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tion to use the clutch.
Power isn't intimidating. But
the 286cc engine has enough to
zip through town or even main-
tain highway speeds comfort-
ably, with minimal vibration.
There are no fancy add-ons, no
ride modes, and no traction con-
trol either. It's as straightforward
when riding on open roads.
The fork performed surpris-
ingly well in rough conditions
and held up fine against potholes
and uneven pavement. The rear
shocks were a bit quick with
rebound, but they handled LA
roads without any major issues.
The Rebel is a good-looking
cruiser-style motorcycle, with
the blacked-out look that doesn't
scream "total newbie."
Even though motorcycling is
a club that requires some basic
skills to pass initiation, it's good
for everyone involved to have
more bikes on the road. With a
low seat height, sub-400-pound
weight, and the option to not
even use the clutch, the Rebel
300 is a bike aimed at new riders
looking to join that club.
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as you can get. The fuel-injection
system was a highlight in the en-
gine department, as the bike ran
very cleanly, with no bogging or
lag. Throttle control felt very con-
nected. I felt like it was a perfect
fit for an approachable entry-level
option.
The rest of the bike is quite
basic, as expected. The dash is
a small, round unit with minimal
data, displaying only a fuel gauge,
gear indicator and speedometer.
An rpm display would have been
useful, especially for beginner
riders who may not know exactly
when to shift by feel. LED lights
all around are a good upgrade for
a bike at this price point. Front
and rear disc brakes are excellent
and performed well under all con-
ditions during our test. The ABS
provides an added layer of safety
Rear-Wheel Travel 3.7 in.
Front Wheel 130/90-16 in.
Rear Wheel 150/80-16 in.
Front Brake Single hydraulic caliper
w/ 296mm disc; ABS
Rear Brake Single hydraulic caliper
w/ 240mm disc; ABS
Wheelbase 58.7 in.
Seat Height 27.2 in
Ground Clearance 5.9 in.
Fuel Capacity 3.0 gal.
Weight (wet, claimed) 379 lbs.
The Rebel 300 is nice to ride
outside city limits, too.
