2015 Honda CBR300R Arrives in August - Page 2

SpudRider · 08-17-2014, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I wouldn't want to ride on the interstate. Too boring.

I agree.

However, sometimes in the Rocky Mountain states you are funneled onto the interstate, whether you want to go there, or not. For example, I-15 in Salt Lake City is very near the Wasatch Mountain Range, and sometimes the state route will suddenly flow into I-15, and you are caught by surprise. At other times the frontage roads will disappear, and if you are unfamilar with the area, you are forced onto the interstate.

Therefore, it's always a good thing to have enough power to ride the interstate for short intervals, until you can get back on the alternate routes.

The CBR250R, CBR300R, and CBR300F have enough power to safely travel the interstate highways under such circumstances.

katoranger · 08-17-2014, 02:02 PM

I had that in South Carolina crossing into Georgia. Only one route across the river. The lifan was stretch to its limits. I believe that I could cross Kansas on a gravel road.

bogieboy · 08-18-2014, 09:11 AM

is anyone seeing what i see? CBR300f is just an oversixzed Grom...LOL

Weldangrind · 08-18-2014, 11:03 AM

That's hilarious! Some of the styling aspects are definitely similar.

SpudRider · 08-18-2014, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by bogieboy

is anyone seeing what i see? CBR300f is just an oversixzed Grom...LOL

So is the CB500F.

SpudRider · 09-09-2014, 04:59 AM

Here is a nice review of the new, CB300F.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...ampaign=weekly

Here is a video showing the difference between the CB300R and CB300F. I really like the standard, upright riding position produced by the handlebars of the CB300F.

Weldangrind · 09-09-2014, 10:52 AM

I like the standard, upright riding position as well. I also like the headlight and cowl, vs. the fairing.

I'm trying to sort out the rear wheel difference in the animation; do you think it's a different tire size, or just a different wheel position in the adjusters?

SpudRider · 09-09-2014, 03:51 PM

The two bikes are basically identical, except for the headlight, cowling, et cetera. Therefore, the smaller difference must result from a different wheel position in the adjusters, or slightly different photographs, et cetera.

SpudRider · 09-09-2014, 03:55 PM

The CB300F will be far easier to maintain without all the plastic covering the engine. Also, the bike will suffer less damage when dropped.

SpudRider · 09-13-2014, 03:03 AM

The CB300F won the 2014 Lightweight Naked Shootout conducted by Motorcycle.com.

You can read the entire review at the following link.

http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...ampaign=weekly

NSTMIKE · 02-27-2015, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

Here is a nice review of the new, CB300F.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...ampaign=weekly

Here is a video showing the difference between the CB300R and CB300F. I really like the standard, upright riding position produced by the handlebars of the CB300F.

That's a cool little animation. And those are two really good looking bikes!

SpudRider · 02-28-2015, 12:18 AM

I agree.

I like the naked bike best.

Weldangrind · 02-28-2015, 03:35 PM

Mike, I was actually thinking that your bike would look better naked.

08-17-2014, 02:02 PM	#17
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08-18-2014, 11:03 AM	#19
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That's hilarious! Some of the styling aspects are definitely similar. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-09-2014, 04:59 AM	#21
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Here is a nice review of the new, CB300F. http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...ampaign=weekly Here is a video showing the difference between the CB300R and CB300F. I really like the standard, upright riding position produced by the handlebars of the CB300F. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-09-2014, 10:52 AM	#22
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I like the standard, upright riding position as well. I also like the headlight and cowl, vs. the fairing. I'm trying to sort out the rear wheel difference in the animation; do you think it's a different tire size, or just a different wheel position in the adjusters? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-09-2014, 03:51 PM	#23
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The two bikes are basically identical, except for the headlight, cowling, et cetera. Therefore, the smaller difference must result from a different wheel position in the adjusters, or slightly different photographs, et cetera. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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08-18-2014, 09:11 AM	#18
bogieboy Join Date: May 2013 Location: finger lakes NY Posts: 2,042	is anyone seeing what i see? CBR300f is just an oversixzed Grom...LOL
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09-09-2014, 03:55 PM	#24
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The CB300F will be far easier to maintain without all the plastic covering the engine. Also, the bike will suffer less damage when dropped. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894 Last edited by SpudRider; 09-13-2014 at 03:01 AM.
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09-13-2014, 03:03 AM	#25
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The CB300F won the 2014 Lightweight Naked Shootout conducted by Motorcycle.com. You can read the entire review at the following link. http://www.motorcycle.com/shoot-outs...ampaign=weekly __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-28-2015, 12:18 AM	#27
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I agree. I like the naked bike best. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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02-28-2015, 03:35 PM	#28
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Mike, I was actually thinking that your bike would look better naked. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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