Honda CB300R: Finding a solution to the weak headights

The HJG Mercedes with wiring harness will cost you around 3.5 - 4K.

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I intend to replace my RTR200 with a CB300R. I've test driven the bike multiple times just for the heck of it, even went into used market to understand how bad (or good) it would get based on ownership. I am absolutely sold on the bike, and I don't think anything else can fit the bill as well as this bike.

While I am perfectly fine with the windblast and the tiny fuel tank, what is holding me back is the headlamp, coming from an RTR200 with a decent halogen, I'm spoilt with seeing things. I haven't even needed the high beam more than 5% of my entire 6-year ownership, unless I'm cruising at a steady 80-100 out on the highway before sun rise.

My usage is likely to be 95% city and maybe an occasional solo ride, which are usually planned to get me home before sundown.

So, the headlamp might not even be as big of a make-or-break factor, but since I intend to hold on to the bike for 6 years or so, I am just not feeling comfortable to regret the purchase every time I take it out after dark.

How has been your real-life experience been with the headlamps? I understand that the cops in Bangalore can be really picky over addition of any auxiliary lamps, so that option might not fit well with me.

Here's what BHPian chitranshu had to say on the matter:

You are absolutely correct. The headlight of CB300R is a non existing one. Just for show. But the bike itself is a gem of a machine. What you can do is, add a couple of auxiliary lights from MadDog or HJG. Like I did in mine. A paid of HJG Mercedes lights with wiring harness was fitted. And Voila !! I am no longer worried about night ride.. weather on City or on highways. You can get it fitted at a local mech shop by paying 200 bucks. The HJG Mercedes with wiring harness will cost you around 3.5 - 4K.

Here is pic of my ride

BHPian Deamon0508 replied:

Much thanks for the auxiliary headlamp idea, I think in the position that you've kept it in, it shouldn't be too obvious to the traffic cops too!

I am about to finalize on a pre-loved example, which makes sense for due to my limited running of less than 1000km per 6 months. There are a couple of 2022 models that I'm looking at, one red (2,40,000) and other one black (2,30,000), both are run below 5000km, the previous owners are selling precisely because of lower usage, I'll probably pick either of them.

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