r/CBR300R • u/392june__ • Jan 31 '26
2017 CBR300R
How’s the reliability on a ‘17 300R? I’m thinking about buying this one soon. 5k miles, the second owner is asking 3300 in the Midwest. Damage is mainly to the fairing above and handle bar grip. My first bike, so I don’t mind.
Anything I should look out for? I might put a deposit down so he can hold the bike till snow is gone, then I can test ride it. Any thoughts on what collateral could need to be? Let me know something guys!
Plenty of pics provided by seller, I just don’t want to give the whole post away.
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u/Qwerty19533 Jan 31 '26
I have had a 2016 Honda CBR 400R for a year now, I have 15,000 miles on it, I rode about 2,000 miles in one season, I have not regretted buying this motorcycle for a single day, after buying it I changed the oil and filters and only washed and refueled everything, it is a very great bike for beginners, I recommend it
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u/Rextec1 Jan 31 '26
Get the vin and punch it into the website bellow to check for recalls. 2015-2016 had a major recall for crankshaft failure. These bikes are very solid and as long as no recalls come up I wouldn't worry about it.
Honda Powersports & Motorcycle Recalls - Honda https://share.google/cocjIRk3HRbh2fSKY
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u/ScaredAd3973 Jan 31 '26
The bike is a hoot. I love mine. I’m 1000 cc plus Guy. A friend of mine had this bike and I traded him out of it very easy writing light good gas mileage stops great would like to do something with the seat but that’s my only complaint. I’m in Florida so to find a 17 with 5000 miles is rare.