The frame is a cool
trellis-style and overall
fit and finish is as you
would expect from a
premium manufacturer
such as Honda
irst impressions when you walk around
the new 2019 Honda CB300R are of a
compact and purposeful looking bike
with all the expected modern urban street-
sport styling of bikes in this category. Honda
call the style Neo-Sport Café and that really
describes it well. Finished in a Matt Charcoal
Grey paintwork with brushed silver accents
this example looks the business and has some
street appeal.
The frame is a cool trellis-style and overall
fit and finish is as you would expect from a
premium manufacturer such as Honda. The
single instrument module is easy to read and
the riders seat is comfortable. The passenger
seat and seat-to-peg layout might not be great
for anything other than a quick trip around
town but, let’s face it, the bike’s not designed
for extended two-up riding.
The muffler has a great rake angle to it in
keeping with the bikes lines but is a bit on the
large side (and quiet), although I suspect a few
owners will opt for a sporty slip-on to enhance
the image and add some aural depth to their
riding pleasure! Climb aboard and you realise
this really is a compact bike that’s also nice
and light. The tank has good sculpting for knee
positioning which means six-footers will fit OK,
though too much more than that and the bar-
seat-pegs comfort factor may be strained.
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