Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced the prices of its new adventure bikes Honda XR300L and Honda XR300 Rally in the Indian market. The company has also started official booking of these two motorcycles. These motorcycles, which were part of a 10-model lineup showcased by the company in July 2026, are designed for both off-roading and daily commuting. The ex-showroom price of Honda XR300L in India has been set at ₹1.83 lakh, while the ex-showroom price of XR300 Rally has been set at ₹2.08 lakh.
Honda XR300L and Honda XR300 Rally launched in India: Prices start from ₹ 1.83 lakh, booking started
Engine and Performance
The same engine from Honda CB300F platform has been used in both these motorcycles. It has a 293.5cc air and oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, which is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This engine generates maximum power of 24.3 hp and peak torque of 26.5 Nm. This setup gives excellent performance for highway cruising as well as on bad roads.
In terms of hardware, both the bikes come with telescopic front forks at the front and monoshock suspension at the rear. To strengthen off-road grip, the company has given a combination of 21-inch front and 18-inch wire-spoke wheels at the rear in both the models.
Features: XR300L vs XR300 Rally
Although the mechanical base of both the motorcycles is the same, the XR300 Rally has some special features added for touring and off-roading. The Rally variant gets a 5-inch TFT instrument cluster, knuckle guards, rally-inspired bodywork, larger fuel tank, tall windscreen and premium quality switchgear, which makes it different from the standard model.
Honda XR300L vs Honda XR300 Rally: Comparison Details
| Features/Description Honda XR300L | Honda XR300 Rally |
| Ex-showroom price | ₹1.83 lakh | ₹2.08 lakh |
| engine | 293.5cc, air and oil-cooled | 293.5cc, air and oil-cooled |
| Power and torque 24.3 hp power, 26.5 Nm torque | 24.3 hp power, 26.5 Nm torque |
| gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Forks | Telescopic Forks |
| Rear suspension | Monoshock System | Monoshock System |
| Wheels (Wheel Size) Front 21-inch / Rear 18-inch (wire-spoke) | Front 21-inch / Rear 18-inch (wire-spoke) |
| Instrument Cluster | Standard Digital Display | 5-inch TFT display |
| Additional Features Standard Bodywork | Knuckle guards, tall windscreen, large fuel tank, Rally-inspired bodywork.
Booking and Delivery Information
Bookings for both motorcycles have started at authorized Honda BigWing and select HMSI dealerships across the country. Available at a difference of ₹25,000, both these bikes cater to different needs—whereas the XR300L is a lightweight and simple dual-sport option, the XR300 Rally has emerged as a better option for long-distance touring enthusiasts.