Rider RSS 2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch Video Review

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The Honda Rebel 300 enters 2026 as the third motorcycle in Honda’s lineup fitted with the E-Clutch, a system that manages clutch work for the rider. The Rebel has long been the go-to recommendation for many beginner riders, and the E-Clutch has the potential to make it easier than ever to learn to ride a motorcycle.


We head to Los Angeles to try out the new Rebel and find out what the E-Clutch is all about. During our day of urban riding, we discover how the E-Clutch differs from Honda’s Dual Clutch Transmission and what it means for new, returning, and experienced riders.

Read our 2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch review

2026 Honda Rebel 300 E-Clutch ​

• Base Price: $5,349
• Website: Powersports.Honda.com
• Warranty: 1 yr., unltd. miles
• Engine Type: Liquid-cooled Single, DOHC w/ 2 valves
• Displacement: 286cc
• Bore x Stroke: 76 x 63mm
• Horsepower: 31 hp @ 9,000 rpm (factory claim)
• Torque: 20.3 lb-ft @ 8,000 rpm (factory claim)
• Transmission: 6-speed w/ Honda E-Clutch
• Final Drive: Chain
• Wheelbase: 58.7 in.
• Rake/Trail: 28 degrees/4.3 in.
• Seat Height: 27.2 in.
• Wet Weight: 379 lb
• Fuel Capacity: 3.0 gal.

GEAR UP​

• Helmet: Shoei RF-1400
• Jacket: Cortech Hoyden Ladies Leather Jacket
• Airbag Vest: Alpinestars Tech-Air 5
• Gloves: Cortech Women’s Hoyden
• Pants: Pando Moto Mila Cargo
• Boots: Pando Moto Apex Sneakers

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[Joeywhat]

Seems interesting. I can't tell from the videos (I also didn't watch too long...) but does the clutch work normally as well? I looks like it's still got a cable link, just that a servo can activate it as well.

I like it from a rider accessibility standpoint, I just hope Honda doesn't shove it down everyone's throats like the DCT, where getting certain models with a regular gearbox was difficult at times.

 

[ST Gui]

but does the clutch work normally as well?

Apparently. The full article says

The E-Clutch system is a clever bit of technology that adds a lot of utility for no more space than it takes up. The bike still has a regular manual transmission, but the E-Clutch takes over the clutch work when the rider chooses to use it. The system is operated by two electric motors that engage and disengage the clutch, using information taken from the electronic control unit, such as shift-lever load, gear position, throttle position, rpm, and wheel speed. A three-part clutch-lever shaft allows the transition between manual control of the clutch, motor control using the E-Clutch, and override control that allows the rider to momentarily use the clutch.

In simple terms, the E-Clutch does the rider’s clutch work for them, and although the bike still comes with a clutch lever, the rider can choose to ignore it completely, shifting with the foot lever as they normally would but never touching the clutch lever. This versatile system also allows the rider to turn the E-Clutch off completely, or riders can turn it off for a few seconds by grabbing the clutch lever...

...the E-Clutch is more like an extra-duty quickshifter.