This nameplate first appeared for the 2018 model year as Honda’s lightweight Neo Sports Café roadster for riders wanting a premium-feeling small-displacement naked bike. It was introduced as part of the brand’s modern CB family, pairing minimalist styling with an approachable single-cylinder format and a strong emphasis on urban agility and everyday usability. In many markets, the same motorcycle has been identified by the internal CBF300N designation in parts and VIN records, while continuing to be marketed to customers under the CB300R nameplate.
The bike has remained a continuous production model rather than a discontinued-and-revived nameplate. Over time it has been refreshed for different markets, but it has stayed positioned as the entry point to Honda’s sporty CB roadster range, balancing compact size, manageable performance and upscale hardware for learner and step-up riders. The model’s identity is tied to Honda’s wider Neo Sports Café design language, which helped establish a more premium, contemporary look for the company’s smaller naked motorcycles.
Because the model remains on sale in current market lineups, there is no confirmed final model year to record. The history here is best understood as one uninterrupted production run beginning in 2018 and continuing today.