ENGINE TYPE Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke,
single/Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin
DISPLACEMENT 286cc/471cc
BORE X STROKE 76 x 63mm/67 x
66.8mm
INDUCTION PGM-FI
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.7:1
IGNITION Full transistorized ignition
VALVE TRAIN DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
TRANSMISSION 6-speed
FINAL DRIVE O-ring sealed chain
CHASSIS Trellis frame
FRONT SUSPENSION 41mm fork; 4.8 in.
wheel travel
REAR SUSPENSION Dual shock;
3.8 in. wheel travel
FRONT BRAKE Hydraulic disc
REAR BRAKE Hydraulic disc
FRONT TIRE 130/90-16 in.
REAR TIRE 150/80-16 in.
RAKE 28°
TRAIL 4.3 in.
WHEELBASE 58.7 in.
SEAT HEIGHT 27.2 in.
CURB WEIGHT 364 lbs./408 lbs.
FUEL CAPACITY 2.96 gal.
COLORS Matte Pearl White, Matte Silver
Metallic, Black, Red (300)/Bright Yellow,
Matte Silver Metallic, Black, Red (500)
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Rear carrier,
saddlebags, windscreen, 12-volt accessory
socket, passenger seat and footpegs.
SPECIFICATIONS
I enjoyed them both equally and feel
that either one will make a great bike
for those new to the motorcycle scene.
For most people, I imagine that price
will be the determining factor when
choosing between the 300 and 500.
If freeway riding is going to be part of
your daily ride, however, spending the
extra $1600 for the 500 will be money
well spent, otherwise you'll be happy
being a rebel on either one. With or
without a visor. CN
Honda left plenty of room for
customization.
GEAR ID'D
HELMET: SCORPION BELFAST
GOGGLES: SCOTT PROSPECT
JACKET: SCORPION BIRMINGHAM
PANTS: SCORPION COVERT RIDING JEANS
SHOES: TCX X-STREET AIR
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