'Lightest bike' CB300R India launch confirmed; book now at just Rs 5000
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has confirmed that the Honda CB300R , a naked sports bike inspired by the Neo Sports Cafe styling will make its debut in India soon, at a price under Rs 2.5 lakh. The bike has been enjoying immense popularity in the international markets. Available in two colours-- Matte grey metallic and Chromosphere red - the bike was unveiled at EICMA last year when Honda showcased their new range of three naked sports motorcycles which are all based on the same neo retro sports cafe design. With the increasing popularity of KTM 390 Duke, BMW G 310 R and Bajaj Dominar, there has been a rising demand of street fighters among the motorcycle enthusiasts and the CB300 will be a great entry in this segment, with its refreshing looks and coming of age tech. Powered by a 286cc DOHC 4-valve liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, the bike churns out 30.9 bhp of power at 5,500rpm and 27Nm of torque at 7,500rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual tr