2019 HONDA CB300R
FIRST IMPRESSION
P100
(Inertial Measurement Unit) that works by
detecting the pitch (under braking) of the
chassis and helps modulate the ABS to
stop the rear wheel from coming off the
ground. And no, you can't turn it off.
All up, Honda claims the CB300R is a
whopping 37 pounds lighter for the ABS
version and 35 pounds lighter than the
non-ABS 300R, which, when manufactur-
ers get all excited about a 10-pound weight
saving, is a hugely impressive figure.
The immediate thing riders will notice,
however, is not the extra acceleration
or the suspension or the weight, but its
the looks. The Neo-Sports Café concept
came to life in the CB100R (which we
still haven't got yet; Honda says it'll be
here in the next couple of months), and
dramatically changes the styling
of Honda's standard street bike
range. The rider sits taller on the
300R compared to the outgoing
300F, the handlebar has less of a
pronounced bend and the tank is
totally redesigned for that mini-
malist look.
LED lighting abounds with the
300R, all of which help save a bit
of weight here and there. Honda
even claims the 300R has the
thinnest taillight ever fitted to a
production Honda.
The ride itself has changed
from being somewhat sporty to
a more sedate experience. This
bike is now firmly a commuter, a
bike that works for city dwellers
and riders with less experience.
LED lights are
a great addition to
the aesthetic.
New Showa
inverted front
suspension
is a big
improvement
over the 2017
model.
The rear shock placement
has been moved to allow for a
straighter intake tract.
