Scooters
2008Honda SH300I Sporty
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The 2008 Honda SH 300i Sporty is a premium maxi-scooter designed for commuters seeking style and practicality with sporty flair. Its fuel-injected 279cc engine delivers responsive performance and reliable daily transportation. Best known for combining comfortable ergonomics with sleek styling, it suits riders wanting scooter convenience without sacrificing modern features.
- Capacity
- 279.1 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 161.8 kg
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Power
- 13.0 HP (9.6 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed primarily as an urban commuter scooter for weaving through traffic and handling daily errands with ease.
- Built for
- A practical, comfort-oriented scooter with modest performance, ABS brakes, and a sporty styling touch over the standard SH300i.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited for highway touring at sustained high speeds, spirited canyon carving, or any off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 279.1 ccm
- Power
- 13.0 HP (9.6 kW)
- Torque
- 26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.0803 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 68.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital transistorised with electronic advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
- Final drive
- Belt
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1420 mm
- Overall length
- 2100 mm
- Seat height
- 785 mm
- Dry weight
- 161.8 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 9.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 136 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- 35mm telescopic fork, 102mm axle travel
- Rear suspension
- Dual-damper unit swingarm, 95mm axle travel
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 256 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 256 mm
- ABS
- Yes
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2008 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 279 cc | 279 cc |
| Dry weight | 162 kg | 162 kg |
| Seat height | 785 mm | 785 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 9 L | 9 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Honda SH300I Sporty?
The 2008 Honda SH300I Sporty has a Capacity of 279.1 ccm (17.03 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Honda SH300I Sporty have?
The 2008 Honda SH300I Sporty has a Power of 13.0 HP (9.6 kW).
What is the torque of the Honda SH300I Sporty?
The 2008 Honda SH300I Sporty has a Torque of 26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.2 ft.lbs).
How much does the Honda SH300I Sporty weigh?
The 2008 Honda SH300I Sporty has a Dry weight of 161.8 kg (356.7 pounds).
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