Honda SH300i Sporty vs Gilera Nexus 300 Centenario (2010)

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

Spec comparison

SpecHonda SH300i SportyGilera Nexus 300 Centenario
Model year20102009
Price$4,500
Engine279 cc292 cc
Horsepower27 hp
Torque26 Nm
Weight162 kg173 kg
Seat height31 mm
Fuel capacity2.4 L4.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, two-piston floating caliper
Rear brakesSingle discSingle disc. Stainless steel disk, caliper with two opposite pistons
Tires110/70-16 / 130/70-16 120/70-14 / 140/60-14

Honda SH300i Sporty vs Gilera Nexus 300 Centenario — which should you buy?

Picking between the Honda SH300i Sporty and the Gilera Nexus 300 Centenario 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 Centenario counters with its own power figure at 173 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: