Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched the CB300F Flex-Fuel motorcycle on October 20, 2024 at INR 1.70 lakh. The motorcycle is India's first 300cc flex-fuel bike, designed to cater to environmentally conscious riders. The 2024 Honda CB300F Flex-Fuel can be booked at BigWing dealerships for INR 1,70,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the company said in a media release.

Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, "At Honda, we aim to achieve carbon neutrality for all our products and corporate activities by 2050. As part of our commitment to sustainable product innovation, today we introduced the new flex-fuel version of the CB300F, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards reducing emissions and addressing India’s energy needs."

"With more than a decade’s expertise in flex-fuel technology globally, Honda has specially developed this motorcycle keeping the Indian customers in mind to make a seamless flex-fuel transition for the Indian two-wheeler market. The launch of the new CB300F flex-fuel reinforces our commitment to support the Government of India’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program and to contribute towards a cleaner, greener future," he added.

Yogesh Mathur, Director, Sales and Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, "Indian customers are increasingly demanding motorcycles that are not just performance-oriented but also environmentally sustainable. The Honda CB300F flex-fuel is a perfect fusion of modern technology and eco-consciousness, offering riders the freedom of flex-fuel option while ensuring the reliability and performance Honda is renowned for. We are excited to bring this new option in the market and set new benchmarks in the premium motorcycle segment."

Specifications and features

The Honda CB300F flex-fuel is built for performance while ensuring eco-friendliness. It features a 293.52cc, oil-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder PGM-FI engine that is compliant with up to E85 fuel, a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. The engine generates 18.3 kW of power and 25.9 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox. It also features an assist slipper clutch.

The CB300F flex-fuel is equipped with disc brakes both at the front (276mm) and the rear (220mm) and dual-channel ABS. It also includes Honda’s Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) as standard. The golden color USD front forks and 5-step adjustable rear mono shock suspension enhance the riding comfort. Additionally, the motorcycle has an all-LED lighting system.

The motorcycle's digital instrument panel will allow the riders to customise brightness with five levels and displays information such as Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Fuel Gauge, Twin Trip Meters, Gear Position Indicator, and a Clock. An Intelligent Ethanol Indicator is also included, which lights up if the vehicle is filled with gasoline having a higher ethanol content than E85.