Contents Motorcycle Safety P. 2 Operation Guide P. 16 Maintenance P. 30 Troubleshooting P. 82 Information P. 101 Specifications P. 124 Index P. 128 31K75A00 CBR300R/RA MOM 15559 (1507) Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of a new When service is required, remember that Honda motorcycle. Your selection of a your Honda dealer knows your motorcycle Honda makes you part of a worldwide family best. If you have the required mechanical of satisfied customers who appreciate “know-how” and tools, you can purchase an Honda’s reputation for building quality into official Honda Service Manual to help you every product. perform many maintenance and repair tasks. 2 P. 118 To ensure your safety and riding pleasure: Read the warranty information thoroughly so ● Read this owner’s manual carefully. that you understand the warranty coverage ● Follow all recommendations and and that you are aware of your rights and procedures contained in this manual. responsibilities. 2 P. 120 ● Pay close attention to safety messages contained in this manual and on the You may also want to visit our website at motorcycle. www.powersports.honda.com. Canada www.honda.ca. To protect your investment, we urge you to Happy riding! take responsibility for keeping your California Proposition 65 Warning motorcycle well serviced and maintained. WARNING: This product contains or emits Also, observe the break-in guidelines, and chemicals known to the State of California to always perform the pre-ride inspection and cause cancer and birth defects or other other periodic checks in this manual. reproductive harm. A Few Words About Safety Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. Operating this motorcycle safely is 3DANGER an important responsibility. You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY To help you make informed decisions about HURT if you don’t follow instructions. safety, we have provided operating procedures and other information on safety 3WARNING labels and in this manual. This information You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY alerts you to potential hazards that could HURT if you don’t follow instructions. hurt you or others. Of course, it is not practical or possible to 3CAUTION warn you about all hazards associated with You CAN be HURT if you don’t follow operating or maintaining a motorcycle. You instructions. must use your own good judgment. Other important information is You will find important safety information in provided under the following titles: a variety of forms, including: NOTICE Information to help you avoid ● Safety labels on the motorcycle damage to your motorcycle, ● Safety Messages preceded by a safety alert other property, or the symbol and one of three signal words: environment. DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. These signal words mean: Motorcycle Safety This section contains important information for safe riding of your motorcycle. Please read this section carefully. Safety Guidelines .........................................P. 3 Safety Labels ................................................P. 7 Safety Precautions .......................................P. 9 Riding Precautions .....................................P. 10 Accessories & Modifications......................P. 14 Loading .......................................................P. 15 Safety Guidelines Safety Guidelines Before Riding Motorcycle Safety Make sure that you are physically fit, mentally Follow these guidelines to enhance your safety: focused and free of alcohol and drugs. Check ● Perform all routine and regular inspections that you and your passenger are both wearing specified in this manual. an approved motorcycle helmet and protective ● Stop the engine and keep sparks and flame apparel. Instruct your passenger on holding away before filling the fuel tank. onto the grab rails or your waist, leaning with ● Do not run the engine in enclosed or partly you in turns, and keeping their feet on the enclosed areas. Carbon monoxide in exhaust footpegs, even when the motorcycle is stopped. gases is toxic and can kill you. Always Wear a Helmet Take Time to Learn & Practice Even if you have ridden other motorcycles, It’s a proven fact: helmets and protective practice riding in a safe area to become familiar apparel significantly reduce the number and with how this motorcycle works and handles, severity of head and other injuries. So always and to become accustomed to the motorcycle’s wear an approved motorcycle helmet and size and weight. protective apparel. 