2016 Honda CB300FThe Honda CB300F is a naked version of the Moto3-derived (and faired) CBR300R. While a seat height over 30 inches may seem intimidating to some new riders, the CB300F is narrow and light weight, making it agreeable at stop signs.The power is also delivered in an easily managed way, with enough power available on top to all you to safely ride on the freeway. With a 3.4-gallon fuel tank and an estimated 71 mpg, you should be able to go 200 miles between fill ups, assuming you don’t ride it like a Moto3 bike.
Ignition: Computer-controlled digital transistor with electronic advance
Transmission: Six-speed
Final drive: O-ring-sealed chain
Front suspension: 37mm fork; 4.65 inches travel Rear suspension: Pro-Link single shock with five-position spring preload adjustability; 4.07 inches travel
Front brakes: Twin-piston caliper with single 296mm disc Rear brake: Single-caliper 220mm disc
Front tire: 110/70-17 radial Rear tire: 140/70-17 radial
Our first segment introduces you to the new Arch 1s. This latest, slightly more sporting American V-twin, adds to the original KRGT1 coming from the boutique manufacturer based in Hawthorne, Southern California. Senior Editor Nic de Sena rode through Malibu with Gard Hollinger, who co-founded Arch Motorcycle with his friend, Keanu Reeves. The 1s is a unique ride for sure, and Nic explains what makes the bike really stand out.
For the entertaining story behind Arch Motorcycle from Gard Hollinger himself, you must listen to his podcast episode on Motos & Friends HERE
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In our second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with multiple Emmy award-winning writer, Producer, Director, and actor, Thom Beers. the former Chairman & CEO of Fremantle Media North America, responsible for American Idol and America’s Got Talent.
Thom’s fertile imagination led to most of the really big reality TV shows such as ‘Deadliest Catch’ (now in its 17th season!), and many others. Of course for us in the motorcycle world, you’ll be interested to hear the genesis and story of how he started the first real fabrication reality show ‘Monster Garage’, that showcased Jesse James, and then how that led to ‘Biker Build Off’ and the ‘Zombie Choppers’ movie.
You’d imagine that most of Thom’s time is spent sitting behind a desk and on his phone. Not so. His intense stories of capturing much of the content for these shows make for some hair-raising listening.
 CBR300R, which delivers manageable power for new riders.){kind=link}