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RIDE REVIEW I 2026 HONDA REBEL 300 E-CLUTCH
The Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch offers
beginners more options.
single-cylinder four-stroke engine
with fuel injection and a six-
speed transmission. Dual-disc
brakes come standard, along
with ABS at the front and rear.
Suspension is basic, with
nonadjustable front forks offer-
ing 5.5 inches of travel and the
rear shock 3.7 inches. The only
suspension adjustability is the
preload on the rear shocks. Seat
height is a reachable 27.2 inches
with a ground clearance of just
5.9 inches. With a full three gal-
lons of fuel, the Rebel weighs in
at 379 pounds.
The Rebel 300 rides off the
lot with an MSRP of $5349. Its
small-displacement engine, E-
Clutch, and affordable price point
control unit (ECU) works with the
MCU and responds to data from
various sensors, such as engine
rpm, wheel speed, gear position
and more. The rider is still re-
sponsible for shifting, but clutch
actuation is handled by the bike.
Technically, the E-Clutch system
can be overridden if the user
wants to use the clutch, but it's
not required if the system is on.
A traditional cable clutch system
is still installed on the Rebel 300,
giving the rider the option to pull
in the clutch lever and disable the
E-Clutch system entirely.
While the E-Clutch system
sounds complicated, the Rebel is
an overall simple machine. It is
powered by a 286cc liquid-cooled
Honda introduced its E-Clutch
last year on the sportier CB650R
and CBR650R models. It's almost
surprising it wasn't initially re-
leased on a more entry-level bike
like the Rebel 300, since Honda
says the technology is designed
to "expand the potential for riders
while maintaining the special fun
of riding motorcycles." The E-
Clutch essentially eliminates the
need for the clutch lever, auto-
matically controlling its operation
while ensuring smooth starting
and gear shifting.
The system is powered by two
small motors, the Motor Control
Unit (MCU), and a three-part
clutch lever shaft that moves
the clutch lifter. The electronic
