Planning to buy Honda H’Ness CB 350? Here are the pros and cons

The Honda H’Ness CB 350 offers a good alternative to the Royal Enfield 350. Here’s a look at its pros and cons.


Honda H'ness CB 350 prices start at Rs.  1.95 lakh (ex-showroom)

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Honda H’ness CB 350 prices start at Rs. 1.95 lakh (ex-showroom)

NS Honda H’ness CB 350 Is Hondaof the retro-styled roadster, designed to take on a segment ruled by Royal Enfield. With its design inspired by Honda’s storied B-series roadsters, the new H’ness CB350 exudes old-world charm. The tall and wide fuel tank with the retro-styled Honda badge is a sure sign for the Honda roadsters of the 70s and 80s. The 349 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine produces 20.8 bhp at 5,500 rpm, but 30 Nm of torque is best in the class, peaking at a low 3,000 rpm.

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The Honda has a sleek and refined engine, but its gearing is looking for more downshifts, and the engine, though refined, demands more revs to keep its performance in a happy place. Although the top speed is over 125 kmph, the Honda requires a downshift or two for overtakes. The alloy wheels come with tubeless tires from MRF and come in 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel combinations. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the Honda H’Ness CB 350.

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The Honda H’Ness CB 350 is an impressive and complete product

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professionals

  1. The old-fashioned retro roadster design is well executed and the Honda H’Ness CB 350 comes in a variety of color options, along with modern features.
  2. The top-spec H’ness CB 350 Deluxe Pro variant gets a lot of features including Honda voice control system.
  3. Feature-packed instrument console, real-time fuel efficiency statistics, distance from empty and more.
  4. A slip-and-assist clutch, as well as a traction control system, called the Honda Selectable Torque Control System.
  5. Sophisticated engine with linear acceleration.
  6. Tight turning radius, light feel on the clutch lever and sleek gear shift.

Shortcoming

  1. Limited availability through Honda Bigwing dealerships.
  2. Gear ratios require frequent gear changes and lots of downshifts.
  3. The absence of wire-spoked wheels on the retro-styled roadster.
  4. Need to get used to the odd horn and turn indicator switch positions.

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