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The Honda XR300 Rally is the more adventure-focused sibling of the XR300L, developed for riders who want to cover long distances while venturing off the beaten path. Drawing inspiration from Honda's Dakar Rally heritage, it gets rally-style bodywork with a taller windscreen, enhanced wind protection, and a more touring-oriented design than the standard dual-sport model. Built to tackle highways, trails, and rough terrain with equal confidence, the XR300 Rally combines rugged capability with everyday usability.

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Last Updated On 24th July'26:

The Honda XR300 Rally is powered by a 293.5cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with an oil cooler, producing 26.9 bhp and 26.6 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. It rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels suspended by long-travel Showa suspension with 260 mm of travel, while 244 mm of ground clearance and an 830 mm seat height ensure strong off-road capability without compromising accessibility.
Compared to the XR300L, the Rally variant features Dakar-inspired bodywork, a taller windscreen, improved wind protection, and touring-focused ergonomics for better comfort on long rides. It also comes equipped with Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), switchable dual-channel ABS, a gas-charged Pro-Link rear suspension, and an LCD instrument console. Braking duties are handled by a 256 mm front disc and a 220 mm rear disc, while a 7.8-litre fuel tank supports extended rides.
The Honda XR300 Rally is expected to rival the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, KTM 390 Adventure, and TVS Apache RTX. It is expected to be priced at around Rs 2.90 lakh (ex-showroom) and is likely to launch in early 2027.

₹2.90 Lakh*Expected Price

20th March 2027Expected Launch

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Honda XR 300 Rally Overview

Last Updated On 24th July'26:

The Honda XR300 Rally is powered by a 293.5cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with an oil cooler, producing 26.9 bhp and 26.6 Nm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. It rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels suspended by long-travel Showa suspension with 260 mm of travel, while 244 mm of ground clearance and an 830 mm seat height ensure strong off-road capability without compromising accessibility.
Compared to the XR300L, the Rally variant features Dakar-inspired bodywork, a taller windscreen, improved wind protection, and touring-focused ergonomics for better comfort on long rides. It also comes equipped with Honda RoadSync, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), switchable dual-channel ABS, a gas-charged Pro-Link rear suspension, and an LCD instrument console. Braking duties are handled by a 256 mm front disc and a 220 mm rear disc, while a 7.8-litre fuel tank supports extended rides.
The Honda XR300 Rally is expected to rival the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, KTM 390 Adventure, and TVS Apache RTX. It is expected to be priced at around Rs 2.90 lakh (ex-showroom) and is likely to launch in early 2027.

Honda XR 300 Rally Competitors

Models	Engine	Mileage	Kerb weight	Seat height	Fuel Tank Capacity	No. of Gears
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 ₹3.08 - ₹3.40 Lakh*	452 cc	30 kmpl	196 kg	825-860 mm	17 litres	6 Speed Gears
Triumph Scrambler 400X ₹2.66 Lakh*	349 cc	-	185 kg	835 mm	13 litres	6 Speed Gears
Zontes 350T ₹2.75 - ₹2.99 Lakh*	348 cc	23 kmpl	-	830 mm	-	6 Speed Gears
KTM Adventure 250 ₹2.53 Lakh*	248.76 cc	30 kmpl	177 kg	855 mm	14.5 litres	6 Speed Gears
TVS Apache RTX 300 ₹1.99 - ₹2.34 Lakh*	299.1 cc	-	180 kg	835 mm	12.5 litres	6 Speed Gears
KTM 390 Adventure ₹2.89 - ₹4.07 Lakh*	398.63 cc	29.5 kmpl	181-183 kg	825-870 mm	14.5 litres	6 Speed Gears
Yezdi Adventure ₹2.06 - ₹2.13 Lakh*	334 cc	33.07 kmpl	187 Kg kg	815 mm mm	15.5 Liter L	6 Speed Gears
Suzuki V-Strom SX 250 ₹2.00 Lakh*	249 cc	36 kmpl	167 kg	835 mm	12 litres	6 Speed Gears
Zontes 350X ₹2.37 Lakh*	348 cc	40 kmpl	-	795 mm	-	6 Speed Gears
Yezdi Scrambler 350 ₹2.00 - ₹2.10 Lakh*	334 cc	-	184 mm kg	813 mm mm	12.5 Liter L	6 Speed Gears