2016Honda SH300I

★ 5.0

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The 2016 Honda SH300i is a premium maxi-scooter designed for commuters and riders seeking practical daily transportation with genuine performance. Known for its refined single-cylinder engine, comfortable 785mm seat height, and spacious 9-liter fuel capacity, it excels in urban and suburban riding. Its lightweight 169kg construction and nimble handling make it ideal for navigating congested city streets while maintaining highway-capable composure.

Capacity: 279.1 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: Not on record
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Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Seat height: 785 mm
Power: 26.8 HP (19.6 kW) @ 8250 RPM

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What’s new for the 2016 Honda SH300I

vs the 2015

Spec	2015	2016
Top speed	—	128.0 km/h (79.5 mph)

Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail8%

Cornering45%

City riding95%

Daily riding92%

Touring28%

Two-up55%

Track5%

Best for: Built for urban commuting and errands. Large 16-inch wheels handle rough city streets, and it can hold its own on faster roads and short highway hops.
Built for: A practical, refined premium scooter. Smooth liquid-cooled single, automatic CVT, ABS and LED lights make it a fuss-free, dependable daily companion.
Not ideal for: Not for track days, off-road, long two-up touring or riders wanting big-bike power, luggage capacity or high-speed cruising.

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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Units

At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2016 Honda SH300I, with a moderate knee angle of around 105 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 279.1 ccm
Power: 26.8 HP (19.6 kW) @ 8250 RPM
Torque: 26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m) @ 6000 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1624 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

Performance

Top speed: 128.0 km/h (79.5 mph)

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1420 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 730 mm
Overall height: 1220 mm
Seat height: 785 mm
Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Wet weight: 169.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 9.00 litres
Ground clearance: 130 mm
Oil capacity: 1.70 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Tubular steel underbone
Front suspension: 35mm telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Dual-damper unit swingarm
Front wheel travel: 102 mm
Rear wheel travel: 95 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 98 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Triple-piston calliper, drilled rotor (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Front brakes diameter: 256 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Single-piston calliper, drilled rotor (ABS) and sintered metal pads
Rear brakes diameter: 256 mm
ABS: Yes
Front tyre: 110/70-(16
Rear tyre: 130/70-(16

Other

Color options: Blue, red, grey, silver

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	2009	2012	2014	2016	2017	2019
Capacity	279 cc	279 cc	279 cc	279 cc	279 cc	279 cc
Dry weight	162 kg	162 kg	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg	165 kg
Seat height	785 mm	785 mm	785 mm	785 mm	805 mm	805 mm
Fuel capacity	9 L	9 L	9 L	9 L	9 L	9 L