Honda shows it's global CBR250R upgrade, the CBR300R..
Indian's are not used to upgrade/change of engines in Honda motorcycles. Honda has never done it in India till date for its motorcycle lineup. But this could soon change with its flagship model in India the CBR250R. Honda has today shown its global upgrade to the CBR250R, the CBR300R. Its very likely that India too will get the upgrade and probably replace the CBR250R.
CBR300R changes from CBR250R:
Apart from getting a bigger engine the new CBR300R gets new fairing panels, twin headlights which mimic the bigger CBR1000RR, and a new exhaust end which seems to be borrowed from the CBR500/400 series.
The styling changes makes the motorcycle look sportier than the CBR250R. Thankfully the VFR 1200F inspired headlamp of the CBR250R has been done away with the new CBR1000RR inspired twin lamps.
CBR300R Basic Engine Specs:
[Source: infomoto.blogosfera.uol.com.br]
Engine: 286 cc
Max Power: 30.8 bhp (31.23 Ps) @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque: 2.7 kgm (26.48 Nm) @ 7,250 rpm.
Even though the peak power and torque figures have been updated, it still is a good distance away from the performance king of "Made in India" bikes, the KTM 390 Duke (44 Ps and 35 Nm). It is not clear if there is any change in the chassis and suspension. The CBR250R is not exactly a very good handler (especially with bikes like R15, Pulsar 200NS, 200/390 Duke around), it will be interesting to see if Honda has done anything to improve the handling of the CBR300R.
Nevertheless the styling changes on the CBR300R will help Honda to keep the interest alive in it's flagship. Honda should seriously consider getting the CBR250R replaced with the new CBR300R in India.
Apart from getting a bigger engine the new CBR300R gets new fairing panels, twin headlights which mimic the bigger CBR1000RR, and a new exhaust end which seems to be borrowed from the CBR500/400 series.
The styling changes makes the motorcycle look sportier than the CBR250R. Thankfully the VFR 1200F inspired headlamp of the CBR250R has been done away with the new CBR1000RR inspired twin lamps.
CBR300R Basic Engine Specs:
[Source: infomoto.blogosfera.uol.com.br]
Engine: 286 cc
Max Power: 30.8 bhp (31.23 Ps) @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque: 2.7 kgm (26.48 Nm) @ 7,250 rpm.
Even though the peak power and torque figures have been updated, it still is a good distance away from the performance king of "Made in India" bikes, the KTM 390 Duke (44 Ps and 35 Nm). It is not clear if there is any change in the chassis and suspension. The CBR250R is not exactly a very good handler (especially with bikes like R15, Pulsar 200NS, 200/390 Duke around), it will be interesting to see if Honda has done anything to improve the handling of the CBR300R.
Nevertheless the styling changes on the CBR300R will help Honda to keep the interest alive in it's flagship. Honda should seriously consider getting the CBR250R replaced with the new CBR300R in India.
Related Posts
- Honda CBR250R Launched in India [Mar 2011]
- Ride Review: Honda CBR250R [Sep 2011]
- Power to Weight Ratio of Made in India Motorcycles: 2013 Comparo [Oct 2013]
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