2026 Honda CRF300F Suspension & Chassis Breakdown | Poway Powersports
2026 Honda CRF300F
Suspension & Chassis Breakdown
- Front suspension: 41mm Showa® fork; 9.5-inch travel
- Rear suspension: Pro-Link® Showa® single shock; 9.1-inch travel
- Wheels/tires: 21-inch front (80/100-21), 18-inch rear (100/100-18)
- Brakes: 240mm front disc, 220mm rear disc
- Geometry: 25.7° rake, 3.9-inch trail, 55.8-inch wheelbase
- Seat height / clearance: 35.0 inches / 11.4 inches
Front end: 41mm Showa® fork
The CRF300F uses a 41mm Showa® fork with 9.5 inches of travel. On the trail, that travel helps the front wheel track through braking bumps, embedded rocks, and ruts while keeping steering predictable. It’s a setup aimed at confidence and comfort—especially for riders who want a bike that feels planted rather than twitchy.
- More composure when the trail gets choppy
- Better front tire contact when turning on loose dirt
- Less harshness over square-edge hits at trail speeds
Rear end: Pro-Link® Showa® single shock
Out back, the CRF300F runs a Pro-Link® Showa® single shock with 9.1 inches of travel. The linkage design helps the rear suspension feel compliant over smaller chatter while still offering support as impacts get bigger. The result is a bike that stays balanced when you’re climbing, descending, or transitioning from hardpack to sand washes.
Chassis geometry & rider fit: why it feels steady
Geometry numbers don’t ride the trail for you, but they do explain the CRF300F’s personality. With a 25.7° rake, 3.9-inch trail, and a 55.8-inch wheelbase, the bike is set up to track straight and remain calm when the surface gets unpredictable. Add 11.4 inches of ground clearance for trail obstacles and a 35.0-inch seat height that supports an active standing posture, and you get a platform that’s easy to trust.
Wheels, tires, and braking: trail control package
The classic off-road wheel combo—21-inch front and 18-inch rear—is built for rolling over trail junk and finding traction in loose terrain. Tire sizing is 80/100-21 front and 100/100-18 rear. Braking is handled by a single 240mm front disc and single 220mm rear disc, giving you consistent stopping power and modulation for steep descents and tight switchbacks.
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