2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic vs HONDA CBR300R
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic 68 cm Lowest seat here
- HONDA CBR300R 78 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 10 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 30.4 hp (HONDA CBR300R) up to 94 hp (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic).
- Torque spans 27 Nm (HONDA CBR300R) up to 155 Nm (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic).
- Weight spans 160 kg (HONDA CBR300R) to 330 kg (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic).
- Displacement spans 300 cc (HONDA CBR300R) to 1100 cc (2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic).
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| Specification | HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic | HONDA CBR300R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON | HONDA |
| Model | HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic | HONDA CBR300R |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 300cc |
| Power | 94hp | 30.4hp |
| Torque | 155nm. | 27nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 330kg | 160kg |
| Front brake | 4-piston fixed Solid, uniform expansion rotors | Single 296mm disc |
| Rear brake | 2-piston floating Solid, uniform expansion rotors | Single 220mm disc |
| Seat height (cm) | 68cm | 78cm |
| Front tyre | Dunlop 130/90B16,73H,BW | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | Dunlop 150/80B16,77H,BW | 140/70-17 |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Dual-bending valve 49 mm telescopic with aluminum fork triple clamps; dual rate spring; "beer can" covers | 37mm fork; 4.65 inches of travel |
| Rear suspension | Hidden, free piston, coil-over monoshock; 56mm stroke; hydraulic preload adjustment | Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.07 inches of travel |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Supersport |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 170km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.9 L – 5.5 L/100km | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km |
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| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $27450 | $5099 |
| Brand price lists | View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list | View HONDA price list |
| Extra features | -5-inch analog speedometer with digital gear, odometer, fuel level, clock, trip, range and tachometer indication, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) -DETACHABLE WINDSCREEN, LOCKABLE SEALED SADDLEBAGS. |
-ANALOG/DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION |
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2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic vs 2023 HONDA CBR300R: listed specifications
The 2024 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic and 2023 HONDA CBR300R differ on the listed specifications: the Heritage Classic has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the CBR300R has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Heritage Classic has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
Heritage Classic has a clear listed power advantage (94 hp vs 30.4 hp).
Torque
Heritage Classic has a clear listed torque advantage (155 Nm vs 27 Nm).
Listed top speed
Heritage Classic has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 170 km/h).
Cooling
Heritage Classic is listed as oil-cooled, and CBR300R is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR300R is notably lighter on the listed weight (160 kg vs 330 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: CBR300R is listed higher (78 cm) than Heritage Classic (68 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic vs HONDA CBR300R?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 170 km/h (106 mph) for HONDA CBR300R.
Which has more horsepower, HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic or HONDA CBR300R?
HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic has 94 hp compared with 30 hp on the HONDA CBR300R.
Which is lighter, HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic or HONDA CBR300R?
HONDA CBR300R is lighter at 160 kg vs 330 kg for HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic.
Which is better, HARLEY DAVIDSON Heritage Classic or HONDA CBR300R?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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