Best review I have seen on this bike so far. Very nice camera quality and you showed all the stuff that could possibly be asked about it. I myself just bought this as my first motorcycle about 2 months ago, got 900 miles on it so far and its a blast. Super light, great gas mileage and fast enough to have a little fun on.
Thanks! I really learned what was missing for me by watching A LOT of reviews and videos. I'm glad it helped. If there is anything else you want to see, let me know and I can post it.
This review is one of the best reviews I have watched on RU-vid. Nice concise information, good video footage and a nice voiceover commentary. I wish my reviews were as good as this. Subscribed! Best regards
@@LadybugAdventures I'm looking into one now. Have you seen the updated look? I love it but the used ones like yours are priced really well. Thanks again for your review.
@@brennangandy are you talking about the 300R? It is the newer naked bike. Here they still selling a CB300F as well as the newer CB300R and I agree that thing is beautiful. If I had bought one now it would definitely be that new model.
I also bought this bike and love it. I got a '15 used from a guy who put an aftermarket Yoshi exhaust, and it doesn't have ABS. It's pretty loud, and it screams in first at 15mph, but otherwise, it's a great beginner bike. Upright position is so comfortable and it handles well. Excellent review. Thanks!!
Thankyou for such a fantastic review. I have to say that this video helped sway me to purchase my own CB300F for my first bike. I am just waiting now on delivery and can't wait to get out start riding. I fall into the category you mention early in the video, slightly older (39) and not really interested in going super quick. I'm was really just after a nice reliable small bike to start on and learn the basics. Anyway thanks again for the video and all the info you provided.
ThisLifesAdventure Thanks! Glad to hear you got the bike! Check out the other things I 've done with bike since the review if they interest you. Just rode it to work and loving it. 1 year later and I'm still satisfied with the performance and it's still enough power for me! Stay safe! Give me some updates on the nike and your experience with it!
Funny thing is. I know I'll have them but I don't want to be on the bike when I get the red light runners etc!!! I have a couple clips of a close call of my own fault...
Terrific and meticulous review suited for us in Canada, namely in Ontario. I bet you had nice time riding in Markham's old downtown! Thanks very much. Grace & Peace.
First off, great review. You have a calm and soothing voice which is a pleasure listening too with great mic quality as well. The points you raise and your reasons for riding this bike are well thought through and responsible. I just completed my license here in Germany as well and was wondering if this is a good choice for a beginner bike, because on the one hand i want a reliable, naked bike that is not too fast, but i fear that after a while i might be craving more speed than 120 Km/h. Are you satisfied with the speed? And for how much did you buy the bike in the end?
Thanks for your comments. I paid $5400 cdn with all taxes and charges included. This was a great deal for a brand new bike here. If you want to go faster, this may not be the bike for you. I'm never going above that... A ninja 300 would likely be more capable. Or ktm duke 390, R3 etc if speed is more your thing. All good beginner bikes. This one is light and harder to drop at slow speeds if you need to put a foot down in the parking lot. Perfect for the city or countryside. Highway I would get a wind screen for comfort.
I would advise you to go with the CB500F rather than the 300. It's still a beginner bike but has a bit more power. I bought one back in March and I really enjoy it.
great review! I actually wish here in the US we would have courses and stages for motorcycle riding. here all you have to do is take a written test then ride a cone course and can use anything you want even a smaller on-off bike. then get license and go to dealer and buy a superbike if you want! crazy if you ask me. I cut my teeth on dirt bikes as a kid and motocross and trail riding and woods riding so I had a good handle on bike control. With a CR125 I could go ripping down a loose gravel road and lock the front brakes and still keep bike upright no problem. then first street bike was a 77 kz650 and rode on loose gravel with that too as I lived in country. but a class and graduated system would be great in the US. again great review. I just bought a 17 Z900 in July and was looking at smaller cc bikes like this in case my boy wants to learn.!
One of the more intelligent non-maniac informative overview videos. Like your more conservative presentation. Thank you. Never get cocky or carried away. Ride safe.
