I have had bigger bikes, but I am also looking to down size. Just sold my 2021 zx6r and looking at these. Smaller displacement bikes are really fun to play with
I had this as a second bike for 2 years now and it is fun to ride on the local hills and country roads. I also ride it in the winter when my other bike is stored in the garage waiting for sunnier days. No bike is perfect especially in this price range. But it's still Honda and with a little bit of care will run for many years. I have replaced the original sprockets with good quality aftermarket ( not expensive ) and the chain noise disappeared. The forward sprocket had a little bit more free play and I suppose this was making the noise. Safe ride and enjoy your bikes.
The "chain noise" is actually not come from the chain. It come from the ring in the rear sprocket. Cut out the ring and the noise will go away. Btw the chain is good quality one and you don't have to replace it.
@@Tonyx.yt. I owned a CB150 ExMotion, a variant of your CB300 with an 150cc engine. Not like yours, my bike has not just them same sprockets noise ring, although it is an 428 not 520 , but also a bad chain. It doesn't have O-ring and stretch very fast. So after 7000km I have to replace the whole chain-spockets combo. In your CB300, you have a good chain and sprockets, so you just need to cut the ring. That's all.
got a cb300r 2023 model, have no issues with the chain... seat is only noticeable after 2 hours and even then, 10 minutes off the bike for a quick pit-stop, fuel up and snack and by butt feels just like new and back on ze bike!
Have the same exact bike 1year old at a little over 1300 miles. You’re right on the money with the cons and the pros. I Love this bike, it’s perfect for little commutes but getting tired of the very short gears and the constant rattling. Other than that it’s such a great bike probably keeping after upgrading to something bigger just to hop on for a short fun ride.
I changed the front sprocket from 14 tooth to 15 tooth . Had to file out the front chain guide a little to get it back on due to slightly larger sprocket . That mod lowered the revs across the whole range .
@@NeilBlalock Safer than you! No helmet, t shirt, slippers and no socks, fashion pants, no eye protection, no gloves................. You are an absolute massive skin graft waiting to happen. I'm guessing the CBR600RR time kind of scared you? Try a CBR1000RR. The seat on mine is so hard that it's agony after maybe 30-45 minutes at best.
The white flash light is set to 7500rpm from factory so you dont overrev it for the first 1000km till the first oil change. You can set the light to whatever revs you like in the available range of the engine so it doesn´t flash an 60mph all the time 🙂
Hey man, is there anything you did about the chain noise? I have the same problem and it is really annoying. Do you think if there is any permanent solution for that? I also tried lubing the chain with different lubes but it still is making the noise.
I live in Thailand and a 300cc motorbike is considered a big bike. I bought the CB300R after considering buying a CRF300L when I concluded 90% of my riding is on tarmac and the other 10% on gravel roads and farm tracks.
@@NeilBlalockhow do you like it so far? i have pcx150 right now and would like to upgrade to a slightly bigger bike for everyday commute and weekend trips outside of bangkok. this seems like a great fit for my needs, but would love to hear how you're liking it. what makes me a bit concerned is that im 6ft3 and not sure if its gonna be comfortable also for my girldfiend (i plan to get a trunk on the back so she can lean back on it). thanks in advance!
Hello Nail, If I don't mind taking a bit more time to accelerate and absolutely don't mind riding any faster than 100 km/h (60 miles/h - speed limit in Netherlands), do you think it would be a good idea to put a +1 or +2 front sprocket and -1 or -2 rear sprocket so that in 6th gear at 100 km/h (60 miles/hour) the engine would be at around 5500 rpm. Would that be fine for the engine? Thank you and ride safely !
Nice review. I've had my CB300R since 2019. That white blinking light at 64 mph is actually linked to RPM not speed and is supposed to indicate when to change up gear. You can change that to whatever RPM you like, see the manual. I set mine to 10,000 rpm, so I rarely see it come on.
it shows you how to adjust when the shift light comes on in the owners manual. You can make it so it doesn't come on until you are almost red lining. I take mine on the highway and it dosent come on.
US gallon, the CB 500f great on fuel too, 100 mp UK gallon (4.5lt). More power but 190kg wet with a much bigger price. I guess if it was just running around town and commuting, I'd go for the 300 and the extra price for the 500, would buy extra petrol. I've been riding since the 70s and think economy is a must nowadays.
I just got a 2022 Vitpilen 401 after having owned a 2019 CB300R for 3 1/2 years and 15k miles. I loved the CB300R but the Vitpilen is way better for only $350 more. It has an up and down quick shifter, adjustable suspension, beautiful wire spoked wheels, and the chain doesn't rattle. Sorry Honda.
