Reviewing The Honda Forza 300

   I'm probably the last person, honestly, that should be reviewing the Honda Forza 300, because honestly, I'm not someone that has been riding much at all.  The Forza was my first bike. Sure, first bike I rode was a '03 Burgman 400, but then I spent about 14 hours in the saddle of a Kawasaki 125, and didn't get any more saddle time than that in the Burgman 400 before I started riding the Forza 300.
Maybe that gives me a better view on it? Maybe not. But I can tell you that riding it was a lot of fun.

It was quick, but it wasn't fast by any stretch. Top end I got to was around 121km/h, but I didn't push it any further than that. I was quite happy keeping it under that speed. It is a lighter bike, so the wind buffeting from the trucks was a bit much.  After riding the Burgman 400 at the very least behind a truck at 50mph, I must say that the heavier weight of the 400 does make a difference at the higher speeds.

Practicality wise, tho, the Forza 300 is great. The underseat storage is quite large, capable of storing two full helmets.

But I will say I'm not a fan of the shape of it. I find that for packing things, like say, a couple of bags of groceries, not that easy to store in this bike.
The Burgman 400 can hold a fair bit of stuff, and has a better layout, I believe it's roughly the same amount, if not a bit more, in the Burgman 400, but in layout alone, it definitely is a win.
But if you only need a few things, it will hold a fair bit of stuff.  Since it was the only bike I was riding, I did many quick shopping trips on this bike.  More frequent thru the week, sure, but that just meant more riding the bike.
I didn't mind, it kept the car in the driveway, because honstly, I prefer riding over driving. It's just overall more enjoyable.  Sure, it can be considered to be "scarier" or, more dangerous, but many things are dangerous that we do in life.  It doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy life to our fullest.  For me, I have really taken a liking to riding. Just something about it. And now it's something that my kid and I can bond over.  We've got a couple thousand kilometers now under our belts together, and we're only getting started!

So what is my honest opinion of this bike;

Well, honestly, if it was my only bike I was to own, I have a feeling I'd definitely get bored of it eventually. It is a lot of fun to ride, it has a lot of getup and go, but as someone looking at a commuter bike, this is not it.  It's a great little weekend rider, or city runabout that can do the innercity freeways, but as a bike that you commute on, I would have to pass.
But that said, I would happily get another, as they are an absolute blast to ride! Super nimble, and a lot of fun in the twisties, just not as my only bike.

Would I recommend One?

Yes, I totally would.  If you're learning to ride, or you are living in a city, or won't really be traveling the highways, this is a fantastic bike! But it is not great if you're a short rider.  If you stand under 5' 5" you'll likely be tip-toeing the bike a bit, as the seat does sit a bit high, at around 31".  For someone who lives in a city, I think more people should own bikes like this. It'll cut down on congestion, and make travel thru the city far easier, and more enjoyable.  I can't imagine how much faster Toronto would move if more people rode motorcycles instead of cars, considering most times it's a large SUV with one person it in, sipping on a latte, making a tiktok of herself and how she's going to divorce her husband for one silly reason or another. Which reminds me, it's quite scary how many people are STILL using their cell phones behind the wheel.

However, going forward, the Forza 300 will no longer be a part of this family, as it has since moved on to another owner, who was looking for something smaller for his wife.

We made a trade for a much bigger bike.  When I say much bigger, I mean it's more than double the size.

Until next time.

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