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Saw this on instagram, looks like the bike has been relaunched. If this is an attempt to grab some attention from the KTM 390/250 Duke launch, I pity Honda Bigwing for their management and decisions.

Yes, the Bike has been re-launched. There is a press release too. Now, the ex-showroom price is about 10k more than the discounted price. This time only one model the Pro version is available.

I don't see any difference the MY23 model apart from OBD-2.

*Rant Alert*
Whoever is running the shop behind the Honda Motorcycles India is surely working for its rivals. And plotting to end Honda's operations very soon. The release of Activa 100Gs and Hornet .0s is just making it pretty evident, too.

I understand a lot of factors are considered and involved in releasing a bike in a highly competitive market like ours. Maybe they are happy with the profits driven by the small-capacity motorcycles. Maybe they are just not interested to involved in the bigger bike segment. Or their R&D team is just hibernating while all others are busy updating their fleet as per the evolving norms?

Considering the back-to-back middleweight releases from Aprilia (a smaller manufacturer compared to Honda) and Kawasaki, Honda has a lot of ground to cover in any case.

It's heartbreaking to see motorcyclists enjoying the CBR 650R outside India while we are just left to do nothing but ogle at this beauty with hearts filled with envy.

If that is the case, it's just very poor R&D planning from Honda's end. I don't think the top bosses will care, as they will be happy as long as the scooters are selling in India.


It appears this is it for the CBR 650R. Let's hope Honda launches a new scooty soon to replace it.

After discount, the previous gen CB300F was priced from Rs 1.76 lakh to Rs 1.79 lakh. Considering the pro version, the new price is lesser by 9k than the discounted one.

Same company increased the prices of CB350 by 11,000 for same obd2 upgrade!

This is now priced exactly where it should be, not sure why people are angry. This is a simple, no-nonsense bike for those not looking for a complicated machine, but has enough punch to be fun on city commutes. I had considered it strongly before the Speed 400 etc came into the picture, and I still might give it a look despite having an existing Speed 400 booking.

Honda got a player in the 1.7L segment to compete with the Ronin, Hunter, Gixxer, Pulsar twins with Dominar.

The bike is VFM considering that the Hornet is just 30K lesser with lot less features and displacement.

I read about the spare parts issue. Hope they are sorted now. Would be a waste of money to have the bike and not be able to ride at will.

Hopefully they have launched it for good and is not some clearance sale. Wouldn't be since the engine has undergone changes to make it E20 compliant.

Hope to test it soon.

Simple construction, Honda reliability, good fuel economy, adequate performance, much lower price makes it better VFM than Speed 400.

I have been using this bike since March 2023 and have clocked 3000 KM with the 2nd service due this weekend. Based on my observations, this bike can easily cruise between 85-100 Km/h easily without any noticeable vibrations. I have been getting a fuel economy of 34-36 Km/L even with spirited ( I mean at speeds more than 100 Km/h) riding. However, quick downshifts have been a cause of concern in my case despite the bike having slipper clutch. Bike gets stuck at 3rd or 4th gear on immediate downshifts from 6th and I have to match the revs to come down to neutral or 1st which is quite risky when you have vehicles behind you. Other than that, it has been a no non-sense fun bike to ride with excellent handling, decent suspension and ride dynamics. Definitely a good buy at this price IMO

Yup, how the mighty have fallen. If only they had taken this step earlier only instead of taking the Indian market for granted. This very capable bike would have been seen everywhere by now if they had done it then.

Now it's too little, too late since segment is flooded by newer options.

Somebody at Honda finally saw the writing on the wall. Awaiting now for the CB300R launch in the 2.4 lakh range.

The following video may help prospective buyers:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlbrqOSAjIE

Probably because it makes the owners of first gen at original price look like fools. Honda have repeated the same as BMW did with gs310R. It is detrimental for the brand image. It shows, if possible, they will sell anything at any price.

Off course we as a customer must reject the product. We did and saw the result.

Over the past four months, I've dedicated significant time to researching motorcycles, as I'm looking to purchase one for myself. Being relatively new to this segment, I undertook a comprehensive exploration of bikes ranging from 160cc to 400cc, with a specific set of requirements in mind.

I'm 26, 167cm tall and weigh 70kg. My daily ride would vary anywhere between 40 to 60 km and I'm from Chennai. Whichever I choose I would like to take her for occasional long rides. A sustained mileage of 35 is more than enough for me.

Throughout my research, I sampled a variety of bikes and identified specific deal-breakers for each:

1. MT15 (2.05L): Disqualified due to its displacement and limited pillion space.
2. N160 (1.58L): Concerns arose regarding engine displacement and doubts about the longevity of the Bajaj engine.
3. Xpulse 200 4V (1.76L): Noted for heating issues.
4. RTR 200 (1.76L): Although there were no glaring issues, TVS's reputation for cost-cutting raised some doubts.
5. Ronin 225 (2.0L): Similar concerns to the TVS Apache.
6. N250 (1.8L): Apart from the question of engine longevity, there were no significant drawbacks.
7. D250 (2.17L): Disqualified due to its weight.
8. Hunter 350 (1.98L): Cited for issues concerning build quality, subpar wiring, heaviness, and poor mileage.
9. Speed 400 (2.67L): Slightly exceeding my budget, with concerns about mileage.

After exhaustive research, I leaned toward the new Bajaj platform and was almost ready to book the Bajaj Pulsar N250. However, news of Honda's re-launch of three bikes caught my attention:
1. Honda Hornet 2.0 (1.68L): Eliminated due to the absence of dual-channel ABS.
2. Honda CB200X (1.76L): Also excluded for lacking dual-channel ABS.
3. Honda CB300F (2.02L): This model piqued my interest due to its aesthetics, despite encountering negative online reviews. Critics primarily pointed to engine vibrations, stating that it lacked Honda's usual refinement and felt like a diluted 300cc machine.

To address these doubts, I visited a Honda Big Wing dealership in my vicinity and test-rode a 2022 model of the Honda CB300F. Unfortunately, during the entire test ride, I was keenly aware of vibrations, noticeable from 2k to 6k RPM, particularly around the fuel tank area. These vibrations intensified as the speed increased, compelling me to upshift every time the speedometer climbed by 10kmph. In contrast, my previous experience with the Bajaj N250 had been smooth and tractable, allowing me to comfortably maintain speeds as low as 15kmph in 3rd gear.

The sales representative at the Big Wing dealership suggested I wait and test-ride the new models when they arrive, as he believed the vibration issue may have been addressed. I also favour the ergonomic design of the Honda CB300F over the Bajaj N250.

Now, I find myself in a dilemma, contemplating the crucial decision of choosing a motorcycle that could potentially be my sole ride for the next decade.

The vibes are this bad? Can existing owners throw some light please? 2k to 6k is the entire usable rpm range!!