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)
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
- 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.
- The top-spec H’ness CB 350 Deluxe Pro variant gets a lot of features including Honda voice control system.
- Feature-packed instrument console, real-time fuel efficiency statistics, distance from empty and more.
- A slip-and-assist clutch, as well as a traction control system, called the Honda Selectable Torque Control System.
- Sophisticated engine with linear acceleration.
- Tight turning radius, light feel on the clutch lever and sleek gear shift.
Shortcoming
- Limited availability through Honda Bigwing dealerships.
- Gear ratios require frequent gear changes and lots of downshifts.
- The absence of wire-spoked wheels on the retro-styled roadster.
- Need to get used to the odd horn and turn indicator switch positions.
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