Honda SH300i Sporty vs Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli (2010)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda SH300i Sportystacks up against the Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Honda SH300i Sporty | Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Price | — | — |
| Engine | 279 cc | 292 cc |
| Horsepower | 27 hp | 22 hp |
| Torque | 26 Nm | 23 Nm |
| Weight | 162 kg | 174 kg |
| Seat height | 31 mm | 32 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 2.4 L | 4.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | — | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, two-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Stainless steel disk, caliper with two opposite pistons |
| Tires | 110/70-16 / 130/70-16 | 120/70-15 / 140/60-14 |
Honda SH300i Sporty vs Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli — which should you buy?
Picking between the Honda SH300i Sporty and the Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda SH300i Sporty brings 27 hp in a 162 kg package, while the Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli counters with 22 hp at 174 kg.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: