Honda Sh 300 Review

Used Buyer Review

The SH300 is Honda's answer to premium urban commuting, and used examples hold their value for good reason. That 279cc fuel-injected single pulls cleanly from low revs, the CBS braking is confidence-inspiring in traffic, and the underseat storage will swallow a full-face helmet without drama. It's genuinely polished in a way most competitors aren't. Check the rollers in the variator on anything over 20,000 miles — they wear and kill acceleration response. Also inspect the front forks for oil seepage; it's not common but it happens. The center stand is a godsend for chain-free maintenance, though the stand itself can crack on harder-used examples. Fuel economy sits around 70mpg real-world, which softens the sting of its premium used pricing. Ignition barrels on older models can get sticky — not a dealbreaker but worth noting before handing over cash.