@@ka124as Yep that's right, my CB never failed in any way in 15k miles. We'll see how it goes with the Vit. I think it's been produced since 2018 so they've had time to debug it. Fortunately, the Husqvarna dealer is only 10 miles away.
Apparently the European market gets a color matched front fender which looks considerably better to me. The exhaust sucks but you date only two factory exhausts in 38 yrs of riding were acceptable to me
I totally disagree, they cost less and need fewer replacements. In a low er horsepower bike the power loss in not significant enough to matter especially with an under 500 cc bike.@@Tonyx.yt.
This is quite high on my list on getting this upcoming spring. Wanting to down size from my 650 cruiser. Was wondering what would be the ideal hight for rider I'm 5' 10" 32 inch inseam. Really looking for a bike that'll do some leaning without scrapping foot pegs kickstands and stuff.
I cant say I have really taken this bike down twisty roads to where I am scrapping the pegs but this bike would fit you just fine in terms of being able to handle it comfortably
Yup, rear sprocket has that little lip on the outside which is what causes the chain noise. From what I’ve read if you put an aftermarket sprocket on the noise goes away.
@@NeilBlalock These run tiny rear sprockets. Guess what? They spin MUCH faster than a CBR1000RR rear don't they?????????????? Check the size difference.
@@geodude-633 I see Thanks. It seems Honda is selling slightly different variants across the globe. For example, the lucky UK guys get Showa separate function big piston forks while India gets some 'not so popular' average forks made by Endurance. This is despite this bike costs same as Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
tell me you got no butt without telling me you got no butt lol comfort is opinion and after cycling for hours a day, hopping onto virtually any motorcycle is like riding an air-cushion by comparison lol
Great video! :) Couple of questions! How often do you do your oil changes? & How did you get to 80 MPG? I currently have been sitting at around 34 and can't seem to get it higher. It's been at 34 MPG since I got it with 14 miles. I'm currently at around 950 miles on my bike.
Hey thanks! I did oil change every 3000 miles. I did basic commuting back and fourth from work speed limit from 30-50mlh. I ride in 6th gear a lot and live in a completely flat area with 0 hills and uneven road conditions. 34 mpg is very low you should atleast be around 50-60mpg
I like the info and your opinion, but I had to give this video a thumbs down for riding without proper gear. Heck, no gear. Well, you did have a hat on your head so ....there's that.
Just got rid of my Street triple 675 and brought a cb300r.
Why
Worth it?
A lot lighter easier to manoeuvre, never even used 50%of the power of the 675.
Whoa. Kudos man. They’re both great bikes, but yeah, that CB really is pretty great if you have a level head and keep your expectations in check.
I have had bigger bikes, but I am also looking to down size. Just sold my 2021 zx6r and looking at these. Smaller displacement bikes are really fun to play with
I love my 300. Such a great bike to add to your collection. Honda reliability can't be beat
I had this as a second bike for 2 years now and it is fun to ride on the local hills and country roads. I also ride it in the winter when my other bike is stored in the garage waiting for sunnier days. No bike is perfect especially in this price range. But it's still Honda and with a little bit of care will run for many years. I have replaced the original sprockets with good quality aftermarket ( not expensive ) and the chain noise disappeared. The forward sprocket had a little bit more free play and I suppose this was making the noise. Safe ride and enjoy your bikes.
Thanks for the comment, it was a great little bike while I had it. If I had the room to store it I probably would have kept it as a second bike
The "chain noise" is actually not come from the chain. It come from the ring in the rear sprocket. Cut out the ring and the noise will go away. Btw the chain is good quality one and you don't have to replace it.
yep, took me years to figured out, i wish i replace the oem rear sprocket with an aftermarket one much sooner...
@@Tonyx.yt. I owned a CB150 ExMotion, a variant of your CB300 with an 150cc engine. Not like yours, my bike has not just them same sprockets noise ring, although it is an 428 not 520 , but also a bad chain. It doesn't have O-ring and stretch very fast. So after 7000km I have to replace the whole chain-spockets combo. In your CB300, you have a good chain and sprockets, so you just need to cut the ring. That's all.
@@cxn_media i replaced oem chain after 22k km, with an high quality x ring one, but still, the main issues was the chain guard of the rear sprocket
got a cb300r 2023 model, have no issues with the chain... seat is only noticeable after 2 hours and even then, 10 minutes off the bike for a quick pit-stop, fuel up and snack and by butt feels just like new and back on ze bike!
