Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 200

Honda CB300R Price starts at Rs. 2.40 Lakh which is Rs. 22,304 costlier than base model of KTM RC 200 priced at Rs. 2.17 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda CB300R is 30 kmpl whereas the mileage of KTM RC 200 is 35 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda CB300R is powered by 286.01 cc engine , while KTM RC 200 is powered by 199.5 cc engine. Honda CB300R is available in 2 different colours while KTM RC 200 comes with 3 colours. The Comparison Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 200 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CB300R vs RC 200

Key Highlights CB300R STDRC 200 GP Edition
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 25 PS @ 10000 rpm

CB300R vs RC 200 Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CB300R STDKTM RC 200 GP Edition
Rating
36 reviews
136 reviews
Brand Name Honda KTM
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 2.40 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 2.17 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Max Power 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm 25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CB300R Colors
KTM RC 200 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 6,571 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 5,960 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 14,925 CB300R Insurance Rs. 12,351 RC 200 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4 Stroke, SI, BS-VI Engine
Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, DOHC, FI Engine
Engine Displacement
286.01 cc
199.5 cc
Max Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque
27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm
19.2 Nm at 8000 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
76.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
63.043 mm
49 mm
No Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Contactless, Controlled, Fully Electronic Ignition System With Digital Ignition Timing Adjustment
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
13.3:1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Quarter Mile
15.57 sec @ 132.21 kmph
...
Braking (60-0 kmph)
17.86m
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
31.72m
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
51.07m
...
Mileage (City)
...
35 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
35 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
30 kmpl
35 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
7.35s
...
Top Speed
160 kmph
140 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Front :-110/70 - 17, Rear :-150/60 - 17
Peak Power
31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm
25 PS @ 10000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy
Optimum Tyre pressure (Rider)
29 psi
...

Dry Weight
...
151 kg
Seat height
801 mm
835 mm
Length*Width*Height
2017*802*1047 mm3
...
Wheelbase
1352 mm
...
Length
2017 mm
...
Ground Clearance
157 mm
156 mm
Height
1047 mm
...
Width
802 mm
...
Fuel Capacity
9.7 Liters
13.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
146 Kg
160 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
801 mm
835 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
230 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Additional Features
New Full LCD Multi Function Meter, Seat Length - 627 mm, Emergency Stop Singal
Lubrication - Forced, Wet sump, Rider Aids - Supermoto ABS, Gear Position, Fuel Consumption
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 6AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Diamond Type
Split-Trellis frame (Tubular), Sub Frame - Newly engineered bolt-on subframe
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Instrument Console
Digital
Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
Display
...
New LCD Dash display
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Average Fuel economy
...
Distance to Empty Indicator
...
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Footrest
Projector Headlights
LED Projector
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
DRLs
...

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda CB300R
  • Easy to live with and reliable
  • Attractive design
  • Not exorbitantly priced
KTM RC 200
  • Sharp but forgiving handling; Meatier torque band aids overall driveability; More accessible ergonomics makes for a better all-rounder
Honda CB300R
  • Not the smoothest of Hondas
  • Poor pillion comfort
KTM RC 200
  • Tyres lack edge grip
  • letting down the otherwise great handling package; It is a bit pricey; The edgy design is quite polarising

Is KTM RC 200 Better Than Honda CB300R?

100% users have chosen KTM RC 200 over Honda CB300R in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 369 users have also rated KTM RC 200 and Honda CB300R on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Honda CB300R is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort, maintenance and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.

Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor RC 200 CB300R
Mileage 3.9 4.0
Performance 4.5 4.5
Comfort 4.2 4.4
Maintenance 3.7 4.1
Features 4.5 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Which bike is better in styling and comfort between CBR 250R and CB 300R also city daily commute and highway long run?
  • Both are not suitable that much for Highway. Checkout 2022 cb 300r, will not disappoint you.
  • Cb300r is far better in styling than cbr 250r in looks .Cbr 250r carries same looks for years,cb300r is better in commuting but lacks wind protection on highways but accessories are available.
  • Both are equal in performance and comfort
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Q. Will it be wise to upgrade from CBR 250R to CB300R?
  • Yes, but why upgrade to 300 cc from 250? CB is seriously a city bike and for occassional 200-300 KM highway ride. Upgrade if you want excellent city bike, and small Highway riding. But if you want more of Highway riding, if say, keep 250 for city, and try out more serious highway tourer.
  • Upgrade to R3. from 250 cc, it is very comfortable to upgrade to a dual cylinder bike
  • Yah , I did that and am quite loving it

Honda CB300R Vs KTM RC 200 FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 200?
As per the users experiences Honda CB300R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort, maintenance and features in your bike. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 200?
The KTM RC 200 is cheaper than Honda CB300R by Rs. 22,304.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CB300R vs KTM RC 200?
For the STD version, 286.01 cc Petrol engine of CB300R produces 31.13 PS @ 9000 rpm of power and 27.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the GP Edition version, 199.5 cc Petrol engine of RC 200 produces 25 PS @ 10000 rpm of power and 19.2 Nm at 8000 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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