Top 3 Honda Starter Motorcycles for 2024
It's no secret that Honda sets the standard for high quality, including reliability and fit/finish. They are also some of the most affordable motorcycles on the planet - which is why they continually outsell all other top Japanese motorcycle brands. Here are Honda's top 3 motorcycles to start on.
Thoroughly modern styling with standard-bike ergos, the light, comfortable, and well-balanced Honda CB300R is a solid choice for new and old street riders alike.
1. 2024 Honda CB300R | $5,149
OK, so an inverted 41mm fork, lightweight steel chassis, upright naked bike ergos, and radial-mount four-piston caliper with standard ABS already make Honda’s 2024 CB300R a more-than-solid solid entry in the class, but ya gotta admit, it looks pretty sharp too. (Read or watch our official review during the 2019 Honda CB300R MC Commute Review). While the docile 286cc liquid-cooled single engine and smooth throttle won’t intimidate new riders, there’s still a good amount of torque on tap, and the CB300R’s got a wonderfully smooth gearbox and clutch to egg on more experienced pilots. What’s more, seat height is an easy 31.6 inches off the deck and the bike weighs in at a breezy 316 pounds wet (claimed) which when paired with the nicely balanced chassis makes for a seriously nimble (and seriously fun) ride. Impressive build quality and a starting price just north of $5K doesn’t hurt either.
You’ll find Honda’s Rebel 500 on these lists almost every year, thanks to a smooth, torquey parallel-twin engine, a robust set of features, and great styling.
2024 Honda Rebel 500 | $6,499
Honda makes a variety of beginner-friendly bikes in different segments, but in the case of the Rebel, there are no fewer than three displacements to choose from so you can start small with the 300 and eventually graduate to the 1,100cc model, which is heavier and more powerful. Of course, your choice would come down to body type and skill level, but we especially like the Rebel 500 (read or watch our official test during the 2020 Honda Rebel 500 ABS MC Commute Review); there’s enough power and plenty of torque from the 471cc parallel twin, a 408-pound weight, and a low 27.2-inch seat, all of which make it a great all-around cruiser, period. Standard features include mid-mount controls, ABS, and a slip-and-assist clutch, and with its composed handling, very good fit and finish, and big-bike looks, the Rebel 500 still has what it takes to stay on this list.
You just can’t deny the fun-loving appeal of the Honda Grom, but it’s surprisingly competent too—mini or not.
2024 Honda Grom | $3,599
See, we’re just getting started with the Hondas. The third Honda on the list may seem like an ultra-lightweight pitbike geared toward the most entry-level of pilots, but the Grom does pretty well in the hands of more experienced motorcyclists, and for around-town work, well, it’s just a blast. As we’ve said before, there’s almost nothing this bike can’t do (except handle high-speed freeways). The superlight and willing machine is powered by a tiny 124cc air-cooled single paired with a five-speed transmission, comes with an inverted fork, and rolls on 12-inch wheels. Throw in a 30-inch seat height, 224-pound curb weight, standard ABS, and, oh yes, a $3,599 price tag, and you can see why the competitively priced minimoto and its claimed 166.5 mpg is still so popular 12 years after its introduction.
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