviewer do that! Just made the cb300r more interesting than I thought possible.
Honda India (I own a CB350, love it, toured extensively) have three separate machines in the 300cc-350cc range with three different engines. Why wouldn't they just create a CRF300 Rally out of one of these and sell in India?
@@rajankapoor299 I bought it here in Agartala, Tripura it was Rs 2.7 on road. And I prefer the neo cafe looks of the 300r better than the classic look of the cb350.
Finally a review from Sarge of my dear bike, cheers mate. Completely agree on the tyres, it’s unfortunate. Never felt any issues with brakes being wooden but then again I use heavy engine braking so possibly never realised it. Also, it’s def not the best touring machine but I’ve toured a lot and have to say it’s perfect for those small twisty roads of the western ghats. I’m enjoying it thoroughly, wondering if I should swap better tyres and maybe tune the engine a bit and see if I can extract more from the engine. All in all, I think it’s a fantastically fun bike to ride and isn’t given its due credit!
I had a test ride of this beautiful machine a year back and was blown. Can you please elaborate how fairly the bike did while touring? I currently own a Yamaha FZ-S 2010 model and did a few long tours - even 1000 kms in a day a few times and it faired well. I might end up doing the same on this machine but need some user reviews who actually own it like you do.
@@abhi170490 Honestly most of my touring is of the small ghat roads and trails kind because highways are boring. I therefore don’t like to do more than 300-400km a day, though I’ve done 500 in a day. My thoughts - Seat comfort - Seat is firm which is good for distances. I know some people have added extra padding for extra long distances. I found it’s to be good for a solid 300-400km before it has a bit of sag and is a bit uncomfortable. Body position/rider triangle - On the committed side slightly, you have a bend to the bars. I’m 5’10 and have found a good position for myself so no wrist or back pains. My legs however do get cramped because it’s a small bike. So if you’re shorter than me it should be fine, if you’re taller will def be an issue I think. Luggage - Using a tail and tank bag, no issues with luggage. Points to tie bungees are less but smart bungee wrapping solves the issue. Mileage - 30-35, depending on riding type and roads. Suspension - Def firm, needs a bit of slowing down on bad patches. Fantastic on tight twisties and good highways. Trails and light off roads - Surprisingly doable due to low weight and good low end torque. All in all, I love the bike. Not the ideal tourer but if you want a spirited bike that’s fun wherever you take it, can def recommend. In addition, solidly reliable so good to take wherever.
@@abhi170490Hey man, tbh bike did well on touring but it's not the ideal touring bike. Main issue is seating positing is a bit crammed (I'm 5'10), fuel tank is only 9.7L and luggage space is limited. I can comfortably do 350-400 a day, beyond that gets a bit tiring. Apart from that, it's been a blast, it's the best bike on small twisty B roads and C roads, loves being revved, is punchy in the low end and finally it draws a lot of attention because it looks great!
The Speed 400 is the true gamechanger here because of how good that bike is honda had no choice but to decrease the price so it could compete with. Its great to see this bike finally getting the price it should have
This is such an amazing engine for ADV and touring. Its available on CRF300l and rally, but some MBAs in HMSI boardroom think it is a bad idea to launch it in India.
Have been waiting for this review for a Iong time. Finally. Always knew the tyres were bad. Now I know why the rear kicks out every time we go in with high lean angle. Just kills the confidence. Will be changing the tyres soon.
Even if its SuperDuke or this bike, same screams, high and compliments and same words... which makes no sense to follow this channel anymore. Thank you Sagar for everything till today.
Hi, I am a CB300R rider from South Korea. Thank you for this video. I have one question. You mentioned that there is a buzz around 7k rpm and yes it is exatly what I have felt while riding however the vibration does not disappear over 7k rpm. it is still there over 7k rpm. Is this a normal vibration for the CB300R?
It's the engine. It's totally normal for a single cylinder high revving high performance engine to vibrate beyond a point. For a sanity check just take a test drive of some other single cylinder motorbike and revv that out.
This bike uses the same engine as Rebel 300 which costs less than this in international market so if they launch that cruiser in India under 2.4 lakhs they might have a best seller. Sadly H'ness would be preventing it from getting sold here.
