The Rebel 300 is only available in Matte Black Metallic or Pearl Smoky Gray for 2026. Honda, can we get some color? standard equipment, providing a nice safety net. Suspension is nonadjustable and includes a 41mm telescopic fork with 5.5 inches of travel and dual shocks offering 3.7 inches of travel. These components worked just fine for our L. A. ride, providing compliance and confidence while maintaining an attainable price point.
Out of all the bikes that Honda could’ ve added the E-Clutch to, it will be most appreciated on the Rebel 300. Everything that made the Rebel a great beginner bike before is maintained, and adding the E-Clutch has the potential to truly open doors for new riders. Learning to ride, especially for people who haven’ t driven a manual vehicle before, can be overwhelming, but with the E-Clutch, new riders can save that step in the learning process for after they’ re comfortable with other techniques like steering, braking, and throttle control. Then when they’ re ready, simply switching off the E-Clutch transforms the bike into a regular ol’ motorcycle, allowing them to learn clutch work on a bike they’ re already comfortable and familiar with.
It’ s also important to note that the four bikes now in or coming to Honda’ s lineup with the E-Clutch are all city-oriented machines. The E-Clutch debuted on the 2024 CB650R
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