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Honda
CB300R
NC55unverified·
2018-2022
naked
Value
Price (AUD)
$4.5k–$6.5kest. Aug 2026
Type
Naked
Origin
Japan
Built in
Thailand
Overview
Part of Honda's 'Neo Sports Café' lineup, the CB300R stands out for being incredibly light. Weighing only 143kg fully fueled, it is one of the most nimble LAMS bikes available. While it gives up power to the twin-cylinder rivals, its single-cylinder punch and extreme agility make it brilliant in tight urban traffic.
Engines & variants
286cc Single (LAMS) LAMS approved
Under the limits as standard. No restriction required.
Finding it on the approved list
Compliance-plate model code:
CB300R or CBF300NA
- Queensland's register carries this bike only as CBF300NA. Searching it for "CB300R" returns nothing, which reads as not approved and isn't — NSW lists both strings against the one model.
- Victoria's list leaves it out altogether. VicRoads says on that page its list is not exhaustive, so treat the gap as no evidence rather than a no, and use the VicRoads registration lookup if you need a definite answer.
NSW and QLD learner-approved registers, cross-checked Aug 2026 — Victoria's list omits it, but VicRoads states that list is not exhaustive
Config
Single
Capacity
286cc
Power
23.1kW @ 8500rpm
Torque
27.5Nm @ 7500rpm
Seat height
799mm
Weight
143kg wet
Final drive
Chain
Cooling
Liquid
ABS
Standard
Traction control
None
0–100
~6.5sunverified
Fuel
10L
Economy
3.3 L/100km
Service
12,000km / 12 months
Transmission
6-speed
Valve clearance interval
24,000kmunverified
Timing chain / belt / gear
Chain-driven
Pros
- Exceptionally lightweight and nimble
- High build quality with premium finishes
- IMU-based ABS usually found on much more expensive bikes
- Very fuel-efficient
Cons
- Power deficit compared to 300/400cc twin-cylinder rivals
- Small 10L fuel tank limits touring range
- Single cylinder vibrates at highway speeds
Known problems
low
Chain and sprocket wear
The CB300R is a highly reliable motorcycle with no widespread common faults. As a single-cylinder engine, the power delivery can be punchy at low revs, which slightly accelerates normal chain wear if maintenance is neglected.
Fix: Replace chain and sprockets as a set at typical wear intervals.
unverified marks a figure we could not confirm against a manufacturer source. It is our best reading of what is published, not a checked fact — confirm it yourself before you spend money on the strength of it.
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