A new engine with 18-percent more displacement results in increased power for the new CRF300F, but not at the expense of a smooth, predictable delivery that is appropriate for newer riders. Also new for the 2026 model year are chassis improvements focused on performance and reliability, making the CRF300F a great option for a wide variety of off-roaders, whether they’re stepping up from youth models or just getting started as adult riders.
Review – Key Features – Features & Benefits – Specifications
2026 Honda CRF300F: SUPER AFFORDABLE AND RELIABLE.
Introducing the 2026 Honda CRF300F…
When it comes to recreational off-road motorcycling, no brand does it better than Honda, which has a long record of producing wildly popular trailbikes. That has been the case for the brand’s largest CRF-F model—the best-selling machine in its class thanks to its reliability, value and fun, friendly performance. Now, a new engine with 18-percent more displacement results in increased power for the new CRF300F, but not at the expense of a smooth, predictable delivery that is appropriate for newer riders. Also new for the 2026 model year are chassis improvements focused on performance and reliability, making the CRF300F a great option for a wide variety of off-roaders, whether they’re stepping up from youth models or just getting started as adult riders.
More power, more fun
Thousands of riders loved our CRF250F because it was fun, fit a wide range of riders, and was perfect for recreational riding. Now, meet the new CRF300F. Same overall size, but with more power, an even wider powerband, a new six-speed transmission and more. It’s going to appeal to an even bigger group of riders, and be even more fun for everyone who experiences one. Best of all, it’s still super affordable and super reliable. Get ready to ride your new favorite Honda!
2026 Honda CRF300F Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
NEW FOR 2026
- New engine, with a 44cc displacement increase compared to the CRF250F.
- Transmission has six speeds (compared to the CRF250F’s five), providing increased versatility.
- New oil cooler boosts reliability in hot conditions.
- Clutch discs have a new material, for better heat resistance.
- New exhaust header and muffler with larger internal diameter, to match the engine’s increased power.
- Rear-suspension link is now aluminum instead of steel, for weight savings and improved rear-suspension performance.
- New fork settings for improved handling and comfort, and better resistance to bottoming.
- New, smaller-diameter hydraulic front-brake line is lighter.
- Bottom triple clamp is now aluminum instead of forged steel, for improved strength and handling.
- Revised engine-hanger shape, for improved handling and feel.
- Skid plate has a revised shape to protect the oil line on the new engine.
- New radiator shrouds, with updated styling.
- The rear mounting points for the side panels now use screw-type fasteners, for a more secure attachment than rubber-grommet mounts.
- The angle on the side stand is changed for improved function.
- 293cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine
- Six-speed transmission
- Fuel injection
- 41mm Showa telescopic fork
- Comfortable seating position
Showa fork
The Showa front suspension boasts large 41mm fork legs designed to enhance performance and increase strength. New front suspension settings give you a plush ride and great handling.
Pro-Link rear suspension
Thanks to our Pro-Link rear suspension and Showa damper, the bike offers excellent comfort, traction, handling, and rider confidence. For 2026, there’s even a new aluminum bottom link.
21-inch, 18-inch wheel sizes
Just like a bigger dirt bike, a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel provide a range of tire options ideal for off-road riding.
Powerful single-cylinder engine
Featuring a new, bigger 293cc engine this year, you get more power, but especially more torque and a wider, easy-to-use powerband that’s perfect for casual riding.
Fuel injection
Fuel injection means quick cold weather start-up, fewer emissions, better performance, and fuel efficiency. Plus it helps deliver plenty of smooth power and torque, ideal for a wide range of riders.
Simple, proven, tough
A single–cylinder engine is the perfect choice for a bike like this – it’s light, simple, narrow, tough, and fuel-efficient.
Skidplate
A tough, full-coverage skidplate helps protect the engine and other critical components from unexpected obstacles.
Strong, light twin-spar frame
A tubular-steel twin-spar frame is lightweight and durable.
Showa fork
The Showa front suspension boasts large 41mm fork legs designed to enhance performance and increase strength. New front suspension settings give you a plush ride and great handling.
Pro-Link rear suspension
Thanks to our Pro-Link rear suspension and Showa damper, the bike offers excellent comfort, traction, handling, and rider confidence. For 2026, there’s even a new aluminum bottom link.
21-inch, 18-inch wheel sizes
Just like a bigger dirt bike, a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel provide a range of tire options ideal for off-road riding.
