As talked about on the other thread, I have exchanged my 125 for a new 300 forza.
I picked it up yesterday, it is matt metallic grey.
Very happy with it so far, running in of course, Honda say to be gentle for 300 miles (the dealer says 200) but I guess it doesnt matter much save for tyres and brakes and not be really silly until the first oil change at 600 miles.
Done 120 miles and am enjoying it, nice and quick to 50 ish and top end is plenty for what I need, only been to 65mph which is very easy
Bike reckons it is doing approx 85 mpg (UK) which is good, I reckon I will average 80mpg (UK) plus, and it is probably good for 100mpg (UK) max if driving at optimum and 60mpg (UK) worse if driven like a loon or for short journeys etc.
Screen is ace, it could do with being a little bit higher at its highest, but it is still nice to be able to change on the move, rather than having to stop and wrestle the screen in a layby (ala 125)
I have the Honda heated grips which are nice (looking). Not the hottest but enough for what I need, proper gloves are the only real solution in very cold weather. It does integrate into the dash which is nice.
Came with top box (Manual key) which I have removed anyway and will only use for trips away as under seat is big. Keyless box is mega money £850 or something completely daft, even the salesman said it was silly and they havent sold any.
Keyless ignition, I would rather it wasnt but it is okay. When I had my xmax 300 I just left the key in the glove box all the time, even when parked. I probably should be more careful.
Pirelli tyres seem very good in dry, dont know for wet yet, but progressive lean and no problems there. Wet is the real test though.
Suspension is typically scooter, but I dont mind scooter suspension. I have a 'proper' (haha) bike which is better of course, but this is great for country lanes and most places. A little bumpy over rough surfaces, but I dont mind that.
Plenty quick enough for road use, zips to 50mph easily and climbs well from there.
Doesnt hestitate from a stand still too much (something I didnt like on the xmax 300) so good off the line and will get you ahead of most wallys on the road.
Looks smart in matt grey I have to admit, it is functional , but smart with it.
Only complaints so far:
Came dirty from new, seems to be the theme, my motorbike was the same, and I need to clean it properly and protect it up.
Matt paintwork cant be polished and shows greasey marks easily (fingers etc) will get it pucker at the weekend and take some photos.
Display is a bit small, but like the analogue sections. I dont care much for the info anyway.
Button layout is a bit confused, but who cares, you set for what you need and leave it.
There is a plastic, sheild for exhaust link pipe that goes rusty (to cover it up)
What else,
Lights are ace, very good
Wing mirrors better than old model
Indicators remain lit when riding and flash when indicating.
No one knows it is a 300 and you can blitz twits from the lights. (to a point)
Is it better than my motorbike?
Yes it is, it is fantastic and much better than my motorbike save for only one thing and that is the thing that might get me killed or in jail
All the best
Pictures to follow once I deem it clean enough to photograph.
Even straight out of the dealer it wasnt to this standard
