2020 Honda Forza 300 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Honda's scooter motorcycle lineup, the 2020 Honda Forza 300 utilizes a 279 cc (17 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 24.8 HP (18.1 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 27.2 Nm (20.1 lb-ft) at 5,750 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a automatic gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 88.9 HP per liter and a 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (5,750 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Forza 300 measures 182 kg (401 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.34 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,510 mm (59.4 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 11.5-liter (3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 426 km (265 miles) between fill-ups.
Within MotoLibrary's Honda archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2016 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
88.9 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.34 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
5,750–7,000 rpm
Theoretical Range
~426 km (265 mi)
Engine
Displacement279.0 ccm (17.02 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power24.8 HP (18.1 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque27.2 Nm (2.8 kgf-m or 20.1 ft.lbs) @ 5750 RPM
Compression10.5:1
Bore x Stroke72.0 x 68.5 mm (2.8 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. PGM-Fi
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
LubricationForce-feed and splash
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
GearboxAutomatic
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchDry-type, multi-plate shoe
DrivelineCVT
Performance
Fuel Consumption2.70 litres/100 km (37.0 km/l or 87.12 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases62.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame TypeUnderbone type
Rake26.5°
Trail92 mm (3.6 inches)
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork
Rear SuspensionUnit Swing
Wheelbase1510 mm (59.4 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-15
Rear Tyre140/70-14
Front BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Front Brake Ø256 mm (10.1 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. ABS
Rear Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Wheels6-spoke cast aluminium
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight182.0 kg (401.2 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1363 HP/kg
Seat Height780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Overall Length2140 mm (84.3 inches)
Overall Width755 mm (29.7 inches)
Fuel Capacity11.50 litres (3.04 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsGray Cynos Metallic Matte, Black Pearl Nightstar, White Matte Pearl Cool, Blue Cresent Metallic
Carrying CapacityUnderseat storage for two full-face helmets.
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