Honda CB300F confirmed for North America

Novice riders and commuters are the main target markets for Honda’s new CB300F.

Essentially a naked version of the recently-announced CBR300R, the main difference is the lack of a fairing. Instead, the CB300F features a neat cowl that houses a single headlight and an LCD instrument display.

Honda CB300F (2015 North American Spec) Side

To help give beginners more confidence, the riding position is slightly more upright thanks to taller handlebars. Furthermore, the CB300F has a ready to ride curb weight of just 158 kg (348 lbs) and its seat height is a manageable 780 mm (30.7”). For those wanting to get even closer to the ground, a 25 mm (1”) lower saddle is available as an accessory.

Power is provided by the same fuel-injected, four-valve, single-cylinder, 286 cc engine that’s used in the CBR300R. It benefits from a counterbalance shaft and comes connected to a six-speed transmission.

In the United States, prices for the CB300F start at $3,999.

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