Why are you dissing this bike and comparing it to a Grom? This bike will do highway at the speed limit all day, weighs in 50 less and has great fuel economy, not to mention it is a joy to maneuver around town.
My cb300r has no problem maintaining 70mph even into headwinds It is a huge upgrade from the Grom which can barely manage 50mph in a head wind. I have taken both on over 1.4k mile trips and I prefer the cb300r due to the extra power. But if there was ever an offical honda 250cc Grom I would have one instantly!!!!
I have a Suzuki GSX-S750Z ABS and a Honda CB300R. This bike is fantastic! Is it fast AF? No...is it slow though, nope. You can have fun on this, its maneuverable anywhere, can wheelie, has great highway cruising ability. Could it offer more? Sure, but for the price this bike is a steal. Got mine with 1012 miles on it, $3750. I rode with a grom today....nope, not the same bike. If you're an adult a grom seems silly vs the CB300R. Gearing, torque, better front end on the 300R, better brakes... etc. No thanks to a grom. My GSX750 is a thriller but the CB300R puts a smile on my face every time. Also, takes passengers really well even full size humans! But would need to adjust the pre-load on the back shock.
@@roguetune03 it’s closer to a Grom then an r6 and different then a Rebel. Had an issue finding a good comp. All my videos are off the cuff, not super rehearsed !
I live in Bangkok and own a Honda CB300R. It is narrow, short wheel base and tight turning circle so very good for filtering through traffic jams and quick in the suburbs. A powerful and better looking Grom. I also own a Honda Monkey 125.
i have a 2020 Cb300r. top speed is about 90 mph. I take it on the freeway regularly, its happy at 65. these are way better and more versatile than a Grom.
whats the point of an extremelly light, reliable, frugal, low maintnance, low or zero tax in some countries naked bike that still can do 0-60mph in less than 6sec and returning 35km/l????!!!!i see no point in this nonsense!
@farmoboy83 more succinct title, could be interpreted as, what class of bike is this? That's the ultimate question I was trying to answer while understanding this bike
@@OctobikerI believe it is meant to be a cross between 2 different bikes. As in where CBR is a straight crotch rocket a CB300X is a crossover, hence the X in the model name. I think the CB500X better exemplifies that.
Not sure what you were reviewing, you didn't tell me much. But I have one a 2019 & I ride on the freeway all the time. Speed limit is 65! Do "I" need to go faster? NO As a comfortable ride for "me" I'm just fine. I don't need a 600 or more under me. It's a fun bike to just get around town on too and the canyons to the beach are fun too.
@@cosmic_gate476 I really liked the power band it had around 2-4k RPMs the bottom really drops around 50 MPH. For me if I had a Grom, a 300 isn't nearly a big enough step to say, yes this is next level. Baby steps would be a 650/750 from a Grom. I went from a 50 to a 125 and it was much better but got old at about 8 weeks.
@@Octobiker I think 300 is a good step up from 125 you go from 10+ second 0-60mph to sub 6 seconds. I am interested in CB650R, Triumph Trident or even an XSR900 as next after gaining skills. Those can do 60 in under 3.5s and might be a bit much for a 125 cc rider.
Some riders arent skilled enough to control very powerful bikes. Like a sunday rider or a female rider. The extra cost is for the showa shocks and the reliability of a oil cooled honda engine
I would never compare this to the mini motorcycles like a Honda Grom or the Kawasaki Z125. Comparing it to bikes like the Kawasaki Z400 or Yamaha MT-03 would be a better comparison.
@@Kralycek1Since I am toying with the idea of either one, can you explain the difference? Which one do you like better and why? If you don't mind me asking 🙏
@@paulb1383 if I can choose, I prefere MT03 😌. IT was better in many ways. Only was heavy for me cause I am beginer. So for me is CB300R more beautiful and not heavy. IT IS like riding a bicycle. Everything else Is worse for me.
@@Kralycek1 thanks for the reply! I currently ride a 200 cc the same exact weight as the cb300 so still not sure. I think I am leaning more towards the MT03 due to the seat height although I am able to flat foot both bikes. Hard choice and I like the looks of both bikes!
