For riders eyeing an affordable off‑road machine, Honda's new XR300L and XR300 Rally come on the price radar at ₹1.83 lakh and ₹2.08 lakh ex‑showroom in Bengaluru—bookings already open at BigWing shops.
Both bikes share a 293.5‑cc air‑ and oil‑cooled unit that the CB300F family has used worldwide, delivering roughly 24 hp and 26.5 Nm, though India‑specific figures will be announced in Q3 FY2026‑27. The frame hosts a telescopic fork front, a single rear monoshock, and standard 21‑inch front / 18‑inch rear wire‑spoke wheels.
The XR300L sits 6,000–15,000 rupees above the Hero Xpulse 210 and 36,000 rupees below the Kawasaki KLX230, while the Rally— with a bigger tank, taller windscreen and 5‑inch TFT display— nudges 11,000 rupees under the KLX230. Seat height and weight, still undisclosed, will shape how the bikes feel in the saddle.
Before sealing a booking, ask the dealer for a written delivery window; the first units should arrive after the August‑December 2026 quarter. Keep an eye on the forthcoming weight, fuel capacity, mileage and braking specs, and confirm whether the deposit is refundable if the ex‑showroom price shifts before the hand‑over.
Honda’s official launch is slated for late 2026, with the XR300L expected to roll off the assembly line in the first half of FY2027. Once in stock, the bikes will hit city‑wide showrooms, but buyers should watch for the eventual availability of the full spec sheet and any after‑sales support plan that could affect ownership costs.