I saw your other comment about the colour/paint but for some reason I can't find it in the comment section. The paint is the original on the fender. The rest of the design are decals. The base paint is a metallic grey/silver.
I deleted after I heard what you said in the video about original paint job. Thanks. I would plaster a bike with hi viz decals everywhere - car drivers don't "see" bikes because they are not looking for bikes. Got to get their attention.
Nice review. The end of 2015 I went looking for bikes 400 lbs or less to put in my truck to haul to job locations. I test rode the CB300F, the KTM Duke 390, a Ducati Monster 6xx, and Yamaha FZ-07. I looked at all the 250s but they were just as heavy as the more powerful bikes so they were not considered. I didn't want full faired bikes like the Ninja 300 because of tie down points and putting gear around the bike in the bed of the truck. I ended up with the FZ-07 which has been a great bike. All the bikes mentioned are budget bikes from the manufacturers and can all benefit from suspension upgrades.
Great video man. This was the best bike review I have ever seen. Normally they just sit on their bikes and talk while riding, but you: - Got off your bike and showed all the components, which is huge for me personally; - Showed the third person look on the bike (moving); - Showed us your rational opinion with Strenghts vs. Weaknesses analysis. You did a great job, so I don't have any tips - maybe keeping the video more concise, and speaking louder are two things you could do in the future. But anyways, good job.
Max Thank you for taking the time to reply in such a thoughtful manner! I really like the constructive feedback as well. Those points are something I've recognized as well. Writing out a story board is something I should do more often (too lazy usually).
I own a 2015 and ride it daily in Bangkok. Perfect bike for filtering theu BKK's horrendous traffic. Plus, it's fun for longer rides; I did a trip from Bangkok to Ban Hat Lek on rt 3 the entire way, to the eastern border checkpoint. It took all day, 6 am to sundowwn, but no complaints- bike ran great, didn't get "iron-ass" from the seat. Made some stops along the way. Great seafood around there. Spent 1 night, and on the way back, stopped at Chanthaburi at my brother and sis-in-law's orchard for the day. The 300F is a perfect bike for both navigating Bangkok's ridiculouus traffic as well as a nice long 2 day trip of about 1000km (620 miles)
Thanks for the review. Had a few options available to me for a new bike and did lots of research and this review helped me decide on the exact same bike, hi vis and all! I've upgraded the clutch and brake levers to shorties, put a wind shield on, and upgraded the exhaust cause I wanted to be heard. I love it! Great bike for a Noob. Agree with all your positives. The only downside is I will likely outgrow it fast. The 500 might have been better for longevity. And the R version came out right after I bought the F and I like the R styling a bit better.
Thanks I also upgraded to different levers, The windshield. I added some custom side boxes as well and painted the fender. I have other videos on those. I do like the r styling better. I think you're right 500 may have been a better size.
@@LadybugAdventures I just watched your follow up video and saw the upgrades, very nice! The R's do look great, the modern cafe racer style, but no 500, just 300 and 650. Overall very happy with my CBF and looking forward to next riding season! I ride mostly in the city and some twisty roads just outside the city and the 300 is so nimble it's just makes it really fun to ride and flick around. Maybe the following year I'll look at upgrading. Ride safe brother!
Outstanding review for someone like me, a beginner. I dont have a bike yet, but will by next spring and this and some other 300 bikes are ones I am looking into. I am also looking into Zero electric ones where there is no clutch to deal with.
Its being delivered to the dealer as we speak, still in a crate, and needs to be prepped. I should have it by next week. See you out there fellow rider!
Coming back to this video. I just got my m2 yesterday! I took a course and tried out 6 different bikes and the cb300f 2017 was my favorite. I honestly think it might be the one for me. Ninjas were my original option but they are alittle too uncomfortable.
Nice review. The CB300FA is a great choice for someone looking for a lighter, highway capable, bike, I’ve installed a 15T front sprocket to reduce rpm without adversely affecting acceleration. A Puig New Naked Bike windscreen is useful if you do a lot of at highway rides.