Have you ridden one? For me cruising wouldn't necessarily have to be in top gear, within 20 miles of top speed. It feels pretty rung out and buzzin. But going fast in a slow bike is indeed fun
I got mine up to 135kmh or about 83mph, was around 9000 rpm so didn't have much left to give but I think it could do with an up-gearing. Drop a few teeth on the rear or add one to the front and it wouldn't accelerate as fast past third but I think it would make 1-3 far more useable in cities and let you do a lot more with 5th in terms of getting up to speed and then 6th would be a proper over-drive gear for the highway efficiency... right now I can do 80kmh in 6th at 5000rpm (country road speed-limits) but if we can get that down to 4500 rpm... and 100kmh to 6000 rpm, it'd be really efficient. Of course this would kill 6th gear acceleration but that is what 5th gear would be for anyway.
@@Octobiker For $5.3k showroom new you can buy a 300-400cc bike that rides on par with 4cyl 800cc up to liter bikes? you dreaming? I paid $3750 for my CB300R with 1012 miles on it. I just drove an Aprilia 426 this weekend...$1200 more than the CB300R and is faster no doubt, but would I drive it daily like do the CB as a city bike? Naw.. and for $3750 mine was a steal.
@@Octobiker I think that's a good speed. In NYC our city highways are 55 MPH and that's cool in my book. Like you said fit and finish is what counts. I prefer to sit in a bike than ride on top of it. People are fixated on style. Unlike cars. Motorcycles are more of how you feel when your on it. There like gloves 🧤. You have to find the one that fits your body not your eyes 👀
@@fredmaldonado9204 Good comment and I too don't feel the need to go faster. 🙌 Will point out though, better if you can hit 70+ if needed, because as you know in NY, plenty of folks are at 70 to 80 mph regardless of the 55...Scary if you can't keep up 😮
@@Octobiker Brother I weigh 180lbs, 5'6"...I get 90-96mph out of the CB300R. Drop in K&N filter for smoother throttle and better breathing...lighter DID VX3 chain and replace that heavy awful rear Honda OEM sprocket that is hella loud. Wrap the exhaust. You'll see 100mph on this bike. I mean dude, my GSX-S750 does 150mph but I would not ride it like I do my CB300R.
I’m aware, you mentioned that at the 3:06 mark!! That’s great info for those that may not be aware that it does indeed have a gas tank!! Once again, great insight!!
@@Octobiker Dunno what you mean, every dealership around here in 3 states has at least one for sale new and a couple blue ones still kicking around the used lot.
Why are you dissing this bike and comparing it to a Grom? This bike will do highway at the speed limit all day, weighs in 50 less and has great fuel economy, not to mention it is a joy to maneuver around town.
Just making personal observations, just a random dude on UA-cam like you.
My cb300r has no problem maintaining 70mph even into headwinds
It is a huge upgrade from the Grom which can barely manage 50mph in a head wind.
I have taken both on over 1.4k mile trips and I prefer the cb300r due to the extra power.
But if there was ever an offical honda 250cc Grom I would have one instantly!!!!
I have a Suzuki GSX-S750Z ABS and a Honda CB300R. This bike is fantastic! Is it fast AF? No...is it slow though, nope. You can have fun on this, its maneuverable anywhere, can wheelie, has great highway cruising ability. Could it offer more? Sure, but for the price this bike is a steal. Got mine with 1012 miles on it, $3750. I rode with a grom today....nope, not the same bike. If you're an adult a grom seems silly vs the CB300R. Gearing, torque, better front end on the 300R, better brakes... etc. No thanks to a grom. My GSX750 is a thriller but the CB300R puts a smile on my face every time.
Also, takes passengers really well even full size humans! But would need to adjust the pre-load on the back shock.
@@roguetune03 it’s closer to a Grom then an r6 and different then a Rebel. Had an issue finding a good comp. All my videos are off the cuff, not super rehearsed !
I have a chance to trade one of my small bikes for this motorcycle. your comment is enticing.
I live in Bangkok and own a Honda CB300R. It is narrow, short wheel base and tight turning circle so very good for filtering through traffic jams and quick in the suburbs. A powerful and better looking Grom. I also own a Honda Monkey 125.
i have a 2020 Cb300r. top speed is about 90 mph. I take it on the freeway regularly, its happy at 65. these are way better and more versatile than a Grom.
Agreed, but for the price. I'd personally be happier on an older bike that has 4x the CC and is happy at 90. But we all enjoy different things!
