Honda XRE300
Dual-purpose motorcycle
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The Honda XRE 300 is a single-cylinder dual-sport motorcycle designed and manufactured by Honda in Brazil. It was launched in August 2009 to simultaneously replace the Japanese firm's two South American on/off-road motorcycles: the XR250 Tornado and the NX-4 Falcon.[1] Unlike these motorcycles' 250 cc and 400 cc engines, the fuel-injected (Programmed fuel injection) 300 cc engine in the XRE300 meets Brazil's new PROMOT 3 emissions rules.[2][better source needed] It has an anti-lock brake (ABS) option.[3]
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| Manufacturer | Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | 2009– |
| Predecessor | Honda XR250 Tornado Honda NX-4 Falcon |
| Class | Dual-sport |
| Engine | 291 cc (17.8 cu in), DOHC, 4-valve, air-cooled, single |
| Bore / stroke | 79 mm × 59.5 mm (3.11 in × 2.34 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission | 5-speed, wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive, manual |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork, 245 mm travel Rear: Pro-link 225 mm travel |
| Brakes | Front: single 256 mm disc, two-piston caliper (base) or three-piston caliper (C-ABS) Rear: single 220 m disc, single-piston caliper Optional Combined ABS |
| Tires | Front: 90/90 – 21"M/C (54S) Rear: 120/80 – 18"M/C (62S) Metzeler Enduro 3 |
| Wheelbase | 1,417 mm (55.8 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,171 mm (85.5 in) W: 830 mm (33 in) H: 1,181 mm (46.5 in) |
| Seat height | 860 mm (34 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 13.6 L (3.6 US gal) |
| Oil capacity | 2 L (0.53 US gal) |
Heavily based on its 250cc predecessor, the XRE300 is aimed at urban riders but can be used for light trail work.[4] The XRE300 is used by motorized infantry brigades of the Brazilian army.[5] In 2018 the Policia Nacional in Colombia acquire this model for their police officers, Cali, Bogota, Medellin started with it and moreover all country.
Developed as a dual-sport motorcycle, the XRE 300 delivers an engine power close to 26 hp @ 7500 rpm offering a cruise speed average between 85 km/h and 90 km/h in the middle range of the tachometer (5000 rpm – 5500 rpm) with no compromise neither the bike durability, fuel consumption or rider comfort.
The display shows the top speed of 134 km/h just at the red line of the tachometer (9000 rpm).
The bike has a superior Trail off-road capability with an engine torque close to 27 Nm @ 6500 rpm giving excellent performance in the low and middle range of the revs (1500 rpm – 6500 rpm) such response is a goal with either sand, mud or gravel ride conditions.[citation needed]
Metzeler Enduro 3 Sahara tires are standard. These are 50% on-road / 50% off-road tires with self-cleaning treads, designed for good overall traction and braking on dry and wet roads.
Models and Technical improvements
There are different versions of the same model:
- Brazil, Argentina first series 2009–2014.
- Brazil, Colombia 2015–2016. Since 2015 the motorcycle include new improvements such as:
- Power:
- Gasoline: 26,1 cv (25,73 hp) [19,18 kW] @ 7500 rpm.
- Ethanol: 26,3 cv (25,92 hp) [19,32 kW] @ 7500 rpm
- Torque:
- Gasoline: 2,81 kgfm [27,56 Nm] @ 6500 rpm
- Ethanol: 2,85 kgfm [27,95 Nm] @ 6500 rpm
- Dry Weight: XRE300 (144 kg), XRE300A (151 kg).
- Enhanced Fuel Injection system PGM-FI.
- Anti-lock braking system ABS (only for XRE300A models)
- New viscous air filter technology.
- New iridium spark plug.
- Fuel pump is inside the fuel tank.
- Power:
- Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, 2017–2018.[6]
Since 2017 the motorcycle have received some tech updates such as
- Power (2,6% less than previous generation):
- Gasoline: 25,4 cv (25,04 hp) [18,67 kW] @ 7500 rpm.
- Ethanol: 25,6 cv (25,24 hp) [18,82 kW] @ 7500 rpm
- Torque (1,8% less than previous generation):
- Gasoline: 2,76 kgfm [27,06 Nm] @ 6000 rpm
- Ethanol: 2,80 kgfm [27,45 Nm] @ 6000 rpm
- Dry Weight: XRE300 STD (321 lb), XRE300 ABS (331 lb).
- New digital LCD, including km/L measurement.
- Improved spark plug air cooing duct.
- Reoriented throttle cables at the handlebar side.
- Combined braking system C-ABS (only for XRE300 ABS models).
- New fairings design, colors and rally version fairings availability.
- New articulated fuel cap.
- Brazil, Worldwide, 2019 – current
- New front fender design.
- New fairings design.
- New head, tail lamp and turn signal lights design.
- New black carrier design.