2015Honda CBR300R

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The 2015 Honda CBR300R is an accessible middleweight sportbike designed for new and budget-conscious riders seeking entry-level performance. Known for its fuel efficiency, reliable liquid-cooled engine, and nimble handling characteristics, it delivers practical everyday usability without sacrificing sportbike styling and capability.

Capacity: 286.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 164.0 kg
Seat height: 785 mm
Power: 30.4 HP (22.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM

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What’s new for the 2015 Honda CBR300R

vs the 2014

Spec	2014	2015
Rear suspension	Mono-shock, Pro-link	Pro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustability

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail10%

Cornering70%

City riding80%

Daily riding78%

Touring35%

Two-up30%

Track45%

Best for: Best suited to daily commuting, learning to ride, and light weekend sport riding rather than outright performance.
Built for: A friendly, low-intimidation single-cylinder sportbike that favors smooth, predictable manners over raw speed or aggression.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for experienced riders seeking high-speed thrills, long-distance touring comfort, or off-road capability.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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At 785mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2015 Honda CBR300R, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning 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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Riding a year

Based on the maker's published fuel consumption and tank size. Real-world figures depend on how and where you ride, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 286.0 ccm
Power: 30.4 HP (22.2 kW) @ 8500 RPM
CO2 Emissions: 70 CO2 g/km
EPA Certificate No.: FHNXC0.29BUA-002
EPA Est. Fuel Consumption: 2.98 L/100km (78.9 US mpg)
EPA CO Emissions: 1.4 CO g/km
Torque: 27.0 Nm (2.8 kgf-m) @ 7250 RPM
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption: 3.30 litres/100 km (30.3 km/l)
Power/weight ratio: 0.1854 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 76.0 x 63.0 mm
Compression: 10.7:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 2

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multiplate

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1380 mm
Overall length: 2030 mm
Overall width: 710 mm
Overall height: 1127 mm
Seat height: 785 mm
Wet weight: 164.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 13.00 litres
Ground clearance: 145 mm
Oil capacity: 1.80 litres
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond Steel. Swing arm: 573.6mm.
Front suspension: 37mm conventional fork
Rear suspension: Pro-Link single shock with five positions of spring preload adjustability
Front wheel travel: 103 mm
Rear wheel travel: 118 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.3°
Trail: 98 mm