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BMW G310R vs Honda CB300R: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the BMW G310R (2021-2025) and the Honda CB300R (2022-present), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

  • Power: BMW G310R 34 hp, Honda CB300R 30.7 hp.
  • Torque: BMW G310R 28 Nm, Honda CB300R 27.5 Nm.
  • Weight: BMW G310R 158 kg, Honda CB300R 144 kg.
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Key figures

Power hp

  • BMW G310R (2021-2025)34 (best)
  • Honda CB300R (2022-present)30.7

Torque Nm

  • BMW G310R (2021-2025)28 (best)
  • Honda CB300R (2022-present)27.5

Weight kg

  • BMW G310R (2021-2025)158
  • Honda CB300R (2022-present)144 (best)
Specification
BMW G 310 R, first-generation model (photographed 2017) — photo by Erluw
BMW G310R
2021-2025
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Honda CB300R on display at the 2018 Paris Motor Show — photo by Thesupermat
Honda CB300R
2022-present
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CategoryNakedNaked
Years2021-20252022-present
EngineSame 313cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve single as the first generation, re-homologated to Euro 5 with a ride-by-wire electronic throttle and automatic idle-speed adjustment to resist stalling. Claimed power/torque peaks unchanged from the pre-facelift model.286cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4-valve single, Euro 5-compliant revision
Cylinders11
Displacement313 cc286 cc
Power34 hp @ 9,500 rpmBest30.7 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque28 Nm @ 7,500 rpmBest27.5 Nm @ 7,750 rpm
Transmission6-speed manual gearbox with new assist-and-slipper clutch (reduces rear-wheel hop on downshifts) and adjustable clutch/brake levers; chain final drive6-speed manual with assist/slipper clutch, chain final drive
Final drivechainchain
Weight158 kg (wet)144 kg (wet)Best
Seat height785 mm799 mm
Fuel capacity11 LBest10 L
Front suspension41mm non-adjustable inverted (USD) telescopic fork, ~140mm travel41mm Showa SFF-BP (Separate Function Fork - Big Piston) upside-down telescopic fork, replacing the prior non-adjustable USD fork
Rear suspensionAluminum swingarm, spring-preload-adjustable monoshock, ~132mm travelSingle shock with 5-step spring preload adjustment (carried over largely unchanged)
Brake systemDual-channel ABS, standardIMU-modulated 2-channel ABS with front/rear distribution
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, radially mounted 4-piston caliper296mm floating disc, radial-mount 4-piston Nissin caliper
Rear brakeSingle 240mm disc, single-piston floating caliper220mm disc, single-piston caliper
Front tire110/70 R17110/70 R17
Rear tire150/60 R17150/60 R17
QuickshifterNoNo
Launch priceGBP 4,875 (UK launch price (2021))USD 5,149 (US)
  • Launch price: Not ranked: launch prices are in different currencies.