Honda H’ness CB350 Quick Reviews:
First, Honda is a very popular brand in India. You will usually see Honda bikes or cars in India. Honda makes not only bikes but also cars. But we will discuss bikes here. And here we will discuss Honda H’ness CB350. This bike directly competes with the Royal Enfield. It can be said that Honda has launched H’ness CB350 in the market to compete with the Royal Enfield 350. Looking back, Honda did not have a bike with a 350 cc engine; Honda has also launched this bike for the set. We usually know Honda for its engine. Honda engines are usually very smooth and reliable. The Honda engine has no vibration. Also, Honda service is available everywhere.
So you don’t have to worry too much about service. It is not possible to say that the Honda service is very high. But as the cc of the engine increases, so will the service cost. The service cost of this bike is not very high, because it is a one-cylinder engine. The service cost depends on the number of cylinders, one cylinder, two-cylinder, four-cylinder. Honda H’ness is a cruiser bike. the overall look of the bike is very attractive. This bike has a one-cylinder engine. As a result, the overall performance of this bike is very good.
Key Specs of Hness CB350
Engine: 348.36 cc
Power: 21.07 PS
Torque: 30 Nm
Brakes: Double Disc
Tyre Type: Tubeless
ABS: Dual Channel
Features:
This bike is very nice to look at; it has so many features that you will enjoy driving it in the city or highway. On this bike, you will find an analogue plus digital meter console. In which you will find the speedometer, and you will get the rest in digital like odometer, trip meter, etc. Honda H’ness comes with dual-channel ABS, which will make your brakes perform better. H’ness comes with disc brakes. The mileage of this bike can be said to be very good for 350 ccs. With this bike, you will get the mileage up to 45.8 KMPL. The fuel tank capacity of this bike is 15 liters.
Despite the fact that the Honda CB350 has a classic appearance, the Japanese manufacturer has packed the motorcycle with current technology. An instrument cluster is a semi-digital unit with an all-LED lighting system. The instrument cluster displays important data such as current and average mileage, distance-to-empty readouts, battery voltage, and gear position indication.
There’s also a USB connector built inside the cluster for smartphone communication (restricted to the DLX Pro variant). When the console is connected to a smartphone, the rider may use voice commands to handle calls, music, and even turn-by-turn navigation. Multifunction switchgear, similar to the one found on the KTM 390 Duke, is mounted on the left handlebar. It has a standard dual-channel ABS and a danger lamp switch on the right handlebar for enhanced safety.
Dimension & Capacity:
This bike has got a sporty look and finish. The length of this bike is 2163 mm; the width is 800 mm, the height is 1107 mm, and the saddle height of this bike is 800mm. The kerb weight of this bike is 166 mm. The ground clearance of this bike is 166 mm, and the wheelbase of this bike is 1441 mm.
Engine & Transmission:
This bike uses 4-stroke SI, BS-VI engine, which is a 348.36 cc. This engine is air-cooled. This engine produces a max power of 21.07 PS at 5500 RPM and max torque of 30 nm at 3000 RPM. In this engine, you will get a manual transmission. The bike includes a fuel injection system. The bike also has self-start option.
Chassis & Suspension:
The chassis of this bike is the half-duplex cradle. This bike is a cruiser bike. The bike has two types of suspension front suspension is telescopic and rear suspension is twin hydraulic.
Rivals:
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Royal Enfield Meteor 350 are directly competed against by the Honda CB350 H’Ness. The Benelli Imperiale 400 and the Jawa are two more notable contenders in the segment. The Honda CB350 competes with the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the Bajaj Dominar 400 in its pricing range.
Tyres & Brakes:
In this bike, you will find alloy wheels. The wheel size of this bike is front 482.6 mm and rear 457.2 mm. In this bike, you will find tubeless tyres. Tyres size of this bike is front 100/90-19 and rear 130/70-18. This bike uses disc brakes with ABS. The diameter of the front brake is 310 mm, and the rear brake is 240 mm.
CB350 H’Ness Honda Price:
The Honda CB350 H’Ness has a starting price of Rs 1,89,905. (for the base DLX trim). The DLX Pro is priced at Rs 1,95,905. (both ex-showroom Delhi). The latter features a dual-tone color scheme that looks more upmarket and, more crucially, a smartphone-compatible instrument cluster.
Colour Options:
Honda H’ness CB350, is available in six different colors. They are pearl night star black, matte, marshal green metallic, precious red metallic, athletic blue metallic with spear silver metallic, and matte steel black metallic with massive matte grey metallic. You can choose any color you love.
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Customer Reviews:
4.4/5 is the rating given to this bike by its users. The overall look and the features of this bike are praised by the users. The bike is comfortable for short as well as for long drives. The mileage is also praised by the users.
- The buying process was pleasant, and the staff was well-trained. Riding this bike is exhilarating in the city and relaxing on the highway. Many people make mistakes when cycling in the city. People try to upshift incessantly and then complain about a lack of torque. Pros: don’t upshift gears; the bike is capable of handling higher RPMs. Within traffic, use 1,2, and 3rd gears and 4th gear on those traffic-free straights. The fifth gear is reserved for extremely long highway stretches. If you ride like this, the bike will be explosive in the city and a lot of fun thanks to the great exhaust. I live in Bangalore, therefore servicing is not a problem for me. There are two centers with well-trained personnel. It didn’t cost a lot of money, either.
- The bike is really quiet and vibration-free. The braking is excellent. Up until 4th gear, the pickup is excellent. Cruising on 100 is a piece of cake. The thump has been re-defined as well. Except for the missing mud flaps, I found no problems with the bike after 1000 kilometers. Overall, the bike’s quality is comparable to that of a Honda. Another concern is that, due to the newness of the product, the accessories are extremely limited. I paid Rs 950 for the first service. The MRF tyres provide excellent road grip. Because the pickup is on a higher note in the starting speeds, you’ll require pillion rider padding.