2024 HONDA CB300R vs BMW G 310 R
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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 HONDA CB300R 80 cm Tallest seat here
- BMW G 310 R 78.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 1.5 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 34 hp (BMW G 310 R).
- Torque spans 24 Nm (2024 HONDA CB300R) up to 28 Nm (BMW G 310 R).
- Weight spans 146 kg (2024 HONDA CB300R) to 181 kg (BMW G 310 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CB300R | BMW G 310 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | BMW |
| Model | HONDA CB300R | BMW G 310 R |
| Engine size | 300cc | 300cc |
| Power | 27.5hp | 34hp |
| Torque | 24nm. | 28nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 146kg | 181kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc; ABS | Single disc, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc; ABS | Single disc, diameter 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 80cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/60-17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 41mm inverted fork; 5.1-inch travel | Upside down fork, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link® single shock; 5.2-inch travel | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Naked | Naked |
| Top speed | 180km/h | 165km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 9.7 L – 4 L/100km | 11 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5149 | $4995 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View BMW price list |
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2024 HONDA CB300R vs 2023 BMW G 310 R: listed specifications
The 2024 HONDA CB300R and 2023 BMW G 310 R are closely matched in displacement, while the CB300R has the higher listed top speed and a lower listed weight, and the G 310 R has more peak power and torque.
Engine displacement
CB300R and G 310 R have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
G 310 R has a clear listed power advantage (34 hp vs 27.5 hp).
Torque
G 310 R has a clear listed torque advantage (28 Nm vs 24 Nm).
Listed top speed
CB300R has a modest listed top-speed advantage (180 km/h vs 165 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 181 kg). G 310 R has a lower listed seat height (78.5 cm vs 80 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height, while displacement remains relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CB300R vs BMW G 310 R?
HONDA CB300R is listed at 180 km/h (112 mph) vs 165 km/h (103 mph) for BMW G 310 R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CB300R or BMW G 310 R?
BMW G 310 R has 34 hp compared with 28 hp on the HONDA CB300R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CB300R or BMW G 310 R?
HONDA CB300R is lighter at 146 kg vs 181 kg for BMW G 310 R.
Which is better, HONDA CB300R or BMW G 310 R?
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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