Honda CB350 H'ness vs Jawa 42

Should you buy Honda CB350 H'ness or Jawa 42 Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Honda CB350 H'ness price in is Rs 1,93,139 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Jawa 42 price in is Rs 1,84,950 (ex-showroom). The engine in the CB350 H'ness makes 21.07 PS and 30 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of 42 stand at 27.32 PS and 26.84 Nm respectively. Honda offers the CB350 H'ness in 5 colours whereas the Jawa 42 comes in 2 colours. Out of 131 user reviews, 42 scores 4.5 whereas the Honda CB350 H'ness tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 192 user reviews..The Honda CB350 H'ness Mileage is around 45.8 kmpl, while the Jawa 42 Mileage is around 33 kmpl.

CB350 H'ness vs 42

Key Highlights	CB350 H'ness	42
Mileage (City)	45.8 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	21.07 PS @ 5500 rpm	27.32 PS
Body Type	Street Bikes	Roadster Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

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Basic Information	Honda CB350 H'ness	Jawa 42
On-Road Price	Rs.2,27,292* Onwards	Rs.2,11,546* Onwards
Mileage (City)	45.8 kmpl	33 kmpl
Max Power	21.07 PS @ 5500 rpm	27.32 PS
User Rating	4.4 Based on Honda CB350 H'ness Reviews	4.5 Based on Jawa 42 Reviews
Body Type	Street Bikes	Roadster Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 6,215 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 5,797 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.14,389 CB350 H'ness Insurance	Rs.11,800 42 Insurance
Colours	Pearl Igneous BlackGrey	All Star Black Matte
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Honda CB350 H'ness

Jawa 42

On-Road Price

Rs.2,27,292* Onwards

Rs.2,11,546* Onwards

Mileage (City)

45.8 kmpl

33 kmpl

Max Power

21.07 PS @ 5500 rpm

27.32 PS

User Rating

4.4

Based on Honda CB350 H'ness Reviews

4.5

Based on Jawa 42 Reviews

Body Type

Street Bikes

Roadster Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 6,215

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 5,797

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.14,389
CB350 H'ness Insurance

Rs.11,800
42 Insurance

Colours

Pearl Igneous BlackGrey

All Star Black Matte

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, SI Engine	Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Displacement	348.36 cc	294.72 cc
Number Of Cylinders	1	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Assist Slipper Clutch	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gearbox	5 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	70 mm	76 mm
Stroke	90.5 mm	65 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	11:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	30 Nm @ 3000 rpm	26.84 Nm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, SI Engine

Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC

Displacement

348.36 cc

294.72 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Air Cooled

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Roadside Assistance	-	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Single
Clock	Yes	-
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Honda Selectable Torque Control Honda RoadSync ESS (Emergency Stop Signal)	-
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Traction Control

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	45.8 kmpl	-
Highway Mileage (Tested)	42.17 kmpl	-
Overall Mileage	45.8 kmpl	33 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	6.11 Sec	-
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	8.74 Sec	-
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	7.48 Sec	-
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	12.55 Sec	-
Quarter Mile	18.24s @ 112.43kmph Sec	-
Braking 60-0 km/h	16.87 Sec	-
Braking 80-0 km/h	29.01 Sec	-
Braking 100-0 km/h	45.74 Sec	-
Claimed Top Speed	121 kmph	130 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

45.8 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

42.17 kmpl

Overall Mileage

45.8 kmpl

33 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

6.11 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 L	12.5 L
Width	789 mm	833 mm
Length	2163 mm	2071 mm
Height	1107 mm	1065 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2 L	2.8 L
Ground Clearance	166 mm	165 mm
Wheelbase	1441 mm	1369 mm
Kerb Weight	181 kg	182 kg
Seat height	800 mm	788 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

15 L

12.5 L

Width

789 mm

833 mm

Length

2163 mm

2071 mm

Height

1107 mm

1065 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Low Fuel Indicator

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	310 mm	280 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	240 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	23 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	23 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	33 psi	28 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	30 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

280 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

23 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

23 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Half Duplex Cradle	Double Cradle

Underpinnings

Frame

Half Duplex Cradle

Double Cradle

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda CB350 H'ness
- Loaded with features like all-LED lighting, traction control, and a modern semi-digital instrument console
- Brilliantly refined engine and the lightest clutch action in the segment
- The Highness looks gorgeous with the retro styling
- Brakes offer good bite and stopping power
Jawa 42
- The engine has a strong mid range punch and that makes it quite exciting in the city
- Sporty handling makes it a lot of fun in the city and out on the highway
- The analogue console in the base and mid variants looks gorgeous and there’s nothing like it in this segment

Honda CB350 H'ness
- Pricing could have been better
- Big Wing dealership network is restricted to big cities only
- Riding at lower speeds in higher gears is difficult and requires frequent gear changes
Jawa 42
- Owners have often reported rusting, paint peeling and parts loosening out over a period of time even with the new Jawas
- Spoke wheels in the base variant look gorgeous but have tube tyres, which could make dealing with punctures quite a hassle

