

This edition of the Honda CBR 300 R is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja World Champion Edition and the 2014 Kawasaki ZX-10 R Ninja.This particular Honda CBR 300 has a 291cc Air cooled, Two stroke, Transverse Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
The 2013 CBR 300 shares its Transverse engine and Sport style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Norton Superlight SS and the 2019 Norton Superlight Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the CBR 300's Sport style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1995 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1995cc.1994 Suzuki RGV 250 V-Twin | 1994cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Honda CBR 300 R in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+, give or take 50kg.
In terms of power the 291cc 4 valve Transverse 1 cylinder engine produces 30.4 bhp (22 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 19.8 lb-ft (26.9 Nm) @ 7250 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2024 Yamaha WR 450 F [36.2 lb-ft (49.0 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda CBR 300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 2013 Honda CBR 300 R has a Power to weight ratio of 183.1 bhp per ton and 119.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 CBR 300 competing with the 2020 Kawasaki W 800 Twin Cylinder [207.9 bhp\ton] and the 2014 Yamaha XV 950 R [207.6 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Honda CBR 300 generating around 119.8 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1991 Suzuki SG 350 Goose [144.8 lb-ft per ton] and the 1995 Suzuki VS 600 GL Intruder [144.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 20.2 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 20.6 secs, this makes the Honda CBR 300 R similar in acceleration to the 2016 Kawasaki SL 250 Ninja (20.2 secs) and the 2016 Kawasaki Ninja 250 RR Mono (20.2 secs). This Honda CBR 300 R also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2013 Honda CBR 300 R and the 2016 Yamaha Tricity 155 SOHC
When talking about the performance of the 2013 Honda CBR 300 R on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Yamaha Tricity 155 SOHC (0 secs) and the 1985 Honda MTX 200 R (0 secs).
The 2013 version of the Honda CBR 300 R has a maximum speed of 104mph.
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2013 Honda CBR 300 R then how about a 2022 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max (115 mph) and the 2021 Yamaha XP 560 T-Max 20th Anniversary Edition (115 mph).
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Engine Capacity: 805 cc
Top Speed: 85 mph
Quarter Mile: 15.7 secs @ 0 mph