Honda Cbr300r vs Benelli 302s
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Cbr300r vs Benelli 302s. Honda Cbr300r: 30 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 164 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. Benelli 302s: 38 hp @ 11,000 rpm hp, 198 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h, Motoryk rating 5.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Cbr300r
Benelli 302s
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
38 hp
Torque (Nm)
27 Nm
26.5 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
198 kg
Type
Sport
Sport
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,500 rpm
38 hp @ 11,000 rpm
Torque
27 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
26.5 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
160 km/h (estimated, note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
160 km/h
Weight
164 kg (wet/curb weight)
198 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km or approximately 31 km/L (typical real-world average)
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Cbr300r
7.0/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll unfortunately outgrow embarrassingly fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Forgiving, confidence-building power
+Low running costs
Cons
−Painful highway vibration
−Outgrown within 12 months
−Overpriced used market
Benelli 302s
5.5/10
"Buy cheap or don't bother — the price has to compensate."
Pros
+Sharp sport-bike styling
+Decent chassis dynamics
+Reasonable service intervals
Cons
−Patchy electrics throughout
−Parts availability still poor
−Breathless top-end performance
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