It seems like a winner provided riders can set their "bigger is better" ego aside and enjoy it for what it is. Don't want a 300cc with 30hp? Buy a bigger bike. Buy the 500cc with 47ish? hp. This bike will be great for exactly what it is, an affordable, easy to ride (especially in the city) bike. I'd consider one for a second bike or my only bike if I lived in the city. I'd love something super light and easy to ride for quick trips or in-town errand runs instead of my ST1300! The ST does NOT excel at slow speed stuff. The only miss I see with this new CB300R is the lack of a centre stand. I must be old-school because I hate paddock stands and LOVE centre stands! They make parking and chain service a breeze! As big as it is, I use the centre stand on my ST daily. It helps to tuck it out of the way in my garage and I don't have to worry about the kids knocking it over on themselves if they start to monkey around with it when they're in the garage. I'd happily take the added weight of a centre stand on this bike for added convenience!