2 P. 9 continued 3 Safety Guidelines We recommend that all riders take a certified Make Yourself Easy to See Motorcycle Safety course approved by the Motorcycle Safety Make yourself more visible, especially at night, Foundation (MSF). New riders should start with by wearing bright reflective clothing, the basic course, and even experienced riders positioning yourself so other drivers can see will find the advanced course beneficial. you, signaling before turning or changing lanes, For information about the MSF training course and using your horn when necessary. nearest you, call the national toll-free number: (800) 446-9227. Ride within Your Limits USA Other riding tips can be found in the You Never ride beyond your personal abilities or and Your Motorcycle Riding Tips booklet that faster than conditions warrant. Fatigue and came with your motorcycle. inattention can impair your ability to use good judgment and ride safely. Ride Defensively Always pay attention to other vehicles around Don’t Drink and Ride you, and do not assume that other drivers see Alcohol and riding don’t mix. Even one you. Be prepared to stop quickly or perform an alcoholic drink can reduce your ability to evasive maneuver. respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. Don’t drink and ride, and don’t let your friends drink and ride either. 4 Safety Guidelines Keep Your Honda in Safe Condition check the tightness of critical nuts and bolts, and check the handlebars, control levers, Motorcycle Safety It’s important to keep your motorcycle properly brakes, and wheels. Ride slowly and cautiously. maintained and in safe riding condition. Your motorcycle may have suffered damage Inspect your motorcycle before every ride and that is not immediately apparent. Have your perform all recommended maintenance. Never motorcycle thoroughly checked at a qualified exceed load limits (2 P. 15), and do not modify service facility as soon as possible. your motorcycle or install accessories that would make your motorcycle unsafe (2 P. 14). If You are Involved in a Crash Personal safety is your first priority. If you or anyone else has been injured, take time to assess the severity of the injuries and whether it is safe to continue riding. Call for emergency assistance if needed. Also follow applicable laws and regulations if another person or vehicle is involved in the crash. If you decide to continue riding, first turn the ignition switch off, and evaluate the condition of your motorcycle. Inspect for fluid leaks, continued 5 Safety Guidelines Carbon Monoxide Hazard Motorcycle Safety 3WARNING Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas. Breathing carbon Carbon monoxide gas is toxic. monoxide can cause loss of consciousness and Breathing it can cause may lead to death. unconsciousness and even kill you. If you run the engine in confined or even partly Avoid any areas or activities that enclosed area, the air you breathe could contain expose you to carbon monoxide. a dangerous amount of carbon monoxide. Never run your motorcycle inside a garage or other enclosure. 6 Safety Labels Safety Labels If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact your dealer for a replacement. Motorcycle Safety Safety and information labels on your motorcycle provide important safety information and may warn you of potential hazards that could cause serious injury. Read these labels carefully and don’t remove them. continued 7 Safety Labels Motorcycle Safety 8 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ● Face shield with unobstructed field of vision or other approved eye protection. Motorcycle Safety ● Ride cautiously and keep your hands on the handlebars and feet on the footpegs. USA Look for a DOT (Department of ● Keep passenger’s hands onto the grab rails or Transportation) certification label on any helmet your waist, passenger’s feet on the footpegs you buy. while riding. ● Always consider the safety of your passenger, as well as other drivers and riders. 3WARNING Not wearing a helmet increases the Protective Apparel chance of serious injury or death in a crash. Make sure that you and any passenger are wearing an approved motorcycle helmet, eye Make sure that you and any passenger protection, and high-visibility protective clothing. Ride defensively in response to always wear an approved helmet and weather and road conditions. protective apparel. ❙ Helmet ❙ Gloves Should be safety-standard certified, high- Full-finger leather gloves with high abrasion visibility, and correct size for your head. resistance ● Must fit comfortably but securely, with the chin strap fastened. continued 9 Riding Precautions ❙ Boots or Riding Shoes Riding Precautions Motorcycle Safety Sturdy boots with non-slip soles and ankle protection Break-in Period ❙ Jacket and Pants During the first 300 miles (500 km) of running, Protective, highly visible, long-sleeved jacket follow these guidelines to ensure your and durable long pants for riding (or a motorcycle’s future reliability and performance. protective suit). ● Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration. ● Avoid hard braking and rapid down-shifts. ● Ride conservatively. Brakes Observe the following guidelines: ● Avoid excessively hard braking and down- shifts. u Sudden braking can reduce the motorcycle’s stability. u Where possible, reduce speed before turning; otherwise you risk sliding out. 10 Riding Precautions ● Exercise caution on low traction surfaces. ❙ Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) u The tires slip more easily on such surfaces CBR300RA only Motorcycle Safety and braking distances are longer. This model is equipped with an Anti-lock Brake ● Avoid continuous braking. System (ABS) designed to help prevent the u Repeated braking, such as when brakes from locking up during hard braking.