Really annoyed with people making fun of a 300, it's more than enough power unless you're a speed junkie you don't need it

Going to be my first bike. I was so set on the 500 but after seeing this video I'm going for the 300 since its cheaper and I'll feel more comfortable with the investment.

2nd season . 10k miles later , love this bike . Does what it needs to do if you’re not racing. Top speed 89-90mph . This girl holds her own

“Random guy”... “so right here I point at my mirrors” 😂

seeing it ridden first person was the best way to know what to expect. Great video!

I use my 2019 rebel 500 for city use and some highway to post speed limit only. I wanted a low weight easy to maneuver bike for city use. I love these rebels for that, thank you for video

I ride a Vulcan 500 and it can do 100ish, but I rarely like to go above 80mph anyway. Too much wind and it's just not as pleasant at that speed. 65-70mph is really a comfortable speed for cruising. For 5-6k this is really a great motorcycle. Got pretty good tech and the same frame/suspension as the 500.

My buddy's girlfriend had one she let me ride one day. Those big ol tires definitely make the bike feel planted in the corners. Boost confidence in new riders 👌

random guy lol!! great video.

Really like how KZfaq recommends these older Burch videos lol. These videos did make me want to get a Rebel 300 before I had a Rebel 250 though.

Hi everyone, I know this is an older video but for any newbie that just saw this video like myself I just want to say it is a great starter bike if you are looking to start riding. I currently ride an older 250cc and had to ride the 300cc in the motorcycle safety course the past 2 days ago to help bypass the dmv riding test. I'm 5' 2" and I can flat foot it while sitting. It is a tad bit heavier than my 250cc but once I started riding it, I found it has more power and is fun to ride with it's new body size and shape. I've only been able to ride up to 2nd gear only in class so I can't really say how them other gears compare the real power it has to my bike. I also like how the gears are now set under you like none cruiser bikes unlike my 250cc, it is forward a little cuz I guess it is set like that because it's supposed to be a cruiser bike so you can't stand up incase of a bump or running something over unless you pull yourself up from the handlebars. Anyways just with the 2 days of riding it in class, I might just upgrade to the 300 or 500 when I get the chance. I was reading up alot from the differences of the 250cc and the 300cc and was afraid with the higher seat & heavier weight I might have an issue but I actually like the bike and have no issues with riding for a short guy and a beginner. There were females my hight and taller riding as well there on the rebels as the bike that they had to learn on as beginners never had any motorcycle riding experience. In short this bike is used as a 1st timer bike to teach new riders in the motorcycle riding safety course here in California how to ride. I think that says it all if you are looking to get started in riding.

Being a brand new rider at the age of 57 my Honda Rebel 300cc has given me a lot a confidence my husband who has been riding since the 70s rides beside me with his Harley Sportster and he is harder on me than the coaches where at the Harley Davidson Riding Academy, yes he said I have improved on keeping up on the speed limit my turns are getting better,, but not quite ready to get on I-695 yet or any Interstate more practice, as a matter of fact when I bought my motorcycle my husband drove it home for me because we had to take it up on the beltway I-695 and he had that little Rebel up to 70 miles a hour as I know because I followed behind him in my car 🚗 so that Honda Rebel 300cc of mine can move,, he was telling me you half to wine the gears all the way out to get up to the speed and there's no problem,,👍🏻 love my Honda Rebel.

Thanks for the help! I narrowed it down originally from a Ninja to Rebel 300. I have decided as soon as the weather breaks to buy a 300, I'm kinda shorter (5'5) I'm not trying to speed or do anything too crazy. I wanna take it slow and I feel like this would be a perfect beginners bike. I subbed thank you for this :)

I’m planning on getting this for my first bike next year. I plan to ride it to work I work in construction so I’m always on the expressway going from house to house. So it’s definitely nice knowing it can handle it and plus it’s a Honda so basically indestructible motors.

I definitely want a rebel 300, it seems like the perfect bike for me, comfortable and easy to ride. I was hoping to spring on it this year but having been put out of work for over a month I have other things to put money into. I do hope that with a bit of smart saving I can get a previous model year next winter/early spring when the new stock arrives and old gets discounted. Great video.