My gixxer 250 came with same set of tires and had no idea how bad those were until I changed it to mrf steel brace tires. Damn braking ,ride quality is so much better. Worth the upgrade. I recommend MRF steel brace tires. And manufacturers at least give options to buyers with good set of tires to enjoy the ride right from the start.
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial thanks for replying, i guess its you social media team for this but you should compare this to the rtr 310 as well, you forgot to mention this in your recent review
Hello Sagar Sir first of all I'm a big fan of your reviews. Sir pls help me to choose from this three bikes ( CB300R, RTR310 And Speed 400) I've had test rode them and I loved those bike equally, now I Can't come to an end to choose. I mostly ride on city, pls suggest me which will be suitable for this current time and also for the service cost and part availability and which will be value for the money. Thank you❤
This bike isn't necessarily on my radar right now. However, I watched because quality of your videos are always great and I always learn something new.
What great content and editing skills! As premium as a Honda. You are the Honda of reviewers. A humble request ...please get your hands on the QJ Motor srk 400. I want to see your content on that bike.
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial will share your videos as much as possible! With friends.. family and other circles. Would you be able to do a review on the QJ motor srk 400. I am just waiting for your review on that bike...pls 🙏 do it if you get an opportunity.
Hey sarge i feel like speed 400 is the most vfm machine in this price range. Can you please share which machine is more vfm in your humble opinion. Cheers
It was the pricing that let it down. This is so small and nimble, i never felt intimidated. Felt like even a first time rider can do wheelies and stunt... I absolutely love this machine
Honda, with all due respect, grant this man the motorcycles he requests. If nothing else, you're missing out on reaching out to people who look for his reviews before purchasing a two wheeler.
Fingers crossed 🤞🏻
True....
totally agree
Sagar...bhava tu best ahes
Shut up he's a paid padra
I had took it for a test ride last year ... Oh man! it blew my mind.. its compactness and playfulness and P/W makes it so good. Also the quality and smoothness, literally bulletproof engine...Such a good combo for an enthusiast. I really loved it.
It is a surprise package
you just defined Honda. that's what they are. i always say buy Japanese. my friends have bought 3 or 4 new bikes but my Yamaha doesn't need change. 14 plus years.
@@sharathvasudevwhich bike?
Japanese brands are definitely above all in terms of quality
But finally life of machine also depends on how you maintain it and treat it
I still have pulsar 2003 model in working condition though I hardly use it now a days since i bought cb300r in 2019
@@sharathvasudev Agree with you still holding on to my 5 year OG Gixxer
Proud owner for almost 22months(bought in Feb22). Have covered 20k kms and still in love as much as or more I was on day one. Perfect for city rides.. pocket rocket and buttery smooth engine. ThanQ Honda for bringing it back at more reasonable price ❤
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I'm a beginner and I'm going to buy it next month. Any tips?
Bought? @@amil_xyz
What about the mileage tho😮
What mileage you are getting?
His last line-"when it comes to Pure Riding Experience THE HONDA is arguably the most exciting motorcycle that I have ridden especially in this price segment" made me feel the real essence of a HONDA bike. Japanese Engineering at its very best🔥
Once a Honda will always be a Honda❤
Wish it was the norm and not the exception
it's a norm imo .. i recently shifted from Hyundai to Honda cars .. & i've turned into an automobile enthusiast & started studying about cars
@@kill3rbyysight Honda🔥🔥🔥
It's the weight. Thats the main factor in the enjoyment of motorcycles
@@kill3rbyysight Drive a volkswagen. You will sell your honda
Had a test ride of this bike.. the thing that stood out the most for me was the gearbox. Buttery smooth.!
Just like the engine
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial ❤️
Sarge, thx for reviewing CB 300R. Waited many years for this review. I own CBR 250r n knew the potential of Honda engine very well. Problem lies with Honda India to undermine this exciting 250-400 cc segment & also Indian market. While other brands r giving various exciting options in this segment, Honda is just acting normally. Despite of having CBR 250r's success, they never cared abt future.
Anyways thx a lot again to review this bike. & thx again for doing it by urself rather than depending on Honda India.
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Going from a Unicorn to Cb300r made me rethink my priorities. But, that test ride changed the equation. At the same weight, I felt I was riding an rx 100. This pocket rocket is a godsend from Honda! 🙏
Proud owner since August 2022. 😁
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How much fo you pay or service.
No doubt, if Yamaha ever makes an rx100 successor it should just be a really light bike maybe 250 cc but under 130 kg
“Pocket Rocket” I love that term!!!!
I own this bike. Mine is the CKD model. The bike is seriously underrated. The CKD version in my opinion wasn't overpriced. But when they brought up the BS6 model which is locally made was too overpriced. My experience with it is wonderful. It's one of the most fun bikes for up to 120 kph I have experienced in this segment. As always great review sarge ❤️🔥✨
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Ckd model has stock metzeler tyres too right?
Any issues with the bike and how is your service experience with Honda?
@@midhungopan9270 some with metzleler and some with micheline pilot street
@@midhungopan9270 No Michelins.
This bike is so underrated in India for it's initial high price tag.
But right now, it's one of the best and VFM in the segment.
Loved this review, Sarge. ❤
Cheers mate..do like and share the love ahead
Honda service is poor and quality has dipped drastically! So don't know if its VFM or CFM.
@@amaldev4150 Honda's quality is never bad. The Japanese big 4s are still the most reliable ones in the 2 wheeler segment.
There may be random cases with some faulty products.
That happens to all brands.
But when the "no. of products sold to the no. of reliabile products" ratio is considered, it's still better than all other non-japanese brands.
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial yo ✌️
@@iam_grisel9775sahi me yaar RE me bohot problems hai , major nahi bhi ho to minor problems hoti rehti hai.
Meri Abhi 6100 km chali hai but 1500 km ke ander hi battery wala fuse ud gya tha which I had to replace.
Then 3500 km pe Horn ki Jali kharab ho gyi thi , usme bike thandi hoti thi to sahi horn ki sound ayi thi fir 100-200 meter chalane ke baad horn ka button dabao toawaz bohot dim ho jati thi ya fir bajni hi band ho jati thi.
to wo service Center walo ko bataya tha mene and unhone check krke ek video banai and free of cost replace krdi.
Fir 5200 km pe engine ke top left side se thoda engine oil leak ho rha tha to khulwane pe wo side se kata hua tha to wo change karwaya.
Abhi 6 months hi complete hua hai or aise chote chote issues face kr liye m Baki gadi sahi hai lekin chote chote issues ate hai to matha kharab ho hi jata hai.
Isse pehle activa padi thi wo 2 Saal chalai or engine ya engine parts me ek bar bhi issue face nahi kiya , time to time servicing karta tha and parts change krta tha , ek bar bhi dhokha nhi diya activa ne.
Mai Honda Hness kharidne wala tha lekin mene ek galti krdi dosto se salah leli ki Classic 350 and Hness me se kaunsi Leni better rahegi and Sabne classic 350 vote kiya tha 😅
Test rode it 2 months ago. What an incredible machine. Pocket rocket perfectly suited for the city and those occasional Sunday rides. The refinement of the engine and gearbox is oh so good 🤌. Awesome review sarge👍.
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Lovely review there! I'd pick the Honda over the KTM any day. Quickshifter I don't care about- tyres I can always upgrade and spongy brakes have always been the hallmark of Honda motorcycles- but you get used to it. But what you get is a smooth motor and the gearbox that'll work the same even after 100k kms and it'll be stable as a rock unlike other motorcycles that start wobbling with age. I remember being confused between a KTM 200 and the CBR250R when they both came out- I went ahead and bought the CBR. It clocked over 250,000 kms and to shamelessly admit- I neglected maintenance big time, but it just went on and on.
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That's a lot of mileage! From what I've read, the 300R locally assembled bike is having some problems with indian-made parts.
This is the bike I would buy if I was still living here. People miss out on lightweight high revving fun bikes like this can be. I love the drama high revvs bring, that's neither safe or not attainable in moat scenarios on big engine bikes. If I can convince my brother to get it, I might have one to ride when I visit 😂. Awesome review man, a job very well done.
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Never waited so eagerly for any video in my entire life. Cb300r+Sagar sheldekar review 🔥🔥🔥
And we are Live
I love the way how he extracts the machine power he drives. He plays with them so sensibly and make sure they are not abused during his play time 😄
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A very proud owner of this amazing bike. Underrated for sure but I am still happy that Its unique. I do not see a lot of people riding this beauty out here.
Amazing amazing motor cycle.