Ladybug Adventures Installing the 15T sprocket doesn’t require any special tools. There is a RU-vid video showing the process. With the larger sprocket there can be interference between the chain and the protective metal piece attached to the sprocket cover. Some people remove the protector, but I used a Drexel tool to trim it.
Thank you for this review. I am also in Canada (ontario) and i am looking at this bike as an option. What is your insurance like? I just sold my shadow cruiser, which was only $400 a year full coverage. I am hoping this is around the same price insurance wise!
Nice review! I'm a big fan of naked bikes but Yamaha, KTM, & Kawa. seem to be leading the way with these small bikes. The 2019 revision is drool worthy, though...Looks are the only reason I'm considering buying it off the showroom floor.
My 1st bike was a Honda Grom 125, made the mistake to sell it for a Yamaha FZ09 2017. Missed the light and nimble nature of the Grom so I sold the FZ09 for the CB300R. The CB300R is lighter than the CB300F. I call the 300R the Big Grom. Have fun, enjoy your Honda and if you are in Montréal give me a shout 😉👍
Funny, I did put one on! Here is the video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-f34ouAwVCQ0.html I used the clear one. I know, most pick a tint one but this one was a great deal... as far as little plastic windshields go.
I admit I didn't watch the video yet. I was on a 2019 CB300F. Great bike for a newbie like myself and gears one through three were smooth. But I was having a hard time getting into fourth gear. It was as if I was in sixth gear already and trying to go higher, only I was in third. The shifter just wasn't clicking into place, and I was getting resistance. Any ideas? It was a used bike with 7,000 miles.
I used to keep track of this but I cannot remember where I've put all the numbers! I didn't get the mileage from Honda but I think I can push almost 300Km on a tank for this 300f. Grom's being 125cc, the mpg should be great.
I was thinking about a Grom but now that i see this i changed my mind I was looking for something a little bit faster but not to fast so this is perfect just one question how is the seat??
Mark The Shark I like it. The longest trip I've taken on it was 200Km in a day. Not a gel or aired covered seat of course but it was comfortable. Grom's are great but the 300's hit a good spot of just doing things well enough to do everything.
Great video. I just bought this bike in the USA but they don’t come with a tool kit. Do you know if you can buy the tool kit separate there in Canada? I would love to get one but I can’t here in the US. Thanks
I bought the 'Stockton T-Handle Folding Socket Set' for $9.99. It has a nice compact zipper case. I added a 6" adjustable wrench, a couple zip ties and the Allen wrench & fuse remover that came with the bike. The adjustable wrench is useful if you knock a mirror loose. You need the Allen key to get to the battery. I also ended up getting BikeMaster Black Mirror Extensions 29-21103. I couldn't see behind me at all without them. They work great. I'd also recommend you pick up a Battery Tender Jr. 0.75A smart charger and affix it's harness to the battery. It's a perfect length for sitting right under the seat for easy access. Other good accessories are a Puig Naked New Generation Windscreen Honda CB300F 2015-2018, light smoke (or clear or dark) and Shogun Frame Sliders Honda CB300F 2015-2018 - Black, SKU: 750-3129 . Enjoy your bike.
Ha, we must be neighbours. Looks like we've discovered some of the same spots, like that random gravel ring and the dead end road that overlooks the 407. Maybe we'll cross paths at some point. Great review, by the way.
@@LadybugAdventuresLol! I'm new to riding but I suspect that's how these things go, because I wish I'd bought something more like yours. Oh well, I think we're both on good machines.
Really great, well edited & scripted comprehensive review - Thanks. Just finished my BRC and bought the same bike. Can you respond with info on the mirror extenders you bought and a link if there is one? You're right, they're sorely needed. Thanks.
Matthew Jenkins Thanks! Yeah I'm actually quite narrow and was surprised by the mirrors. Here is what I bought fortnine.ca/en/bikemaster-mirror-extensions I got a new video coming on my gear indicator. Thus far working well.
