2023 Honda CB300R ABS Guide

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

Contents: Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications

2023 Honda CB300R ABS: SINGLE CYLINDER SATISFACTION.

Introducing the 2023 Honda CB300R ABS…

The ultimate entry-level sport-naked machine, the CB300R ABS showcases naked-bike styling in its most lightweight representation, delivering exemplary sporting performance and feathery, centralized unsprung weight. Touting premium features from its larger-capacity siblings, along with a minimalist design that expresses attitude through exposed hardware and a dramatic cutaway tail, the CB1000R shows that even an affordable, approachable naked sport bike can be the center of attention.

COMPACT PERFORMANCE ON FULL DISPLAY
Match your style and fill your need for thrills, with this lightweight and responsive machine that’s built to excel in real-world riding conditions. The CB300R offers compact power from a narrow single cylinder engine, inside a frame that prioritizes precise handling, and athletic comfort. There’s also quality-of-life improvements for 2023, like a gear position indicator on the LED instrument panel. It’s the economical choice with premium build quality and features, like standard anti-lock brakes.

UPGRADE TO ATTITUDE
Looking for a new feel? Inject an extra, hugely enjoyable edge into riding with lightweight form driven by responsive power. Either way you view it – as a step up the capacity ladder or fun diversion from a bigger bike – the CB300R wraps a peppy single-cylinder engine and high-quality chassis, including Showa SFF-BP USD forks in distinct, standout Neo Sports Café style. Experience pure motorcycling at source.

Big On Style, Performance and Enjoyment
Let’s face it, motorcycling is an individual pleasure. The bike you ride marks out your personality and this is where the sinuous lines of the CB300R step it up. Mixing Neo Sports Café minimalism with an engineer’s eye for detail, it’s a bike that delivers more from less. Premium suspension and brakes ensure light, confident handling driven by an engine that rewards with torque and power. Don’t hold back. Unleash your ride.

With Wide-Ranging Handling and Braking Ability
Light and strong, with a rigidity balance tuned for feedback and feel, the Dimond-style steel frame ensures agile steering. It also plays a huge part in the CB300R’s stripped-back look. There’s exceptional suspension reaction from new 41mm SFF-BP USD forks, while the rear shock is preload adjustable. Big-bike traction from 110/70R-17 and 150/60R-17 radial front and rear tyres. And strong braking power; a four-piston brake caliper bites a 296mm floating disc.

For The Purest Motorcycling Experience There Is
DOHC, 4-valve and ready to rev. The CB300R’s engine is a compact jewel producing 27.5Nm @ 7,550rpm with 22.9kW @ 9,000rpm peak. So you have strong torque to punch out of corners and real power for speed. For extra around-town control, an Assist/Slipper clutch manages the gearbox – changing up is easier, and rear wheel hop is reduced under hard braking and rapid down changes. The engine’s cleaner, too, and EURO5 compliant.

ngineered To Make An Owner Proud
It’s the high quality of small details you notice that are a step up. The wafer-thin LCD dash informs instantly. New seat material is comfortable and durable. Building presence, burnished aluminium side scoops stand out against the blacked-out metal of the engine, frame, swingarm and cast aluminium wheels. Defining membership of a special Honda family, you’ll find the CB signature on muffler and side cowls. The CB300R is not built like others.

2023 Honda CB300R ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features

PERFORMANCE

COMPACT ENGINE

The CB300R’s compact single-cylinder engine is a jewel with a free-revving, responsive nature. The engine also works extraordinarily well in real-world road-riding conditions, providing plenty of power both around town and out on the highway.

HANDLING

LIGHT, STRONG STEEL CHASSIS

The CB300R strives for a perfect combination of handling, power, and athletic comfort. Great handling starts with a superior chassis, which is why the CB300R uses special frame construction designed to be both light and strong.

STYLE

CAFÉ STYLE

Taking its styling cues from our CB1000R, the CB300R offers a fresh, contemporary take on the modern streetbike. Plus, the lightweight and upright seating make it a blast to ride.

