Honda Highness CB350 Review.

Overview

New retro segment bike launched by the Honda motors. Having BS6 engine, so mainly the bike is pointing out for long ride and comforts. ofcourse which is also good for city rides but ahead better for long rides. Company claimed with 348.36 single cylinder engine. This is the first generation 350cc segment in Honda motors. Also the best competitor for Royal Enfield classic 350 and jawa 350.Almost these three bikes have same price tags around. But the power is little more for jawa bikes.

Honda highness CB350 are also concentrated in technically. Like traction control system, gear positioning indicators, malfunction indications etc. Looking about comforts in riding positions is good. Wide handle bars, straight foot pedals gives more confidence at any Indian road conditions.

Performance

348cc single cylinder; Air cooled BS6 Engine used. Five Speed gear box giving an output of 20.5bhp of power at 5500rpm and 30Nm torque at 3000rpm. Expected top speed is around 125+kmph. Honda officially released two variants. DLX which is base model and DLX Pro is a top end model. 1.80-1.90 Lakh will be the price in Ex-showroom. 

Key Features

Led brake lights and headlamp which giving good vision and battery savings. Day time running lamp also integrated in the headlamp. Semi digital speedometer giving all information like Fuel indicator, trip meter, Bluetooth connectivity, Navigation, Gear position indicator, Time. Not only that Warning indicators like side stand indicator, ABS, Traction control also include.

Brakes 

Front and Rear are Disc Brakes having 310mm and 240mm respectively which giving efficient braking capacity in all road conditions.

Wheels & Dimensions

19inch Front and 18inch rear alloy tires are used in CB350. Total kerb weight is 181kg; Overall length 2163mm; Wheelbase 1441mm; Ground clearance 166mm, Seat height 80mm

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