Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has launched the CB300F Flex Fuel in India at a price tag of Rs 1.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is now E85 fuel compliant, meaning that it can run on an 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol blend.
Other than the Flex Fuel update, the newly launched Honda CB300F gets the same design, hardware, features, and engine configuration as the previous iteration. Powered by a 294cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine, pushing power figures of 24.5 bhp and 2.64 kgm of torque, which is slightly more than the old model. Power is transferred to the rear wheel through a six-speed gearbox with an assist slipper clutch.
‘Indian customers are increasingly demanding motorcycles that are not just performance-oriented but also environmentally sustainable. The Honda CB300F flex-fuel is a perfect fusion of modern technology and eco-consciousness, offering riders the freedom of flex-fuel option while ensuring the reliability and performance Honda is renowned for. We are excited to bring this new option in the market and set new benchmarks in the premium motorcycle segment’, stated Yogesh Mathur, Director of Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India.
The CB300F gets the same digital console and features like traction control and ABS. It also gets LED lighting all around, and moreover, carries over everything from the previous model like the aggressive-looking tank extensions along with the golden USD fork.
Stay tuned to find out whether it rides the same as its predecessor as soon as we get our hands on it.