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Have been waiting for your take on this. This Honda unfortunately got lost in the slew of launches we have had from RE, Triumph and TVS. Always been a fan of this bike and the killer price tag from Honda was something I believe nobody could have anticipated. Now waiting for your review on RS457. Indian biking scene has gone on a whole new level this year.
Will be riding it in Jan
I bought dominar400 in 2021 but this was honestly my top choice…. It was just way too above my budget…. Just love the neo retro look of it and I’m sure it’s refined as hell
It is
u will feel like riding scooty now if u switch to cb from dominar . dominar is a beast
Got mine last month and man its a rocker! Design, performance, milage at its best in this class and pocket friendly to maintain as well. Couldn't be happier about this motorcycle.
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Had to wait 4 years for this review
Thanks sagar for coming with this
I have bs4 ckd unit of this bike
What a mind blowing machine it is
Finally got one and hence the review. Better late than never
Did you face any issues with spares??
@@venkatasudeep not till now
What do thik about maintenance costs ? Heard it's parts are too pricy compared to others
Buying a used one your clarity will help a lot. Thanks
I bought one new one month back.. What an amazing bike!! Enjoying every bit of it...
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Mileage and average service costs ?
If ever i get a chance to meet sarge, rather than talking about bikes i will be talking about the locations. Another visual treat.❤️🔥
Thanks man. This was again shot at lavasa
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial I love this place u choose from your triumph Daytona 675R video (it was gem of a video)
I used to think every motorcycle attracts people with particular taste ...but when it comes to u its really different ...u enjoy all kind of bikes and u proved it over the time that every machine has its good and bad .... Every time I see any of ur video I will be assured that I will be getting best scenic experience and genuine review... Stay safe and happy...ur the heartbeat of many motorcycle lovers.
Thank you for your kind words and fuel your passion for 2 wheels.
Sagar bhai is there any promotion or something going on from your side ? Bec yesterday a comment and number came stating I won...is this any true ?
Someone is trying to bluff people with ur name Sagar Bhai, offering gifts and asking to pay delivery charges...they are writing a comment and then deleting it but that is staying in notifications...keep ur subscriber aware of that.
@@syedhabeebmujtaba9204 nope have blocked the account
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial might be someone is jealous of you and trying to ruin ur image....stay safe happy New year bhai.
The torque to weight ratio is probably the best in this class I think.
Such an underrated bike and it took Honda ages to get the price right.
Cheers Shubham for lending your bike for this review!
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Took test ride of this beast yesterday....I can understand what this machine is capable of... this is something else💥💥💥💥
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I own this Beast for the past year and have clocked 22k .. it still puts a smile on , whenever u ride...❤
@@karthikeyanpheBS6 model right? How's the pillion comfort and mileage man?
@@adityap1878 yeah BS6. For city it gives from 30 to 33 based on brand of petrol , and upto 37 highway it using shell power petrol it goes upto 39 some time (tank full to tank full) checked . Tyre pressure and chain lube affects Millege in a greatly
@@karthikeyanphe thanks for the detailed reply brother
What's the tyre pressure you maintain. And what's the general range (rpm/speed) you ride in.
Glad you mentioned tank to tank method! :)
Sarge Sarge yet again amazing review, shots and editing, hats off
waiting for your Aprilia RS 457 and Yamaha R3 [ I still remember 8 years ago when you reviewed it and still waiting ]
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Most badass review I have seen till now. You actually shown how a person should test the bike. Keep up the good work. Subscribed...
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Amazing review sergeant! Btw what would you choose between triumph speed 400 and Honda CB300R considering both having almost the same price.
The Speed
Sagar.... Sagar.....Sagar..your style our way.....Anything that comes to Sagar bro will become beast..Great great great 🎉❤
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If only Honda becomes a bit more aggressive and launches CB300x with this engine. it probably will be the best combo ever
This bike’s edge is the weight, engine not so much
From the beginning itself it wasn't over priced for a ckd but since we have the habit of criticising everything for no reason, we ignored it. You'll never always get a bike like this which could be easily used for a long time. Grab it. I hope they won't discontinue this.
Pros:
Performance is awesome!
Performance is awesome!
Performance is awesome!
and No heating issue for me.
To add to the cons rear seat is useless, even if someone manages to squeze into it - hand grip is below the butt which is not easy to hold.
Saree guard - no use when noone can sit in the rear.