ENGINEERING

STANDARD ABS

Our Anti-Lock Braking System (standard on the 2023 CB300R) can be a big help in making controlled stops in less-than-ideal conditions, like on wet pavement or other compromised surfaces. It’s a great choice whether you’re using your new bike as a commuter or just riding it for fun, since it helps you stop with added confidence.

PERFORMANCE

COMPACT ENGINE

The CB300R’s compact single-cylinder engine is a jewel with a free-revving, responsive nature. The engine also works extraordinarily well in real-world road-riding conditions, providing plenty of power both around town and out on the highway.

FINE-TUNED INTAKE AND EXHAUST

The CB300R’s engine uses an intake and exhaust designed to reduce air resistance, contributing to more linear throttle response.

UNDERSLUNG EXHAUST

The CB300R underslung exhaust features a dual-chamber design with the outlet on the right side. The high-flow design contributes to an ultra-linear throttle response.

HANDLING

LIGHT, STRONG STEEL CHASSIS

The CB300R strives for a perfect combination of handling, power, and athletic comfort. Great handling starts with a superior chassis, which is why the CB300R uses special frame construction designed to be both light and strong.

INVERTED FRONT FORK

The CB300R’s inverted fork offers a smooth ride with compliant damping. The supple spring rate is just right for a bike this size.

LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM WHEELS

Unsprung weight—the tires, wheels, and brakes—are super-important in a sportbike. The CB300R’s lightweight aluminum wheels are a critical part of the bike’s responsive handling. Plus, they look great too.

LIGHTWEIGHT CONSTRUCTION

Since it’s over 30 pounds lighter than our previous CB300F generation, the 2023 CB300R’s user-friendly curb weight means this bike handles well and is easier to balance at stoplights or in parking lots.

PERFECT BALANCE

The CB300R features a balanced front/rear weight bias. That means you’re set up for unmatched sport riding, combining rear-wheel traction, front-end grip, and balanced braking forces.

TUNED STEEL SWINGARM

In addition to the CB300R’s chassis, the steel swingarm is designed to provide high longitudinal rigidity and control torsion without being harsh or heavy. This means you get confidence-inspiring feel and feedback, especially while cornering.

STYLE

CAFÉ STYLE

Taking its styling cues from our CB1000R, the CB300R offers a fresh, contemporary take on the modern streetbike. Plus, the lightweight and upright seating make it a blast to ride.

BLACKED-OUT HARDWARE

Check out the blacked-out hardware; subtle touches like these complement the CB300R’s traditional-meets-modern styling.

ENGINEERING

STANDARD ABS

Our Anti-Lock Braking System (standard on the 2023 CB300R) can be a big help in making controlled stops in less-than-ideal conditions, like on wet pavement or other compromised surfaces. It’s a great choice whether you’re using your new bike as a commuter or just riding it for fun, since it helps you stop with added confidence.

EFFICIENT DESIGN

The CB300R’s engine is designed with a minimum number of moving parts. Details like low-friction piston rings, high-density core radiator and iridium spark plug help increase fuel efficiency. And the optimized intake layout helps improve initial acceleration.

LCD INSTRUMENTS

The CB300R’s lightweight, full-function LCD display adds a premium feel. It’s 60 percent thinner than previous designs, and gives you readouts for engine rpm, speed, and fuel level. New for 2023, a gear-position indicator provides more information at a glance.

LED LIGHTING PACKAGE

Another perfect example of classic styling with a modern touch, the CB300R features an all-LED lighting package, yet still sports a timeless round headlight lens. And the LED taillight is super thin for a clean, low-profile look.

POWERFUL BRAKES

The CB300R’s radial-mount Nissin front brake caliper provides optimum stopping power.

COMFORT

COMFORTABLE RIDING POSITION

The CB300R’s seat height puts you in an engaged, athletic riding position. You can sit up and see what’s going on around you, and you’re ready to instantly respond to the road—just like your bike.

COUNTERBALANCE SHAFT

Because it features a counterbalancer, the CB300R engine is a smooth runner. You get the narrow overall width and power advantages of a single along with the smoothness of a multi-cylinder bike.

PASSENGER READY

A separate passenger seat, integrated grab rail and passenger footpegs mean you can take a friend along when you go riding—another example of the CB300R’s versatility.

