We all know Japanese bikemakers nail the value-for-money side of things. But amongst the Big Four, it’s Honda that does this particularly well and across a variety of segments. That is precisely what diving into today. You’ll find an assortment of different categories of bikes, all of which come from Honda and offer epic value for money amongst their rivals. Some of these are quite modern, too, and it makes us question how the CBR-maker has managed such aggressive prices with almost all-new products. Let’s jump into it.
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Honda XR150L
Price: $3,299
The XR150L is the cheapest full-sized motorcycle you can buy today. But it gets better if you put in a little work to pick up a MY24 example. That will save you an additional $200, bringing the MSRP down to just $3,099. A full-size dual-sport for that money is truly exceptional value.
What all do you get? A reliable platform for one, complete with a punchy single-cylinder engine with brilliant fuel efficiency and long-travel suspension at each end. This is also completely road-legal, unlike other dual-sports.
Honda Grom
Price: $3,599
What is easy on the pocket, extremely fun, and will teach you all the basics of riding? It’s the Honda Grom. All these bits explain why the Grom is as popular as it is. Honda has also given this mini-moto several updates regularly, which further sweeten the deal. Speaking of deals, the MSRP has remained competitive, and it undercuts its Kawasaki arch-rival by $200.
To jog your memory, in its latest avatar, the Grom looks more modern than ever with its LED headlight. You also get disc brakes, USD forks, a digital instrument cluster, and ABS at the front. An interesting touch is the swappable panels, which help you personalize your Grom.
Honda Rebel 300
Price: $5,349
After its latest price revision, the Rebel 300 costs a fair bit more than its Chinese rivals. But that moolah brings the segment-first new E-Clutch setup to the party. It makes the baby Rebel one of the friendliest first bikes for new riders, as they don’t have to worry about feathering the clutch even from a standstill. Once they get other things right, they always have the time to work the clutch lever at their own pace.
Additionally, this is a really reliable motorcycle overall. So what you pay extra upfront, you make up for that with the added peace of mind and low running costs. We’d take that over something new in the market that leaves us stressed before every ride.
Honda Rebel 1100
Price: $9,699
The Honda Rebel 1100 was one of the first metric cruisers to actually put a dent in the American cruiser dominance. In its current form, the value prospect is higher than ever. The latest update brings minor improvements, along with a class-leading suite of technology headlined by a new TFT. Traction control, wheelie control, cornering ABS, ride modes, and cruise control all come standard.
All this while, the MSRP stays competitive as ever at $9,699. That helps it undercut both the Harley-Davidson Nightster and Indian Scout Sixty Bobber with ease. For a further edge, Honda offers the Rebel in several variants, some of which even have an automatic transmission. So you can get an automatic Rebel 1100 for just $300 more than America’s cheapest cruiser.
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Honda CBR650R
Price: $9,899
Look at its rivals, and you’ll see the CBR650R costs a few hundred dollars more. Why is it here, then? Well, because you get two things that none of its rivals offer: an inline-four engine and a semi-automatic transmission. The former not only brings a brilliant aural experience while riding, but it also promises over 90 ponies.
Whereas, the latter is a smarter version of your usual two-way quickshifter. That means you don’t have to use the physical clutch at any point–not even while taking off from a standstill. No other sports bike offers that in this segment right now. A recent refresh for the design and features further up its modernity.
Honda Transalp
Price: $9,999
The adventure bike segment is arguably the most competitive today. And the XL750 Transalp is one of the true bang-for-buck prospects among its peers. It undercuts all of its direct rivals from Japan and Europe while offering no compromise in any aspect. You even get the highest power output on an adventure motorcycle under $10,000.
As for adventure abilities, Honda has given the Transalp a 21-inch front wheel to focus more on off-roading instead of a 19-inch road-biased setup. This is topped with long-travel suspension from Showa and dedicated off-road-specific electronic aids. The suspension is also adjustable at both ends.
Honda CB1000 Hornet SP
Price: $10,999
The CB1000 Hornet SP was one of the biggest surprises of 2025. Honda literally swept the rug from under the competition by pricing it under $11,000. While a liter-class naked for this price is already crazy good, the equipment on the SP further makes matters sweeter. Ohlins suspension, Brembo Stylema brakes, a two-way quickshifter, a dedicated engine map, and a black-gold livery all come standard here.
A small hiccup, though, is the US-spec CB1000’s output. Official data reveals that it makes around 130 horsepower, around 25 less than the EU-spec model. It’s nothing a small flash and exhaust can’t fix, but it is an expense you should keep in mind if you go for the CB.
Honda Fury
Price: $11,499
At large, the Fury doesn’t seem like a value-for-money cruiser. Especially when you look at the Rebel 1100 and the recent price cuts from American brands. But if you chopper-type bikes, this is an insanely value-for-money option. Not only is the Fury head-turning, but you also get a slimmed and raked-out approach like true choppers do.
At the same time, it has a 1,312cc V-twin engine at heart, which is put on full display amidst the minimalistic panels. The next best chopper-type bike in the market is the Harley-Davidson Breakout with an MSRP of over $23,000.
Honda NT1100
Price: $11,899
Crossovers are gaining more and more popularity nowadays. That urged Honda to bring its own weapon to the party. And it’s a good one. For under $12,000, the NT1100 brings an unmatched balance of daily and touring abilities. That is thanks to its standard dual-clutch transmission, making it the only automatic bike in its segment.
You also get all the modern-day niceties you’d need. A large TFT with Apple CarPlay, IMU-based electronics, heated grips, adjustable windscreen–you name it, and the NT has it. The only miss here is the absence of hard saddlebags as standard. They remain optional accessories.
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Honda CBR1000RR
Price: $16,999
At $16,999, this is one of the most bang-for-buck liter-class superbikes on sale today. Yes, much of that is down to its lack of updates, but the CBR doesn’t lack much in any way. Its mechanical elements are well-proven for both road and track duties, while the engine offers ample grunt in typical liter bike fashion.
At the same time, it is quite modern as well. You get a TFT instrument cluster, complete with display modes and a lap timer. This display also lets you toggle through ride modes, power modes, traction control, and engine brake control settings. A quickshifter and a dedicated anti-wheelie system remain a miss, though. We also dig the design, as it still feels rather modern against the new-age bikes.