Honda CBR300R

Amazing bike, would definitely recommend as a first bike – Super reliable, made by Honda - one of the best motoring companies. Smooth engine, and everything works so well. Very quick when you want to move, scary to think how much power comes out of just one cylinder. Looks sleek and is very economical - would definitely recommend if you're new to bikes!  Show details

Awesome beginner bike – I purchased my cbr300ra (abs) in June last year after getting my L's, a lifelong goal! Plenty of power for a beginner and definitely a bike that gets you hooked on it's handling and power. I also did something out of the ordinary in going for the bright yellow that it comes in, after seeing it on the showroom floor I was decided.  Show details

Great starter bike – Having been off motorbikes for close on 20 years, the urge got me to go and get a license and enjoy the freedom of the 2 wheel lifestyle. As with any purchase of mine I did an obscene amount of research, watched countless hours of youtube videos (so much that the wife actually got motion sickness from watching them with me). After coming up with… Read more

a budget and deciding that I wanted a new bike to get back into the swing of things I came up with 8 new bikes that were under the 6k mark. Actually 4 bikes but I had the naked and faired versions so there was the KTM RC390, Duke 390, Yamaha R3, MT03, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Z300, Honda CB300 and the Honda CB300R.

This is where I struck trouble, being on my L's at the time and despite having ridden bikes for most of my life the option to test ride was none. With only 2 dealerships close by and another about 30 minutes away not giving me the opportunity made things difficult and I pretty much eliminated one dealership as they took my details 3 times and never rang back about a test ride despite me being ready to buy. Anyway, I walked into a dealership and finally I was offered a ride on a Ninja 300, however, I walked past a CBR300R (no ABS) with a sticker saying $4490 ride away LAST ONE. With 1km on the odometer and $1500 under my budget (new jacket, helmet etc was now on my agenda too) I just blurted out "this will do". So how has it gone??

It is a fantastic bike as I use it daily, does the commute well and does 100kmph very well. Mine is red so it does stand out and have not had an issue in the 6 months of ownership. The negatives to me, I don't mind the odd 3 or 4 hour ride and doing 100 plus on this for that length of time is a struggle and with it being light the wind can push it around a bit so that is something to be prepared for. As a learner it is a great bike though, it has everything you would want on it and I am 6 foot 3 and don't look like some giant circus bear on a tricycle but my wife at 5 foot 6 did struggle trying to get on and reach the ground, yes there are lowering kits but for me I wasn't going to spend money on a bike that I will be upgrading.

Overall, if you are looking for a starter bike then this suits, a commuter than this is great at that too, but if you are planning long trips on the highway then I would go something bigger if possible. 6 months into my ownership and I love the bike but I am looking to upgrade it now as I want to do some longer trips.

Greate first bike if – you are not interested in your own self esteem and don't really care about how you appear in public. Let me be honest and say that not ALL but majority of young (new) bike riders DO care how they look on their bikes and what how your bike makes you feel. When you are in the beginning part of your riding life, you are half scared half excited… Read more

and can not wait to get out there and start riding in public.

I remember purchasing the 300cc bike ignoring all advise from experienced riders that I will get bored of a 300cc very very quickly.

It did last me for 2 weeks before I realised that bigger bikes look so much cooler and better.

Ofc one should not base the decision on how cool a bike looks, but isn't it true we ALL want to look good and feel good while we are on the our bikes.

isn't it true that is the reason why people buy cool expensive cars.

having said that I rode the 300cc for 2 weeks and yes it was a great bike to start with but not something you want to stay with for 3 years.

The Pros:

1. Very light and nimble

2. Great fuel consumption

3. goes a little better then a 250cc

4. looks good, especially the X-men looking special edition

5. Reasonably cheap

6. 400$ ish slip on muffler options

The Cons:

1. Sounds like a 250cc

2. if compared to the car world, feels like a CIVIC.

