Evans Cycles to relaunch partnership with bike brand Cube – Business

Evans Cycles will relaunch its partnership with the Cube bicycle brand.

The partnership will see the retailer’s 71 locations, as well as the online store, feature products from the Cube range, after a three-year hiatus. The Cube range consists of high quality mountain, road, cyclo-cross and e-bikes, as well as cycling clothing, parts/components and accessories.

At the height of the pandemic, Cube and Evans Cycles put their business relationship on hold due to supply chain issues. However, thanks to continued investment in infrastructure and inventory, Cube and Evans Cycles parent company Frasers Group is able to resume supply later this year.

Russell Merry, Managing Director of Evans Cycles at Frasers Group, said: “We are delighted to be working closely with Cube again. As a retailer we are committed to providing the best choice from the best brands and our aim is to be the leader in cycling in store and online in the UK.

“The inclusion of such a quality range, which spans multiple cycling disciplines, is an important step in this journey and will be available throughout our store network.”

Bart van den Biggelaar, Commercial Director at Oneway, Cube’s UK distributor, said: “It is great that we are able to resume our partnership with the iconic Evans Cycles brand under the new ownership and management of Frasers Group.

“Our values ​​have always been aligned and, now that the issues the pandemic has brought are behind us, we are excited to continue our relationship benefiting from the elevated stores and online reach of Evans Cycles.”

Read more: Bicycle sales down a quarter from pre-Covid levels, says Bicycle Association’s latest report

Since its creation by Marcus Pürner in 1993 from his father’s workshop, Cube has grown into one of the largest independent bicycle brands in the world, with more than 600 people employed at the company’s headquarters in Waldershof, in Germany, in product development, engineering, manufacturing and sales.

Amtrak sale for Auto Train offers $39 coach fares

Amtrak is launching a fare sale on its Automatic train, offering tickets as low as $39, plus the cost of boarding your vehicle. By August 23, you can purchase these reduced fares for travel between Florida and the Northeast, to avoid traffic jams on I-95 and always arrive at your destination with your vehicle.

The Auto Train provides nonstop service between Lorton, Virginia and Sanford, Florida. Lorton is near Washington, DC and Sanford is near Orlando. It lets you travel with your vehicles and cover the 900 miles you typically travel on I-95 by train. And in the end, you won’t have to rent a car at the airport or wait for your parents or a friend to pick you up from the train station.

It’s perfect for people who hate long car journeys and are also hesitant to fly in today’s aerial landscape. You’ll even be able to pack your car like you would for a long road trip, but without having to try to see your rearview mirror over piles of blankets for eight hours straight.

The $39 coach tickets will include wide reclining seats and plenty of leg room, no middle seat and a giant window. A complimentary breakfast is included and served prior to arrival at your destination.

If you want to splurge a bit more, you can reserve a Roomette for $249 per passenger. These rates include seats, bedding, pillows, towels and linens, and a dedicated service attendant. Want the full luxury rail experience? Room rates have twice the space of the small room and additional amenities, plus dinner and breakfast are served. It will cost $449.

The cost of boarding your vehicle depends on the type of vehicle. A standard vehicle costs $487; a stretched vehicle, such as an SUV or minivan, costs $556; and a motorcycle will set you back $298.

Here are the details: The discounted fare is available between August 16 and August 23, for northbound travel from Sanford, Florida to Lorton, Virginia. Tickets will be for travel dates between September 6 and December 15. The blackout dates when the offer is not valid are between November 18 and November 20, and November 25 and November 27. You can book the offer on Amtrak.com or through the Amtrak app.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 price in Kerala, variants and more!

Royal Enfield has launched the all new Hunter 350 in Kerala. The manufacturer has given the motorcycle a very aggressive price, which makes it attractive to a wider audience. The Hunter 350 is priced at Rs 1.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Kerala) and comes in two different variants – Retro and Metro. The high-end metro gets 2 more classifications within Rebel and Dapper. A total of 8 different colors are available.

