HONDA CBR300R 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.
- HONDA CBR300R 78 cm Lowest seat here
- BMW G 310 R 78.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 0.5 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 30.4 hp (HONDA CBR300R) up to 34 hp (BMW G 310 R).
- Torque spans 27 Nm (HONDA CBR300R) up to 28 Nm (BMW G 310 R).
- Weight spans 160 kg (HONDA CBR300R) to 181 kg (BMW G 310 R).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | HONDA CBR300R | BMW G 310 R |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HONDA | BMW |
| Model | HONDA CBR300R | BMW G 310 R |
| Engine size | 300cc | 300cc |
| Power | 30.4hp | 34hp |
| Torque | 27nm. | 28nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves | Single cylinder, 4 valves |
| Weight | 160kg | 181kg |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc | Single disc, diameter 300 mm, 4-piston fixed caliper, radially bolted |
| Rear brake | Single 220mm disc | Single disc, diameter 240 mm, single-piston floating caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 78cm | 78.5cm |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 110/70 R17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 150/60 R17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 37mm fork; 4.65 inches of travel | Upside down fork, Ø 41 mm |
| Rear suspension | Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring-preload adjustability; 4.07 inches of travel | Cast aluminium dual swing arm, central spring strut, spring pre-load adjustable |
| Motorcycle type | Supersport | Naked |
| Top speed | 170km/h | 165km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 13 L – 3.5 L/100km | 11 L – 3.8 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $5099 | $4995 |
| Brand price lists | View HONDA price list | View BMW price list |
| Extra features | -ANALOG/DIGITAL INSTRUMENTATION |
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2023 HONDA CBR300R vs 2023 BMW G 310 R: listed specifications
The 2023 HONDA CBR300R and 2023 BMW G 310 R are closely matched in torque and displacement, while the CBR300R has a lower listed weight, and the G 310 R has more peak power.
Engine displacement
CBR300R and G 310 R have very similar engine displacement (300 cc vs 300 cc).
Peak power
G 310 R has a modest listed power advantage (34 hp vs 30.4 hp).
Torque
CBR300R and G 310 R have very similar listed torque (27 Nm vs 28 Nm).
Listed top speed
CBR300R and G 310 R have very similar listed top speeds (170 km/h vs 165 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
CBR300R is notably lighter on the listed weight (160 kg vs 181 kg). CBR300R and G 310 R have very similar seat heights (78 cm vs 78.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power and weight, while displacement, torque, listed top speed and seat height remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of HONDA CBR300R vs BMW G 310 R?
HONDA CBR300R is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph) vs 165 km/h (103 mph) for BMW G 310 R.
Which has more horsepower, HONDA CBR300R or BMW G 310 R?
BMW G 310 R has 34 hp compared with 30 hp on the HONDA CBR300R.
Which is lighter, HONDA CBR300R or BMW G 310 R?
HONDA CBR300R is lighter at 160 kg vs 181 kg for BMW G 310 R.
Which is better, HONDA CBR300R 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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