BREAKING: Honda CB350 Retro Classic Bike Launched, Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Rival
It’s the most affordable 350cc Honda bike in India!
After a few cryptic teasers, the Honda CB350 has been launched in India. It’s the most affordable 350cc Honda bike in India, and here are the ex-showroom Delhi prices and their comparison with the Honda H’ness CB350 and the Honda CB350RS:
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Honda CB350 Price |
Honda H’ness CB350 Price |
Honda CB350RS Price |
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DLX: Rs 1,99,900 |
DLX: Rs 2,09,857 |
DLX: Rs 2,14,856 |
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DLX Pro: Rs 2,17,800 |
DLX Pro: Rs 2,12,856 |
DLX Pro Dual Tone: Rs 2,17,857 |
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DLX Pro Chrome: Rs 2,14,856 |
DLX Pro: Rs 2,17,857 |
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Legacy Edition: Rs 2,16,356 |
New Hue Edition: 2,19,357 |
One quick glance of the motorcycle is enough to realise it’s been designed to target the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 buyers. With a true-blue retro charm, the bike gets proper full-length metal fenders at both ends, and a plain-jane colour scheme without any fancy stickering. Other notable changes compared to the Honda H’ness CB350 include a chromed-out pea-shooter exhaust, split seats with more premium seat covers, tank grips, and metal covers for the fork. Honda claims the exhaust is designed to offer a low-pitched thump, something Royal Enfield bike lovers will also appreciate.
It uses the same 349cc counterbalanced air-cooled engine, and it churns out 21.07PS at 5500rpm and 29.4Nm at 3000rpm, working in conjunction with a 5-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. Other notable features include a semi-digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity and voice assistance, all-LED lighting, and dual-channel ABS as standard.
Suspension bits include a telescopic fork and twin preload-adjustable rear shock absorbers. It uses the same 310mm front and 240mm rear disc as the H’ness. Interestingly, while the H’ness CB350 uses a 19-inch front and an 18-inch rear wheel, this one comes with 18-inch units at both ends. The front tyre is a 100-section unit whereas the rear gets 130-section rubber, both MRF Nylogrip Zappers. While the alloy wheels can handle punctures better than spoke wheels, the latter could have considerably enhanced the retro appeal of the motorcycle. Honda cshould’ve offered spoke wheels at least on the base variant.
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Bookings are open now, and Honda says the deliveries “will begin soon.” It’s important to note that the Honda CB350 will be sold only through Honda Big Wing dealerships, just like the other two Honda 350cc bikes. The Japanese bikemaker also offers a three-year standard warranty with the option to extend it to 7 more years. That should ensure proper peace of mind. Apart from different colour schemes, the Pro variant also gets a chromed-out headlight nacelle.
Summing up, while the Honda CB350 seems like a very superficial attempt to attract classic bike enthusiasts, it does come at a cheaper price than the H’ness. However, that still isn’t enough, as the OG retro bike from Royal Enfield, the Bullet 350, is massively more affordable, starting from Rs 1,73,562. So if you’re looking for a true-blue classic, then you might as well go for the popular Royal Enfield Classic 350, which starts from Rs 2,02,094 for the Halcyon range, which is the most affordable one with dual-channel ABS.
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi.
Honda CB350 User Reviews
- Highly recomended for highway bikeEngine is refined, no vibration even driving on speed 100, suspension is stiffer side which become positive for highway rides. Good highway if your continuously riding on highway. Will get 40 plus mileage on highway if cruising on 80 speed. Handling is good. Breaking is fantastic even on high speed braking will provide enough confidence to control on it. Bigger negative is, need to shift the gear during on city rides. I would its one of bad bike if you are driving on city. Go for it if you riding on highway, will get 40 plus mileage which is an edge of this bike. Smother and refined engine will provide an next level experience on highway. DUAL Channel abs and traction work fantastic and provide too much confidence during braking.Read More6 6
- Best luxury cruiser with modern vintage comboI chose this bike for that vintage cruiser style. It is so stylish it is literally a head turner, from kids to elder people everyone has clicked a photo with my bike. The features and performance of the bike is beyond commendable very modern. First things first the ride height is low so even a short person can comfortably get on the bike. I commute daily 52 kms for work and I have been getting an average of 35.7km/l very affordable. The handling is so easy as the handles of the bike are low compared to other cruisers, also the bike looks big but the weight is so light. I would really recommend this bike because I have used it for more than 15000 kms in almost 2 years and I can definitely say it is the best cruiser bike. The Honda engine is the best. It is very stylish and will give you the feeling of luxury. Performance 10/10, comfort 10/10 and the pillion also has a lot of fun. Mileage also I am getting 35.7kmplRead More5 7
- Better than REPurchased after test drive, excellent performance, comfortable and pleasure on riding highways, tall gearing and big gear lever are the only issue, as a mechanical engineer this bike feels like riding a power machine. Purchased if you want great experience not to flex the friends, seems like different from common bikes.Read More7 8
- 3 Months, 5k km and No Regrets with the CB350I always wanted a retro cruiser. 2 months before purchasing the bike I didn't know that cb350 exist and was leaning more towards RE, but one fine day cb350s insta ad came and I tested it and fell in love with this bike. In 3 months I have ridden this bike just over 5k kms and the bike is butter smooth. The engine refinement is top notch. And the way people look at this bike with curiosity just boosts my confidence while riding. I once encounter a steep off-road patch and the bike went smoothly through it. From the reviews I came across many issues regarding rusting problem but for me it's not the issue as of now and I regularly use wd40. I would definitely recommend this bike. If you are confused between RE and this bike definitely go for Honda cb350. It is worth every penny. But first of all test ride the bike and see if it matches your expectations or not.Read More9 4
- Honda CB350 – The Gentleman’s BikeI wanted a CB350 bike that feels solid, smooth, and reliable for daily rides. The classic styling, refined engine, and Honda’s trust made it an easy pick. It fits city traffic and long stretches perfectly. My experience with the honda bike has been great so far. The Honda bike feels stable, even at higher speeds. The exhaust note adds to the fun, and the ride quality stays very comfortable on long routes. I high recommend the CB350 because it’s dependable, comfortable, and great on mileage. Its build quality is very impressive. Anyone looking for a simple, strong, everyday Honda bike will be happy with it.Read More5 2