The horn is not just swapped with indicator, its pushing down actuation is positioned away so your tumb finger cant push it down easily. you have to hold the bar at the closest point and you have to lift your hand to push the horn - very very very annoying.
Seat is not cusioned properly where tigh meets the tank so when you are one footing in traffic its uncomfortable.
Mileage is 25 in city 😅
Bike is designed for japanese market where people are skinny. Needs some basic design changes for indian market.
Accurate. Bs4 switches have better quality with similar layout. No need to lift hand.
I usually get 30-33 in the city and 38-41 on highways.. 2022 BS6, 23k ridden
totally agree with you sir about cb. the most exciting bike of its segment. l owned cb250r and always enjoy its power made me feel like road warrior ready. dual channels abs saved me from accident.
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Beautiful video as always. Btw, It is priced similar to Triumph Speed 400 too which i believe is a bit more value for money or more like "performance for money".
No beating the Triumph at this price point
This is the best review...reminiscent to old Sagar we had seen in old days..We prefer this kind of reviews in future
I don't know what you are talking about but glad you atleast like this one
3:46 What did you do over here, sensei?
Backed it in
Honda could have grabbed the market back in the time if they reduced the price for locally made 300r ,but they didn’t.
Now when there’s a lot of competition “speed400” is here, they surely lost the opportunity.
I made up my mind a year back to buy 300r ,but the price was too steep😅, so I waited long and bought speed 400 instead
Speed offers more value
I bought one earlier in the year but barely used it and ultimately sold it after mere months. I really want a middle weight supermoto but no-one makes them for the road in Europe atm. The mad scientist in me imagined getting am Aprilia SX 125 and putting this engine into it. This engine was smooth and a little punchy low in the revs but didn't keep going into higher revs. Even so, I wish Honda would make a 400cc road legal supermoto. Atm the only options are 125 and then a jump up to 700. This little 300 was nice and easy and very smooth. Honda could apply the same engineering to a slightly larder single, release a supermoto, and they'd sell out instantly because there's no competition.
That would be cool
Drove the Cb300r and I can't shake the feeling, heart says to go for the 300r but brain wants to go for the speed 400. What's you opinion on this?
Did you test ride the Speed?
I test rode both of them and went with Speed 400. Of course at that time it was a pretty easy choice as Honda was costlier than it is now.
Depends upon how much you are gonna ride, if it is, anything below 10k km in a year go with speed 400 otherwise pick cb 300.
The Speed 400 offer better value and performance at this price
Did you pick it now? Bec I'm in the same shoes 😅
The brakes secret is simple, change the pads and you get a power brake you need. Now going at 60kms I can stop just whit the rear brake in half of meters, than before with the 2 brakes at same time. I just replace the OEM pads for EBC sintered pads.
Good on ya
300cc bike with 146kg weight blew my mind❤
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Thank you, Sarge, for creating this video. I was one of the first owners of the CKD model when it launched in 2019, and I have been eagerly waiting for your review ever since. Although I had to sell my bike, I made sure it went to the right hands. I still miss the bike very much!
Any major reason for selling it ? Asking cz I've booked one for myself
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120-125 Kms/hr is still better than the Triumph Speed 400’s vibe riddled 105 Kms/hr.
Again an excellent review Sagar, your channel is an example of true un-biased form of Auto Journalism. Keep up the great work sir 🙌🏻
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And what about those knocking filled 30s , 40s, 50s and 60s on Honda where you'll find yourself more often than not?! 😅
speed 400 has great oomph but man those buzz not vibes is a deal breaker for me they gotta iron that out in a refresh or somthing
@@hyakinthos_0902 Absolutely. The Speed 400 is a motorcycle that holds your hand and says to you, ‘I am with you in this, push the limits’ and the moment you do push the limits, the motorcycle gets scared of its own character.
If the Duke 390 is a scary fast motorcycle the Speed 400 feels like a scared motorcycle due to the buzz which that engine produces.
Triumph is one of my favourite brands, but I was thoroughly disappointed with the Speed 400 when I took an extensive test ride of the machine.
I would rather have preferred a twin cylinder Bonneville Speed 300 than what they are offering with the Single Cylinder Speed 400.
@@chinmaychiplunkar you just perfectly explained my thoughts i missed to mention above comment.
