Honda’s 2021 CBR300R 286-cc Sport Bike Will Be Ready To Rev This April

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The 2021 Honda CBR300R 286-cc sport bike will become available in April in Grand Prix Red and Matte Gray Metallic color options. (Photo courtesy of Honda.)

Honda has unveiled its 2021 edition of the CBR300R sport bike (and the CBR300RA with available antilock brake system). Sporty, light, and narrow, the CBR300R makes a perfect first bike or an affordable city/back roads ride for almost any rider. With a responsive 286-cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke engine, the CBR300R also features a narrow seat with a low 30.7-inch (780-millimeter) height so riders can easily put their feet down at a stop.

“The CBR300R is great for those seeking a sportier experience,” than Honda’s small-displacement scooters, according to Senior Manager of Powersports Marketing for American Honda, Lee Edmunds. The bike will become available in April in Grand Prix Red and Matte Gray Metallic color options.

Responsive Yet Refined

The Honda CBR300R’s fuel-injected engine delivers smooth, low-rev torque and easy startup in any weather. At 357 pounds (162 kilograms), or 364 lbs (165 kg) with ABS, the sport bike is lightweight enough for most riders to handle. It’s nimble in twists and turns, Honda says, but also refined enough for comfortable highway cruising. The CBR300R also has low operating costs with a fuel efficiency rating of 71 miles per gallon.

Dual headlights provide ample illumination of the road ahead, while digital gauges and an analog tachometer keep the rider informed on speed and machine status. Under the rear passenger seat is a small compartment that can bring some gloves or extra sunglasses along for the ride.

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Sporty, light, and narrow, the CBR300R also features a low 30.7-inch seat height so riders can easily put their feet down at a stop. (Photo courtesy of Honda.)

Power To The Pavement

The DOHC, four-valve engine at the heart of Honda’s CBR300R includes a counterbalance shaft for a level of smoothness reminiscent of a twin-cylinder mill. The bike uses a six-speed transmission and a chain drive to apply its power to motion.

The CBR300R has a 54.3-inch (1,380-mm) wheelbase between its 110/70-17 front and 140/70-17 rear tires. The bike’s 37-mm (1.46-in.) telescopic fork provides 4.65 in. (118 mm) of travel. Its front wheel is modulated by a single 296-mm (11.7-in.) disc brake.

Out back, the responsive Honda relies on a 220-mm (8.66-in.) disc brake and a Pro-Link shock. The single shock absorber offers five user-adjustable positions of spring preload with which to dial in the preferred handling qualities. The rear suspension allows for 4.07 in. (103 mm) of travel.

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Source: Honda