Spec Comparison: AMW CFMoto 300NK v Honda CB300R v BMW G 310 R

The 300-cc segment in India has been growing fast over the past few years and more manufacturers have entered this segment with some credible offerings. Let’s compare three promising naked bikes that are currently on sale in India.

AMW CFMoto have just launched four bikes in India, out of which the 300NK is the entry-level offering. The 300NK is the latest 300-cc motorcycle available in India, that released just a few months after the Honda CB300R. The BMW G 310 R is the most expensive offering in this segment. Here is a specification comparison sheet for you to decide which naked streetfighter suits your needs.

Engine

Make and Model	AMW CFMoto 300NK	Honda CB300R	BMW G 310 R
Engine Displacement	292.4-cc	286-cc	313-cc
Engine Type	Single-cylinder, four-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine	Single-cylinder, four-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine	Single-cylinder, four-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled engine
Power	28 PS at 8,800 rpm	30.45 PS at 8,000 rpm	34 PS at 9,500 rpm
Torque	25 Nm at 7,200 rpm	27.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm	28 Nm at 7,500 rpm

All three bikes get a single-cylinder, four-valve DOHC, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine. Power figures of all three bikes are somewhat balanced with the torque output. The G 310 R churns out 34 PS at 9,500 rpm while the 300NK has 20.5 kW (or 28 PS) delivered at 8,800 rpm. The peak torque output of the AMW CFMoto is also the least at 25 Nm. The CB300R and the G 310 R have a peak torque output of 27.4 Nm at 6,500 rpm and 28 Nm at 7,500 rpm respectively.

Suspension

Make and Model	AMW CFMoto 300NK	Honda CB300R	BMW G 310 R
Front	USD telescopic fork	USD telescopic fork	USD telescopic fork
Rear	Mono-shock	Mono-shock with adjustable preload	Mono-shock with adjustable preload

Brakes

Make and Model	AMW CFMoto 300NK	Honda CB300R	BMW G 310 R
Front	Disc brake	296-mm disc brake	300-mm disc brake
Rear	Disc brake	220-mm disc brake	240-mm disc brake

All three bikes are similar when it comes to their suspension setup, with USD telescopic forks in the front and an adjustable preload Mono-shock at the rear. The G 310 R gets the larger disc brakes in the front and the rear compared to the CB300R and the 300NK. All motorcycles get dual-channel ABS as standard.

Wheels and Tyre Size

Make and Model	AMW CFMoto 300NK	Honda CB300R	BMW G 310 R
Front	110/70 R17	110/70 R17	110/70 R17
Rear	140/60 R17	150/60 R17	150/60 R17

When it comes to tyre size, all three bikes have 17-inch wheels front and rear and get a front radial measuring 110/70. The rear tyre of the CB300R and the G 310R is a 150/60, while the 300NK gets a slightly narrower 140/60.

Dimensions

Make and Model	AMW CFMoto 300NK	Honda CB300R	BMW G 310 R
Length	1990 mm	2028 mm	2,005 mm
Width	780 mm	888 mm	849 mm
Height	1070 mm	1053 mm	1,080 mm
Ground clearance	150 mm	151 mm	165 mm
Kerb weight	151 kg	147 kg	158.5 kg
Fuel tank capacity	12.5 litres	10 litres	11 litres

The lightest bike of the lot is the CB300R weighing in at 147 kg and the heaviest is the G 310 R that weighs 158.5 kg, kerb. The 300NK, on the other hand, is just 4 kg heavier than the CB300R, weighing 151 kg. The G 310 R gets a 15-mm higher ground clearance of 165 mm compared to the other two. The new 300NK has the largest fuel tank capacity of 12.5 litres. The CB300R and the G 310 R get a fuel tank capacity of 10 litres and 11 litres respectively. CFMoto have gone with an underbelly exhaust while BMW and Honda have given the bikes a side-mounted exhaust.