Shifting Gears; Recommended Shift Points - Honda CB300FA Owner's Manual

Shifting Gears
Your motorcycle transmission has six forward
gears in a one-down, five-up shift pattern.
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If you put the motorcycle in gear with the
side stand down, the engine will shut off.
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Recommended Shift Points
Shifting Up
From 1st to 2nd
From 2nd to 3rd
From 3rd to 4th
From 4th to 5th
From 5th to 6th
Shifting Down
From 6th to 5th
From 5th to 4th
From 4th to 3rd
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12 mph (20 km/h)
19 mph (30 km/h)
25 mph (40 km/h)
31 mph (50 km/h)
37 mph (60 km/h)
28 mph (45 km/h)
22 mph (35 km/h)
16 mph (25 km/h)
Improper shifting can damage the engine, transmission,
and drive train. Also, coasting or towing the motorcycle
for long distances with the engine off can damage the
transmission.
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