Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch specifications
Honda · Cruiser
Motorcycle.com says the seat was tweaked in 2020 for comfort but is still a low 27.2 inches, that the ride is comfortable and compliant considering the budget suspension, and that the Rebel 300 is aimed at new or newer riders.
It observes that being able to drive a manual-transmission car used to set you up well for learning to ride, a point that explains why the E-Clutch is the headline feature. RideApart recalls the 2020 upgrades, which brought better suspension, an assist/slipper clutch, a modern LCD display, LED lighting and a more comfortable saddle, and describes what the reviewer learned at a Basic RiderCourse.
Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Engine | 286cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Displacement | 286cc |
| Bore x stroke | 76.0x63.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel system | Programmed Fuel Injection system (PGM-FI); 38mm throttle body |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual with Honda E-Clutch |
| Final drive | #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 14T/36T |
| Front suspension | 41mm fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front brake | Single 296mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single 240mm disc |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 150/80-16 |
| Seat height | 27.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 58.7 in |
| Fuel capacity | 3.0 gal |
| Starting MSRP | $5,349 |
| Destination charge | $600 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Front suspension travel | 5.5 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 3.7 in |
| Rake (caster angle) | 28.0° |
| Trail | 4.3 in |
| Wet weight (curb) | 379 lb |
| Valve train | DOHC; four valves per cylinder |
| Warranty | Transferable, one year included, unlimited-mileage limited warranty |
The 286cc single has a 76.0 x 63.0 mm bore and stroke and 10.7:1 compression. The bike weighs 379 lb, 35 lb less than the Rebel 500, on a 58.7 in wheelbase with 28.0 degrees of rake and 4.3 in of trail.
It uses the same 41 mm fork with 5.5 in of travel and dual shocks with 3.7 in as the 500, a single 296 mm front disc and 240 mm rear disc, and 130/90-16 and 150/80-16 tires.
The tank is 3.0 gal.
Rebel 300 or Rebel 500
The 300 costs $1,450 less than the 500 ($5,349 against $6,799). They share seat height, wheelbase, tires and suspension. So the 300 is the same bike with a smaller engine and the E-Clutch, and the 500 is the faster one.
A new rider who values the E-Clutch and price should take the 300, and one who expects to outgrow it within a year should look at the 500.
Ownership costs of a small Honda cruiser
The 300's low price is only part of the cost of owning it. Its 286cc engine, single-cylinder layout and 379 lb weight keep tires, chain and fuel costs low, and Honda's E-Clutch handles clutch operation when moving off and stopping. The price of $5,349 plus $600 destination puts the total near $5,950 before tax.
Rebel 300 against the V Star 250 and Eliminator
Yamaha's V Star 250 is the cheaper and lighter rival, and Kawasaki's Eliminator is the larger one.
Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch — specification referenceHonda · Cruiser
The Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch is Honda's entry cruiser: a 286cc liquid-cooled single with a six-speed gearbox and Honda's E-Clutch, and for 2026 the bike has new bars and updated seating. It weighs 379 lb at the curb, has a 27.2 in seat and costs $5,349 plus $600 destination.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 23
- Entries that differ
- 8
- Final Drive
- O-ring-sealed chain; 14T/36T; #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 14T/36T.
- Front Suspension
- 41mm fork; 4.8-inch travel; 41mm fork; 5.5-inch travel.
2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch questions
What is the Honda E-Clutch on the Rebel 300?
Honda E-Clutch manages the clutch for you when moving off and stopping, and lets you shift gears manually without pulling the lever. The 2026 Rebel 300 offers it with a six-speed gearbox.
Is the Honda Rebel 300 good for new riders?
Motorcycle.com says the Rebel 300 is aimed at new or newer riders, with a low 27.2 in seat and a compliant ride. It weighs 379 lb at the curb.
The 300's low price is only part of the cost of owning it. Its 286cc engine, single-cylinder layout and 379 lb weight keep tires, chain and fuel costs low, and Honda's E-Clutch handles clutch operation when moving off and stopping. The price of $5,349 plus $600 destination puts the total near $5,950 before tax. The accessories the reviewers mention, such as a passenger seat or bags, are extra.
RideApart's reviewer mentions taking a Basic RiderCourse, which is where many riders first meet a small bike like this.
Other models in this reference: Honda Rebel 1100, Honda SCL500.