I love the small displacement bikes. Light, Agile, fuel efficient, easier to maintain. Specially the single cylinders.
@@danl5632 lots of fun!
The Honda CB300R with cruise at 70 mph ( 115 kms) all day so don't know how you can say that it is no good on the freeway.
I prefer to sit at a certain spot in the powerband. It's too much by now
@@Octobiker Welcome to small displacement motorcycles.
@@roguetune03 I actually started at a 50cc scooter and am now riding a Dyna. Enjoyed all shapes and sizes!
i would like to replace this exhaust by the new one on 2022 ver without remap. Do you think it affects anything?
Helllo as long as you purchase an exhaust made for the cb300r no issues at all!
That’s a very interesting perspective and hard to argue against.
whats the point of an extremelly light, reliable, frugal, low maintnance, low or zero tax in some countries naked bike that still can do 0-60mph in less than 6sec and returning 35km/l????!!!!i see no point in this nonsense!
@farmoboy83 more succinct title, could be interpreted as, what class of bike is this? That's the ultimate question I was trying to answer while understanding this bike
@@OctobikerI believe it is meant to be a cross between 2 different bikes. As in where CBR is a straight crotch rocket a CB300X is a crossover, hence the X in the model name. I think the CB500X better exemplifies that.
What is the speed limit in the USA ? I was under the impresion it was 55 Mph so anything faster than that would be wasted .unless you traval abroad .
The posted speed limit is around 70 on Texas freeways. However, I feel comfortable going 80 past a cop without being pulled over because it's normal.
Not sure what you were reviewing, you didn't tell me much. But I have one a 2019 & I ride on the freeway all the time. Speed limit is 65! Do "I" need to go faster? NO As a comfortable ride for "me" I'm just fine. I don't need a 600 or more under me. It's a fun bike to just get around town on too and the canyons to the beach are fun too.
It was a review of this bike, from my point of view. I enjoy the ability to exceed the speed limit for passing and maneuvering. That’s just me
My safety course had both this bike and the grom. Its a night and day difference in performance lol
Agreed! Although is the difference staggering enough to consider it a upgrade? Definitely different in every way
@@Octobiker Got the 300 as the first bike grom would scare me being around cars plus any responsible adult can handle this 300 power it's very mild
@@cosmic_gate476 I really liked the power band it had around 2-4k RPMs the bottom really drops around 50 MPH. For me if I had a Grom, a 300 isn't nearly a big enough step to say, yes this is next level. Baby steps would be a 650/750 from a Grom. I went from a 50 to a 125 and it was much better but got old at about 8 weeks.
@@Octobiker I think 300 is a good step up from 125 you go from 10+ second 0-60mph to sub 6 seconds. I am interested in CB650R, Triumph Trident or even an XSR900 as next after gaining skills. Those can do 60 in under 3.5s and might be a bit much for a 125 cc rider.
@@cosmic_gate476 whatever you do, just have a good time! Each riders experience and expectation is different!
Some riders arent skilled enough to control very powerful bikes. Like a sunday rider or a female rider. The extra cost is for the showa shocks and the reliability of a oil cooled honda engine
Great answer 👏🙏
I would never compare this to the mini motorcycles like a Honda Grom or the Kawasaki Z125. Comparing it to bikes like the Kawasaki Z400 or Yamaha MT-03 would be a better comparison.
You're probably right, but that comparison is hard since I am very unfamiliar with those models. So I went with what I knew
I had MT03 and I have CB300R now. For me very different bikes.
@@Kralycek1Since I am toying with the idea of either one, can you explain the difference? Which one do you like better and why? If you don't mind me asking 🙏
@@paulb1383 if I can choose, I prefere MT03 😌. IT was better in many ways. Only was heavy for me cause I am beginer. So for me is CB300R more beautiful and not heavy. IT IS like riding a bicycle. Everything else Is worse for me.
@@Kralycek1 thanks for the reply! I currently ride a 200 cc the same exact weight as the cb300 so still not sure. I think I am leaning more towards the MT03 due to the seat height although I am able to flat foot both bikes. Hard choice and I like the looks of both bikes!
Top speed of the CB300R is good for +90 mph so cruising at 70 mph on the freeways is no problem.
