Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has confirmed that dispatch of the all-new CB300F has now started from its factory. This bike is the latest model from the brand and will be sold via BigWing showrooms only. The CB300F is being made at HMSI's 4th factory at Vithalapur, near Ahmedabad, Gujarat and its safe to assume deliveries shall also start by this week. We rode the bike earlier this month and you can check out our review by clicking on the video play button below.
The Honda CB300F was launched on 9th August and comes across a great urban tool for enthusiasts. The bike will soon reach all the BigWing showrooms across India (see the network) and carries a sticker price of Rs 2.26 lakh (ex-showroom). Honda has stated that the CB300F is being manufactured on a special line designated for mid-size motorcycles which would cater to both domestic and export demand while the main manufacturing lines continue to cater to the scooter demand.
The CB300F makes use of a new 293cc oil cooled engine that makes 24 bhp of power and 25.6 Nm of torque. The bike is one of the lightest sub 300cc machines and this rewards it with excellent power to weight ratio. It also comes with optional Bluetooth connectivity, dual channel ABS, full digital console, LED lights all around etc. It is sold in three colours of Mat Axis Grey Metallic, Mat Marvel blue Metallic and Sports Red.
HMSI's Vithalapur manufacturing plant is used for the manufacturing of Activa (110 and 125), Dio and Grazia. The factory will now also be used for the CB300F. In other news, Honda recently launched a limited edition of the popular Activa scooter. The company might also showcase the 7G model at the upcoming Auto Expo in 2023.
