Honda SH300i review by fazer12779

[@michaelgiovanelli3417]

Brilliant bike,living in Scarborough did many trips to Bristol in one,250 miles in five and hours including two short stope.Very reliable and sure footed,most of the time got at least 80 mpg.Can’t wait to get the new 350.

[@urbanfireblade]

Did you get the 350? I'm thinking of selling my Triumph Speed Triple and getting one of these SH300i for a bit of fun. Is the 350 much better?

[@o00scorpion00o]

I love the dash , it’s so much nicer than these tft screens that look cheap and nasty.

[@garyoliver3898]

One of the few UK reviews of the SH300 i've been able to find - thanks! Like a lot of people, I'm considering this vs the Beverley 350. When I go onto Modern Vespa forum, seems like people have numerous minor issues with the Beverley - whereas the SH300 seems to be bullet proof in comparison. Makes me favour the Honda. What was your experience with Beverley? Cheers

[@fazer12779]

Gary Oliver Hello, I only had the beverly 2 months before it was stolen. I didn't have any problems when I had it though & I commuted 200 miles a week on it. You have to make sure any vehicle you get is well maintained in general & you should be fine. The sh300i I have has high mileage & is still going strong thus far. Remember that you can always change if you don't like or are having problems with the BV or SH. I've owned two SH300i & one beverly. One thing with the SH300i is they get through clutch plates so I'm told & I did have to replace on my last one which costed £500.

[@garyoliver3898]

Thanks for quick response Daniel!

[@robertoc2485]

Hi Daniel I am thinking of getting one of these bikes. I'm 5'11 with size 10 feet. Do you think I will fit on it ok? The footwell looks a bit small. Thanks again for an excellent, detailed review.

[@fazer12779]

roberto c You’ll be able to ride this no problem. I’m 6ft & size 11 & had no issues. It doesn’t have a seat lumbar support like the bv350 does, so you are able to slide back on the seat to get more comfortable if needed. The footwell is a bit snug but it’s a scooter at the end of the day.

[@robertoc2485]

@@fazer12779 thanks for the info much appreciated

[@frederick864]

Have you still got the sh300? How did you get on with it. I'm currently looking at 2012 sh300 or should I lokk at the later 2016 model?

[@fazer12779]

Hello, it’s a good scooter as it’s nimble in traffic & good on fuel. I don’t have it anymore but I’ve owned two of them. The suspension wasn’t great in my opinion but I’ve had lots of bikes to compare it to. The Piaggio Beverly 350 is better in my opinion as it has more under seat storage & it’s faster. The Yamaha Xmax 400 is worth looking at also depending on your budget. If you’re set on a SH300i just get one with the lowest mileage & service history. Also fit a tracker.

[@frederick864]

@@fazer12779 I've got a piaggio xevo 400 ie 2008 at the moment, just thinking about getting something different

[@robertoc2485]

Great review. Thanks

[@birbeck87]

Have you still got it Daniel with all the the robbers about and what your thoughts on it now cheers Philip

[@fazer12779]

Kirby Kirkbride Hello, I traded it in some time back. Thieves will steal anything they can, so just fit a scorpion tracker as they’ll track it as soon as it moves. It is a great scooter if you can tolerate the front end looks. The suspension & performance plus looks are better on the Piaggio Beverly though.

[@Tyke18]

How come this sh has no 12v socket? I thought sh300's came with one?

[@fazer12779]

I’m not sure, mine didn’t. I don’t know if some do or not. Hopefully the new 2022 ones do.

[@pawelantkowiak7579]

Hi Daniel, which one is better for a tall rider? sh or bv??

[@fazer12779]

Hello Pawel, I’d probably say the Honda SH because the the Beverly has a seat lumbar bulster which makes you sit more forward than I’d like. The SH has a smoother seat design where you can slide back more.

[@AsstroxTheGoat]

Did u do automatic for a2 or manual

[@fazer12779]

I passed many years ago with a full manual bike licence as I ride & have owned all sorts of bikes Kawasaki ZX12R - Fazer etc

[@Abdul-co5ux]

CNA A 15 YEAR OLD BUY THIS AND DRIVE IT AROUND IN THE UK JUST WONDERING?

[@fazer12779]

Abdul Muizz Hello, definitely not. You need to have a full motorcycle license to ride a 300cc in the UK. You’ll need to do a CBT test first & then you can ride up to a 125cc around with L plates & Insurance. Do things the right way & you won’t have any problems. :)

[@Abdul-co5ux]

@@fazer12779 im gonna buy it anyway and just drive it around illegaly thats easier

[@ballkeeper6662]

wil this ne a good choice for 2up riding at uk limits

[@fazer12779]

Hello, yes no problem. The suspension isn’t the best but it does the job. A Yamaha Xmax 400 would be a good choice also as it has a bigger & better padded seat.