Hunter 350 Metro Rebel Series

Variant Ex-showroom price
Hunter 350 Factory Series 1.49 million
Hunter 350 Dapper Series 1.63 lakh
Hunter 350 Rebel Series $1.67 million

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350: variant details

The Hunter is a remixed roadster with decent doses of modern and retro cues in its design. It remains visually distinct through its variants and variations. The retro gets 17-inch spoked wheels, tires with different patterns, 300mm front disc, 6-inch rear drum, single-channel ABS, rather basic digital-analog dash, basic switchgear and a single color for the fuel tank.

ALSO READ: 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Review

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The Metro has sleek 17-inch alloy wheels, wide tubeless tires with “better” patterns, dual-channel ABS, high-end shift gear like the ones you see on the new Classic 350 and Meteor, with a two-tone livery, rounded LED rear lights, a 300mm front and 270mm rear disc, a USB charging point and a more advanced dashboard.

Royal Enfield has also launched an extensive range of official motorcycle accessories.

ALSO READ: Royal Enfield Meteor 350 review

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Specifications

Royal Enfield gave the Hunter nearly the same mechanics as the new Classic and Meteor. It’s built on the new-age platform co-developed with Harris Performance and draws its power from the new J-Series engine. Throttle response and engine mapping have been tweaked to deliver more peppy performance. The air-cooled 350cc single-cylinder engine produces 20.2hp and 27Nm and is mated to a 5-speed transmission.

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350: why is an RE so special?

Here are 3 clever things that set the Hunter 350 apart from other Royal Enfield motorcycles:

  • The Hunter 350 has the shortest wheelbase of any RE motorcycle to date.
  • It is the lightest Royal Enfield to date, weighing only 181 kilos (14 kilos less than the Classic 350)
  • Hunter is RE that places you the lowest! The seat height here is only 790 mm!

ALSO READ: 2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411 Review

Royal Enfield Company in Kerala

Kerala continues to be one of the key markets for Royal Enfield. Hunter 350 received an overwhelming response from the state. RE reveals that Kerala has recorded the highest number of motorcycle bookings in the country. With its aggressive pricing and the nature of the crowd here, Royal Enfield has a great chance of converting many 250cc wannabes to this product.

ALSO READ: 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan Review

Engine 349cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine
Power 20.2 hp
Couple 27Nm
Transmission 5 speeds
Unloaded weight 181 kilos
Seat height Hunter 350 790 millimeters

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 specs, seat height and more details

2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT goes on sale in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR: Suzuki Malaysia has expanded its local lineup with the addition of a new sport-touring motorcycle, called the GSX-S1000GT. Based on the revised GSX-S1000 aluminum frame, the new bike promises a true grand touring riding experience for enthusiasts. Let’s see the first impression of this new hunk in town.

KEY POINTS TO REMEMBER

  • How much does the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT cost?

    The 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT is priced at RM85,700 (before insurance, road tax and registration).

  • What powers the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT?

    The 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT is powered by a 999cc Euro5 inline-four engine generating 152hp at 11,000rpm and 106Nm at 9,250rpm.

  • Design

    The bike features edgy styling with a slanted nose combined with a pair of horizontally arranged LED headlights, V-shaped running light, alien-like fairing, non-adjustable windshield and turn signals side LEDs. It also gets panniers as standard targeting customers who want a sporty liter-class bike with luggage-carrying convenience.

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    The bike rolls on 17-inch wheels and the saddle height measures 810mm. With a 19 liter fuel tank, it tips the scales at 226 kg.

    Colors

    The two body colors available for the 2022 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT are Triton Blue Metallic and Reflective Blue Metallic.

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    Engine

    This Japanese grand tourer is powered by a 999cc Euro5 inline-four engine which is good at generating a power output of 152PS at 11,000rpm and a peak torque of 106Nm at 9,250rpm. Power is sent to the ground via a six-speed manual gearbox with a quick-shifter and chain-driven final drive.

