2024 HONDA CB300R vs 2024 APRILIA RSV4

Pick your favourite below and cast your vote — counts update right away and no registration is required. Sharing your choice helps others who read this comparison.

Scores, summary & seat (optional) Estimates and auto text from specs — open if you want them.

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.

2024 HONDA CB300R
15 pts
Top on paper
2024 APRILIA RSV4
85 pts

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

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB300R
78 pts
2024 APRILIA RSV4
28.7 pts

Touring / long rides

2024 HONDA CB300R
17.7 pts
Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RSV4
88.3 pts

Sporty riding

2024 HONDA CB300R
19.8 pts
Best fit here
2024 APRILIA RSV4
99 pts

New rider friendly

Best fit here
2024 HONDA CB300R
90.1 pts
2024 APRILIA RSV4
7.3 pts

Seat height (cm)

Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.

  • 2024 HONDA CB300R 80 cm Lowest seat here
  • 2024 APRILIA RSV4 85 cm Tallest seat here

Spread in this comparison: about 5 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 27.5 hp (2024 HONDA CB300R) up to 217 hp (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Torque spans 24 Nm (2024 HONDA CB300R) up to 125 Nm (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Weight spans 146 kg (2024 HONDA CB300R) to 202 kg (2024 APRILIA RSV4).
  • Displacement spans 300 cc (2024 HONDA CB300R) to 1100 cc (2024 APRILIA RSV4).

Reader votes so far — total 1: 2024 HONDA CB300R (1); 2024 APRILIA RSV4 (0).

Specification HONDA CB300R APRILIA RSV4
Brand HONDA APRILIA
Model HONDA CB300R APRILIA RSV4
Engine size 300cc Above 1000cc
Power 27.5hp 217hp
Torque 24nm. 125nm.
Cylinders / valves Single cylinder, 4 valves 4 cylinders, 16 valves
Weight 146kg 202kg
Front brake Single 296mm disc; ABS Brembo Monobloc Dual Hydraulic Disc
Rear brake Single 220mm disc; ABS Hydraulic disc
Seat height (cm) 80cm 85cm
Front tyre 110/70-17 120/70 ZR17
Rear tyre 150/60-17 200/55 ZR17
Cooling Liquid cooling Liquid cooling
Front suspension 41mm inverted fork; 5.1-inch travel Ohlins Inverted Fork Adjustable 43mm
Rear suspension Pro-Link® single shock; 5.2-inch travel Ohlins Adjustable Dual-sided Swingarm
Motorcycle type Naked Supersport
Top speed 180km/h 340km/h
Fuel capacity / consumption 9.7 L – 4 L/100km 18 L – 8 L/100km
Service network
Service quality
Parts availability
Price $5149 $18999
Brand price lists View HONDA price list View APRILIA price list
Extra features

-Cruise control, Engine immobilizer

Opinions

You need to vote for a model above before you can leave a short comment. Comments are published after editor approval.

No published opinions yet — you can be the first.

After you vote, you can add a brief opinion here (the form opens without reloading the page).

2024 HONDA CB300R vs 2024 APRILIA RSV4: listed specifications

The 2024 HONDA CB300R and 2024 APRILIA RSV4 differ on the listed specifications: the CB300R has a lower listed weight, and the RSV4 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed.

Engine displacement

RSV4 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 300 cc).

Peak power

RSV4 has a clear listed power advantage (217 hp vs 27.5 hp).

Torque

RSV4 has a clear listed torque advantage (125 Nm vs 24 Nm).

Listed top speed

RSV4 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (340 km/h vs 180 km/h).

Cooling

Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.

Weight and seat height

CB300R is notably lighter on the listed weight (146 kg vs 202 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: RSV4 is listed higher (85 cm) than CB300R (80 cm).

Conclusion

The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.

Build your comparison

Pick the first two bikes (required). Use Add 3rd bike for more models, then Add 4th bike if you need it. Choose from the list and press Compare.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of HONDA CB300R vs APRILIA RSV4?

APRILIA RSV4 is listed at 340 km/h (211 mph) vs 180 km/h (112 mph) for HONDA CB300R.

Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB300R or APRILIA RSV4?

APRILIA RSV4 has 217 hp compared with 28 hp on the HONDA CB300R.

Which is lighter, HONDA CB300R or APRILIA RSV4?

HONDA CB300R is lighter at 146 kg vs 202 kg for APRILIA RSV4.

Which is better, HONDA CB300R or APRILIA RSV4?

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.