Honda has added another bike to its 2015 lineup and upped the ante in its small-displacement sportbike battle with Kawasaki. Compared to the 2014 Honda CBR250R single, the new 2015 CBR300R has a longer stroke of 63mm vs. 55mm to increase displacement to 286cc from 249cc. Honda says this is good for a 17-percent boost in peak power compared to the CBR250R. The CBR300R also adds a fuller sport fairing, dual headlights and new exhaust system to give it the appearance of a serious sportbike. New seat shaping and side covers provide an easier reach to the ground, and accessories include a 1-inch lower seat. The 2015 CBR300R will come in Black, Red, Pearl White/Red/Blue, Matte Black Metallic/Yellow and is priced at $4,399 for the standard model and $4,899 for the ABS version. It will be in dealers in August of 2014.
To learn more about other 2015 models from Honda, CLICK HERE.
To read our review of the 2011 Honda CBR250R, which was published in the May 2011 issue of Rider magazine. CLICK HERE.
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Now if they will up the displacement to 350ccs and keep the price the same, I will buy one, otherwise it ‘s the Ninja 300 for me. I have ridden my son’s 250 Ninja and I love it. I understand the 300 Ninja is even better performance wise and will put larger displacement bikes to shame. It is a great fun bike and a great bike for around town.
How interesting that, try as they might, manufacturers cannot find ways to avoid displacement wars.
I have discovered that when I find myself constantly pinning the throttle, it’s time for more motorcycle. I topped out at a CB 750 Nighthawk, which no doubt says a lot about my abilities.
Someone said, “It’s more fun to ride a small bike fast than a big bike slow?”. Fast and slow being a descriptor for the engines peak performance than actual speed. Who can ride a CBR consistently at it’s full potential on the street?