In a world full of modern motorcycles with lots of sharp lines, progressive design and premium features, it is the retro bikes that snatches away all the limelight. Earlier pitched against the Royal Enfield Classic 350, this bike managed to bring a small wave amongst retro motorcycle buyers. However, Royal Enfield was fast enough to retaliate and come back stronger, and then, it all faded. Better late than never, Honda is all set to counter-attack and this time, with the Honda CB350, the bike that looks like a strong rival to the Classic 350.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- 2023 Honda CB350 has made its debut in India.
- Price of the new bike starts at Rs.2 Lakh onwards.
- Available with new features and colour schemes.
2023 Honda CB350: Classic Design, Contemporary Performance
First thing first, the new CB350 is still available in two variants – DLX and DLX Pro. Here, the basic variant is priced at Rs.2 Lakhs, while the latter comes with a price tag of Rs.2.18 Lakhs (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi). The manufacturer has started accepting bookings for the same and has also confirmed that the bike will be retailed from the Honda BigWing dealerships only.
Talking about the styling, Honda CB350 comes with retro styling and complimenting that is the front circular LED headlamp. Then it also features a metal body and split seat, offering a pure retro styling effect. Offered in five shades, including – Precious Red Metallic, Matte Crust Metallic, Matte Marshal Green Metallic, Matte Dune Brown, and Pearl Igneous Black, the stance of the bike plays a major role in making it a perfect rival to the Classic 350.
To make it feature-loaded, a digital rider’s display with smartphone connectivity, Honda Selectable Torque Control and Emergency Stop Lights are also available.
The bike features Honda’s potent 348.36cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that churns out a massive 21 PS and 29.4Nm of peak torque. Thankfully, it gets a 5-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch as standard. What else is new here is probably the exhaust sound, as Honda has claimed that the brand has reworked it to offer a bold sound.
In terms of hardware, the bike uses telescopic forks at the front and nitrogen-charged suspension at the rear. For enough stopping power, there’s a 310mm disc and a 240mm disc at the front and rear, respectively. Further making it assuring is the availability of dual channel ABS.
Worried about its ownership? For that, Honda is offering ten years of warranty (3 years standard) on the new CB350, making it a reliable brand name for those who still have any further doubts.