2023 Honda CB300R with BS6 OBD2-A Support Launched in India at Rs 2.40 Lakh

The 2023 Honda CB300R has been launched in the Indian market. The refreshed CB300R carries over the same styling, feature list, and even the engine from its predecessor, with the only change being its compliance with the latest BS6 OBD2-A emission norms. The price of the motorcycle is set at Rs 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), reflecting a reduction of about Rs 37,000. Having said that, the price of the updated CB300R undercuts the price of the KTM 390 Duke (CB300R's direct rival), which retails at an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.11 lakh. Other market competitors include the BMW G 310 R, Keeway K300 N, and the TVS Apache RTR 310. Although Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India hasn't revealed their intention behind this price reduction, we suspect it is done to rope in more customers ahead of the festive season. Bookings are now open; interested buyers can now book the motorcycle at their nearest Honda's BigWing dealerships in India. 

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2023 Honda CB300R: Styling and Features

In comparison to the predecessor model, the new Honda CB300R features similar styling. Taking design cues from the CB1000R litre-class offering, the Neo Sports Cafe Roadster features a round LED headlamp, LED winkers, a muscular fuel tank, an upswept exhaust, an LED taillamp, and upside-down forks in a gold finish. The motorcycle gets two colour options – Matte Massive Grey Metallic and Pearl Spartan Red. Feature-wise, the CB300R comes with a digital instrument console, an assist and slipper clutch, a hazard light switch, an emergency stop signal, etc.

2023 Honda CB300R: Powertrain, Performance

Powering the 2023 Honda CB300R is the BS6 OBD2-A-compliant engine mated to a six-speed gearbox (with a slip-and-assist clutch). The 286cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled unit belts out 30.7 bhp at 9,000rpm and 27.5Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm.

2023 Honda CB300R: Cycle Parts

Even the cycle parts such as suspension units and braking hardware are the same as before. The single-cylinder engine comes nestled in a diamond-type frame, suspended with the help of 41mm upside-down forks at the front and an adjustable monoshock at the rear. Braking duties are carried out by a single disc (296mm up front and 220mm at the back) on both ends, with dual-channel ABS as standard. The disc brakes are mounted on 17-inch alloy wheels.

2023 Honda CB300R: Dimensions

The seat height is 801mm and the ground clearance on offer is 157mm. Tipping the scales at 146 kilograms, the CB300R is the lightest motorcycle in its category. The motorcycle gets a 9.7-litre fuel tank capacity which is on the lower side within the segment.

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2023 Honda CB300R: What the Company Said?

Commenting on the launch of the 2023 CB300R, Mr. Yogesh Mathur, Director – Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, "HMSI's wide-ranging line-up of mid-weight high-performance motorcycles continue to flourish with today's launch of CB300R for the Indian customers. The new 2023 CB300R makes a 'Younique Move' with its distinctive features and dynamic road presence. We are confident it will attract new buyers and redefine their riding experience."