2019 Honda CB300R

stevej37 · 04-06-2018, 01:24 PM

I really like the looks of this bike. Perfect size for what I would want.
Might be a little high priced at $4900

island911 · 04-06-2018, 01:49 PM

Nice. What's it weigh?

stevej37 · 04-06-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by island911

Nice. What's it weigh?

313lbs 31hp @8500rpm 31 inch seat height

04-06-2018, 02:41 PM

I like it!

scottmandue · 04-06-2018, 03:35 PM

Looks similar to the new Rebel, would not be surprised if they shared some parts (or maybe the same bike with different styling?)

https://powersports.honda.com/rebel.aspx

HardDrive · 04-06-2018, 03:41 PM

Good city bike.

stevej37 · 04-06-2018, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HardDrive

Good city bike.

I wouldn't be using it for any more than 30-50 miles out...mostly less.
I like the upright riding position and lightness.
Looks like it won't be available for a while.

Tidybuoy · 04:27 PM

I like the look of the Honda. I have a BMW G310R and the price is about the same as the Honda. However, don't forget taxes and prep (they never mention that). Out the door, I paid around $6500.

Your 30-50 mile range is probably about the max. I also have a 1200 and I much prefer it for freeway and longer rides. The 310 is about the same ride height but you feel a little cramped on the seat and you are positioned much closer to the handle bars. I had to get used to the smaller bike as I found myself leaning ahead of the mirrors and have to sit more upright to use them. Upright position is nice but when going fast, you tend to want to lean down to prevent wind buffeting.

The Honda is similar to the BMW with the raised passenger seat. This comes in handy because the bike is too small for bags and so you will end up using a back pack if going to the store. The pack will rest on the passenger seat and so it doesn't feel like you've got a pack on. I brought home 3 gallons of paint from Home Depot and that was heavy but when resting on the passenger seat, I couldn't tell it was there.

stevej37 · 04-06-2018, 04:50 PM

^^^ Good tip re the backpack. I hadn't thought of that.

herr_oberst · 04-06-2018, 08:40 PM

Nice bike. It looks like a lot of bang for the buck.

If upside down forks have trickled down to this price point, have we reached the place where these are no longer upside down, but merely forks?

scottmandue · 04-07-2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by stevej37

Looks like it won't be available for a while.

See my post about the Rebel, I have not done any research but they appear to be the same bike (300cc - water cooled - parallel twin - fuel injection) except for styling.

The rebel is available now and also available as a 500cc.

YMMV

stevej37 · 04-07-2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scottmandue

See my post about the Rebel, I have not done any research but they appear to be the same bike (300cc - water cooled - parallel twin - fuel injection) except for styling.

The rebel is available now and also available as a 500cc.

YMMV

Yep..I did look at those. They are very similar in specs., but I like the styling of the R more.
Whatever I decide on..it'll def be a Honda.
I have always (back in my 20-30's) rode Hondas. Never had a problem or breakdown of any kind. Own two high/mile Honda cars now..most reliable cars I ever owned.