Engine & Drivetrain
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Performance advantage The CB300R’s compact 286cc DOHC 4-valve liquid cooled single cylinder engine is shared with the sporty CBR300R that has won many fans for its freerevving and |
Lightweight agility The light and compact engine contributes to the CB300R’s agile steering, intuitive handling and impressive power-to-weight ratio, allowing it to compete with twin-cylinder bikes of similar displacement.
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Easy maintenance To reduce maintenance costs – an important factor for many riders – the engine is also designed with the minimum number of moving parts. Details like the |
Crisp throttle response
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Compact engine design
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Confidence inspiring
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Efficient engine The crankshaft runs in plain bearings for quieter operation and the big end of the connecting rod spins in a needle bearing, both contributing to the engine’s high-performance credentials. |
Less vibration – more comfort A gear-driven counterbalance shaft helps quell engine vibration for enhanced rider comfort. It’s located so close to the crankshaft that the balancer weight passes between the two crank weights to keep the engine as compact as possible while improving mass centralization. |
Broad power delivery
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Chassis & Suspension
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Premium construction
The CB300R’s frame – which helps underpin its minimalist style, drawn on the same Neo Sports Café lines as the new 2018 CB1000R – is constructed with tubular and pressed steel; the swingarm is manufactured from steel plate, irregularly shaped in crosssection. |
Standard ABS
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Outstanding manoeuvrability
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Riding comfort Comfortable and ergonimic seating position provides a clear view of the road ahead and helps rider enhance control. |
Grip & handling Full-sized 17-inch cast wheels with Dunlop tires sized at 110/70R-17 front and 150/60R17 rear to provide big-bike feel, grip and handling traits. |
Advanced stability The chassis’ core strength is anchored by the pressed steel swingarm pivot plates and swingarm, allowing the tubular steel lattice frame to deliver agile handling with stability and feedback. The 37 mm USD forks also complement the CB300R’s handling, with compliant damping and supple spring rate. The single rear shock offers 5 step spring preload adjustment. |
Attractive 'Neo Sports' design Minimal modern-retro bodywork with clean, open, sporty styling is not only attractive it makes the CB300R even lighter, with its ‘Neo Sports Café’ minimalist, bareboned attitude. |
Additional Features
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At a glance
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Easy to ride
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Fit and finish
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Boldly designed
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