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Honda to launch H'ness CB350's cafe racer version tomorrow

Honda to launch H'ness CB350's cafe racer version tomorrow

Feb 15, 2021
06:39 pm

What's the story

Japanese automaker Honda will launch the cafe racer version of its H'ness CB350 motorbike in India tomorrow i.e. February 16. The upcoming two-wheeler is likely to be called CB350RS and should differ from the CB350 retro roadster in terms of design. However, it will draw power from a BS6-compliant 348cc, single-cylinder engine linked to a 5-speed gearbox. Here's our roundup.

At a glance

Honda CB350RS: Design and features

Honda CB350RS will have a shorter tail with a taillight mounted on it, a clip-on handlebar, a flat-type seat, a blacked-out exhaust, and funky paint options. The bike will pack a digital-analog instrument console, an all-LED setup for lighting, and shall ride on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear alloy wheels. It should have a kerb weight of around 181kg and a 15-liter fuel tank.

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Honda CB350RS: Power and performance

The Honda CB350RS should be powered by a BS6-compliant 348cc single-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The mill should generate 20.7hp of maximum power at 5,500rpm and a peak torque of 30Nm at 3,000rpm.

Safety

Honda CB350RS: Brakes and suspension setup

To ensure the safety of the rider, the Honda CB350RS should be equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with dual-channel ABS for improved handling on the roads. Suspension duties on the motorcycle should be taken care of by telescopic forks on the front side and a mono-shock unit on the rear end.

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Honda CB350RS: Pricing and availability

The pricing and availability details of the Honda CB350RS in India will be revealed at the launch event tomorrow. However, it should carry a premium over its roadster sibling which starts at Rs. 1,86,500 (ex-showroom).