pulled in, the "A+" light turns off,
signaling that the rider must
operate the clutch. After riding at
speed for about three seconds,
the light comes back on, indicat-
ing it's okay to switch back to
"auto mode." My rule of thumb
was to keep my left hand firmly
on the grip and avoid the tempta-
RIDE REVIEW I 2026 HONDA REBEL 300 E-CLUTCH
2026 HONDA REBEL 300 E-CLUTCH ($5349)
Engine Type Single-cylinder 4-stroke
Valvetrain DOHC, 4-valve
Cooling System Liquid
Displacement 286cc
Bore x Stroke 76mm x 63mm
Starting System Electric
Compression 10.7:1
Fueling Programmed electronic fuel
injection (PGM-FI); 38mm throttle body
Transmission 6-speed
Clutch E-Clutch system, multiplate,
wet, with lever
Front Suspension 41mm conventional
telescopic fork
Rear Suspension Dual shocks
Front-Wheel Travel 5.5 in.
the light, but, as mentioned, it's
just one less thing to worry about.
The only issue I had with the
E-Clutch system was accidentally
reaching for the lever out of habit.
Pulling the lever manually over-
rides the E-Clutch and locks the
rider into using it like a regular
motorcycle. Once the lever is
when stopping, especially in the
city. When a light turned yellow
and the group decided to stop,
riders could simply apply the
brakes and worry about down-
shifting later. The bike won't stall
as you approach the light, even
if you're still in sixth gear. You'll
want to shift down once you're at
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