Have you ridden one? For me cruising wouldn't necessarily have to be in top gear, within 20 miles of top speed. It feels pretty rung out and buzzin. But going fast in a slow bike is indeed fun
@@Octobiker "Have you ridden one?" I am a UK expat living in Thailand and own a 2022 CB300R with many other motorbikes.
@@johntheaccountant5594 experiences vary as does life. Enjoy it!
@@johntheaccountant5594 2022 CB300R owner here too! Cheers!
I paid 5,500 for new cb300r january this year
NEW ZEALAND i do a
100 klm/h. To. 110. On highway. Easy
I got mine up to 135kmh or about 83mph, was around 9000 rpm so didn't have much left to give but I think it could do with an up-gearing. Drop a few teeth on the rear or add one to the front and it wouldn't accelerate as fast past third but I think it would make 1-3 far more useable in cities and let you do a lot more with 5th in terms of getting up to speed and then 6th would be a proper over-drive gear for the highway efficiency... right now I can do 80kmh in 6th at 5000rpm (country road speed-limits) but if we can get that down to 4500 rpm... and 100kmh to 6000 rpm, it'd be really efficient. Of course this would kill 6th gear acceleration but that is what 5th gear would be for anyway.
That's a pretty decent click to be at ... was probably screaming!! Thanks for watching Adam
Huge improvement over a grom... a grom at 55 will.push u all over. This is really a nice upgrade over a grom.. if u just want a liyyle more..
Yup just a touch more! Not enough to blow my socks off, but more rideable for sure
It now has competition with the Triumph 400cc that has just been released.
Well worth paying the extra for the Honda CB300R over the Grom 125.
For that same price you could get a much higher CC bike that could keep up if you were ever riding with 800ccs and up
@@Octobiker For $5.3k showroom new you can buy a 300-400cc bike that rides on par with 4cyl 800cc up to liter bikes? you dreaming? I paid $3750 for my CB300R with 1012 miles on it. I just drove an Aprilia 426 this weekend...$1200 more than the CB300R and is faster no doubt, but would I drive it daily like do the CB as a city bike? Naw.. and for $3750 mine was a steal.
That's an urban city bike. where the speed limit isn't really as high as the suburban highways.
Some people swear they do 70-80mph and cruise. I think I am fairly light and 70 felt OK
@@Octobiker I think that's a good speed. In NYC our city highways are 55 MPH and that's cool in my book. Like you said fit and finish is what counts. I prefer to sit in a bike than ride on top of it. People are fixated on style. Unlike cars. Motorcycles are more of how you feel when your on it. There like gloves 🧤. You have to find the one that fits your body not your eyes 👀
@@fredmaldonado9204 Dang. You nailed it
@@fredmaldonado9204 Good comment and I too don't feel the need to go faster. 🙌 Will point out though, better if you can hit 70+ if needed, because as you know in NY, plenty of folks are at 70 to 80 mph regardless of the 55...Scary if you can't keep up 😮
@@Octobiker Brother I weigh 180lbs, 5'6"...I get 90-96mph out of the CB300R. Drop in K&N filter for smoother throttle and better breathing...lighter DID VX3 chain and replace that heavy awful rear Honda OEM sprocket that is hella loud. Wrap the exhaust. You'll see 100mph on this bike. I mean dude, my GSX-S750 does 150mph but I would not ride it like I do my CB300R.
Dead cheap in America.
“It has a gas tank” great inside!!
Take this review with a grain of salt!!
Great inside
Great insight**
It does in fact have a gas tank
I’m aware, you mentioned that at the 3:06 mark!! That’s great info for those that may not be aware that it does indeed have a gas tank!! Once again, great insight!!
@@chiefdog1019 thank you. Thanks for watching
Why would u even buy this in america. This is a comuter for countries like asia, india etc where roads are bad and people are smaller built
This is definitely a lesser known bike around the US, but from what I can tell, people do enjoy them here, just maybe more niche
@@Octobiker Dunno what you mean, every dealership around here in 3 states has at least one for sale new and a couple blue ones still kicking around the used lot.
💬what diferençaCB 300r 25r
Hello, what is the country of origin of that bike? Can't find anything about a 25r
Might be more useful in kg 🙄
I had no foresight on this. International viewers numbers have been low. But moving forward I can add that when necessary!