Awesome!
i survived a 8 hours trip on the cb300r, if the rider it's not heavy, seat its quite good for a naked bike btw
Put Motul racing oil in it. You won't regret it and will have more confidence at revving it higher.
Have the same exact bike 1year old at a little over 1300 miles. You’re right on the money with the cons and the pros. I Love this bike, it’s perfect for little commutes but getting tired of the very short gears and the constant rattling. Other than that it’s such a great bike probably keeping after upgrading to something bigger just to hop on for a short fun ride.
thats what im thinking I might upgrade but it is such a great commuter bike and just so easy to get on and go
Might consider a 15 tooth front sprocket, stretches gears out Ang better engine breaking
@@jimramsey8020 taller gearing will lower engine braking. Shorter gearing is what will increase the engine braking effect.
I changed the front sprocket from 14 tooth to 15 tooth . Had to file out the front chain guide a little to get it back on due to slightly larger sprocket . That mod lowered the revs across the whole range .
Thanks for the video and your thoughts on the bike. Just got one myself
Hey congratulations. Ride safe!
@@NeilBlalock Safer than you! No helmet, t shirt, slippers and no socks, fashion pants, no eye protection, no gloves................. You are an absolute massive skin graft waiting to happen. I'm guessing the CBR600RR time kind of scared you? Try a CBR1000RR. The seat on mine is so hard that it's agony after maybe 30-45 minutes at best.
Don’t be a hero and ride without a helmet, even a low speed fall and you could end up with a life changing head injury.
You can change the rpm setting for the blinking dash light (it's in the manual)...
oh awesome I will look into that, thanks
Balanced review, good job
Thank you
The white flash light is set to 7500rpm from factory so you dont overrev it for the first 1000km till the first oil change. You can set the light to whatever revs you like in the available range of the engine so it doesn´t flash an 60mph all the time 🙂
Hey man, is there anything you did about the chain noise? I have the same problem and it is really annoying. Do you think if there is any permanent solution for that? I also tried lubing the chain with different lubes but it still is making the noise.
I live in Thailand and a 300cc motorbike is considered a big bike.
I bought the CB300R after considering buying a CRF300L when I concluded 90% of my riding is on tarmac and the other 10% on gravel roads and farm tracks.
I would love to ride in Thailand one day!
@@NeilBlalockhow do you like it so far? i have pcx150 right now and would like to upgrade to a slightly bigger bike for everyday commute and weekend trips outside of bangkok. this seems like a great fit for my needs, but would love to hear how you're liking it. what makes me a bit concerned is that im 6ft3 and not sure if its gonna be comfortable also for my girldfiend (i plan to get a trunk on the back so she can lean back on it). thanks in advance!
Hello Nail,
If I don't mind taking a bit more time to accelerate and absolutely don't mind riding any faster than 100 km/h (60 miles/h - speed limit in Netherlands), do you think it would be a good idea to put a +1 or +2 front sprocket and -1 or -2 rear sprocket so that in 6th gear at 100 km/h (60 miles/hour) the engine would be at around 5500 rpm. Would that be fine for the engine?
Thank you and ride safely !
I love the look of these
same
Nice review. I've had my CB300R since 2019. That white blinking light at 64 mph is actually linked to RPM not speed and is supposed to indicate when to change up gear. You can change that to whatever RPM you like, see the manual. I set mine to 10,000 rpm, so I rarely see it come on.
Yes thanks!
@@NeilBlalock You said you owned CBR600RR's? They all use rev limit shift lights. Just saying.
it shows you how to adjust when the shift light comes on in the owners manual. You can make it so it doesn't come on until you are almost red lining. I take mine on the highway and it dosent come on.
Ok cool I will probably do that, thanks!
US gallon, the CB 500f great on fuel too, 100 mp UK gallon (4.5lt). More power but 190kg wet with a much bigger price. I guess if it was just running around town and commuting, I'd go for the 300 and the extra price for the 500, would buy extra petrol. I've been riding since the 70s and think economy is a must nowadays.
Agree
I just got a 2022 Vitpilen 401 after having owned a 2019 CB300R for 3 1/2 years and 15k miles. I loved the CB300R but the Vitpilen is way better for only $350 more. It has an up and down quick shifter, adjustable suspension, beautiful wire spoked wheels, and the chain doesn't rattle. Sorry Honda.
Just like cars though. Some people buy Honda and Toyota simply for the reliability and ease of maintenance.
