LiveWire S2 Del Mar vs Honda CB300R
Specs side by side, plus our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar and Honda CB300R are among the most cross-shopped naked bikes of 2026. The Honda CB300R undercuts the LiveWire S2 Del Mar by about $10,350, so value is squarely on the table. On paper the LiveWire S2 Del Mar leads on power with 84 hp. Below we put them head to head on price, performance, weight and seat height, then give our verdict on which one is the smarter buy for the way you ride.
Our pickLiveWire
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Honda
Honda CB300RThe verdict
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar edges it overall at 7.9/10, but the Honda CB300R wins on best for new riders, so let how you ride decide.
Honda CB300R
A2-legal, 31 hp, forgiving to learn on.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
84 hp and 0.42 hp/kg, the strongest here.
Honda CB300R
Our 7.8/10 at $5,149, the most bike per dollar.
Honda CB300R
143 kg with an 803 mm seat, the easiest to throw around.
LiveWire S2 Del Mar
Our top score in this matchup at 7.9/10.
Cyan marks the best figure in each row. Specs are the most-cited for the current model; verify before relying on them.
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LiveWire S2 Del Mar vs Honda CB300R: your questions answered
Which is faster, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Honda CB300R?
The LiveWire S2 Del Mar makes the most power at 84 hp and 263 Nm, giving it the edge on outright performance.
Which is cheaper, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Honda CB300R?
The Honda CB300R is the most affordable here with an MSRP around $5,149.
Which is lighter, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Honda CB300R?
The Honda CB300R is the lightest at 143 kg, which makes it the easiest to manage at low speed and in the bends.
Which is better for a beginner, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar or the Honda CB300R?
For a new rider we'd point to the Honda CB300R: A2-legal, 31 hp and 143 kg make it the most approachable of the group.
