Honda CB300R launched at Rs. 2.41 lakh

Honda has launched the CB300R in India with prices starting at Rs. 2.41 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries are expected to commence in March 2019.

The CB300R is based on a diamond type frame. It measures 2,028 mm in length, 888 mm in width and 1,053 mm in height. The bike has a wheelbase of 1,344 mm and its kerb weight is 147 kg. The bike comes equipped with a 10-litre fuel tank.

The design of the CB300R is inspired by the larger CB1000R+. It features a circular LED headlamp up front and a rectangular digital instrument cluster. The bike has a radiator shroud finished in brushed aluminium and a chin fairing. It has a stepped seat and a single side-mounted exhaust. The CB300R comes with upside down telescopic front suspension and a monoshock setup at the rear and it rides on 17-inch alloy wheels.

The CB300R is powered by a 286.01cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 30 BHP @ 8,000 rpm and 27.4 Nm of torque @ 6,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The braking setup consists of disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS.

The new CB300R is available in two colour options - Matte Axis Gray Metallic & Candy Chromosphere Red.