The Honda XRE 300 is a single-cylinder

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 dual-sport

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 motorcycle designed and manufactured by Honda

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 in Brazil

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. It was launched in August 2009 to simultaneously replace the japan

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ese firm's two South America

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n on/off-road motorcycles: the XR250 Tornado and the NX4 Falcon. Unlike these motorcycles' 250cc and 400cc engines, the fuel-injected 300cc unit fitted to XRE300 meets Brazil's new PROMOT 3 emissions rules.

It is available in two versions (standard and C-ABS) and three colours: red, black, and metallic yellow.

Heavily based on its 250cc predecessor, the XRE300 is aimed at urban riders but can be used for light trail work. For more demanding cross-country duties, Honda offers the off-road-only CRF230F.