Honda SH300i C-ABS vs Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli (2010)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Honda SH300i C-ABSstacks up against the Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHonda SH300i C-ABSGilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli
Model year20102009
Price
Engine279 cc292 cc
Horsepower27 hp22 hp
Torque26 Nm23 Nm
Weight164 kg174 kg
Seat height31 mm32 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle disc. C-ABSSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, two-piston floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle disc. C-ABSSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, caliper with two opposite pistons
Tires110/70-(16 / 130/70-(16 120/70-15 / 140/60-14

Honda SH300i C-ABS vs Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda SH300i C-ABS and the Gilera Nexus 300 Simoncelli usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Honda SH300i C-ABS brings 27 hp in a 164 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: