New Honda 350cc Bike Teased Ahead Of Launch, Here’s What It Could Be
Well, not a new bike as such, but may be a special edition of the CB350, likely to launch this festive season
Quick News Highlights:
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The teaser video clearly shows that it’s the Honda CB350
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New colours and graphics expected, no mechanical changes
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Will likely be based on top-spec DLX Pro variant
Honda has teased what we think is a limited edition of the CB350 on its official social media channels. The teaser showed glimpses of the bike, and one aspect that really stood out was the pea-shooter exhaust. This is present only on the Honda CB350, so it’s clear that it will be a special edition version of the 350cc retro bike. Also, the teaser says “Bold isn’t just a word. It’s a move in the form of a ride. A special edition, revving soon”. Here's what we think it might get:
What To Expect
This edition of the CB350 is likely to get a new colour and graphics and also perhaps a couple of accessories as standard – to set it apart from the standard bike. It’s expected to go on sale in the coming days, with a slight price premium over the standard bike. For reference, the current top-spec DLX Pro is priced at Rs 2,00,064 (ex-showroom), and this variant will likely be placed over it.
To Remain Same
It will use the same 348.36 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that’s shared with the Honda CB350 H’ness and CB350RS. It makes 21PS at 5,500rpm and 29.5Nm at 3,000rpm. It’s paired to a 5-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch, and gets a basic traction control system as well.
The diamond frame, telescopic fork, twin hydraulic shocks, 800mm seat height, 186kg kerb weight, 15.2-litre fuel tank, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS, 19-inch front wheel with a 100-section tyre and 18-inch rear with a 130-section – will carry forward.
Existing features like all-LED lights, semi-digital console with Bluetooth connectivity, and voice-based navigation, phone alerts, music controls; hazard light switch, side-stand down engine cut-off, emergency stop signal (hazards switch on automatically when panic braking) – are also expected. The voice navigation isn’t really useful as it tells you the direction via your earphones/helmet intercom device. You might as well use your phone to use voice navigation, instead.
BikeDekho Says
Special edition launches around Navratri, Dusshera, Diwali and other festivities are a common strategy for two-wheeler brands in India. Consumer demand goes up around this time, so Honda’s launch of the limited edition variant is perfectly timed. It also coincides with the GST rate cut for all 350cc bikes and below, so the launch of the new variant is simply a cherry on top for retro bike buyers.
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