Honda CB300R vs TVS Apache RTR 310: Specs Compared

  • Published October 18, 2023
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With the updated price, can Honda’s neo-retro beauty take on the aggressive RTR 310?

With the updated pricing of the Honda CB300R, the motorcycle has become more competitive with other models in the segment. With the TVS RTR 310 being its main rival, naturally the first question that arises is how well the CB300R can stack up against the futuristic-looking RTR 310.

Engine

Specifications

Honda CB300R

TVS Apache RTR 310

Engine

286.01cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine

312.12cc, Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine

Power

31.13PS @ 9000rpm

35.6PS @ 9700rpm

Torque

27.5Nm @ 7500rpm

28.7Nm @ 6650rpm

Gearbox

6-speed

6-speed

The TVS Apache RTR 310 has more power and torque compared to the Honda CB300R, and this extra torque is delivered at a lower RPM which should ideally give the RTR a better bottom-end grunt. Both motorcycles come with a 6-speed gearbox but the RTR 310’s BTO variant comes with a bi-directional quickshifter.

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Underpinnings

Specifications

Honda CB300R

TVS RTR 310

Frame

Diamond Type

Hybrid with trellis and cast frames, split chassis

Front suspension

USD Fork 41 mm

USD Fork 41 mm adjustable for preload, rebound and compression 

Rear suspension

7 step adjustable monoshock

Preload and rebound adjustable monoshock

Front brake

296 mm

300 mm

Rear brake

220 mm

240 mm

Front tyre

110/70-R17

110/70-R17 

Rear tyre

150/60-R17

150/60-R17

When looking at suspension, the RTR 310 with the BTO kit has the better setup with a USD fork that can be adjusted for preload, compression and rebound, and  the rear monoshock is adjustable for preload and rebound. With the brakes too, the RTR has a slight edge with larger front and rear brakes than the CB300R.

Dimensions

Specifications

Honda CB300R

TVS Apache RTR 310

Wheelbase

1352 mm

1358 mm

Ground clearance

157 mm

180 mm

Fuel tank capacity

9.7-litres

11-litres

Seat height

801 mm

800 mm

Kerb weight

146 kg

169kg

Kerb weight is the only aspect where the CB300R outshines the RTR 310, and the 23kg difference does have the potential to allow the CB300R to make up for what it lacks in power through a better power-to-weight ratio. Along with a higher ground clearance, adding to the RTR 310’s practicality is its larger fuel tank.

Features

From riding modes, cruise control and cornering traction control, to mobile connectivity, turn by turn navigation and many other features, the RTR 310 offers a LOT! When compared to the RTR 310, the CB300R just comes off as a very bare-bones motorcycle that doesn’t offer anything beyond the essential features like an LCD console, dual channel ABS and a slipper clutch.

 

Honda CB300R

TVS Apache RTR 310

Riding Modes

No

Yes

Mobile Connectivity

No

Yes

Turn-by-turn Navigation

No

Yes

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Price & Verdict

Honda CB300R

TVS Apache RTR 310

Rs 2,40,000

Rs 2,43,000-2,64,000

(all prices ex-showroom Delhi)

When looking at both motorcycles, the RTR 310 has an advantage over the CB300R both in terms of price and features; but when taking price into consideration, both motorcycles are very close to each other. However,  to enjoy the full range of features that the Apache RTR 310 offers one has to get the BTO version starting at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2,64,000(New Delhi) which is over Rs 24,000 costlier than the Honda CB300R.

Which bike is good for you depends on what you are looking for, if features are the most important factor then the RTR 310 will be the right choice, if you are willing to spend the extra cash to avail all that it has to offer. But if you just want a simple, light motorcycle that has decent performance, then the Honda CB300R is the right choice.

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