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User Reviews of Comparison

CB350 H'ness
42

J
joseph on Jun 05, 2026
5.0
Honda H'ness CB 350 DLX 2024
I have really enjoyed owining h'ness. The bike is smooth, powerfull and very comfortable with city commuting as well as weekend trips. I have done a trip from kochi to Dhanushkodi with this bike and that was a fantastic experience. I have maintained this bike well and it has also an entented warranty till 2030. If you are looking for a reliable, comfortable, and stylish bike for your daily commute and trips, this bike will be a best choice.
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A
aryan on May 31, 2026
4.7
One of the best in this segment
Refined engine, comfortable ergonomics, strong brakes and easy maintenance. It offers good performance and enough features for daily rides and long trips. Very refined engine by Honda, great value for money. Very comfortable with strong torque and a good exhaust note. Reliable, smooth and enjoyable for both city rides and highways. Honda is so good that the weight of the bike is 190kg but it feels like a light weight vehicle. Yes. It offers great handling, balance and comfort. Despite its weight, it feels easy to ride in traffic and inspires confidence. Great braking and great performance and also it gives confidence to overtake other slow bike.
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A
akshat on Apr 12, 2026
5.0
i love h'ness 🫠
Honda H'ness is: Better than Royal Enfield for long term reliability easier to maintain more refined for ageing rider comfort. This is honestly a very smart lifetime bike choice. DLX Pro black excellent choice by the way. Looks timeless won't look outdated after 10-15 years easy to maintain colour. The best bike money can buy.
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8 6
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abhay on Mar 16, 2026
4.7
Great bike
Very good bike, I just purchased this bike 4 days and did a 200 km trip and got a mileage of this is 39 kmpl and comfort is top notch and literally no vibration at all. Premium Build Quality Solid metal body parts and excellent finishing. Modern Features Bluetooth connectivity, traction control, assist & slipper clutch, and digital-analogue meter. Strong Road Presence. Classic retro design with a big-bike look.
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10 4
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surjeet on Feb 08, 2026
5.0
verygood bike
Honda bikes are highly rated for their exceptional reliability, smooth engine refinement, and high fuel efficiency, making them top choices for daily commuting. Popular, well-reviewed models include the Shine (100cc/125cc), SP 125/160, and Hness CB350, praised for comfortable riding, low maintenance, and balanced performance.
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harshneet on Apr 09, 2026
4.5
Jawa 42 Scratch less. Excellent condition.
It is a great bike with comfort and riding pleasure. It gives good mileage. Totally satisfied with the bike. I am 42 years old and have done long rides on it with a maximum of 400 kms in 1 day. All the things in the bike are perfect, premium black matt colour, scratch less. Looks are fresher and very appealing.
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sarthak on Feb 09, 2026
3.8
jawa 42 the bike of my dream
Stylish look budget friendly, stylish look very nice to ride. Nice bike bahut acha bike hai, mere 3 generation ne use kiya hai bike bahut accha hai. Iska breaking system bhi bahut acha hai. All the best jawa. Comfort speed is good. This bike gives best mileage better than royal enfield bike, this bikes give you road presence so if you want good bike with road presence so you can go with jawa 42, it is good option for you. This bike goes with all type of generation, sab chala sakte hain isko papa bhi bachhe bhi, bahut accha bike hai agar aap bullet lene aa rahe ho toh maat lena uske badle yeh le lo. Sab ghum ghum ke dekhenge aapko apagr app bagal se jao ge toh.
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3 6
N
naman on Feb 09, 2026
4.7
Jawa 42: Retro Style, Modern Ride, Pure Dil Se Re
Maine Jawa 42 choose ki kyunki iska retro-modern look aur classic exhaust sound kaafi unique feel deta hai. Ride smooth aur comfortable hai, chahe city traffic ho ya highway. Engine performance strong hai aur bike ka style personality ko bhi highlight karta hai. Ride ab tak kaafi smooth aur enjoyable rahi hai. City traffic mein bike easy handle hoti hai, suspension comfortable lagta hai aur engine refined feel deta hai. Highway pe stability aur pickup dono confidence dete hain, overall ride ka experience satisfying hai. Yes, main is bike ko recommend zaroor karunga. Jawa 42 stylish look, comfortable ride aur balanced performance deti hai. Daily commute se leke weekend rides tak kaafi enjoyable experience milta hai. Value for money bhi acchi lagti hai.
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shreyas on Feb 05, 2026
4.5
It was a quite good Experience
The bike offers a great riding experience, it's comfortable to ride, and has good mileage. There's absolutely no wobbling on the highway, and its braking system is also very good. The bike is in excellent condition and has been properly serviced. In short, the bike is in top condition and has never been in an accident.
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J
jnanashree on Jan 21, 2026
4.3
My Two wheeler
Feels like a car in long rides. Mileage is around 30 in long rides. Power is awesome but not like sports bike. I have enjoyed the ride for more than 2 years. Its heavy, stable, very comfortable in long rides. My first bike and a powerful one. This bike attracts people. People will stop by and ask how much does it cost.
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FAQs on Honda CB350 H'ness and Jawa 42

Q) Which bike is better Honda CB350 H'ness or Jawa 42?

A) As per our average user rating, Honda CB350 H'ness has a score of 4.4/5 while Jawa 42 has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Honda CB350 H'ness and Jawa 42 is cheaper?

A) Honda CB350 H'ness price starts at Rs 1,93,139 & Jawa 42 price starts at Rs 1,84,950 in Delhi . Jawa 42 is cheaper between these.

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