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Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder - [2016]
This edition of the Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder is the 5 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2017 Suzuki SV 650 Scrambler.This particular Honda XRE 300 has a 292cc Air cooled, Two stroke, V3 Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Electronic Fuel Injection.
An alternative V3 engine, Adventure style motorbike includes the Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure - [2010]
The 2016 XRE 300 shares its V3 engine and Adventure style configuration with the likes of the 2010 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure and the 2008 Buell-EBR XB12X Ulysses Adventure. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the XRE 300's Adventure style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1997 Yamaha DT 230 Lanza | 1997cc.2020 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 | 2020cc.
Weighing in at 144 kgs (317 lbs) this makes the Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2025 Yamaha MT-07 Twin Cylinder , give or take 50kg.
The 2016 Honda XRE 300 shares the same bhp with the Honda MSX 125 Grom - [2025]
In terms of power the 292cc 4 valve V3 1 cylinder engine produces 26.1 bhp (19 kW) @ 7500 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 20.2 lb-ft (27.5 Nm) @ 6500 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 Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid [32.0 lb-ft (43.5 Nm) @ 7500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Honda XRE 300 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1967 Suzuki T 250 Hustler has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2016 Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder.
The 2016 Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 181.2 bhp per ton and 140.9 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 XRE 300 competing with the 1967 Suzuki T 250 Hustler [206.2 bhp\ton] and the 2008 Yamaha WR 250 X [206.1 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 XRE 300 generating around 140.9 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 2017 Honda CBR 500 R [165.9 lb-ft per ton] and the 2005 Honda VT 600 CD Shadow De Lux VLX [165.7 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 20.4 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 20.9 secs, this makes the Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 2013 Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder (20.4 secs) and the 1998 Honda CL 400 RS (20.4 secs). This Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder 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 2016 Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder and the 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 90
When talking about the performance of the 2016 Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder 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 2013 Suzuki Boulevard - Intruder M 90 (0 secs) and the 2009 Kawasaki VN 1700 Classic (0 secs).
The 2016 version of the Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder has a maximum speed of 80mph.
Top Speed of the 2016 XRE 300 equals the 2020 Honda CBR 300 R
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2016 Honda XRE 300 Single Cylinder then how about a 2020 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph) and the 2018 Honda CBR 300 R (91 mph).
