Honda India has presented for its local market the new CB300F flex-fuela motorcycle that represents an important step towards more sustainable mobility and also arrives as India’s first 300 cc flex-fuel motorcycle. In addition, customers can now reserve the Honda CB300F flex-fuel 2024 in the dealerships of the house of the golden wing, with an initial price of 1,875 euros. By the way, this version is an update of its predecessor, which did not support E85 fuel.
Let’s remember that flexible fuel vehicles (Flex Fuel) are designed to run the internal combustion engine with a variety of combinations of gasoline and ethanol. These mechanics can burn any mixture that varies from 100% gasoline (E0) to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline (E85), like our protagonist.
When introducing the new CB300F flex-fuelhe Mr. Tsutsumu OtaniManaging Director, President and CEO of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said: “At Honda, our goal is to achieve carbon neutrality for all our products and corporate activities by 2050. As part of our commitment to sustainable product innovation, today we introduce the new flex-fuel version of the CB300F, marking a significant milestone in our path to reducing emissions and addressing India’s energy needs”.
He Mr. Tsutsumu Otanicontinues: “With over a decade of experience in flex-fuel technology globally, Honda has specially developed this motorcycle keeping in mind Indian customers to make a smooth transition to flex-fuel for the Indian two-wheeler market. The launch of the new CB300F flex-fuel reinforces our commitment to supporting the Government of India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program and contributing to a cleaner and greener future.”.
On the other hand, Mr. Yogesh MathurSales and Marketing Director, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said: “Indian customers are increasingly demanding motorcycles that are not only performance-oriented but also environmentally sustainable. The Honda CB300F flex-fuel is a perfect fusion of modern technology and eco-consciousness, offering drivers the freedom of the flex-fuel option while ensuring the reliability and performance for which Honda is renowned. We are excited to bring this new option to the market and set new benchmarks in the premium motorcycle segment.”.
This is the Honda CB300F Flex Fuel
This flex-fuel version of the CB300F It has a 293.52 cc, oil-cooled, single-cylinder PGM-FI engine that can run on fuel up to E85 (85% ethanol and 15% gasoline), producing 24.88 HP of power and a maximum torque of 25.9 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed transmission and an assisted slipper clutch.
The bike has disc brakes on both axles (276 mm front and 220 mm rear), dual-channel ABS system and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). In addition, it incorporates gold USD front forks and a rear suspension based on a single shock absorber adjustable in 5 levels.
The lighting is completely LED and has a digital instrument panel configurable in five brightness levels. Includes speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, trip meters, gear indicator and a clock. It also has a special indicator for the ethanol level, which warns when the ethanol content exceeds 85%.
