Honda SH 300i Sporty: when elegance and simplicity meet [ROAD TEST]

Lauded for its style and reliability, the Honda SH 300i Sporty has become synonymous with high performance and superior build quality. The specialized press has defined it as the "perfect weapon" for moving in congested urban traffic!
It is no surprise that it is the first choice for many European customers who love a dynamic lifestyle.

Aesthetics

Light, compact and slender, it never goes unnoticed in city traffic or on extra-urban roads.
With the SH300i you have maximum control on the road.
The Full-LED lights integrate perfectly into the elegant lines of the SH300i; Furthermore, they are more powerful and improve safety and visibility for night driving.
In true SH style, it mounts 16-inch wheels equipped with a dual-channel ABS anti-lock system. Stability benefits from this and is maximum even at the highest speeds.
Equipped with a telescopic fork with 35 mm stanchions which ensure excellent control and absorb even the most pronounced bumps. They really make a difference when navigating rough roads.
Aesthetically it is therefore really well made, with excellent finishes. On the other hand, if it is one of the best-selling scooters in Italy, there must be a reason.
The SH300i is equipped with the practical and intelligent Smart Key system, practical and safe. With the Smart Key in your pocket, just press a button and within a radius of 2 meters you can unlock the locks or start the scooter. We will no longer have to insert the key into the ignition to turn on the engine and access the underseat compartment.
Numerous accessories are also available to make your SH Honda original and personalized, such as the heated grips, the anti-theft device (with double remote control, integrated 3-axis lifting sensor, integrated engine block and high-power siren), the approved akrapović exhaust, footrest cover with carbon look design, branded leg cover. Choose from high-quality accessories, designed specifically for your Honda SH300i.
As standard, windshield, hand guards, top case, Smart key and disengageable TC.

Engine, performance and consumption

The 279,1 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine is capable of surprising accelerations thanks to its 25,2 HP at 7.500 rpm and a maximum torque of 25,5 Nm at 5.000 rpm, allowing us not to too much attention to city traffic.
As far as consumption is concerned, it is remarkably surprising. Even when you throttle back, they remain at 30 km/l, which we believe can be defined as absolutely exceptional.

Ride and handling

We like the thrust of the single cylinder, and it is capable of guaranteeing accelerations capable of making us smile under the helmet.
It's easy to get carried away through the bends thanks also to the ability of the Metzeler Feelfree to accommodate the good agility of the chassis, managing to guarantee adequate grip even on rough and less abrasive asphalt.
In the classic anti-traffic zig-zag we can count on its easy handling and wide steering which allow us to go anywhere thanks also to its small size.
The passenger sits on a saddle just slightly higher than the rider, which is surprisingly wide and padded.
The footrests are perfectly spaced from the seating surface ensuring great comfort for the legs.

Price

5.490,00 € fc
It comes in 7 colors: MATTE CYNOS GRAY METALLIC, PEARL COOL WHITE, PEARL NIGHTSTAR BLACK, MATTE RUTHENIUM SILVER METALLIC, LUCENT SILVER METALLIC, PEARL SPLENDOR RED and AIR FORCE.

We like it

Ease of driving in every situation

We do not like it

Price, not too competitive.

Tester clothing

Helmet: Momo Design
Jacket: Clover Netstyle

Photo: Alessandro Ranzenigo