It, however, misses out on a gear position indicator and side stand indicator. Despite the limited space, it is well laid out and has a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, engine temperature, average fuel efficiency and average speed. It gets a tiny instrument console with a dark blue-backlit LCD screen that looks rather premium. This makes it a bit underwhelming in the dark. But while the headlight looks cool and provides decent spread, it lacks in terms of reach and isnвЂ™t too bright. What it does get is LED headlamp, LED tail lamp and LED turn indicators. Given its neo-retro directive, the CB300R does not get fancy features like a colour TFT instrument console. It should be comfortable for shorter riders as well. Overall, for my 5ft 8in frame, the CB300R fits like a glove. The rear set footpegs too are placed lower and have your knees and ankles bent at a relatively comfortable angle, so no aches over longer distance either. So, despite the flat and wide nature of the handlebar, you won't be stretching out your arms to use them. Given the CB300RвЂ™s compact nature, the handlebar isnвЂ™t much farther away from the seat. It might be low on space but impresses in terms of comfort thanks to the seat cushioning, lower placed pillion footpegs and useful pillion grab rails, but again for slimmer pillions only. The pillion seat is set slightly higher than the riderвЂ™s and can accommodate skinny people at best. But while it proved to be comfortable for slimmer and lighter riders, larger and heavier ones will not find the HondaвЂ™s saddle so comfortable. The seat is roomy and has a flat profile, which helps it accommodate riders of any size. Its seat height, at 800mm, might be average, but the narrowness of the bike allows even shorter riders to place both feet on the ground. The Honda CB300R is a very compact motorcycle which makes it accessible for even shorter riders. But its 151mm ground clearance is adequate enough to clear speed breakers with ease.ДЄlso read: Suzuki Gixxer SF 250: Track Ride Review Given the compact design, the CB300R gets a small 10-litre fuel tank. However, we rode the bike for more than 800km and no part came loose or rattled.ДЄlso read: 2017 Honda CBR 650F: Road Test Review This means parts like the fuel tank extension and instrument console are not rigidly mounted. Also to keep weight low, most of the components are made of high-quality plastic and bolted using as few screws as possible. While the quality of components like the switchgear, LED turn indicators and instrument console is top-notch, the mirror looks like it was lifted from the low-cost Honda parts bin. On the side, you have a large exhaust end can to take care of emissions. Standout features on the bike include a round headlamp with LED lighting, sculpted tank, flat seat and a stubby tail section. It follows HondaвЂ™s Neo Sports Cafe design language which seen on its new breed of naked bikes which also includes the Honda CB650R. The Honda CB300R looks like a scaled-down CB1000R. Does the small Honda bring enough to the table to be able to create its own identity and fan following? However, this feels like a case of Honda being late to the entry-level sportbike party, especially when the competition has had enough time to carve their own niches and gain their own separate set of followers. As far as desirability goes, the CB300R ticks all the right boxes of looks, premium feel and quality. Brought in as a CKD offering, the neo-retro roadster competes in the Rs 2 to 3 lakh segment against the KTM 390 Duke, Royal Enfield Interceptor and the BMW G 310 R. Honda decided to enter the entry-level premium segment this year with the CB300R. The torquey motor offers good performance and is frugal too. Parts like switchgear and handlebar feel lifted off from larger Hondas. Is the latest CKD from Japan a worthy option for those who want a sporty and premium, yet affordable sub-400cc motorcycle?Д¬ompact dimensions looks like a small 150cc bike.ДЇantastic quality.

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