Enjoy your Vitpilen
@@ka124as Yep that's right, my CB never failed in any way in 15k miles. We'll see how it goes with the Vit. I think it's been produced since 2018 so they've had time to debug it. Fortunately, the Husqvarna dealer is only 10 miles away.
Wow that's a really nice bike! What's the fastest you've gotten it up to?
ive only gotten it up to about 85 next time you visit you can take it out
@@NeilBlalock Same here about 85 on the highway
Love the color combo!
thanks dude
Looking to get this as my first bike!!
Very excited for you! Safe riding
@NeilBlalock appreciate it.. its between this and the cb500r. As a starter might start on this.
Apparently the European market gets a color matched front fender which looks considerably better to me. The exhaust sucks but you date only two factory exhausts in 38 yrs of riding were acceptable to me
In 2023 I am surprised that all manufacturers have not decided to do away with chain and sprockets and adapted belt drives
higher cost and higher power loss so not worth on anything except a slow and expensive motorcycle
I totally disagree, they cost less and need fewer replacements. In a low er horsepower bike the power loss in not significant enough to matter especially with an under 500 cc bike.@@Tonyx.yt.
This is quite high on my list on getting this upcoming spring. Wanting to down size from my 650 cruiser. Was wondering what would be the ideal hight for rider I'm 5' 10" 32 inch inseam. Really looking for a bike that'll do some leaning without scrapping foot pegs kickstands and stuff.
I cant say I have really taken this bike down twisty roads to where I am scrapping the pegs but this bike would fit you just fine in terms of being able to handle it comfortably
If it's like a lot of the smaller Honda's, it's probably the rear sprocket that is causing the noise. Not just the chain.
That could be
Yup, rear sprocket has that little lip on the outside which is what causes the chain noise. From what I’ve read if you put an aftermarket sprocket on the noise goes away.
@@NeilBlalock These run tiny rear sprockets. Guess what? They spin MUCH faster than a CBR1000RR rear don't they?????????????? Check the size difference.
yep, that's the oem rear sprocket, replaced with one without the chain guard and chain noise it's 100% GONE
Why the bike has the old exhaust ? The new model has a different exhaust.
Not sure, im in the US and this is the factory exhaust
Indian model has new exhaust design
@@akshayakumarbehera5840 oh nice! haven't seen it yet
The 2022 European model has the new exhaust (and a few other new features); that model will be the U.S. 2023 model.
@@geodude-633 I see
Thanks.
It seems Honda is selling slightly different variants across the globe. For example, the lucky UK guys get Showa separate function big piston forks while India gets some 'not so popular' average forks made by Endurance. This is despite this bike costs same as Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Duke 250 or cb300r or g310r ???
Never had a duke 250 or g310 but I know the cb300r and g310r are popular bikes
It's a good looking bike
Thanks!
tell me you got no butt without telling me you got no butt lol comfort is opinion and after cycling for hours a day, hopping onto virtually any motorcycle is like riding an air-cushion by comparison lol
get protective gear on mate!
always
@@NeilBlalock I didn't see it! LOL
Get a proper riding gear first.
Great video! :)
Couple of questions!
How often do you do your oil changes?
&
How did you get to 80 MPG? I currently have been sitting at around 34 and can't seem to get it higher.
It's been at 34 MPG since I got it with 14 miles. I'm currently at around 950 miles on my bike.
Hey thanks! I did oil change every 3000 miles. I did basic commuting back and fourth from work speed limit from 30-50mlh. I ride in 6th gear a lot and live in a completely flat area with 0 hills and uneven road conditions. 34 mpg is very low you should atleast be around 50-60mpg
What's a naked bike mean... new to this
Basically it has little to no plastic fairings like some other sport bikes
I like the info and your opinion, but I had to give this video a thumbs down for riding without proper gear. Heck, no gear. Well, you did have a hat on your head so ....there's that.
Respect! I have gear, for this particular video I just rode to the top of my street. Check out my video this week with the new gloves I just got
@@NeilBlalock New gloves? Are they Dainese? I hope so.
helmet??????
You should get an H2!
Great idea
@@NeilBlalock No. Do NOT do that. Don't even go beyond what you have there. A 1993 900 Fireblade is way beyond you and they only made 110bhp.
This is not a 2022 model (see exhaust), it's the 2019 model.
Maybe manufactured in 2022 or 2021, but still the 2019 CB300R.
Well in the US its a 2022 model and reflects that on the title sooooo
The blue/bronze color wasn't even available in 2019...
I don't believe 80mpg
i dont believe either because i can even get 95! (40km/l real fuel consumption)