Honda CB300R vs Yamaha R3

[@danielswords3969]

A problem with English speaking KZbin motorcycle vlogs is they all assess their machines from the perspective of toys primarily for entertainment. As an older person in America living on a small fixed pension and social security, I assess my (less than) 300 cc single cylinder Honda motorcycle to be among the most affordable and reliable personal transportation options with the smallest negative environmental impacts for travel beyond a 50 mile radius. I can an very often do ride my CB 300RA at highway speeds for 4 to 6 hours/day for multiple successive days. I believe the single cylinder and 8,000 miles service intervals and 70+ mpg fuel consumption should be highlighted more as positive aspects. Until I become constrained to a personal mobility device I will say this is much more than just a beginner’s motorcycle, this is an excellent transportation option.

[@YouMotorcycle]

A beginner motorcycle is by definition an excellent transportation option. The two are not mutually exclusive. Quite the opposite. And just because it's an excellent transportation option, does not mean it isn't a beginner motorcycle.

[@AsekiBekovy]

This. I don't want to maintain two cylinders when one is also an option. I want low weight and high efficiency, which the CB300R does perfectly. On top comes the difference in fuel consumption. Where I live, gas is almost $8 a gallon. Makes a big difference whether a machine manages 80 mpg or around 65...

[@alexandrebarbosa4933]

8s a gallon?and I thought in Europe the gas was high😳

[@Ji-hoonJem]

As a wise man once said, womp womp

[@gigacatkun]

For real man. I always get disappointed watching the English speaking bike reviews. They ignore the crucial points such as reliability, mileage and completely ignore maintenance cost and longevity of the bikes. Here in Bangladesh bikes are expected to run over 100000 kilometers and most actually do if maintained well.

[@shaheerh]

Thanks for this review! Watching from the 905 lol. Just about to get the 2019 cb300r. Hope to see you on roads!! 😁

[@YouMotorcycle]

Awesome I think you'll love it. Check out some of my other cb300r videos when you get it. If you need help with service you know who to call

[@tvbuu]

Thanks for this video

[@ramishrambarran3998]

This was an excellent, objective review. Each machine important points were highlighted. Thanks.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Thanks very much! I appreciate that

[@DelwinChowhan]

I really am struggling to get a beginner bike here in Canada.. I got my M1 earlier this year then the Pandemic made me part time.. goal seems out of sight.. I’d take the cbr I just want to learn and have very little expectations and a lot of joy to feel.. with these machines

[@YouMotorcycle]

I'm not sure where you're located but I'm Toronto we see CBR 125R for as cheap as about $1200. Great first bikes for a fraction of what these bikes will cost you. A lot better than the 50cc scooter I started on too.

[@magnus6018]

These are the two i’m looking at. Just can’t decide. Both look so damn good.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Forget about looks, focus on what kind of riding you want the motorcycle for and pick based on that. If it's just for fun short rides, I would go with the R3. If it's for commuting or longer rides, CB300R is my pick.

[@LTLT900]

Ive got a 2021 Grom and hope to trade up to the CB300 soon.

[@mrrick2904]

I have a 2020 R3 and I’m thinking of getting a CB300r for the upright position. I’m 47 and not getting younger. My rear tier is a 140 on the R3. I like the looks of both. The mileage is much better for the Honda

[@YouMotorcycle]

Food for thought. Where performance goes the Honda will be a step down, whereas... This might get you what you're looking for re: ergonomics, while giving you more pep should you choose to use it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i36wnnRobLp4Y7s

[@mrrick2904]

@@YouMotorcycle I actually ride a little faster than I should with that Yamaha. I’ve been riding since 1999 and that’s my first sport bike. I can see why people speed with them. That’s why I wouldn’t go higher than a 450 with Japanese bikes. You really don’t need more.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Until you start doing cross country touring and definitely don't want to be at higher RPMs all day. No replacement for displacement.