3. Feels like a new rider

4. not a full forward position like the R15

CONCLUSION:

If you can not save an extra 2k for a 600cc bike, you should get this as a beginner bike

but I guarantee once you are more experienced and start riding with other people, you WILL regret you didn't get a 600cc

Great bike for new rides – Had a125 Honda upgraded to the cbr300r the best what a difference,only done 24 kilometres more stable ,power and more comfortable to ride .$54990 on road with abs braking its a bargain and good looking on the eye. For the experienced rider or novice rider this bike has a lot to offer.  Show details

Ok motorcycle, but already had 2 recalls in 16 months – I bought the Honda CBR300R SE in late May 2015 and riding it has been all right. Easy to maneuver and ride around, hence one of the good choices if you are just starting to ride motorcycles. It does 28-30 km with one liter of petrol 95, but have in mind that I do not ride fast like some crazy motorcyclists do. Parts are relatively easy to find as… Read more

well, in case you need it.

Before, I was riding a Kawasaki Ninja 300 and the CBR300R SE feels lighter and a bit less responsive when accelerating. Design is similar, but I would go for the Ninja, if I had to buy a motorcycle only for this reason.

The major issue I had with the CBR300R was that in only 16 months, I had two recalls to do. It says that the engine may stall while riding and this may cause my death. Well, not extremely encouraging receiving these messages. The problem is that, in the first recall, I incurred taxi expenses to go from the dealer to my workplace and return. Now, it will happen again when I will leave my motorcycle in the dealer to be serviced and there is a note saying that it may be necessary to leave the motorcycle there overnight, which will only make things worse.

Honestly, I do not remember having any recalls with my Ninja.

Anyway, keep these details in mind.

My First Motorcycle – I have owned many scooters but never ridden a motorcycle. So even though I have a full license, I am a noob to gears and the rear foot brake. I purchased the bike in Nov 2014 as a Demo for $5600 with 82 km on it. This models comes with ABS. Appearance: The bike looks lovely in red and seems to be a bigger bike from distance. It has all the… Read more

looks you need.

Petrol consumption: You'll get around 500 Km on a single tank depending on your riding conditions.

Handling: The bike is easy to ride and has exceptional handling. It is ideal for a new rider building up their ridding skills.

Sitting position: I'm 183 cm tall and I find it a bit short for me. It's very suitable for shorter riders but I'm fine on it.

Mirrors and indicators: mirrors are plain horrible. All I can see is elbows. They definitely need to be replaced. Indicators feel very plasticy and are not the best I've seen on a bike.

Top Box: I was told no top box has been fitted on this model and I was not given the option from the dealer.

Overall, an exceptional value for money bike, fuel efficient for commuting around the city, and a good choice for the beginner riders (WARNING: A 280CC motorcycle is not the fastest bike you'll ride but has plenty of power to ride comfortably at 110 Km).

My first motorcycle – I have bought this bike for $6800 out the door from the dealer. The CBR300rr has given me a great experience to learn riding it in all conditions; dry, wet, windy, in the wind and I think they're the reasons why: I'm 1m 63. The motorcycle comes with ABS. The seat is narrow at the waist. The seat height is 785 mm and changed to the seat… Read more

pad to an aftermarket one down to 780 mm.

When I'm at a stop, I can only put one foot at the time on either side and I need to lean slightly on that side as a stand because of my height.

This motorcycle is great for riders who are my size and if you are taller, then you will definitely enjoy it as a learner.

Speed: it does not have what I have sought but it is fast. The take-off is fast and has the power concentrated in the lower rpm. From 0-60, it is achieved quick in first gear (do not do that because you would feel the engine in between your legs, I wanted to try) and once in second gear I keep the throttle on then third gear before I'm pushing to 80-90kmh and that is before I know it.

The CBR300rr rides very well on the highways and in the city because it has a great handling and has a good stability. When I go around tight corners it feels that I won't fall off the bike and it comes back upright with almost no acceleration.

A full tank takes me almost 402 km and it costs me at the most $23 on octane 98 of the way I ride (I wanted to try to empty the tank but do not do this).