Petal-disc front and rear brakes
Both front and rear brake rotors feature petal-disc designs inspired by competitive motocross bikes. In addition to being lightweight, they run cooler and help reduce unsprung weight as well.
Six-speed transmission
Most bikes in this class have a five-speed gearbox. Our six speed gives you an extra gear, and that means it’s easier to keep the engine’s revs in the operating sweet spot for power, smoothness, and torque.
Counterbalanced engine
Because it features a counterbalancer, the engine is a smooth runner. You get the narrow overall width and power advantages of a single, along with exceptional smoothness.
Clean-running engine
Another benefit of fitting it with fuel injection is a clean-running engine, which meets California’s stringent CARB emissions standards for off-road motorcycles.
Oil cooler
For 2026, we’ve added a new oil cooler to better match the CRF300F’s engine size and power output. It’s a detail others might skip, but that’s not the Honda way.
MX styling
This bike has loads of racing DNA in its style – you’ll love the look and feel of it!
New shroud shape
The new shroud accommodates the oil cooler, but also looks sharp. All our bodywork is tough, and designed to survive the rigors of off-road riding.
Comfortable seating
With its comfortable seat height, the CRF300F inspires confidence and fits a wide range of riders.
Electric starter
With electric starting, you can quickly start your bike on cold mornings or if you need to restart while out on the trail. This system is tried and tested, adding to the fun of riding.
HISTORY
The largest model in Honda’s line of trail-oriented family of CRF-F models was originally the CRF230F, first offered for the 2003 model year as a replacement for the venerable XR200R. Popular for its dependable, reliable performance, the model was relatively unchanged until 2019, when it was replaced by the CRF250F, which featured not only increased displacement, but four valves (up from two) and Keihin electronic fuel injection—vital for 50-state off-road-legal status. The chassis was updated as well, with centralized mass, upgraded Showa suspension and a perimeter steel frame for improved handling. For the 2026 model year, the model is replaced with the CRF300F, offering not only increased power, but also improved handling.
2026 Honda CRF300F Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
DESIGN / STYLING
Designed with modern aesthetics, the CRF300F features bodywork and graphics inspired by those of the CRF Performance line. For 2026, the radiator shrouds have revised shapes for an eye-catching look. In addition, the side panels fit more securely, thanks to an updated rear mounting system (switching from a rubber-grommet type to a screw fastener). Rubber boots protect the fork legs, the plastic skid plate is reshaped to protect the new engine’s oil line, and nylon guards protect the frame where the rider’s boots make contact.
The steel handlebar has a crossbar, the half-waffle grips are comfortable for hands of varying sizes, and the front brake lever is adjustable to accommodate a variety of hand sizes. A handlebar-mounted multifunction switch includes the starter button, ignition indicator, fuel-injection system status and a low-fuel light that illuminates when only .3 gallons remain. The CRF300F comes standard with a side stand for convenient parking between rides or during trailside breaks; for 2026, the angle of the stand has been updated for improved operation.
ENGINE / DRIVETRAIN
Honda’s largest trail bike is powered by a new air-cooled, single-cylinder, four-valve, overhead-cam, four-stroke engine with convenient push-button electric start. Compared to the engine on the outgoing CRF250F, the CRF300F’s is 44cc larger (294cc compared to 250cc), delivering impressive power and torque while retaining a sooth, linear delivery. The bore is 6mm larger than that of the CRF250F (77.0mm compared to 71.0mm), while stroke is identical at 63.0mm. The compression ratio is 9.3:1 (compared to 9.6:1).
As before, the model features a Keihin electronically controlled fuel-injection system that delivers smooth power and easy start-up, whether the bike has been sitting or is warm from riding. A new six‑speed transmission (compared to five on the CRF250F) provides a gear for every situation—from low‑speed technical riding to dirt‑road cruising—while upgraded clutch discs with a heat‑resistant material improve durability. An oil cooler has also been added for 2026, boosting reliability in hot conditions.
Matching the more powerful engine is a new exhaust header and muffler, with a larger internal diameter; as before, the routing helps to centralize mass, for optimized handling. The exhaust note is quiet, and a spark arrestor is standard. The CRF300F meets EPA and CARB off-road emissions standards and is green-sticker legal in California, meaning that it can be operated year-round in off-road parks across the country.