[@tinapham202]

For a smaller rider (5”4) who tippy toes, I find the cb300r uncomfortable, the seat is wide and flat. You can really feel how square the seat is in your thighs. I find the cbr300r a lot more comfortable for me. Haven’t been able to sit on a R3 yet but it’s good know that I’d probably be more comfortable and lower to the ground in it.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Hey Tina. Thanks for the input re: CB300R vs CBR300R! I have customers with both bikes, but I've never had them at the shop at the same time to compare side by side! :(

[@wobijiaohao]

The R3 comes stock with a 140/70-R15, but many people will use a 150 on it. The R3 you reviewed didn't have the factory tires. I personally have tried both sizes and I find a 140 is better, but it is debatable for sure. I have a full race R3 (track only) and the 140 size tires are better for smaller tracks. The R3 is definitely the better bike...actually they are a bit hard to compare. They are very different.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Thank you for clearing that up! Yes, a bit apples to oranges, but beginners who are knew to riding and not sure what their style is yet might consider both bikes

[@wobijiaohao]

@@YouMotorcycle Yes, I agree, but the demographic of the R3 might be more inclined to pursue a sport bike in the future while the CB rider might buy a naked. They are definitely both beginner bikes, but I see a big difference with the demographic who would potentially buy either bike. I wish the CB was a parallel twin. They should offer a parallel twin in the 300-400cc range. At the moment they only have the Honda 250rr which is a badass bike stock, but doesn't compete against the 300cc+ bikes that have a few mods.

[@chrisp.5272]

So I plan on doing some track days, and after 8,000 miles of street riding my GPR300’s are ready for a fresh replacement. I’m sticking with the GPR’s, but I want a 160 on the rear. Why is the 150 worse than the 140? My R3 will be making at least 40RWHP in a couple weeks, and I still want to ride on the street with occasional track stuff.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I like the upright risding position of the CB300R but I am no racer.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Great ergonomics on that bike, though not so good if you're over 6 ft.

[@fazlubabi3201]

Well explained, understandable

[@YouMotorcycle]

Thank you. Glad it was helpful :)

[@honda116969]

I'm a big fan of Honda & I have the cb500x I did have the 250 rally & those little single cylinders put in work I got dusted by a guy with the cb300R when I was on my rally those little things are quick don't underestimate that cb300 lol but that Yamaha having a twin cylinder and a way bigger displacement is a huge benefit, they need to put that motor in an adventure bike

[@YouMotorcycle]

All the little bikes from the Japanese companies nowadays are ten times better than when I started writing. It's hard to go wrong with any of the Japanese brands.

[@honda116969]

@@YouMotorcycle yeah it just depends on whatever style you like I agree with you they've come a long way in the fuel injection is a beautiful thing coming from a carburetor haha, and that Yamahas impressive with over 40 horsepower out of a 300cc... I just don't understand why Honda chooses to go under 300cc while Yamaha goes over 300 CC & look at the power difference between the 2 🤔 I know Honda just use the 250 motor & stroked it but they should have built a twin cylinder like what Yamaha uses, lazy Honda 😂 yeah it works & it's reliable but damn that's lazy imo

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@honda116969 Honda cares about efficiency and simplicity. Yamaha cares about fun. You can see it all throughout both companies' lineups. Especially around the 700-900cc size.

[@honda116969]

@@YouMotorcycle CP2??

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@honda116969 and cp3, versus Honda's very boring very simple parallel twins.

[@algesbrek5695]

Good review but why wouldn't you have compared the cb300r with the yammi mt 03 both naked bikes?

[@YouMotorcycle]

Is this a serious question? I said at the start of the video these were two of my customers bikes. Do you think I have so many customers that at any given time I can just pick from two direct competitors just sitting around waiting for service at the exact same time? Does this look like a dealership? 😂 Thanks but you're really unrealistically overestimating me lol

[@algesbrek5695]

@@YouMotorcycle yes i over est. You i yhought you were a neat guy , but you seam an insecure person!

