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the multi-colored versions and,
as mentioned, $550 for ABS)
and doesn't quite get as good
fuel economy. Honda claims the
CBR300R gets 71 mpg, which is
six mpg down from its claim with
the CBR250R. However, these
two strikes against the 300 are
hardly causes for concern when
you consider all of the positives
it has to offer—more power, more
comfort, and, best of all, more
fun—for both the beginner and
experienced rider. CN
SPECIFICATIONS
2015 HONDA CBR300R
ENGINE: ...................Liquid-cooled, DOHC,
four-valve, four-stroke, single
DISPLACEMENT: .............................. 286cc
COMPRESSION RATIO: ...................... 10.7:1
FUELING: ....PGM-FI, 38mm throttle body
IGNITION: ..... Computer-controlled digital
transistor w/electronic advance
TRANSMISSION: .........................Six-speed
FINAL DRIVE: ....#520 O-ring-sealed chain
FRAME: ............................. Twin-spar, steel
FRONT SUSPENSION: ........ Showa, 37mm
telescopic fork
REAR SUSPENSION: .................... Pro-Link,
Showa single shock w/five-position
spring preload adjustability
FRONT WHEEL TRAVEL: ................. 4.65 in.
REAR WHEEL TRAVEL: ....................4.07 in.
FRONT BRAKE: ............ Nissin, twin-piston
caliper, 296mm disc
REAR BRAKE: ..........Nissin, single-caliper,
200mm disc (optional ABS)
FRONT TIRE: .......................... 110/70-17 in.
REAR TIRE: ............................ 140/70-17 in.
WHEELBASE: .................................. 54.3 in.
RAKE: ........................................ 25-degrees
TRAIL: ............................................... 3.9 in.
SEAT HEIGHT: ................................ 30.7 in.
FUEL CAPACITY: .............................3.4 gal.
CURB WEIGHT: ................357 lbs; 364 lbs
with ABS
COLORS: .................................. Solid black;
solid red/matte metallic black w/yellow
striping; pearl while/red/blue
MSRP: ...................$4399; $4899 w/ABS
PROS
•71 mpg (claimed)
•Low MSRP
•Low seat height
CONS
•Non-adjustable suspension
•Non-adjustable front-brake lever
•Somewhat touchy rear brake
The CBR300R comes in four different flavors.