CHASSIS / SUSPENSION
The CRF300F’s vehicle-packaging approach follows the CRF Performance Line philosophy of mass centralization, and the model has a tough tubular-steel frame that delivers stability and nimble handling. Compared to the CRF250F, the engine hanger has a revised shape, for improved handling and feel.
The wheels are full-size (21-inch and 18-inch front and rear, respectively), and ground clearance is 11.4 inches—plenty for clearing nasty trail obstacles. The wheelbase is 55.8 inches, and the curb weight (including all fluids and a full tank of fuel) is 273 pounds. Rake and trail are 25.7º and 100mm, respectively. The fuel tank holds 1.6 gallons.
The 41mm conventional telescopic fork has 9.5 inches of front-wheel travel. Compared to the CRF250F, the fork has new settings based on customer feedback, resulting in improved handling and comfort, in addition to more resistance to bottoming. The bottom triple clamp is now aluminum instead of forged steel, for improved strength and handling (the top triple clamp was already aluminum).
The Pro-Link single-shock rear-suspension system delivers 9.1 inches of wheel travel, and the link is now aluminum instead of steel, for weight savings and improved performance.
Smooth, reliable stopping power is provided by hydraulic brakes front and rear, with rotor sizes of 240mm rotor and 220mm, respectively; the rotors feature a petal design, for excellent heat dissipation. The hydraulic front-brake line is now smaller in diameter, reducing weight.
2026 Honda CRF300F – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $4,999 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $6,752 CDN (includes Freight, PDI and Fees)
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer for Pricing in GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
| ENGINE | |
| Type | 294cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke |
| Valve Train | SOHC; 4 valves |
| Bore x Stroke | 77.0mm x 63.0mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Induction | Programmed electronic fuel injection (PGM-FI); 34mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Full transistorized |
| Starter | Push-button electric starter |
| Transmission | Constant-mesh six-speed return; manual |
| Clutch | Multiplate wet |
| Final Drive | #520 chain; 14T/50T |
| SUSPENSION | |
| Front | 41mm conventional telescopic coil-spring fork; 9.5-inch travel |
| Rear | Pro-Link system with single shock; 9.1 in. travel |
| BRAKES | |
| Front | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 240mm petal-style disc |
| Rear | Single hydraulic caliper w/ 220mm petal-style disc |
| TIRES | |
| Front | 80/100-21 tube type |
| Rear | 100/100-18 tube type |
| MEASUREMENTS | |
| Rake | 25.7° |
| Trail | 3.9 inches (100mm) |
| Length | 82.9 inches |
| Width | 31.5 inches |
| Height | 46.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance | 11.4 inches |
| Seat Height | 35.0 inches |
| Wheelbase | 55.8 inches |
| Fuel Capacity | 1.6 gallons |
| Curb Weight* | 273 pounds |
| OTHER | |
| Color | Red |
| Warranty | None |
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Specifications subject to change
2026 Honda CRF300F – Totalmotorcycle.com Canada Specifications/Technical Details
ENGINE
Engine Type 293cc air-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke
Bore and Stroke 77.0mm x 63.0mm
Compression Ratio 9.3:1
Valve Train SOHC; four valves per cylinder
Induction Fuel injection; 34.0mm throttle bore
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Six-speed
Final Drive #520 O-ring-sealed chain; 14T/50T
CHASSIS SUSPENSION BRAKES
Front Suspension 41mm leading-axle Showa fork; 9.5-inch travel
Rear Suspension Pro-Link® Showa® single shock; 9.1-inch travel
Front Brake Single 240.0mm disc
Rear Brake Single 220.0mm disc
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 100/100-18
DIMENSIONS
Rake 25.7°
Trail 3.9 inches
Wheelbase 55.8 inches
Seat Height 35.0 inches
Ground Clearance 11.4 inches
Curb Weight 273 pounds (Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and a full tank of fuel)
Fuel Capacity 1.6 gallons
OTHER
Model ID CRF300F
Available Colors Red
Emissions Meets California Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA off-road emissions
standards.
FACTORY WARRANTY INFORMATION
Duration Transferable, six-months included, limited warranty
Optional Extended Extended coverage available with a HondaCare® Protection Plan
2026 Honda CRF300F – Totalmotorcycle.com Europe Specifications/Technical Details
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Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).
Posted on August 13, 2025 by Michael Le Pard