[@YouMotorcycle]

@@algesbrek5695 the guy who doesn't show his face in his videos can't call anyone insecure lol

[@christosswc]

The problem with these small bikes on the highway is not performance but weight. They get thrown around by the wind. This is why I am looking at the CBR500R as my next bike after my 125, otherwise the CB300R has enough power to tackle the highway no doubt and is the perfect city bike as well.

[@YouMotorcycle]

I'd say it's both performance, and weight. Sure, cross winds side to side might be irksome, but when you get hit with a head wind instead of a cross wind, little bikes can't always keep up. When I took my 650 to Quebec and back, I had no problems... but 10+ years earlier I did the same trip on a 250 and couldn't take the highway anymore because I wasn't able to keep up with traffic with the strong headwind I was getting. It was taking more than 20 km/hr (12.5 mph) out of my top speed.

[@jimstenlund6017]

My Grom clone RPS Condor does fine in windstorms, of course the top speed gets affected though.

[@tomyrodriguez1]

hola yo tengo un honda cb 190, y no lo vas a creer, que tenia pensado esas dos motocicletas para pasar al siguiente nivel, espero hagas otro video comparando la agilidad en trafico, ya que soy de la ciudad de mexico y requiero una moto donde pueda meterme entre el trafico agilmente.

[@crazycxr]

Me imagino que la 190 se debe manejar más ágil que estás 2

[@yorchHarrison]

Tenía el mismo dilema de una cb190 pasar a una Mt 03,r3, cb300r o BMW g310r. Me hice de una cb500f ya que me gusta mucho la versatilidad de las naked , es cierto que es algo costosa pero tiene muchos beneficios, para mi que mido 1.69 va perfecto , económica de mantener, calidad en todos los materiales, 191 km/h de top Speed, en uso normal consume 30 a 34 km/l buen torque en bajas y medias revoluciones.

[@YouMotorcycle]

hola, unfortunately these were customer motorcycles so I couldn't make more reviews on them. Maybe in the future!

[@agirlandhercows501]

great share

[@YouMotorcycle]

Great channel name!

[@TheCanadianBubba]

"Tail tidy" would be the very first thing I would do on either of em... that is ugly back there !

[@YouMotorcycle]

Agreed. New riders would probably benefit from some putting on some frame sliders as their first move but for old bike vets, that tail has to go

[@dvlarry]

I am sorry but the reviewer clearly didn't spend much time riding these two bikes, if any at all. The reviewer is only talking about what any motorcycle enthusiasts can gather from reading on the internet, mainly specifications etc. Very very superficial review. I currently own both bikes. What about clutch feel? brake feel? handling etc. I can tell you ONE thing the reviewer (and a lot of people) get wrong-the POWER. The numbers are very misleading.

[@YouMotorcycle]

I think you need to rewatch the first 5 seconds of the video. This isn't a review. These bikes are not being reviewed. I called it a "qui k and dirty comparison" , not a review. Set your expectations accordingly.

[@saswatmishra1950]

Clutch feel, brake feel and handling is better in the CB300R.

[@dvlarry]

@@saswatmishra1950 Overall R3 is the better bike.

[@saswatmishra1950]

@@dvlarry Yes overall R3 is better bike because it has more power, twin cylinder engine, extra displacement,aerodynamic body and bigger fuel tank capacity.

[@saswatmishra1950]

@@dvlarry But CB300R has better handling because it is almost 30kg lighter than R3, better low end torque and better brakes because it gets a Nissin 4piston calipers in the front.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Should you not be comparing the R3 against the Honda CB300. I prefer the CB300R over the CBR300.

[@YouMotorcycle]

No, I should be comparing that which is available to me. These were what I had in my shop. If you have some bikes you'd like compared feel free to bring them over.

[@zachsheffield1325]

It’s a good comparison anyway because people must wonder about it because on paper they seem pretty similar anyway! Thank you.

[@YouMotorcycle]

Thank you Zach :)

[@hakeaooda1549]

@@YouMotorcycle it worked for me, i was between a sportbike and naked or whatever is called.