Thread: Honda CBR300 forecasts launched at Motor Expo 2013 this is cheaper than you think.

1.29 billion is a bit pricey... Maybe they meant 129K.

Looks more sporty than the 250.

Can't imagine that there is a big increase in HP. I think they only raised it to 286cc but call it a 300.

Probably lucky to be above 28RWHP.

No doubt a good quality cheap run around, though.

1.29 million baht will get ya pair of Ducatis. Fok The Honda.

129K is probably the correct price.

I already have the 250CBR and it looks exactly the same as the picture of the 300. I would think I can tweak the 250 to have more than 300, but not quite sure how to do that. Maybe a performance chip?

What say all you motorcycle aficionados? Can I tweak my 250 to at or above 300cc without having to spend a ton of money?

Honda's new CB'r' 250 couldn't compete with Kwacka's aging Ninja 250 and Brand H really got their arse handed to them when Kwacka unveiled the new Ninja 300, so makes sense they'd bore out the 250 mill and call it a "300".

Sadly the Honda is still a thumper so Team Green still has nothing to worry about. The cheapskates will buy the Honda while folks who want a nice little sportbike will go for the Ninjette.

Here are some bolt on mods I found and wonder if I can purchase them in Thailand.

Power Commander V from Jet Tuning $380
Full Exhaust $400-600
High Flow air filter $44-80
Professional Tune for the above. $300 ish (?)

And of course all the various weight saving mods.

There is also a "300" kit, but that is probably what Honda did to push the 250 to the 300.

I am fine with the Honda over the Kawa since I am not interested in racing. More interested in economy and some touring on a comfortable bike.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I already have the 250CBR and it looks exactly the same as the picture of the 300. I would think I can tweak the 250 to have more than 300, but not quite sure how to do that. Maybe a performance chip?

What say all you motorcycle aficionados? Can I tweak my 250 to at or above 300cc without having to spend a ton of money?

The guys who race them in Thai R2M perform all sorts of mods (engine, fueling, ecu, etc) to extract maximum power, but be aware, there are usually 2 or 3 bikes that blow engines every race. These new Hondas are a bit fragile...

Many bolt on mods do not change the longevity that much such as an exhaust and fuel chip. I do not want to tweak the engine to the breaking point and it is already at its potential max with HP from the single cylinder.

Originally Posted by TonyBKK

Honda's new CB'r' 250 couldn't compete with Kwacka's aging Ninja 250 and Brand H really got their arse handed to them when Kwacka unveiled the new Ninja 300, so makes sense they'd bore out the 250 mill and call it a "300".

Sadly the Honda is still a thumper so Team Green still has nothing to worry about. The cheapskates will buy the Honda while folks who want a nice little sportbike will go for the Ninjette.

I thought that the little CBR gave the ninja 250 a good ol' decent arse whooping on tracks and roads that are nice and twisty?

If going in a straight line go for the ninja with it's higher top speed, though the higher RPMs are likely to get a bit tedious after a while of straight line cruising, if your aim is having fun on the twisties the mini CBR seems to take the ninja without breaking a sweat.


Of course I'm referring to the 250 models, only time will tell how many turns the ninja 300 is behind the cbr300 when they're on the fun part of the ride.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Can I tweak my 250 to at or above 300cc without having to spend a ton of money?

I doubt the CBR286 has a load of extra power over the 250.

Probably a cheap Thai pipe for 5k, a 2-3k airfilter from DNA or K&N, then a fuel controller which would probably have to be imported from the states. I don't think the Thais have ever made one for the model, not one that works or I'd trust anyway.

Probably 20k for the 3 of them. You'd probably be running close to a 7-10% performance increase which is probably all the 300, sorry 286 will offer straight out of the box.

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Thanks Mikey. It looks like a new slip on exhaust, air filter and chip are in order. I have always had luck with giving any engine more breathing ability. Also, the good news is that I am already in the US and will purchase the chip here and put it in my luggage when I come over next month.

IF, I had the money just laying around, I might go to a bigger bike, but then the fuel economy would go down. Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

^ You need new glasses, mate. The 250 is based (loosely) on the VFR1200 styling and the 300 on the CBR1000RRRRRRRR.

I prefer the looks of the 250 personally, but I think the suspension would take a hammering with my fat arse on it.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

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Thanks Mikey. It looks like a new slip on exhaust, air filter and chip are in order. I have always had luck with giving any engine more breathing ability. Also, the good news is that I am already in the US and will purchase the chip here and put it in my luggage when I come over next month.

IF, I had the money just laying around, I might go to a bigger bike, but then the fuel economy would go down. Damned if you do and damned if you don't.

Well do a bit of homework on it, specifically what would go better with a Thai pipe.

Bazzaz and PC must have fuel controllers for them, some might be programmed for a specific pipe though.

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Marmite, you are right and I do need new glasses. I do like the 250 styling as well, except for the ugly exhaust that can be changed.