Mine still has stock exhaust and the fastest I've ever been is 94. That was downhill and I only had 1 and a have quarts of oil instead of the full 2 quarts.

Im in the market for a honda rebel 300..After watching this video i have much more of an understanding of the way it rides on the highway.

Great first bike. Probably not the best bike if you're commuting on the freeway everyday. But if you're just learning this is a very nice choice.

"So I found some random guy" later on "...so here I am getting in the highway". Loved it! 🤣🤣🤣

I'm seriously considering picking one of these up! Thanks for the great video!

A special thanks out to random guy!😂🤣. Random guy, making it happen.

Only 1 cylinder but the sounds so good dude, I like it

That’s not bad at all for a 300cc Bike. It’s a perfect little commuter Bike. 👍👍

I have a Wrangler. Its top speed is 100 mph. For me, driving 80 mph in the Wrangler, with the doors off and top down is a bit much, not to mention illegal. 80 mph on a motorcycle is plenty, besides...what's your hurry? Enjoy the ride!✌🏽👍🏽

Not bad for 300. 👍 is not shaking or vibrating. Thumps 👍

I bought a 2018 Rebel 300 in the fall of 2018. Rode it two months, put it away for the winter, and rode it 2 months in the spring of 2019. Then I sold it. I can handle the less power. But what I couldn't handle was the VIBRATIONS!!! At 55mph or more, the bike vibrated so badly I thought it was going to fly apart. The handlebars made my hands numb. And the seat....aside from being an uncomfortable seat, it vibrated so bad that after 1 hour of riding my butt would hurt for days! The seat feels like you're sitting on a 2x4...as if you're only supported by the inside 4" of the seat. Even riding 30 minutes would still hurt. Single cylinder?.....never again!

Thinking this might be my first adult purchase... turning 19 this month... thanks for this video...💯

Everyone keeps calling this a beginner bike. I want this as a third bike. If I want to go on the highway, I’ll get on my sport bike. How about a mellow little thumper for country roads and fun chill rides. Not just for beginners!

I think im gonna buy this as my first bike

Burch, I just want to say.. this video is still useful and fantastic. Watching this 4 years after release, and it's also like the top result for "Rebel 300 top speed" lol

85 it’s already fast enough! I definitely want one

I've never owned a motorcycle, I drive 40 miles to work. This looks like it would be fun to drive.

I just bought the 2021 Honda Rebel 300cc three day's ago my first bike 🏍 and just got my certificate from the Harley Davidson safety course to get my M license, a course I had my husband drive it home from the dealership as you had to get on Interstate 695 I'm not quite ready to drive on the Interstate yet he has much more experience especially during rush hour and I followed behind in my car and he had that little bike up to 65 , 66 miles a hour no problem,, I have been driving it around the neighborhood while he drives with me on his Harley,, the Honda is a good little bike,, I'm glad I bought it,,

I think all single cylinder cycles have issues with buzz on mirrors. Thanks for sharing the 300 Rebel, seems like a good small beginner cycle.

Nice video! Planning to buy this bike, and your video was extremely helpful!

Its about the perfect mix of economy and speed.

I rode a rebal 300 for my MSF course at 6'2 280lb. passed. was the first bike i ever rode and i wont forget even when im on my Ducati

My reaction when i realized you took my comute off of riva road. 😂 I drive that every day.

Sold. I kept going back and forth on the 300 and the 500 but I know what I want now. 300 it is. Keep up the videos! I like the bike a lot.

You said Raymond was going to be riding but at 2:47 in the video you say this is me getting on the highway to do a top speed run, lol!😉

Every info I was looking for. Great video thanks !

Never really cared for small displacement bikes I commute on my bike right now, I’ve been riding for 29 years UNTIL my MT07 had an ignition issue that was under warranty, so I had to use my girlfriend’s ninja 300, well suffice it to say I stand corrected that little bike is more than capable and if you have your fundamentals down exceeds what you need. My mind is changed it was a blast ringing that things neck fr.

Great video ..would love to see more of the 300 ..want to see a 500 with a 300 go though the gear's together... Would love to see how much different they are between them two...🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

I'd like to have one just to zip around on. Ive been riding big twin Harley's for 20 years. But the saying is true...it's more fun to ride a small slow bike fast and hard 👍

They give my 2015 Honda Rebel 250 a lot of grief for it's highway speeds too. I'm a small dude at buck and a half, five foot nuthin, so it moves me 65 mph all day, no prob.

