BREAKING: Full Specs And Features Of Suzuki’s Upcoming 300cc Twin Revealed!

 

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Specs
Engine	Liquid-cooled 298cc SOHC parallel-twin
Power	29.23PS @ 8500rpm
Torque	27.8Nm @ 6500rpm
Bore x Stroke	57.3 x 57.8mm
Compression Ratio	11.5:1
Gearbox	6-speed
Suspension	F: Upside down fork R: 7-step Preload-adjustable monoshock
Tyres	F: 110/70-R17 R: 140/70-R17
Brakes	F: Single 290mm disc R: Single 240mm disc (Dual-channel ABS)
L x W x H	2075 x 720 x 1050mm
Wheelbase	1420mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	16-litres
Kerb Weight	177kg
Seat Height	785mm
Ground Clearance	158mm

The thought of a 300cc parallel-twin is quite exciting but unfortunately the DR300’s engine output figures leave a lot to be desired. At 29.23PS, it’s considerably less powerful than even single-cylinder options like the BMW G 310 R. It’s even edged out by the 286cc single-cylinder Honda CB300R, which is quite disappointing. The silver lining is that the marginally under-square cylinder dimensions should mean that bottom and mid-range grunt is quite strong, and the 27.8Nm torque figure is on-par with most rivals. What’s really impressive is Haojue’s claim that the DR300 is more fuel-efficient than the smaller GSX-250R!

The lack of power will be further exacerbated by the bike’s bulk, because at 177kg, it’s quite a bit heavier than most of the other nakeds in this displacement range. That’s the price you pay for those big bike looks and beefy underpinnings. Suspension is handled by a USD fork and 7-step preload-adjustable shock absorber, but the swingarm itself appears to be a simple stamped design.

Tyre sizes are par-for-course in this segment but the DR300 lags behind a little bit in the braking department - its 290mm front disc is a bit smaller than what we’re used to seeing in this class. It certainly pales in comparison to the KTM 390 Duke’s massive 320mm unit. On the upside, dual-channel ABS is standard.

Haojue has also thrown in quite a lot of features to try and sweeten the pot. In addition to ABS, the DR300 comes equipped with full-LED lighting, fully-digital instrumentation, USB charging, hazard lamps and an anti-theft system. Unfortunately for us, none of this will make its way to India because Suzuki has no plans to sell the GSX-S300 in India, meaning that the most affordable twin-cylinder bike in India will continue to be the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.