[@ballkeeper6662]

@@fazer12779 thanks was think of this sh300 or burgman 400

[@tm13noy]

Hello Daniel ! Can you tell me please which is consumption for 100 km ? And maybe which is average speed on highway ... Thank you! All the best!

[@fazer12779]

tm13noy I used to put in £8 🇬🇧 to fill the tank approximately, & that would get me 110 miles of range with hard city riding. The top speed was 85mph (138 kph)

[@tm13noy]

@@fazer12779 thank you!!!

[@leophillips5723]

Bro it does have a cigarette lighter port. It's in the push open storage pocket on the left side at the front. It's a right bitch to get too but it's definitely there lol. Love the Sh300 for the my daily commute.

[@fazer12779]

Leo Phillips My other sh300 had one but this one doesn't. It doesn't even have an opening compartment like my other one!

[@leophillips5723]

DanieI Joseph that's so weird lol. Wonder why that's it. Looking to get there new one soon. You can get a full face under the seat. Exciting times.

[@hobbayne]

How high is the seat? I,m only 5 ft 6 and struggle with bikes with high seats.

[@fazer12779]

hobbayne You could ride it at 5ft 6 but I'd say try one first to see if it's suitable for you.

[@bobwallett]

I'm 5 6 and it's fine. maybe wear work boots for an extra few cms.

[@bobwallett]

oh. and get a windscreen. makes life a lot better (and drier)

[@garybrookes3409]

Great bike but found alarm annoying

[@thomasoneill2337]

At five minutes twenty you state that there is no 12v socket - there definitely is as I own the same scooter and model year - it’s right at the back of that cubbyhole

[@fazer12779]

Thomas Oneill No, on my scooter it wasn’t spec’d when ordering when new. My scooter had only a blanking panel where the 12v socket would be. My other black SH300i did (like yours) have the 12v socket. In other words some do & some don’t. Mine didn’t in this case.

[@matthewrauch1321]

hi, do you find this a better scooter to the beverley 350?

[@fazer12779]

Matthew Rauch It depends on what you're judging it on. The beverly is faster top end & has more under seat storage. The SH speedo is in mph which is obviously handy where as the BV is in kilometres. The SH hasn't got as much of a seat hump as the BV which is better. Also the SH feels slightly narrower, so filtering through traffic is easier (i was in traffic with a bv this morning) This is being fussy though. You'll be happy with either. Also the SH has less vibration than the BV.

[@tijanibaba4086]

How much is the engine

[@fazer12779]

Tijani Baba A second hand one is £300 plus fitting. A new engine is probably £1000+ from Honda.

[@tijanibaba4086]

2002 engine

[@ChikoNJackoTV]

I would get the beverly but it's really not reliable here. Has tons of stuff broken real fast. So I think I'd rather get a honda.

[@darkelf1000]

Hi daniel, Great review and looks good for the milage the bike has done. i am looking at a 2011in white at my dealer with 8000 m. What did you pay for yours if i can ask?? Thanks

[@fazer12779]

darkelf1000 Mine was super cheap as my engine was making funny noises & then I had to get it changed. I paid £1000, but they usually go for £1500-2500 depending on condition & service history etc.

[@darkelf1000]

DanieI Joseph looking at 2011 with 8000 miles for 2799.

[@fazer12779]

darkelf1000 Probably about the right price. Haggle for £2500 :)

[@jackyboy7675]

Just bought one and wish i hadn't Seriously uncomfortable:(

[@bigkev8949]

The music was painful, otherwise a good upload.

[@fazer12779]

I play music to get rid of the terrible wind noise. (Like in my FatBob video). The sound of the SH300i engine is pretty quiet generally.

[@salahpro2423]

Sh 300 🛵🛵

[@comedyman112]

this is strictly for the people who want 300 cc for cheap...it kinda sucks overall. ..bad storage, only flat footwell

[@fazer12779]

comedyman112 I was told that it's basically a 125cc chassis with a 300cc engine. I've covered a lot of miles now on mine & it's reliable.

[@comedyman112]

i didnt it isnt reliable. it's just not as comfortable as bigger scooters

[@fazer12779]

comedyman112 I've owned two now & do 200 miles a week commuting in traffic & on the dual carriageway with no issues. Maybe you just got a bad one!

[@comedyman112]

I have a 125 yamaha cygnus and apart from the smaller engine, i think it's better xD

[@fazer12779]

comedyman112 I haven't ridden one so don't know. Have you ridden the 300?

[@Do_Not_Buy_Kia_Look_After_UK]

£900 for the ignition system? And people say Mercedes are expensive... !

[@all-four-inches]

i dont know what this guy is talking about, you dont need to replace the ignition system if you lose your keys. You just get spare keys, they cost about 50 quid, as long as you have the red master key you just need to "re-code" the new keys to the immobiliser.

[@niaou-xw4ec]

How mush is sh 300