This bike is selling again ❤. I saw one last night. I wish Honda had priced it right after assembling it in India during BS6 era . Hence this was a dead product for all these years despite being a capable product . I am glad Honda is coming back to its senses😅and pricing their products aggressively in 2023. That was a great review, sarge . You did full justice to the hooligan that CB300R is ❤💥
I would love to see review of Honda CB300F which is Honda's 250cc rival despite being a 300cc bike . Its a 300cc FZ25 😂fighting 250cc bikes , power commuter as we call it. And its priced at 1.70lakhs undercutting bikes like MT-15, Karizma 210 , RE,Jawa Yezdi , other 250cc bikes .
I would love to see a review of CB300F also from you sarge ❤
Its 2.82 lakhs in dehradun..
Was waiting for this specific review since 2019, how things turn out The bike being reviewed is the one i own .. what a pleasure to be a part of this story. ❤️🙌
Kudos from all of us!
Thanks for trusting us with it.
How's the seat comfort on highways? Say a distance of 100km?
I am going to be the owner of this same in upcoming two days
@@adeshadesh7477 good choice won’t regret.
Forget the bike. God look at sagar's riding skills! @9.06 :his counter steering 🔥
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Waiting for the visual treat ⚡⚡
Almost time
Wa there you are my man ! Love the way you express. Plz bring CB650R as well bro …
When someone lends me one
Why Honda Why no ADV with this engine.
Goosebumps whenever Sarge does a wheelie.❤❤❤❤
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Waiting eagerly for the review Sagar I just love the way you present things
Cheers bud see you at the premiere
Man i can't explain how much i was looking for such a review, no one really reviewed it this way. Thanks man! You gain a subscriber.... I have a small dount, this at 2.9 lakhs or cb300f at 2 lakhs?
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I am a die hard fan of KTM. But this machine is...my next machine. Thanks for the beautiful presentation ❤
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Such a fantastic visual write up Sir, you gotta to be the best reviewer of probably any motorcycle out there.................loved it !, I think you own youtube haha............and yes I am getting a CB300R hopefully this coming friday
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Please compare cb300r with Speed 400 and share your feedback because i feel they both have something in common(maybe the hooligan nature) but something different too. I am finding it little tricky to find the difference between their power delivery and would love to know from you which one of these two stays strong in top end and mid range comparatively.
The speed wins that battle
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Thank you. I have one final question. After owning any one of these 2 bikes for about 2-3years, which one will still feel nice to ride?
Best part about him is..
is that he always reply
More power to you 🎉
Would love to see you playing with MT-15
When they lend me one
Sarge riding a smaller capacity bike is worth lot fun to watch than some 600+cc bike. If I was a college student and looking for my first motorcycle after some scooter, Honda CB300R would have been my top contender, given the Japanese Honda engine, it will definitely last till I get old.
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I can see that old happy kid inside the Sagar bhai......and I loved it 🎉
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Sarge, how about a maha comparison video for 300cc+ bikes priced less than 3lakh onroad:
"KTM Duke 250 Gen3 / Triumph Speed 400 / Harley X440 - Base & Mid variants / Hero Maverick 440 - All variants / Honda CB300R / TVS Apache RTR 310 - Base & Mid variants"
Pls feel free to add any other bikes/variant if I've missed it
Speed wins that comparo
Babe, wake up
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HOT DAMN this man can ride! Doing a wheelie on this 300, never seen any other reviewer do that! Just made the cb300r more interesting than I thought possible.
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Honda India (I own a CB350, love it, toured extensively) have three separate machines in the 300cc-350cc range with three different engines.
Why wouldn't they just create a CRF300 Rally out of one of these and sell in India?
🤷
yah! 🙄
I just got it yesterday. And fair to say that it's a pretty capable and beautiful machine. Love the content btw, love from Northeast. ❤
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Price??
Why dint u chose cb350?
@@rajankapoor299 I bought it here in Agartala, Tripura it was Rs 2.7 on road. And I prefer the neo cafe looks of the 300r better than the classic look of the cb350.
Still i like your Kawasaki Ninza 300 video, that you made around 10 years back, nothing is better than that video
You should check out the new ninja 300 video i just made
Nice video sir and crew members for the best visual treat and these types of content ⚡💪
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Great video! If I lend you my Honda CB350 Highness, does that mean you will finally review the bike?😍
Just need the latest bike for 5 days
Finally a review from Sarge of my dear bike, cheers mate.
