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[sportrider - features] - Video: 2015 Honda CBR300R and CB300F Tech Talk
Honda has released a video that describes the features of its 2015 CBR300R and 2015 CB300F models, in addition to more detailed information about the new bikes. http://cf.c.ooyala.com/dpand4cDq_TF3...MDoxOjA4MTsiGN Please enable Javascript to watch this video The full text of Honda's press information follows: 2015 Honda CBR300R: Best of Both Worlds With Honda’s 2015 CBR300R, learning to ride can be not only enjoyable, but also cool, as the model simultaneously offers functionality and sport-bike looks. Now armed with a larger power plant, the little CBR still enables instant gratification by being both accessible and fun to ride. Greater than the sum of its parts, it possesses a mix of power and handling that works for a broad range of applications and conditions. As a result, the bike lets its owner look like a veteran starting with the first ride, and it still has the performance capability that leaves room to grow. Versatile, affordable and reliable, the CBR300R is great for commuting, trips around town, weekend outings with friends and everything in between. Improving On a Fan Favorite Honda’s littlest sport bike gets a bigger engine, and more There’s good reason that the new CBR300R has been so hotly anticipated, but the 2015 bike’s improvements go well beyond a simple increase in displacement. Honda’s engineers looked for opportunities to refine and improve the popular model, and the result is a cohesive package that’s even easier and more fun to ride.
Choose Your Flavor, Season to Taste The naked CB300F expands Honda’s flyweight sport-oriented lineup; for both models, options and accessories abound Everyone likes options, and customers of small-displacement motorcycles are no different, whether they’re beginners or longtime fans of the genre. For 2015, Honda’s new 300cc single-cylinder road platform is offered not just in the full-fairing, sport-bike form of the CBR300R (let’s call it “spicy”), but also in a new “raw” version: the stripped-down CB300F, for consumers who prefer a streetfighter look. The CB300F’s aggressive naked styling and slightly taller, flat handlebar enable a more upright riding position that’s perfect for both weekend fun and confronting the urban jungle. A single headlight and streetfighter styling evocative of Honda’s CB500F and CB1000R give the CB300F plenty of attitude, while shedding the fairing makes the CB300F 9 lbs. lighter than even the CBR300R, 348 lbs. curb weight compared to 357. The F version shares the low 30.7-inch seat height and narrow profile of the R edition, making it nimble and fun to ride. The CB300F starts at $3,999, $400 less than the CBR300R’s $4,399 price. The faired bike is also available in an Antilock Braking System version; the CBR300R ABS is $4,899. The CBR300R and CB300F are clearly fantastic values, and with the leftover change in their pockets, riders can continue to personalize their rides with Honda Genuine Accessories. For shorter riders, Honda offers a seat for both 300 models that is over one inch lower than the stock 30.7 inches. The following additional options provide even more refinement for the CBR300R and CB300F: carbon-fiber-style drive-chain casing, chrome bar-ends, carbon-fiber-style lower fairing, color-matched seat cowl, rear seat cowl (black), carbon-fiber-style front fender, rear seat bag, carbon-fiber tank pad, cycle cover. Friendly, Frisky and Single Honda’s littlest CBR is the ultimate in versatility From the 2011 CBR250R to the 2015 CBR300R, Honda’s littlest faired sport bike has a well-established reputation as the ideal motorcycle for beginning riders, but it’s hardly a one-trick pony. In developing countries like Thailand, where it is assembled, the petite CBR is actually considerably larger than the sub-150cc bikes that teem over the roadways, and it serves as a canvas that owners often personalize through modifications as they strive to stand out from the crowd. Meanwhile, India even has a police version, complete with special lighting, a siren and a P.A. system. Here in North America, the bike has been adopted for competition use, an application where its commuter-bike power plant has proven quite durable. The model’s light weight and affordable price have made it a popular choice for imitating Moto3 heroes Alex Marquez and Efren Vazquez (whose NSF250RW GP machines demonstrate the full potential of lightweight four-stroke singles). In the U.S., racing clubs like WERA, AFM, CCS, CMRA and NCRC have included the CBR250R in existing classes, while the Canadian Superbike Championship established a dedicated CBR250R National Series in 2012 (when it replaced the CBR125R Challenge). The class was intended to serve as a rung on the racing ladder, giving young or relatively novice racers experience that they can apply as they advance to larger-displacement divisions. It has proven to be extremely effective in that regard, with several past champions from the little CBR classes going on to win races in the bigger-bike categories. “It was a good bike to start on and learn some racecraft,” says Stacey Nesbitt, a past Canadian CBR125R and CBR250R champion. “The bikes were all the same, so it was up to the rider to make the difference, and I got used to racing in a group. It taught me not to be intimidated with other people around me, and once I knew all the basics, it was very easy to learn how to ride a race bike.” In fact, after spending a transition year aboard an RS 250 two-stroke, she has already won an Amateur 600 national this season, with a CBR600RR. Engineering Spotlight Designing Friendly Performance How Honda found the right balance of approachability and sportiness for the CBR300R and CB300F Building great motorcycles for new riders is familiar terrain for Honda, whose lightweight early models established the company’s reputation for building economical, reliable bikes. The CBR300R and CB300F build upon that legacy with technology and features—including the class’s lowest weight and seat height—that make them a great option for new riders. Here’s a look at what technically makes these models as easy to live with as they are to ride.
Expert Advice for Choosing a Beginner Bike We asked MSF instructors to weigh in on what to look for in a first bike. Not surprisingly, they may as well be describing the CBR300R and CB300F When approached correctly, few activities can compare to the exhilaration of learning to ride a motorcycle. That said, the bike one chooses for the job can greatly effect the level of enjoyment experienced and, most importantly, the degree of success that’s achieved. It’s easy for veteran riders to forget the details of that process, but the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s RiderCoaches work with new riders every day, making them the ultimate authorities on what characteristics make a motorcycle appropriate for new riders. “Being comfortable is very important, so you can focus on picking up new skills. It’s good to have a seat that’s not too firm, because if you’re new to motorcycles, your body isn’t used to what it feels like. A bike should have enough weight that you get the sense of a real motorcycle, but not be so heavy that you have trouble balancing. Being able to sit flat-footed really aids in keeping you secure.” Brian Albert—Honda Rider Education Center: Colton, CA “The first thing I’d recommend is a small engine size—between 250 and 300cc—so there’s enough power to be fun and exciting, but not so much that it’s overwhelming. That way, small mistakes with the throttle remain small and aren’t exaggerated by the power. I also recommend a motorcycle that’s low-cost and low-maintenance, and that can be dropped without sustaining significant damage.” Joy Lofton—Honda Rider Education Center: Alpharetta, GA “A clutch that engages a little early makes a bike more user-friendly, as does throttle response that’s smooth and linear. A tight turning radius makes learning easier, and for a first motorcycle, freeway capability is nice since a lot of people will use it for commuting.” Joel Scudder—Honda Rider Education Center: Colton, CA “The transmission should be forgiving, and the shift lever should have enough length for a rider to fit most of the foot underneath. Fuel injection and the subsequent elimination of the petcock is a significant asset for new riders, as it removes one issue with training—failing to turn the fuel on, resulting in the motorcycle running out of gas.” Charles Hoying— Honda Rider Education Center: Troy, OH “The engine should have enough torque to get you rolling without stalling. It’s good if the first couple of gears—which you use a lot while learning—aren’t too low, so the bike doesn’t feel jumpy.” Eddy Locke—Honda Rider Education Center: Colton, CA For more information on MSF RiderCourses, visit www.msf-usa.org. Click here for full story...
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