Hondarecently unveiled the Rebel 300, and the motorcycle has now officially been launched in India. The booking (for Rs 5,000) have commenced as well.
Here's everything you need to know about Honda's most-affordable cruiser:
Price
Variant | Price |
Standard | Rs 2,22,000 |
E-Clutch | Rs 2,62,000 |
All prices ex-showroom, Bengaluru
Design
The Honda Rebel 300 gets a classic bobber stance. It has a low-slung profile which in-turn gives it a very accessible seat height of 690 mm and relaxed ergonomics. Its laid-back riding posture will appeal to riders looking for a modern cruiser and an alternative to the Royal Enfield Meteor 350.
The bike is available in two colours: Silver and Black.
Engine, Underpinnings And More
The bike is powered by a 286cc liquid-cooled engine. While Honda has not yet revealed the power and torque figures of the motorcycle, it is the same engine which powered the (now discontinued) CB300R. In the neo-retro roadster, the engine made 31.13 PS and 27.5 Nm, we expect the same figure in the cruiser as well. The bike is suspended on a telescopic fork, and the rear is taken care of by dual shock absorbers.
Feature-wise, the bike gets a TFT display with Honda RoadSync, which includes Bluetooth connectivity, call/SMS alerts and turn-by-turn navigation. It also gets dual-channel ABS and traction control as standard.
BikeDekho Says
The Honda Rebel 300 goes up against the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, the affordable cruiser - gets some serious competition at this price point. The other rival includes Jawa 42 Bobber.
The Rebel 300 can be booked online through Honda's official website and is exclusively available at BigWing dealerships. Deliveries of the motorcycle will commence in mid-October.