Reinforcing competition in the strong growing two-wheeler segment, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) here on Friday launched its second Neo Sports Cafe – CB300R – the middle weight motorcycle, priced at Rs 2.41 lakh.
The bike will be available in 22 cities across India.
“In 2018, Honda made a commitment of unleashing excitement in a new category. Now, we fulfil our commitment yet again with this iconic offering in the middle-weight segment of Neo Sports Café family. With a legacy spanning 4 continents, CB300R is the great introduction for new riders to brand Honda’s engineering prowess, design philosophy and high build quality, said Minoru Kato, President and CEO HMSI.
The Honda CB300R has a modern take on the classic cafe racer design, inspired from the Honda Neo Sports Cafe concept design.
Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior VP, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycles and Scooter India said, “The all new Neo Sports Café inspired CB300Ris a breakthrough modern take on the classic roadster design. With strategic pricing of Rs 2.41 lakh (ex-showroom, India), Honda has put the spotlight on the growing middleweight category and motor enthusiasts across India have responded. In just 25 days since start of bookings, CB300R is already booked for over 3 months based on our current production plan! Introduction of CB300R will debut the new premium Silver Wing-mark in India.”
The CB3000R is assembled in India from completely knocked down (CKD) kits, and its design and features are the bike’s USP.
In India, the Honda CB300R is available in two colours – Matte Axis Grey Metallic and Candy Chromosphere Red.
The Honda CB300R is powered by a liquid-cooled, DOHC, 286 cc, single-cylinder engine which puts out 30 bhp at 8,000 rpm and peak torque of 27.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm. Power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a six-speed gearbox and the kerb weight is rated at 147 kg.
At that price, the Honda CB300R competes with the KTM 390 Duke, the BMW G 310 R , as well as the Royal Enfield Interceptor.(UNI)
Honda launches CB300R at Rs 2.41 lakh