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    Features

    The latest GT model comes with several advanced electronic features including –

    • 6.5-inch TFT screen with access to navigation functions, call management, music and more via the Suzuki mySPIN app
    • Electronically controlled throttle
    • Suzuki Intelligent Ride system with ride modes
    • traction control
    • Cruise control system

    Suspension & Braking

    As for the suspension, it is equipped with a fully adjustable inverted telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The braking functions, meanwhile, are managed by a double front disc and a single rear disc.

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    Price

    The all-new Suzuki GSX-S1000GT 2022 price in Malaysia starts at RM85,700 (before insurance, road tax and registration).

    Now you can experience the latest sport tourer at your nearest authorized Suzuki showroom.

    To read also: Suzuki Burgman electric version in the boxes?

    Sipi Vig

    August 17, 2022

Five new homes ranging from $1.795 million to $4.798 million

If you are in the market to buy a brand new home without the need for painting or updating, only your personal touch with the decor, then a newly built home may be your preference.

After:Historic house, Ipswich’s first post office, on the market for $775,000

After:Home staging makes a house for sale as attractive as possible. How do they do?

Here are Gibson Sotheby International Realty’s picks of the week for newly built homes in Chatham, Harwich, Wellesley and Weston, ranging from $1.795 million to $4.798 million.

$1,995,000Chatham

This newly constructed 2,949 square foot home at 252 Deer Meadow Lane, Chatham on 1.6 acres of land awaits individual touches. It has 9 foot ceilings, four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and a powder room.

The floors are hardwood throughout. The kitchen will have custom cabinetry in the owner’s color choice. All counters are granite.

The master bedroom is located on the first floor with a walk-in shower, a double vanity and a large walk-in closet.

The family room has a gas fireplace. The dining room leads to a terrace. The main level also has a mudroom and laundry room.

Each of the three bedrooms on the second level has its own private bathroom. There is also storage and an additional family room or office space on the second level.

The fore and aft decks are built with Azek materials.

For more information, contact the listing agent, Darci Sequin, 508-274-6700.

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$1,795,000

This home overlooking Aunt Edie’s Pond at 34 Red Pine Drive, Harwich has three bedrooms, three full bathrooms and a powder room.

The chef’s kitchen features quartz countertops, a large center island, bar and dining area leading to a private terrace.

The sunny great room with gas fireplace, hardwood floors and custom built-ins sits just off the entry hall and library.

The master suite is located on the first floor. The upper level features two guest bedrooms and a loft/home office with a full bath and bonus room.

Other amenities include a spacious deck, a finished lower level with a family room, and additional space.

The house has central air conditioning, central vacuum, generator hook-up, irrigation system and high-efficiency utilities.

The waterfront location is perfect for kayaking and paddle boarding and minutes from the bike path, Nantucket Sound and golf.

For more information, contact the listing agent, Dianne Mongeau at 508-274-2568.

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$2,895,000 Wellesley

This newly built 4,600 square foot home at 19 Turner Road, Wellesley has four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a powder room.

This contemporary colonial style has a gracious lobby that opens to the living room with fine millwork. The dining room leads to an expansive kitchen with a generous island, top brand appliances and a dining area overlooking the grounds.

The spacious family room with open fireplace has large windows and 9 foot ceilings with coffered details. The garage vestibule offers ample storage.

The second floor features a master suite with bay window, spa-like bathroom, built-in shelving and two large walk-in closets. The second floor is completed with two additional bedrooms as well as a full bathroom and a spacious laundry room.

The finished lower level has a full bathroom, gym, and an additional family room perfect for entertaining or a bonus/game area.

The house is located close to town, train, walking trails and Morses Pond.

For more information, contact listing agent Benoit, Robinson, O’Rourke at 617-962-9292.

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$4,485,000 Weston

This newly constructed 9,268 square foot, five bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home at 667 Wellesley St., Weston is surrounded by 2.67 acres and close to Weston and Wellesley schools.

Indoor features include an indoor saltwater pool and lounge area equipped with its own dedicated air conditioning quality system.

The open floor plan offers three levels of space.

The chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry on the first floor includes a pantry and Thermador appliances.

The master suite has a spa-like bathroom and large double closets and overlooks the private backyard.

There are three additional bedrooms with attached bathrooms and a large closet comprising the second level plus a bonus room that could be used as an additional bedroom, home office, fitness room or media room.

The lower level is a multipurpose space with incredible natural light and includes a fitness room, additional family/media room with wet bar, and full bathroom.

For more information, contact the listing agent, Christina Santangelo, 617-593-0889

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$4,798,000 Weston

This new 7,658 square foot mid-entry Colonial at 83 Brown St., Weston features six bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms and a grand two-story foyer.

The formal living room and dining room feature hardwood floors. The gourmet kitchen with a large center island, wet bar and expansive dining area is flooded with natural light and opens to a sunny oversized family room with custom millwork.

There is also a cloakroom and a guest/au pair suite on the first floor.

The second floor has a master suite and offers a walk-in closet and spa-like bath and three additional en-suite bedrooms

The lower level offers a flexible floor plan, including space for a media room, exercise room/office, games room and guest bedroom, including storage space.

The house is located close to schools in Weston and downtown Wellesley.

For more information, contact listing agent Benoit, Robinson, O’Rourke, 617-686-4110.

Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) Price target cut to $28.00 by Guggenheim analysts

Lyf (NASDAQ:LYFT – Get an assessment) had its target price reduced by Guggenheim from $32.00 to $28.00 in a research note released Monday morning, Fly reports. They currently have a buy rating on shares of the rideshare company.

A number of other research analysts have also recently released reports on the stock. Cowen lowered his price target on Lyft stock from $68.00 to $42.00 and set an outperform rating for the stock in a Wednesday, May 4 research report. Wells Fargo & Company lowered its price target on Lyft stock from $49.00 to $42.00 and set an overweight rating on the stock in a Monday, Aug. 8 research report. Barclays lowered its target price on Lyft shares from $32.00 to $20.00 and set an equal weight rating on the stock in a research report on Friday August 5. Atlantic Securities lowered its target price on Lyft stock to $24.00 in a Tuesday, Aug. 9 research report. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus raised his price target on Lyft stock from $18.00 to $19.00 in a Friday, August 5 research report. Nine equity research analysts gave the stock a hold rating and sixteen gave the company a buy rating. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a Moderate Buy consensus rating and an average price target of $37.84.

Stock Lyft down 0.6%

Shares of NASDAQ LYFT opened at $19.29 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $6.72 billion, a P/E ratio of -7.39 and a beta of 1.83. Lyft has a 52-week minimum of $11.96 and a 52-week maximum of $57.68. The company has a debt ratio of 0.84, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 0.90. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $15.05 and its 200-day moving average price is $26.44.

Lyf (NASDAQ:LYFT – Get an assessment) last released its quarterly results on Thursday, August 4. The ride-hailing company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.13 for the quarter, beating analyst consensus estimates of $0.05 ($0.18). The company posted revenue of $990.70 million for the quarter, versus a consensus estimate of $988.14 million. Lyft had a negative net margin of 24.44% and a negative return on equity of 46.36%. The company’s revenue for the quarter increased 29.5% year over year. In the same quarter of the previous year, the company achieved EPS of ($0.68). Stock analysts expect Lyft to post -1.62 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Activity at Lyft

In related news, insider Kristin Sverchek sold 13,000 shares in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 9. The shares were sold at an average price of $18.98, for a total transaction of $246,740.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now owns 70,350 shares of the company, valued at $1,335,243. The transaction was disclosed in an SEC filing, which is available via this link. 3.31% of the shares are held by insiders of the company.