TAPERED RUBBER-MOUNTED ALUMINUM HANDLEBAR

The CB300R uses a premium tapered handlebar. The larger diameter of the clamped area gives you a direct connection to the bike and excellent steering feedback.

Honda Reveals New “Bagger” Rebel and Returning Motorcycle Models for 2023

• New Rebel 1100T DCT offers “bagger” cruiser styling and convenience
• Announcement includes on-road models from five categories
• For the 2023 model year, American Honda announces the return of 11 on-road motorcycle models. From cruisers to miniMOTOs, scooters and sport bikes, the announcement includes a diverse range of motorcycles that showcase the breadth of Honda’s lineup.

The highlight of the announcement is the new “T” trim level of the Rebel 1100 platform. The Rebel 1100T DCT builds on the success of Honda’s “new-school” cruiser platform with “bagger” styling (including wind protection and substantial cargo space), as well as Honda’s advanced dual clutch transmission (DCT). In addition to this new version, the standard Rebel 1100 is back in both manual-transmission and DCT iterations. Other confirmed returning 2023 cruisers include the Rebel 500 and 300—offered in several trim levels and new colors for 2023—as well as the classic Shadow Aero and bobber-inspired Shadow Phantom.

Returning sport bike models include the value-driven CBR1000RR, the agile CBR600RR and the entry-level sport-naked CB300R. The touring-focused NC750X continues to deliver incredible versatility for 2023, and it’s available with DCT or a manual transmission. A pair of miniMOTO models—the best-selling Super Cub and the nostalgic Monkey—both feature available ABS and receive new colors for the new model year. The adventure-inspired ADV150 scooter is back for 2023 as well.

“This announcement covers nearly every category of on-road motorcycle, which is a testament to how deep our product offering is,” said Brandon Wilson, Manager of Sports and Experiential at American Honda. “While each model has a distinct goal in mind, they all benefit from Honda’s renowned premium build quality and reliability. Whether it’s for the first-time rider or the weekend warrior, we’re committed to delivering the best possible ownership and riding experiences to all of our passionate two-wheel customers.”

2023 Honda CB300R ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits

DESIGN
Styling is a deliberate reduction, putting the machine’s blacked-out hardware on display. It’s also brutally neat and brings a hard-edged attitude to the lightweight naked-bike scene. The cutaway tail unit is barely there, though it supports separate rider and passenger seats plus the nylon rear mudguard mount. Rider and passenger foot-peg hangers are aluminum.

A lightweight, full-function LCD instrument display is thin and provides simple readouts for speed, engine rpm, fuel level and shift light, with warning lights arrayed across the top. Full LED lighting—including turn indicators—adds a premium feel and contributes to optimum mass centralization. The headlight uses a dual-bar light signature—upper for low beam and lower for high beam—and the taillight is the thinnest ever mounted on a Honda motorcycle.

Family genes abound, as the fuel tank also shares the same basic motif as the CB1000R.

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
The CB300R’s frame—which helps underpin its minimalist style and is drawn on the same aesthetic as the CB1000R—is constructed from high-tensile steel tubing and pressed steel, with the steel pivot plate separated from the main frame. Through this design, the main frame between the head and seat rail is free from the stress applied to the rear wheel, which enabled each piece to be optimized in terms of strength and profile, primarily through the use of thin steel pipe and steel sheet. While offering optimized strength, the main frame is also light.

The swingarm offers similar rigidity and performance benefits, with increased thickness at the cross member but tapered wall thickness toward the hollow rear axle for ideal flexibility. Lightweight aluminum wheels share the same design as those in the rest of the CB lineup, aiding the bike’s nimble handling characteristics.

A 41mm inverted fork with compliant damping and supple spring rate is pared to a single shock offering seven-step spring-preload adjustment. A 49.6/50.4 front/rear weight bias provides a positive feel for front-end grip and easy steering, which is also helped by the low, 317 pound curb weight and compact 53.3 inch wheelbase. Seat height is 31.5 inches.

