Honda CBR300R announced

[CBR Nomad]

At the press conference, Seiji Kuraishi, Chief Operating Officer for Honda’s regional operations in China, made the following announcement:

"The motorcycle market in China, which is the largest in the world, has been increasingly diversifying in recent years, and the number of customers who enjoy motorcycles for recreation also is increasing. Against this backdrop, Honda will begin full-fledged business in the area of large-sized motorcycles which provide the joy of riding.

To be more precise, in 2014, Honda will open stores which will specialize in large-sized motorcycles in Shanghai and Beijing. During this exhibition, Honda is exhibiting the CBR500R, which will be the first model to be sold at the specialized stores.

Moreover, Honda is exhibiting the world premiere of the CBR300R, a global motorcycle model for which Honda is planning to begin production in Thailand in the future. The market introduction of this model in China will be discussed in the future.

For the motorcycle market in China, Honda will continue proposing products that offer the highest level of environmental performance, convenience, the joy of mobility and fun of riding."

Source: Topspeed

What are the chances of this being produced in India as well or will Honda will just continue with 250 for India?

 

[darkside_of_d_sun]

This one makes around 30 bhp.

 

[CBR Nomad]

^^^ Its real strength will be its production in India thus competitive pricing (including spare part availability). If they are going for "import route" like Ninja 300 then its pointless IMHO for brand like Honda.

 

[darkside_of_d_sun]

^^^ Its real strength will be its production in India thus competitive pricing (including spare part availability). If they are going for "import route" like Ninja 300 then its pointless IMHO for brand like Honda.

Completely agree! It may replace the CBR250R in India like it will do in the rest of the world, anyone has any news on that?

Cheers,
Shamik

 

[mithungo]

I saw the 500. The new 300 also should look similar.
Looks pretty small when compared to CBR250

 

[wingrider]

Is this really coming to India?
I'm thinking to upgrade from Unicorn and this seems to be the next thing
So, should I hold my purchase for this new model?

One basic Question: Since, I have driven only 150cc bikes only which do not offer any ABS, so when upgrading does it make sense to spend 30k for it?
Thanks

 

[Prasham]

Is this really coming to India?
I'm thinking to upgrade from Unicorn and this seems to be the next thing
So, should I hold my purchase for this new model?

One basic Question: Since, I have driven only 150cc bikes only which do not offer any ABS, so when upgrading does it make sense to spend 30k for it?
Thanks

This should give you an idea if you should really wait or take plunge into whatever is available right now.... Upcoming Bike launches in India in 2014 - Indian Cars Bikes

 

[pglhonda]

Hi,
The first thing you notice is how much the new CBR300R looks like its larger CBR500R sibling; at a glance, one would be hard pressed to tell the two apart.

 

[kmreddy]

the BS-IV version of Honda CBR250r has been launched in India, the gurus, experts please update how good for touring, adventure.