How big is the backseat of a Honda CB300R?
Seat height: 31.5 inches Fuel capacity: 2.7 gallons Curb weight: 313 pounds 2019 Honda CB300R Colors:
Is the Honda CB300R a good commuter bike?
While many of us considered the Honda CB300F to be an ideal novice and urban commuter bike, Honda has redoubled its efforts to appeal to that market segment with the new 2019 Honda CB300R. 1. Despite the more aggressive R designation, the 2019 Honda CB300R is a more friendly motorcycle than the CB300F it replaces.
What kind of bias does a Honda CB300R have?
The CB300R features a balanced 49.6/50.4 front/rear weight bias. That means you’re set up for unmatched sport riding, balancing rear-wheel traction, front-end grip, and balanced braking forces.
Which is lighter Honda F or Honda CB300R?
It worked, as the 313-pound CB300R clearly feels lighter than the F, which was already a light motorcycle. 4. With improved low-rpm performance, a more upright seating position, considerably lighter weight, the CB300R is the perfect entry-level motorcycle for urban use.
Do you need a plate hanger on a CB300R?
Looking at a side profile of the CB300R, the plate hanger stands out from the compact design of the rest of the bike, but on the road, it looks fine. (Read: I don’t have a compulsion to pull it off, replace it with an eliminator kit, and maybe throw the thing in the back of my car as an emergency snow shovel.)
Is the monoshock on the Honda CB300R adjustable?
The rear monoshock was a little soft, but the CB300R packs seven positions of preload, up from the CBR’s five, and not even a contest against the non-adjustable rear shock in the 300F. A step or two firmer would be just right for my 165 pounds plus gear.
Is the CB300R the same as the CB1000R?
The CB300R debuted at EICMA alongside the striking CB1000R, but I half expected Honda to leave the little 300 for other markets. That would’ve been a shame.
Where to ride the new Honda CB300R bike?
Honda chose California’s Big Bear Lake and the surrounding canyon roads for the first ride on the CB300R, so I packed my bags to see what this new bike was all about. 2019 Honda CB300R. Honda photo.