This is exactly what I just bought just a motorcycle that can take me from my house to the metro station to get to work. Nothing crazy I’m a somewhat beginner rider 5’3 can put me feet flat on the floor and the motorcycle feels amazing. I’m yet to take it on the highway to see how it goes but I’m going in love with it. It looked huge and intimidating at first but I drove it home from the dealership and it was amazingly fun just have to shift a bit better

I'm a commuter so I'm kind of thinking of downgrading my bike now to this bike. I liked the info. I just don't really like the solo seat because a backpack situation would be better suited laying on a seat than a fender.

I love all bikes. This would be a fun little backroad bike. If you're looking at a Janus , buy this instead! The sound with that pipe! 😂😂😂 I love it!

Hey Burch! Really enjoying your videos. I'm an older rider who's coming back to riding after mostly dirt bikes in my 20's. Do you think I might do ok on a Honda Rebel 300? Not into being super fast, just enjoy riding and getting around town. Thanks, Robert.

straight to the point! love it

88 mph is event fast enough for time travel!

88 has me sold. As long as it can go the speed limit in most states I'm fine

I got up to 95 with wind blasting in front of me. Also you said the bike can’t accelerate to pass that can, but I could easily get past that with my rebel 300

And... back to 300! I only need a reliable bike for a beginner. Sooo affordable brand new. Can't justify 1100 for 6k more if i never go fast, lol.

Then he IMMEDIATELY said “THIS IS ME PULLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY”. Lmbo lol😂

Thank you for your videos brother!!

I love my rebel 300

I just bought one of these bad boys and I have to ride it from Florida to Michigan.

Really nice video. I’m currently taking my license and looking to buy a good beginner bike. When I was in my teens I had several 50cc and loved it, but now 15 years later I’m looking to buy a good beginner bike. I’m 220 lbs and 6ft. Is the Rebel 300 adequate or would it feel underpowered and boring after a season? My bike would just be a weekend bike and once in a while commuter. Thanks guys!

Going to get this as my first bike soon! (I have never rode a motorcycle before and fully expect to wipe out)

I have the Royal Enfield 350 which is about the same in terms of performance these bikes are fine as long as you're not going uphill into a headwind then you got a downshift to fifth gear and stay at 50

Thank you for this video. If you change your sprockets, you can get a higher top speed - with lower torque.

80mph is more than enough for me. I've been riding my Kpipe which I've been turning into an urban adventure bike for jumping curbs, cutting through yards and just... wimpy hooligan behavior, but it's so light weight I get battered about my lane by wind and have a hard time hitting 60mph on it. People seriously don't respect bikes and ride up my ass... Time to upgrade for longer trips.

What a nice random gentleman.

Great exhaust sound

Good video Birch!

I'm buying this can't wait to have my first bike.

Yah the bike does have a hard buzz even in 6th! It’s great through town the bike will easily rip! Change to the next gear 1- 6 at a low rpm it has torque and I found the higher gear was better. Doesn’t seem to have as much power when you really scream it up high. Low rpm torque monster! Except for 6th rip it as fast as you need to go.

2:42 What action camera you use? 🤔🤔 Anyways. Nice video quality 😍👍

I want a 500, but budget-wise, I can barely afford a 300. I am thinking of a blue (love blue) 2021 Rebel 300 ABS. I been riding a Rebel 250 for 6 years, it has 15K miles on it now and it is so so so buzzy at 55-65 that the nuts on the bike are walking themselves off. Lost the nuts for the exhaust flange, blew the exhaust seal. The valves are overdue for adjustment, the carb needs some cleaning. Looking at $350 for the exhaust, valves, and carb. All the local shops are backlogged, so I can't even get it fixed quick. Was even hoping to get it done and sell it right after, so I could hopefully get $2500-$2600 (while used prices are so high) to put towards the Rebel 300, and the person who buys my bike already has all of the expensive maintenance done for them. I just want a much much more smoother bike at 55-65, with the occasional 70-75 mph, and still get the nearly 80 mpg I get on the 250.