Stopping power comes courtesy of a 296mm floating front brake rotor paired with a radial-mount Nissin four-piston caliper, and 220mm rear disc matched to a single-piston caliper. Both brakes are modulated by two-channel ABS that works through an inertial measurement unit (IMU) to give precise front-to-rear distribution of ABS operation, depending on vehicle behavior. Dunlop radial tires – a 150/60R-17 at the rear and a 110/70R-17 at the front – are standard.

To help achieve nimble handling, parts near the vehicle’s periphery have been designed to be lightweight, while many of the heavier components (including the engine, muffler, rear shock, battery and ABS modules) are laid out to provide an ideal center of gravity.

ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
The CB300R’s compact 286cc DOHC four-valve, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine (shared with the CBR300R) is a diminutive jewel that has won many fans for its free-revving, responsive nature. And while that free-spinning character can get the adrenaline pumping as revs rise, the engine also works well in real-world road-riding conditions, both around town and out on the highway.

Bore and stroke are set at 76 x 63mm, with a compression ratio of 10.7:1. PGM-FI fuel injection with 38mm throttle bore and a refined, straight-shot intake path delivers crisp throttle response across the rev range. The exhaust is underslung, and its dual-chamber muffler exits on the right side; reduced air resistance contributes to an ultra-linear throttle response.

The engine is also designed with the minimum number of moving parts. Details like low-friction piston rings, high-density core radiator and iridium spark plug help increase fuel efficiency. Thanks in part to the weight-saving measures and the new intake layout, initial acceleration is exciting for all riders.

Transferable one-year, unlimited-mileage limited warranty; extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan

• Meets current EPA standards
• Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment

2023 Honda CB300R ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $5,049 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $6,199 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £5,099 GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)

*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment

2023 Honda CB300R ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, single cylinder

Displacement

286 cc

Bore & Stroke

76 mm x 63 mm

Compression Ratio

10.7:1

Valve Train

DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder

Fuel Delivery

PGM-FI electronic fuel injection with 38 mm throttle body

Transmission

6-speed

Final Drive

#520 chain (14T/36T)

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension

41mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function- Big Piston front Fork) forks; 118 mm (4.6 in) travel

Rear Suspension

Pro-Link^® single shock; 132 mm (5.2 in) travel

Additional Information

Tires

Front: 110/70-17
Rear: 150/60-17

Brakes

Front: 296 mm disc
Rear: 220 mm disc

ABS

Standard

Seat Height

800 mm (31.5 in)

Wheelbase

1,355 mm (53.3 in)

Curb Weight

142 kg (313 lb) including required fluids and full tank of gas–ready to ride

Fuel Capacity

10.1 litres

Colour

Mat Gunpowder Black Metallic

Warranty

12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty; extended coverage available with Honda Plus

2023 Honda CB300R ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details

• Engine
Bore × Stroke (mm) 76mm x 63mm
Carburation PGM-FI
Compression Ratio 10.7:1
Engine Displacement (cc) 286cc
Engine Type Liquid-cooled single cylinder
Max. Power Output 31bhp/8500rpm
Max. Torque 27.5Nm/7,500rpm
Starter Electric
C02 Emissions (g/km) 72
• Wheels
ABS System 2 channel with IMU
Brakes Front 296mm hubless floating disc with radial-mount Nissin 4-piston caliper
Brakes Rear 220mm disc with single piston caliper
Suspension Front 37mm telescopic fork, 130mm stroke
Suspension Rear Monoshock damper, Pro-Link swingarm, 107mm travel
Tyre Size Front 110/70R17M/C 54H
Tyre Size Rear 150/60R17M/C 65H
Wheels Front 17inch
Wheels Rear 17inch
• Dimensions and Weights
Battery Capacity (VAh) 12V-7AH
Caster Angle 24°
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) 2012mm x 802mm x 1052mm
Frame type Steel diamond frame
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) 10.0L
Fuel Consumption 30.2km/l (WMTC mode)
Ground Clearance (mm) 151mm
Kerb Weight (kg) 143kg
Seat Height (mm) 799mm
Wheelbase (mm) 1352mm
• Transmission
Clutch Wet, multiplate hydraulic clutch
Final Drive Chain
Gearbox 6-speed
• Instruments and Electrics
Headlights LED
Instruments LCD showing speed, engine rpm, fuel level and gear position
Tail Light LED

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