Institutional investors weigh in on Lyft

Institutional investors have recently increased or reduced their stake in the company. MCF Advisors LLC bought a new stake in Lyft during the first quarter worth approximately $25,000. Clearstead Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Lyft by 58.9% during the second quarter. Clearstead Advisors LLC now owns 1,845 shares of the ride-hailing company valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 684 shares in the last quarter. Elequin Capital LP purchased a new stake in Lyft during the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. Rockbridge Investment Management LCC increased its holdings in Lyft by 95.6% during the fourth quarter. Rockbridge Investment Management LCC now owns 671 shares of the ride-hailing company valued at $29,000 after buying 328 additional shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp increased its holdings in Lyft by 261.7% during the second quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 2,344 shares of the ride-hailing company valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 1,696 shares in the last quarter. 80.43% of the shares are held by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Lyft Company Profile

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Lyft, Inc operates a peer-to-peer marketplace for on-demand ridesharing in the United States and Canada. The company operates multimodal transportation networks that provide riders with personalized, on-demand access to a variety of mobility options. It supplies the carpooling market, which connects drivers with passengers; Express Drive, a flexible car rental program for drivers; Lyft Rentals, which provides vehicles for long-distance trips; and a network of shared bicycles and scooters in different cities to meet the needs of cyclists for short trips.

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Sentence served for man who participated in $30,000 robbery at Niagara business

A 21-year-old man who participated in a daring robbery at a Niagara Falls business that netted thieves $30,000 in goods has been sentenced to jail.

“He graduated, not academically, but graduated in felony,” Judge Andrew Brown said Tuesday after Chase Belward pleaded guilty to a slew of charges in the Ontario Court of Justice in St. Catharines.

“For a 21-year-old who engages in this kind of crime, his actions are fueled by a lack of common sense, poor decision-making and, most importantly, substance abuse.”

The court heard that the offender, of no fixed address, had spent the equivalent of 11 months in pre-trial detention.

He was sentenced to time served and placed on probation for three years.

On June 16, 2021, the court heard, Belward and a second man punched a hole in the roof of the Lapennaco Liquidation Super Center and entered the business by descending a rope.

Once inside, the men stole $30,000 in merchandise.

Police searched a home on Ottawa Street several days later and arrested three people in connection with the theft. The property related to the break and enter was inside the residence.

The accused was arrested again in September following a burglary at a Niagara Falls home.

In this case, a variety of items including computers, cell phones and jewelry were stolen. The value of the stolen items exceeded $4,000.

The assailant also entered a shed in another home that same evening and stole a $600 motorcycle.

Honda Vietnam records an increase in motorcycle sales | Company

Workers at a Honda Vietnam factory in Ha Nam province (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – Honda Vietnam sold 164,273 motorcycles of all kinds in July, a monthly increase of 11.2% and a rise of 42.1% over the same period last year.

Wave Alpha was the company’s top-selling model during the month, selling 56,792 units, accounting for 34.6% of the total.

Honda Vietnamwhich accounts for 80% of the motorcycle market share in Vietnam, is not only a leader in the motorcycle market, but also in all three segments – scooters, hybrid scooters and manual models.

Surveys in Hanoi showed that the supply of Honda motorcycles to dealers was more plentiful, while the prices of many popular models such as Honda Vision, Honda SH and Honda Air Blade have also dropped considerably.

The company implements many solutions to achieve the fixed yield and meet customer needs.

Honda Vietnam also launched its summer promotional program to stimulate demand.

Not standing out from the game, other motorcycle manufacturers such as Piaggio Vietnam, Suzuki Vietnam, and Yamaha Motor also offered exciting promotions to attract customers./.

Volkswagen Group is testing electric vehicles under the Skoda brand for the Indian market

German car group Volkswagen has started testing some ŠKODA-branded electric vehicles in India as it assesses products to bring to the country for electromobility targeting the mass segment, according to a senior company official.

The group, which has handed responsibility for leading its growth in India to ŠKODA AUTO, will also continue to focus on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles as it believes that the introduction of electric vehicles on a large scale will depend on the ecosystem and infrastructure development in India. of the country, said Piyush Arora, Managing Director of ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India.

“We recognize that there is a demand in India for electric vehicles, so we have already launched the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-Tron which are doing extremely well in the Indian market,” he told PTI. in an interview.