Completely agree on the tyres, it’s unfortunate. Never felt any issues with brakes being wooden but then again I use heavy engine braking so possibly never realised it. Also, it’s def not the best touring machine but I’ve toured a lot and have to say it’s perfect for those small twisty roads of the western ghats. I’m enjoying it thoroughly, wondering if I should swap better tyres and maybe tune the engine a bit and see if I can extract more from the engine.
All in all, I think it’s a fantastically fun bike to ride and isn’t given its due credit!
Highly recommend upgrading to the mrf steel brace w rated tyres
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial Thanks for the suggestion mate, probably will do so before I take it to the track in March!
I had a test ride of this beautiful machine a year back and was blown. Can you please elaborate how fairly the bike did while touring?
I currently own a Yamaha FZ-S 2010 model and did a few long tours - even 1000 kms in a day a few times and it faired well. I might end up doing the same on this machine but need some user reviews who actually own it like you do.
@@abhi170490 Honestly most of my touring is of the small ghat roads and trails kind because highways are boring. I therefore don’t like to do more than 300-400km a day, though I’ve done 500 in a day. My thoughts -
Seat comfort - Seat is firm which is good for distances. I know some people have added extra padding for extra long distances. I found it’s to be good for a solid 300-400km before it has a bit of sag and is a bit uncomfortable.
Body position/rider triangle - On the committed side slightly, you have a bend to the bars. I’m 5’10 and have found a good position for myself so no wrist or back pains.
My legs however do get cramped because it’s a small bike. So if you’re shorter than me it should be fine, if you’re taller will def be an issue I think.
Luggage - Using a tail and tank bag, no issues with luggage. Points to tie bungees are less but smart bungee wrapping solves the issue.
Mileage - 30-35, depending on riding type and roads.
Suspension - Def firm, needs a bit of slowing down on bad patches. Fantastic on tight twisties and good highways.
Trails and light off roads - Surprisingly doable due to low weight and good low end torque.
All in all, I love the bike. Not the ideal tourer but if you want a spirited bike that’s fun wherever you take it, can def recommend. In addition, solidly reliable so good to take wherever.
@@abhi170490Hey man, tbh bike did well on touring but it's not the ideal touring bike. Main issue is seating positing is a bit crammed (I'm 5'10), fuel tank is only 9.7L and luggage space is limited. I can comfortably do 350-400 a day, beyond that gets a bit tiring. Apart from that, it's been a blast, it's the best bike on small twisty B roads and C roads, loves being revved, is punchy in the low end and finally it draws a lot of attention because it looks great!
The Speed 400 is the true gamechanger here because of how good that bike is honda had no choice but to decrease the price so it could compete with. Its great to see this bike finally getting the price it should have
True that
This is such an amazing engine for ADV and touring. Its available on CRF300l and rally, but some MBAs in HMSI boardroom think it is a bad idea to launch it in India.
I wish
Great video sagar! Eagerly waiting for this one! Put a meet up someday for your subscribers👍
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Have been waiting for this review for a Iong time. Finally. Always knew the tyres were bad. Now I know why the rear kicks out every time we go in with high lean angle. Just kills the confidence. Will be changing the tyres soon.
I highly recommend upgrading to the mrf steel brace w rated tyres
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial I wasn't aware MRF had entered the premium market. Thanks for the suggestion I will take a look at it.
My Marathi bro doing superbly well I’m super happy at every video the way its edited made and filmed…
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Hello Sagar, great review as always. Is there any scope for a CBR 300 to launch in India in the next year?
Going by Honda India's track record it is unlikely
Is the triumph speed 400 will be good option and more refined than CB300R?
considering they both have similar price tag and 100cc more
Yes the speed wins that battle
Fantastic review man. Great shots as well👌 Loved watching it.
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yes for sure man..cheers!@@SagarSheldekarOfficial
Hello sir.. Which one should I buy.. Duke new gen 250 or CB 300r , please any choice?
Watch both my reviews and decide which one suits your requirements better
Even if its SuperDuke or this bike, same screams, high and compliments and same words... which makes no sense to follow this channel anymore. Thank you Sagar for everything till today.
Ciao! I don't discriminate based on the cubic capacity of the motorcycle. I love riding them all.