I think most people topping out at 70 in videos are bigger fellas and even then 70 doesnt seem too bad.

This bikes fine for all riders. If you can travel the world on a C90 that 300 should be ample.

Just curious how it handles in window weather? Have you ridden it at the coast? Or through the mountains? Thanks!

I take my 300 to Florida all the time and I have no issues keeping up with traffic.

- What app are you using to add that speedo in the video?

Rebel 500 2019 471cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke. . Probably because two pistons balance out the combustion impulses better? Has very little vibration for me as you wondered in video about the mirrors.

Have you taken this on an extended highway ride? If so, was it comfortable after a while? I hear that lower cc’s will fatigue the body more, also the 1100 offers cruise control. If it wasnt for that, I’d like a 300 or even 500- I wouldnt want to go so fast, but rather enjoy the ride.

I know this is an older review - but its perfect - i am trying to decide between a 300/500 on the 2020 version - and now I am more confused :) I dont need a freeway type bike - just something to get to work and back (*or supermarket) - so I feel the 300 may be enough - but i really like the full/weight of the 500 !

You should get a stipend from Honda: you've sold me. I used to ride the previous version (250) from Annapolis to DC every day. I wish I'd had this bike instead.

Burch! First time rider here that just got my license a couple weeks ago. I am really set on the rebel 500 but there aren’t any available at the local dealers. Do you think I should cave for the 300 or wait until a 500 becomes available?

Thank you for this video! Very good content. I like how this bike looks, but don’t know whether it can handle interstates where everyones like 80mph (i need to commute on interstates to work). Also im 240lbs

Three questions What is the range in this bike particularly? What's the mpg guesstimate with highway use? Is it comfortable for longer trips maybe 1-3 hours

"This random guy" lmao

i would love to see you display how to take off rear light and replace with something better aftermarket with license plate on side mount or something

Thanks for the video I think I'm going to get the 2022 rebel 300 for myself on a 2 Lane road and a 1100 for myself and passenger to go up in the mountains enough power to not strain the transmission..

Awesome video

I don't know if you'll see this, but maybe someone else can answer this question. I have a 2017 Honda Rebel 300 and it has been pretty nice riding around on it for my first bike. I am getting comfortable now going at faster speeds (50-65mph) but I can definitely feel how the bike is wrung out and really could use another gear or something. Is it bad for a bike like this to be constantly going that fast and having to drive around with it wrung out all the time? It has to be, right? The last thing I would want to do is to ride it on faster roads too much and blow my motor from overworking the small engine after only having it for about a month or so. (1,650 miles on it roughly)

88 top speed? not bad. definitely really good beginners bike. I'm afraid to ride on highway, i definitely need a lot of practice...maybe i should buy a honda grom, but top speed is like 63, just as a rebel is 88...

Thank you for this video

soo I topped mine out at 85 on the highway and my handlebars were shaking, any idea why? off balance tire?

My break-in on my 2019--had to stop and let it sit after trying to do ~ 45 up and down for 10 minutes with 3 miles on the clock out the dealer. Then could do 40 home. Nursed it for the first 600, no issues. But the first miles, Gotta GO SLOW. QC not so sure. Had to fix the coolant leak on the right side week one by removing the pipe and removing the crap, (sealant that was causing the leak? I dunno) then using gasket seal and reinstalling. No leaks after that. Plus some of the welds on the front frame behind the handlebar are really craptacular. Not so sure Indonesia is that great for "Uality" (They don't have a Q on Indonesian keyboards). Other than that, it's a great bike that looks cool and people go wow.

I'm trying to get this bike just for city driving to work and back 🔥

Thanks to the random guy for helping out on the video

As beginner rider i dont even dare take the highway anyways, 300 is more than enough power for now

@LifeofBurch what would u suggest for engine guards for the Rebel? Thx

Good review

2021 rebel 300. Im 250lbs and got mine to 80. If just learning plenty fast enough.

Yo how do you put your speedometer on screen like that? What app do you use?

I always wanted a Harley then Indian caught by attention but I got tired if waiting and this will be my first bike because the price is pretty damn decent lol

Thanks I made a choice for my birthday