At the same time, he added, “We are also evaluating for ŠKODA and Volkswagen and what products should we bring to the Indian electromobility market. We have already tested test vehicles for the ŠKODA brand, we will assess the right time to introduce them to India.”

Arora was responding to a question about VW Group’s electric vehicle plans for the Indian market below the luxury segment. The all-electric Porsche Taycan has a starting price of ₹1.5 crore, while the price of the Audi e-tron ranges from ₹99.99 lakh to ₹1.18 crore.

In terms of electromobility, he said: “We have followed a top-down approach with our luxury brands, already launching products on the market. Both Audi and Porsche have very successful electric vehicles in the Indian market.

He added: “We are also looking at Volkswagen and ŠKODA cars that we can bring in. We are testing some of these cars and once we have concluded on the model, the next step is the local assembly of one of the cars. We will then move on to wallet localization when the market is ready in terms of infrastructure, that would be the path we would like to take.

“Currently, VW Group is present in India through its brands including Volkswagen, SKODA, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the four-wheeler segment.

Globally, Arora said electrification is happening at different levels, with Europe already committed to selling all new zero-emission vehicles by 2035, while China is moving at a very rapid pace. and that North America should also evolve at a faster pace.

The expectation was not very high for India to move, but the country has started to show early signs that it is moving at a much faster pace, he added.

“So I think our strategy of decarbonization and electrification growth will also be followed in India. For the Volkswagen Group, the timing of that will of course depend on the developing ecosystem and infrastructure in India,” Arora said.

Asked how the group sees the potential of electric vehicles in the country, he said: “India is a very particular market, growth in India will come from both fossil fuel vehicles and electric vehicles.

Most markets moving to electric mobility take away the share of ICE (internal combustion engine) vehicles, but in India, both markets will grow.

“In terms of EV penetration, by 2030 it could be anywhere from 15-16% to 30%,” he said, adding that it would be much higher for two- and three-wheelers than for electric vehicles. four wheels. wheel industry.

“The penetration of four-wheeled vehicles will be highly dependent on infrastructure development,” Arora said.

The component supplier ecosystem is also growing and this will take some time to complete, he said, adding: “…you can’t just focus on electrification. You also need to focus in the ICE market, and your resources are ultimately limited”.

The VW group announced in 2018 an investment of 1 billion euros between 2019 and 2021 as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the country as part of its “India 2.0” project. It had set a target to capture 5% of India’s passenger vehicle market by 2025.

Sales of passenger vehicles in the Indian market stood at 30,69,499 units in 2021-22, compared to 27,11,457 units in 2020-21, according to data from SIAM.

On the road ahead, Arora said, “Our first objective is to consolidate ‘India 2.0’, make it sustainably profitable and capture the desired market share that we have set ourselves… That would be the goal. for another year to come.”

However, he added, “We began to assess the overall opportunities for ICEs and BEVs (battery electric vehicles) as future growth engines for us. And once we prioritized, Since resources are always limited, you cannot develop or localize all of your products at once. The next round of investment will be based on our preferred products.” PTI RKL MR

Honda CB300F review: Worth the price?

The CB300F is Honda’s latest motorcycle. It will be sold only at BigWing outlets and will be available in two variants.

Honda CB300F will face Suzuki Gixxer 250 and KTM Duke 250.

People were a little surprised when Honda recently launched the CB300F. Indeed, the manufacturer already markets the CB300R on the Indian market. However, it is important to note that there are many differences between the two motorcycles. For starters, the two bikes have drastically different designs and also have different mechanics. One might wonder why Honda went ahead and made an all new motorcycle? Keep reading the review and we might be able to answer that question.

Sharp but familiar

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The CB300F sits below the CB300R in the lineup.

In terms of design, the CB300F is clearly a naked streetfighter and it can grab quite a bit of attention on the road. For some people, it might look a bit like the Hornet 2.0. However, Honda said the CB300F is inspired by the CB500F which is on sale in the global market. If you look closely, this is true. That said, many people might not notice it because the CB500F is not sold in India and some people might not even know it exists.

