Honda CB350 launched in India at Rs 1.99 lakh
Honda CB350 retro motorcycle has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 1.99 lakh (ex-showroom). In the Indian market, it will compete with Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bullet 350. The new Honda motorcycle has all the retro looks with round headlights, split seats and a sturdy build.
Honda CB350 design, features, powertrain
The all-new CB350 blends Honda’s iconic styling ethos with retro looks. It has metallic covers for the front forks which give it an authentic classic appeal.
The CB350 features an all-LED lighting system including round LED headlamps, LED winkers and LED tail lamps. The new CB350 features a digital-analog instrument cluster paired with Honda Smartphone Voice Control System (HSVCS).
For safety, the classic motorcycle features the company’s Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) system along with an assist and slipper clutch. It also has an emergency stop signal feature that flashes the rear hazard lamps in case of sudden braking in the middle of a ride.
The all-new CB350 is powered by a big and powerful 348.36cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder PGM-FI engine that is BSVI OBD2-B compliant. This engine produces 15.5 kW of power at 5,500 rpm and 29.4 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
The CB350 has large-section telescopic forks at the front and pressurized nitrogen-charged suspension at the rear. For braking, there is a 310mm disc at the front and 240mm disc at the rear. It also gets dual-channel ABS as standard. This retro classic bike runs on thick 18-inch tyres.
Honda CB350: Price and availability
The all-new Honda CB350 comes in two variants – DLX variant and DLX Pro variant, which are priced at Rs 1,99,900 and Rs 2,17,800 (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively. HMSI is offering the CB350 in five attractive colors including metallic and matte shades called Red Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Crust Metallic, Matte Marshall Green Metallic and Matte Dune Brown. It will be available for purchase at HMSI’s premium Bigwing dealerships across the country.
Additionally, the bike is also offered with a special 10-year warranty package (3 years standard + 7 years optional).
