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The 2018 Honda Forza 300 is a premium mid-size scooter with an electric windscreen and ABS. The 2018 redesign brought larger 15-inch and 14-inch wheels and a lighter chassis. Its liquid-cooled 279cc single makes 18.1 kW (about 25 hp) at 7,000 rpm and 27.2 Nm through an automatic belt drive, with a 780 mm seat and an 11.5-litre tank.

Capacity
279.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
Not on record
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Wet weight
182.0 kg
Seat height
780 mm
Power
24.8 HP (18.1 kW) @ 7000 RPM
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What’s new for the 2018 Honda Forza 300

vs the 2017
Spec20172018
Power 25.5 HP (18.6 kW) @ 7500 RPM 24.8 HP (18.1 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque 26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.2 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM 27.2 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.1 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Dry weight 201.0 kg (443.1 pounds) not listed
Wet weight — 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds)
Seat height 755 mm (29.7 inches) 780 mm (30.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) 11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons)
Wheelbase 1540 mm (60.6 inches) 1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Other years 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 43Agility 66Comfort 75Off-road 5Touring 62Road manners 70
Off-road & trail5%
Cornering55%
City riding88%
Daily riding85%
Touring60%
Two-up65%
Track15%
Best for
Designed primarily as a practical commuter and urban runabout with enough comfort for occasional longer rides.
Built for
A refined, maxi-style scooter that blends everyday convenience with a touch of sporty styling and confident city manners.
Not ideal for
Not suited to riders seeking serious highway speed, off-road capability, or genuine long-distance touring performance.

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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At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Honda Forza 300, 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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Range and running costs

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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
279.0 ccm
Power
24.8 HP (18.1 kW) @ 7000 RPM
CO2 Emissions
63 CO2 g/km
Torque
27.2 Nm (2.8 kgf-m) @ 5750 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Fuel consumption
2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l)
Power/weight ratio
0.1363 HP/kg (wet)
Compression
10.2:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Force-feed and splash
Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Belt
Clutch
Dry-type, multi-plate shoe
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1510 mm
Overall length
2140 mm
Overall width
755 mm
Overall height
1470 mm
Seat height
780 mm
Wet weight
182.0 kg
Fuel capacity
11.50 litres
Ground clearance
135 mm
Carrying capacity
Underseat storage for two full-face helmets.
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Underbone type
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Unit Swing
Rake (fork angle)
27.0°
Trail
92 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc. ABS
Front brakes diameter
256 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. ABS
Rear brakes diameter
249 mm
ABS
Yes
Front tyre
120/70-15
Rear tyre
140/70-14
Other
Color options
Black, Silver, White

Specs last verified against published sources: .

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 20162017201820192020
Capacity 279 cc 279 cc 279 cc 279 cc 279 cc
Dry weight 201 kg 201 kg — — —
Seat height 755 mm 755 mm 780 mm 780 mm 780 mm
Fuel capacity 12 L 12 L 11.5 L 11.5 L 11.5 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 Forza 300?

The 2018 Honda Forza 300 has a Capacity of 279.0 ccm (17.03 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Honda Forza 300 have?

The 2018 Honda Forza 300 has a Power of 24.8 HP (18.1 kW) @ 7000 RPM.

What is the torque of the Honda Forza 300?

The 2018 Honda Forza 300 has a Torque of 27.2 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.1 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM.

How much does the Honda Forza 300 weigh?

The 2018 Honda Forza 300 has a Wet weight of 182.0 kg (401.2 pounds).

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