Up front there’s an aggressive LED headlight, and then there’s the gold USD forks. The fuel tank is made up of plastic and is a muscular unit. What adds to the design of the streetfighter are the tank fairings. The keyhole is mounted on the fuel tank so it is well within reach of the rider.

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The CB300F is offered in three color options.

There’s a short, stubby engine skid and exhaust. At the rear there are perfectly integrated grab bars and an LED tail light. A special mention goes to the saree guard whose design has been very well implemented. That said, the quality of the switchgear could have been better given that the CB300F is sold at BigWing outlets. Also, I wish Honda had made more visual changes to the CB300F to make it stand out on the road and people not think it’s a Hornet 2.0.

Decently equipped

The CB300F’s instrument console is a negative LCD display with five levels of brightness adjustment. It displays various information such as battery voltage, average fuel consumption, gear indicator, time and much more.

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The instrument cluster displays plenty of information and also benefits from a 5-step brightness adjustment.

In addition, there is a side stand cut-off function, hazard warning lights, a USB Type-C charging socket, a dual-channel anti-lock braking system and Honda Selectable Torque Control which is essentially a system of traction control which can be disabled. The bike, however, lacks a center stand.

The Honda smartphone voice control system and Bluetooth connectivity are also offered. Thus, the instrument cluster can give you alerts if it is connected to the smartphone.

The heart of the problem

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Honda has developed an all-new air-oil cooled engine for the CB300F.

First off, the CB300F doesn’t share the engine with the CB300R. Instead, the CB300F gets an all-new 293cc, single-cylinder unit that gets oil cooling and an SOHC setup. It produces 24.2 hp of peak power at 7,500 rpm and 25.6 Nm of peak torque at 5,500 rpm. In comparison, the CB300R gets a 286cc unit that is a liquid-cooled unit and has a DOHC setup.

The CB300F comes with a smooth-shifting 6-speed gearbox that also has a slipper and assist clutch. For this reason, the clutch action on the motorcycle is very light.

Being a Honda, the engine is refined but only up to the middle of the rev range. Then the vibrations begin to be felt. Because of this, there is buzzing on the handlebars, foot pegs and fuel tank.

Brakes and suspension

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Kudos to Honda for making a beautiful saree guard that doesn’t hurt your eyes.

Braking duties on the CB300F are handled by a 276mm disc up front and a 220mm disc at the rear. The front brake lacks initial bite and progression. By comparison, the rear brake is still better in terms of bite. It might be difficult to drop anchor quickly if the bike is running at triple-digit speeds.

Then there’s the bike’s suspension setup which is firmer. This means that the ride quality of the bike is quite stiff and the rider feels most bumps in the road.

Comfort and maneuverability

Speaking of comfort, the CB300F comes equipped with a split seat. The motorcycle seat padding is quite firm. For this reason, the person would need to go through an adjustment period after purchasing the motorcycle. The seat height of the CB300F is 789mm, which should be accessible to most people. The riding triangle is not so aggressive and the rider would not feel any pressure on the wrists.

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The quality of the equipment could have been better. Also, Honda continues to swap the position of the horn and turn signal buttons, which can be very confusing.

The motorcycle is very light on its feet. The rigid suspension ensures that the motorcycle does not destabilize and the CB300F quickly changes direction. What helps handling is the light weight of the bike. The CB300F weighs only 153 kg. So people who like a nimble bike will enjoy the CB300F while taking it around the corners.

Conclusion

To ₹2.26 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the DLX variant and ₹At 2.29 lakhs (ex-showroom) for the DLX Pro variant, the CB300F is priced higher than its rivals. The only difference between the variants is Bluetooth connectivity. At this price, the CB300F is only for those looking for Honda reliability and a relatively simple motorcycle. The motorcycle is clearly oriented for city use thanks to which it has a strong mid-range and is easy to maneuver.

Date of first publication: August 14, 2022, 1:03 PM IST