Trials Bikes

2026Honda Montesa Cota 4RT 301RR

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The 2026 Honda Montesa Cota 4RT 301RR is a lightweight trial motorcycle engineered for extreme off-road terrain navigation and precision riding. Its 298cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine and responsive handling make it ideal for competitive trial riders and experienced enthusiasts seeking technical challenge. This bike is renowned for exceptional traction, maneuverability, and capability on rocky, steep, and obstacle-laden courses.

Capacity: 298.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 73.0 kg
Seat height: 677 mm
Power: 19.4 HP (14.3 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail97%

Cornering40%

City riding8%

Daily riding5%

Touring3%

Two-up0%

Track10%

Best for: Built exclusively for technical trials competition and obstacle-based off-road riding, not for general transportation or speed.
Built for: A featherweight, ultra-nimble single-cylinder trials iron designed for precise low-speed control, tight turning, and climbing near-impossible terrain rather than outright pace.
Not ideal for: Not suitable for anyone wanting highway speed, passenger capability, long-distance comfort, or a machine with usable fuel range for touring.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 298.0 ccm
Power: 19.4 HP (14.3 kW)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.2658 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 81.5 x 57.2 mm
Compression: 10.4:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Kick
Ignition: Electronic, digital transistor
Valves per cylinder: 4

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet, multiplate with coil springs

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1308 mm
Overall length: 2024 mm
Overall width: 838 mm
Overall height: 1143 mm
Seat height: 677 mm
Dry weight: 73.0 kg
Wet weight: 77.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 1.90 litres
Ground clearance: 310 mm
Oil capacity: 0.60 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Diamond, aluminium twin spar
Front suspension: 39mm Showa® telescopic fork; preload, compression damping and rebound damping adjustment
Rear suspension: Pro-Link ® system with Showa ® shock; preload rebound damping adjustment
Front wheel travel: 157 mm
Rear wheel travel: 170 mm
Rake (fork angle): 24.5°
Trail: 63 mm