[dlakerguy]

There have been rumors of this bike coming to the USA this year. Nothing that I have heard of has been confirmed or denied as of yet. Has anyone else heard anything about this?

To me this would be the perfect step up for a newbie like me from the Grom. It is supposed to be a 300 CC bike that is basically in the same setup as the CB500f series bikes. This would probably fall in the $4,000.00-$4,500.00 range and get you up to highway speeds comfortably and get you 75 mpg still. At least that is my dream.

After having the Grom, I loved it, but found that anytime I left town on it, I really wanted to not fight so hard to get above 55 mph. I really didn't like the idea of a road rage Ahole in a SUV breathing down my neck as I slowed down to 45 MPH on a slight hill. I realized the Grom wasn't made for that really, but I had high hopes when I bought it that I could get it there and be comfortable on it for more than 30 minutes.

I would definitely get another one if my only commutes were in town. Right now though, a long distance relationship (2 hours away) is causing me to drive that far every weekend and the Grom just isn't built for that really. I think this CB300f would be perfect.

Btw, I love the sit on top style bikes, which is why I wont just spring for a Rebel (lean back) or a CBR250 (lean forward racer style).
Other than the Suzuki CW250, I can't find any other sit on top style bikes in the 250-400 CC range and $3-4000 price range.

 

[Shoebacca78]

droool..... dang it like! that is a problem... with the money we have spent adding PCV, cam, 170CC. then we are in the ball park!

 

[mcummings2]

I heard this rumor as well and I really hope it's true because I will also be a newbie rider. The Grom will be my first bike and I should be getting it in a few weeks. I think the CB300 would be a perfect next bike after the Grom. Have you been able to find any articles online about it coming to the US? I just searched and found nothing.

 

[dlakerguy]

Just a bunch of rumors and patent reveals for the bike and name. Nothing official yet.


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[mcummings2]

I am actually super excited about the KTM Duke 390 coming to the US some time this year! Totally want!

 

[rkwfxd]

I'd go with either the Honda 500F or KTM 390 over this.

 

[dlakerguy]

How much is the ktm 390? The 500f is basically 6000


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[mcummings2]

How much is the ktm 390? The 500f is basically 6000


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KTM has not mentioned an official release date yet for the 390, but it's supposedly coming out this year. I would assume the price will be around 6k because that's what it is overseas

 

[dlakerguy]

Yeah. I am hoping a cb300f would fall in the 4k range.


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[Maxacceleration]

I would be all over the Kawasaki Ninja 300 before all the others mentioned. It is the little giant killer.

 

[AJ Nin]

I have a Ninja 300 and it is a very good all-around bike. I would prefer a naked 300 bike though cause I hate fairings. KTM has the 390 Duke available in the States this fall which I will look at and I would look at a Honda 300 too provided it isn't just a 500 with a sleeve...in other words, all the weight, but less power. I doubt it would be. They generally do that to meet license restrictions outside the US like Kawa did with the Ninja 650, turning it into a 400 in Canada. I'm hoping it is fast, light, and cheap.

 

[dlakerguy]

I have a Ninja 300 and it is a very good all-around bike. I would prefer a naked 300 bike though cause I hate fairings. KTM has the 390 Duke available in the States this fall which I will look at and I would look at a Honda 300 too provided it isn't just a 500 with a sleeve...in other words, all the weight, but less power. I doubt it would be. They generally do that to meet license restrictions outside the US like Kawa did with the Ninja 650, turning it into a 400 in Canada. I'm hoping it is fast, light, and cheap.

Exactly! I can't stand the whole "look at me, I am a racer!" look. If you are a racer, get that bike on a track and make it your career. Just my take, not trying to offend anyone personally. I guess it is the same thing as sports cars, but at least sports cars aren't running around with full cages, 1 seat, giant wings and double strap seat belts.

The naked look definitley appeals to me and there are very few of those bikes out there in the 250-500 cc range.

 

[iluvgroms]

Rumor is that the KTM is going to be about $6900 and not that much faster than the Honda CBR250 if that is the case too expensive but I too want one but I am keeping my GROM and my FZ09 this I heard from a KTM dealer here in Indy

 

[mcummings2]

Rumor is that the KTM is going to be about $6900 and not that much faster than the Honda CBR250 if that is the case too expensive but I too want one but I am keeping my GROM and my FZ09 this I heard from a KTM dealer here in Indy

It sucks that KTM's are so expensive. Are they worth the price?

 

[kanuk]

I talked to an Edmonton dealer yesterday and he said they were not getting anymore cbr250s because they were being replaced nby the 300, and "should" be in by next spring. The Canadian Honda supply chain / roll out process seems to be a bit unpredictable.

 

[dlakerguy]

I talked to an Edmonton dealer yesterday and he said they were not getting anymore cbr250s because they were being replaced nby the 300, and "should" be in by next spring. The Canadian Honda supply chain / roll out process seems to be a bit unpredictable.

A naked 300? Or a 300 racer version? I just want a naked 250 or 300. Just like the picture I posted. No one is releasing any details it seems about what is coming and when.

 

[woodsrat]

The CB300 weighs in at 321 wet. Heavy, heavy, heavy...

Better to look into a dual-purpose bike (other than Honda's CRF-250L which is also a pig). Lighter, more versatile and probably more performance to boot.

The weight of so-called "lightweight" motorcycles is the ugly secret none of the manufacturers want to talk about (and the whore moto-magazines tend to gloss over). Should 125-300cc bikes really weigh as much as their 400-650cc cousins??? If you're gonna have to push around the weight why not have the power, too?

This could be why small bikes in the U. S. have virtually gone extinct. Apparently it costs just about as much to build a 125-250cc bike as it does a 400-650cc unit and without a real weight advantage why ride with less power??? The only 250 I've ridden that seems to offer really decent performance is the WR-250R/X but they cost as much or more than many 400-650cc bikes. About the only place you're gonna save anything is on insurance and maybe gas mileage.

C'mon, Yamasukakawahonda--give us some real lightweight motorcycles that actually perform.

 

[Maxacceleration]

I agree woodsrat. All these small bikes are heavy, and kind of 'world market' bikes vs being specialized. Just dumping crap on the market. Especially Honda.
I would not want larger than a 250 single for the street. A twin is smoother, winds up more and easier to hold at the higher highway speeds.
A bigger thumper is good in a dual purpose/enduro format though... JMHO
Ya a twin is probably a little heavier also, but the 250/300 Ninjas are fairly light, and haul ass. Thumper killers. The 250/300 Ninjas have higher or raised clip-ons, so while looking racy they have a standard riding position.

 

[Heinrich]

I am thinking to make a bigger step from my Grom to the new Yamaha Mt07.
With the 75 hp it will give enough power for overtaking slow cars on the country road and enough to keep up on the Autobahn in germany.
The price differences is very low compare to the 300 ccm bikes.




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[AJ Nin]

The CB300f is 348 lbs. wet, almost identical to the CBR250r. The Ninja 300 with ABS is 386 lbs. wet. The MT-07 or FZ-07 in the US is 397 lbs. compared to say a Ninja 650r which is almost 60 lbs. heavier. The CB500f is 420 lbs. Everything is going to feel huge after the Grom. The over-weight bike in this group is the Honda 500.