At the time of our roadway test, the Honda CB300F was being provided with a Rs 50,000 discount rate across the country. Now, at Rs 1.79 lakh, can the CB300F make a genuine case for itself?Mirrors and non-adjustable levers raised straight off Unicorn and Shine.DESIGN AND FEATURESAs with most stylish naked bikes today, the Honda CB300F has a front-heavy appearance, with angular tank extensions, although it doesnt have actually a steeply raked rear end, which ought to bode well for carrying a pillion. While theres no rejecting it is a good-looking, durable maker, it resembles the smaller Hornet 2.0 a bit too much for its own good.The CB300Fs LED tail-lamp looks plain and doesnt help it stand out.RIDE AND HANDLINGRiding the CB300F around in the city is quite a peaceful affair, partly thanks to its really open 789mm seat height, but mainly down to its light and nimble-feeling nature with its 153kg kerb weight. The 293cc engine makes it a quick thing however lacks refinement.Refinement has been a Honda hallmark considering that prior to my parents were born, and while the CB300F isnt straight-out unrefined, its simply not up to the basic set by the Minato-based marque itself. Include to that the truth that Honda spares and service are notoriously light on the wallet and the little CB makes a compelling case for itself.Rider and pillion seats are well-padded, generous and supportive.As a city-oriented bike, the Honda CB300F does numerous things right, however its absence of improvement is the biggest disadvantage, particularly when competitors like Bajaj are now offering smoother engines in this space.

Now, at Rs 1.79 lakh, can the CB300F make a genuine case for itself?Mirrors and non-adjustable levers lifted directly off Unicorn and Shine.DESIGN AND FEATURESAs with many stylish naked bikes today, the Honda CB300F has a front-heavy appearance, with angular tank extensions, although it doesnt have actually a steeply raked rear end, which must bode well for carrying a pillion. While theres no rejecting it is a handsome, well-built maker, it looks like the smaller Hornet 2.0 a bit too much for its own good.The CB300Fs LED tail-lamp looks plain and doesnt assist it stand out.RIDE AND HANDLINGRiding the CB300F around in the city is quite a serene affair, partially thanks to its really open 789mm seat height, but mostly down to its light and nimble-feeling nature with its 153kg kerb weight. Include to that the reality that Honda spares and service are famously light on the wallet and the little CB makes a compelling case for itself.Rider and pillion seats are well-padded, generous and supportive.As a city-oriented bike, the Honda CB300F does lots of things right, but its lack of refinement is the greatest disadvantage, particularly when competitors like Bajaj are now offering smoother engines in this area.