Thanks! Those are much more affordable than the ones I found and are available on Amazon too for those of us in the US. For anyone who's interested, the other ones I found are: * SW-Motech Mirror extension. Universal. Black. M10x1,25 - $73.95 US (nice, in stock, but expensive) * MotoWerk Honda Mirror Extenders - $38 US (look nice, but sold out) * Slingshot Racing CNC Billet Aluminum Mirror Riser Adapters Extenders - $34.24 US (sold out black). I'm 6'1", 205 lbs, fairly broad chest and shoulders. I can't see anything behind me with the stock mirrors.
I ended up buying the same BikeMaster ones - what a great improvement. I can finally see behind me. For anyone in the U.S. looking at this, you want ‘BikeMaster Black Mirror Extensions 29-21103’, which has two right-threaded bolts: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011J1A7C4, www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/bike-master-mirror-extensions (There is another version where one bolt is counter-threaded). Revzilla, like FortNine, includes a drop-down to help you select the right one.
Owen McClain Good luck! If they see you are a responsible it helps a lot. Show them you're a good driver and helpful! Any sub 300 cc bike is good for insurance and perception of safety. A sport bike style like the Kawasaki ninja 300 or Yamaha r3 may look unsafe to parents. This Honda 300f or Suzuki Tux 250 look a little less aggressive. A dual sport also can be a good but more expensive.
now i have a CBF125, and i am thinking to get this one in the future (about 2.5 years) is it a good choice or not? i don't see any hige difference on power and speed...what do you recommend??
Marios Kateroglou Well I only rode aa 125 on the course I took and don't know it there is much of an off the line difference. The 300 is reasonable on the highway but the 125 might be harder to spool up to speed. The 300f also comes with abs in canada at least. If you're happy with the 125 and what it does for you then I would keep it. If you really want more performance then a 400-500cc bike might a good bet.
Ladybug Adventures yeah, alright, the 125 goes on the highway, but hard...it is not for highway but it can go i made a trip 2 weeks ago, 100 kilometers, on highway, it did alright, but hardly, so i want a 300 in the future, jusy to go better and reach high speeds easier, i dont want much from a bike (so not a sportbike) just a ride that can do my job easy, the 125 is almost at the max for me, so the 300F must be the real deal....anyways, thanks, good vid btw
Marios Kateroglou A friend of mine also took the 125 on the highway and it did it but she had to really rev it up. You're the same as me. I don't need excessive power.
I found a red 2015 with under 4k miles on it for $2,600 and looks like brand new. I want to get it and put scrambler tires on it. If I do, I will have 9 motorcycles. Tags and insurance is starting to get expensive. But maintenance is pretty much the same for 9 bikes as it is for one its all relative to the miles you ride. I ride somewhere between 20 30k miles per year.
9!!! The insurance in Canada alone would stop most people from being able to ride that many. I know you can shift around the insurance a bit. Scrambler or 50/50 tires with something I've been thinking about too. I do ride a lot of gravel roads and these street tires feel a little dicey on that surface.
@@LadybugAdventures yeah, 50/50 tires is what I was thinking 🤔 it would just be town and close to town bike anyway. Riding in Yuma is a kick in the pants, it amazing what shenanigans you can get away with here. 😆
No I didn't. Here in Ontario, Canada the manufacturers and dealers don't let you test ride anything. I had to make a choice purely on other reviews. I also went by price as well. I think the 500 engine is a better overall performer.
D ikki you could do some highway riding with 2 people but i would not suggest u do long trips. Just don’t exceed the bike’s weight capacity. U should look into the kawasaki 400 or the cbr500 will get u what u are looking for.
@@elchaparralboi Hail Cesar :-P Yes, I agree with you. I have another question now: Cb500 or Cbr500? Looking for a comfortable bike with easy straight sitting position, not a big fan of leaning on bikes mate.
D ikki try going to your nearest dealership & sit in both, the cbr500r is actually very comfortable! It does not have the leaned forward position of a 600rr...now its just up to you but both will provide you comfort ability.
Perfect Review! The bike is just too slow for Florida highway speeds. I would get run over going 110-120 kph (69-75 mph) I think 80mph without feeling like your killing the engine.
