Earlier, Honda’s motobike reveal the new CL500 at EICMA 2022, and now the Japanese manufacturer has launched the CL300 in the Chinese market. It is offered in two variants – Standard and Premium. At the moment, it has not been confirmed whether the CL300 Scrambler will launch in the Indian market or now.
The CL300 uses the same frame and engine as the Rebel 300. However, the subframe is different, it is now taller to accommodate a new single seat. The ground clearance of the Honda CL300 is 165 mm while the saddle height is 790 mm. The CL300 weighs 172 kg, 19 kg lighter than the Rebel 300.
CL300 Standard and CL300 Premium variants.
Due to the same engine as the Rebel 300, it is a 286 cc, liquid-cooled type. The engine produces 25.34 horsepower, 5 horsepower lower than CB300R. The gearbox on duty is a 6-speed type.
Honda no longer uses 16-inch wheels like on the Rebel. Instead, the motorcycle now comes with a 19-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. The pattern on the motorcycle is blocky but it’s important to note that the CL300 is not a sturdy off-road model.
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Suspension on the CL300 is done by a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. Braking duties are performed by a disc at the front and a disc at the rear. A dual-channel anti-lock braking system is also offered.
The differences between the Standard and Premium variants are the beak-like front fenders, bikini bibs, brown leather seats, knuckle guards and bikini bibs. In terms of images, the car has circular LED headlights, alloy wheels, high exhaust pipes, fuel tank covers and round rearview mirrors.
First published date: January 10, 2023, 5:30pm IST
