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Honda CBR300R

Overview

The CBR300R is an entry-level sport bike, in the Honda CBR motorcycle series. This street-legal motorcycle utilizes a single-cylinder (286cc) engine. The small-displacement engine and lightweight design make the CBR300R appealing to novice riders and those who rely on a motorcycle as their daily commuter vehicle. Base units have an MSRP of $4399. An optional ABS upgrade is available for ($4,899 MSRP). This added safety feature reduces breaking distance dramatically.

Performance/Specifications

Engine

 * Engine type: 286cc liquid-cooled single cylinder four stroke
 * Ignition: Electric
 * Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
 * Valve Train: DOHC; four valves per cylinder

Transmission

 * Six-speed

Chasis / Suspension / Brakes

 * Front Tire: 110/70-17
 * Rear Tire: 140/70-17
 * Front Break: Single 296mm disc
 * Rear Break: Single 220mm disc

Dimensions
Market Competitors
 * Wheelbase: 54.3 inches
 * Seat Height: 30.7 inches
 * Fuel Capacity: 3.4 gallons
 * Miles Per Gallon: *71 MPG

Motorcycles that compete with the Honda CBR300R in the entry-level sport bike market in respects to price and engine size are:
 * Kawasaki Ninja 300r
 * Yamaha R3
 * Kawasaki Ninja 250r
 * Honda CBR250r

Reasons for CBR300R Mass-Production opposed to CBR250R
From 2012-2014 Honda mass produced the Honda CBR250r in efforts to compete with the Ninja250r. However, the Ninja250r put out more power than the Honda's version of the 250. In hope of drawing more customers in the entry-level sport bike market, Honda released an upgraded version of the CBR250R starting in 2015. The new model featured a 286cc displacement single-cylinder motor (producing 17% more power than the cbr250r model). This small power upgrade seen in the CBR300R models, combined with its lightweight design, places the CBR300R in the same conversation as the Ninja300r for the quickest entry-level sport bike.