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial I love you too. Ciao
The videography is 💥💥💥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
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I think everybrands should give him their best product coz he give so in-depth review
OK - I’ve got to ask. In one word - overall - this or Speed 400?
Speed
Hi, I am a CB300R rider from South Korea. Thank you for this video. I have one question. You mentioned that there is a buzz around 7k rpm and yes it is exatly what I have felt while riding however the vibration does not disappear over 7k rpm. it is still there over 7k rpm. Is this a normal vibration for the CB300R?
I just finished 'break-in', I have been using the bike under 5.5k rpm, and I started open throttle more and I found it. it bothered me...
For reference, the vibration I felt seemed to be coming from the front of the bike (radiator?).
It's the engine. It's totally normal for a single cylinder high revving high performance engine to vibrate beyond a point. For a sanity check just take a test drive of some other single cylinder motorbike and revv that out.
I have always loved your reviews. Also, your editing is next level brother!!
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@@SagarSheldekarOfficial 👍
he is not just riding but rather enjoying the machine
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This bike uses the same engine as Rebel 300 which costs less than this in international market so if they launch that cruiser in India under 2.4 lakhs they might have a best seller. Sadly H'ness would be preventing it from getting sold here.
Professional rider the way he analyzed the lean with toe is exceptional.
Thanks i guess
How good are the suspensions both front and rear?
Watch the review for the answer
@@SagarSheldekarOfficialu mentioned as stiff but I wanted to ask u about the riding experience and comfortability.
Confused between this and Vitpilen 250? As the pricing and power output is similar.
This
My gixxer 250 came with same set of tires and had no idea how bad those were until I changed it to mrf steel brace tires. Damn braking ,ride quality is so much better. Worth the upgrade. I recommend MRF steel brace tires. And manufacturers at least give options to buyers with good set of tires to enjoy the ride right from the start.
They are a good upgrade
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial yes I am very much happy with that 🙂
Honda should have priced this aggressively from the time of its launch. Sadly no proper marketing and no promos aren't helping it's sales either..
True
Riding enjoyment had more to do with weight than anything else with some amount of power. the lighter bike in the segment is always the right answer
I prefer lighter motorcycles as well
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial thanks for replying, i guess its you social media team for this but you should compare this to the rtr 310 as well, you forgot to mention this in your recent review
@@shivamarya5225 no media bike available for review
@@SagarSheldekarOfficial I meant you didnt mention it in the rtr 310 review, you only mentioned duke 250, duke 390 as competition
Amazing 😍🤩. Please somebody give the cb 650r . 🎉
Anxiously waiting
Excellent review! Greetings from the USA!
Cheers. Glad you enjoyed it
You are hands down the best moto reviewer online at the moment. Your passion and knowledge shows in every video. Kudos!
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Hello Sagar Sir first of all I'm a big fan of your reviews.
Sir pls help me to choose from this three bikes ( CB300R, RTR310 And Speed 400) I've had test rode them and I loved those bike equally, now I Can't come to an end to choose. I mostly ride on city, pls suggest me which will be suitable for this current time and also for the service cost and part availability and which will be value for the money.
Thank you❤
The speed wins that battle
This bike isn't necessarily on my radar right now. However, I watched because quality of your videos are always great and I always learn something new.
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What great content and editing skills! As premium as a Honda. You are the Honda of reviewers.
A humble request ...please get your hands on the QJ Motor srk 400. I want to see your content on that bike.
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@@SagarSheldekarOfficial will share your videos as much as possible! With friends.. family and other circles. Would you be able to do a review on the QJ motor srk 400. I am just waiting for your review on that bike...pls 🙏 do it if you get an opportunity.
Hey sarge i feel like speed 400 is the most vfm machine in this price range. Can you please share which machine is more vfm in your humble opinion. Cheers
No beating the Speed 400 on that front
Im definitely considering speed 400 once i get clarity over the stalling issues. Thanks for your opinion sir@@SagarSheldekarOfficial
Sarge ... Your look on that front wheelie is just awesome ...🫡 Also... Can you please make a video on karisma xmr... ?
Glad you enjoyed it. Hero won't lend me one
How in the world did i miss this ??! A Masterpiece ❤
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It was the pricing that let it down. This is so small and nimble, i never felt intimidated. Felt like even a first time rider can do wheelies and stunt... I absolutely love this machine
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Waao that wheelie & that too in slow motion. Just awsm ❤💪
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