Honda CB350RS is a scrambler (or cafe racer) bike from the Japanese auto major Honda Motor Corp factory. The aggressive and classic styling and attractive sporty design with a modern twist make it one of the most stylish and sought-after bikes in the Indian market.
The bike gets based on the Honda CB350, one of the company’s best-selling models that were in production from 1968 to 1973. Interestingly enough, the company launched the new generation model of CB350 on September 30, 2020, in India.
The new classic retro motorcycle with a unique design, updated engine, and new alloy wheels became available in select Honda BigWing dealerships. Deliveries for the bike began from October 17, 2020. A month later, the Honda CB350 surpassed 1,000 deliveries.
The company rolled out Honda CB350RS in February 2021 for Rs. 1.96 lakh. Since then, the bike has reported good sales and gets built as a completely-knocked down unit from Honda’s factory.
Here are the new features in Honda CB350 RS:
Honda Selectable Torque Control: The system identifies slip at the rear wheel and adjusts engine torque that reduces the rear-wheel slip. It optimises the torque by modulating the fuel injection.
Smartphone Voice Control System: The bike comes with a Smartphone Voice Control System that enables the rider to connect the bike with their smartphone device through Bluetooth using the Honda’s Smartphone Voice Control System application.
Being a scrambler bike, the Honda CB350 RS has an exciting mix of retro and modern features. The round LED headlight makes it looks like a classic cruiser. It is, however, the semi-digital instrument cluster that brings home the fact that the bike is a contemporary café racer.
The tall-set handlebar and the retro-styled round rearview mirrors give it a unique style. The LED side indicators fitted just below the headlamp give brilliant blinks.
The 15-litre fuel tank is just as imposing as any fashionable and powerfully built as any best-in-class cruiser bike. The monotone and dual-tone colour on it make it even more attractive.
Further enhancing the retro design is a tuck and roll-style seat that is exceptionally comfortable to carry two passengers. The rear end of the saddle features an under-seat LED taillight that blinks when the rider applies brakes.
The bike gets built on a half-duplex cradle frame. It runs on a pair of 19-inch Y- Y-shaped alloy wheels at the front and a 17-inch Y-shaped alloy wheel at the rear.
The café racer bike has an all-black exhaust, making it look sleek and attractive. The pin-striping on the fuel tank and the bright decals make the motorcycle look sporty and classy at the same time.
The Honda CB350 RS comes in two variants:
The bike comes in two colour options:
Honda CB350 RS is a cafe racer scrambler bike with retro-classic styling and modern features. Coming from the stable of Honda, the bike has high-quality specifications and brand value.
The most attractive aspect of the bike is the robust balance that it brings to the table with its classic looks and sophisticated ride quality. If we speak about the design, with a half-duplex cradle frame, the bike is sturdy and comfortable from the word go.
The round LED headlight gives bright light in the dark and makes riding a pleasant experience in the darkest of nights. The tall-set handlebar is replete with all the switches and buttons and on which a pair of retro-styled round rearview mirrors perch is very stylish and functional.
The front brake at the right and the clutch at the left have excellent grips and are smooth to apply.
Speaking of the brakes, the rear foot brake also works like a dream. The semi-digital instrument cluster has a speedometer, tachometer, and fuel gauge. The bike does not have day-running lights. The LED side indicators at the front are fitted just below the round headlamp and give brilliant blinks when the rider wants to take a turn.
The 350cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder powertrain generates a maximum power of 20.7bhp at 5,500rpm and a maximum torque of 30Nm at 3,000rpm. It comes mated to a five-speed transmission with a slipper and assists clutch mechanism. The bike can achieve a top speed of 135 km/h and gives a mileage of 35 km/l.
The 15-litre fuel tank gives the bike a muscular look and enables it to ride a distance of more than 500 kilometres on a full tank. The tank is beautifully embellished with pin-striping and bright decals that raise the style quotient.
The retro design is a tuck, and roll-style seat, which height is 800mm, making it highly comfortable for two riders to cruise on it. At the rear end of it, an under-seat LED taillight gives light when the rider applies brakes.
The 310mm single disc at the front and a 240mm single disc at the rear make the braking system extremely efficient and responsive. The dual-channel anti-locking braking system also enhances the braking performance by several notches.
The half-duplex cradle frame gets linked to a pair of telescopic forks at the front and a twin-hydraulic spring at the rear, which perform the suspension duties exceptionally well.
The Y-shaped alloy wheel at the front and a 17-inch Y-shaped alloy wheel at the rear are attractive to look at and enable the bike to run on the streets like a boss. The tubeless tyres make for a pleasant ride. The ground clearance of 168mm and a wheelbase of 1,441 mm enables the bike to navigate all kinds of roads.
The café racer bike has an all-black exhaust, making it look sleek and attractive. The pin-striping on the fuel tank and the bright decals make the motorcycle look sporty and classy at the same time.
The features and specifications of Honda CB350RS give tough competition to:
The Honda CB350 RS is one of the best bikes Honda for the Indian market. Competitively priced and having close specifications to that of Royal Enfield 350 range of models and Jawa 42, Perak, and the upcoming Yezdi model, the bike is one of the few scramblers and café racers in the Indian market. It makes the bike all the more special and increases its desirability.
The Powering the Honda CB350 RS is a 350cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder powertrain that comes mated to a five-speed transmission that can churn out a maximum power of 20.7bhp at 5,500rpm and a peak torque of 30Nm at 3,000rpm.
The bike comes with many features such as a round LED headlight, round rear-view mirrors, a tall-set handlebar, a skid plate, Y-shaped alloy wheels, under-seat tail light, black smoked front and rear fender, and a tuck and roll-style seat. The bike comes in two colour options—Radiant Red Metallic and Black with Pearl Sports Yellow.
Honda CB350 RS on-road price in Mumbai ranges between Rs. and Rs
The Honda CB350 RS produces a maximum power of 20.7bhp at 5,500rpm and a peak torque of 30 Nm at 3,000rpm.
Yes, the Honda CB350 RS comes with dual-channel ABS (anti-braking system).
Honda CB350 RS mileage is 35 km/l, and it can travel at a maximum speed of 135 km/h.
Honda CB350 RS features a comfortable seat, and the seat height of 800 mm is suitable for long drives.
The bike delivers a mileage of 35 km/l, with a tank capacity of 15 litres. On a full tank, it can travel nearly 525 km.
Honda CB350 RS carries a price tag of Rs. 201,239 and Rs. 201,868, whereas the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 gets priced between Rs. 198,481 and Rs. 214,202. The former can generate 0.5 bhp more power and 3 Nm more torque. It gives the same mileage but is speedier by 35 km/h.
Honda CB350 RS comes with a warranty of three years or 42,000 km, whichever come earlier.
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