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Honda India expanded its 300cc motorcycle segment with the launch of the CB300F recently. Unlike the CB300R, the F is a rather sportier and youthful take from Honda on the 300cc segment. That said, it rivals the BMW G 310 R in the same category. So. we’ve faired the two bikes on paper.

Design

BMW G 310 R Left Side View
Honda has equipped the CB300F with a rather sporty design and more chiselled bodywork. It gets a sharp LED headlight and a muscular fuel tank. BMW too has ticked most of the boxes in terms of the G 310 R’s design. It looks sporty and enticing. Not to mention, the practicality front has also been taken care of.

Features

Honda CB300F TFT / Instrument Cluster
On the feature front, the Honda CB300F gets LED illumination, a fully-digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity, traction control and ABS. On the other hand, the BMW G 310 R only gets LED illumination, a fully digital console and dual-channel ABS.

Engine

BMW G 310 R action
Powering the CB300F is a 293cc, oil-cooled, engine dishing out 23.8bhp and 25.6Nm. It’s mated to a six-speed gearbox and gets a slipper clutch. BMW’s roadster packs a 313cc single-cylinder motor with the output rated at 33.52 bhp and 28 Nm. The G 310 R too gets a six-speed gearbox and a slip and assist clutch.

Hardware

Honda CB300F Right Side View
Both bikes get USD front forks and a monoshock setup. Meanwhile, the braking hardware comprises a single front and rear disc with dual-channel ABS. Both the bikes roll on 17-inch alloys wrapped in 110/70 front and 150/60 rear tyre.

Price

Honda has priced the CB300F Deluxe at Rs 2.26 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and the Deluxe Pro at Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The BMW G 310 R costs Rs 2,70,000 (ex-showroom Delhi).

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