Honda has some plans in the 350cc range. The two-wheeler maker is getting ready to launch a new motorcycle in the coming days. This will add more options to customers in the 350cc segment. We understand Honda will soon launch this new cafe racer motorcycle based on CB350. As per our understanding, we assume Honda will call CB350 Cafe Racer. Interestingly enough, the motorcycle has been showcased to dealers. Thus we expect the launch to happen sometime next month.
With the addition of the CB350 Cafe Racer Honda will aim to take on Royal Enfield. As of now, the story was been very different. Honda is lagging behind significantly in terms of sales when compared to Royal Enfield. But now with CB 350 Cafe Racer, Honda will have high hopes and aim to take on Royal Enfield in the 350cc segment.
We understand the motorcycle will come with Cafe Racer-style single seat. It will also get a revised headlamp cowl, black alloys, black engine with chrome Honda logo, etc. Some of the key features on offer could include a round headlamp, sculpted fuel tank, single-piece seat, chrome finish exhaust, alloy wheels, an all-LED setup and a semi-digital instrument cluster. As per 2023 standards, the motorcycle might also feature a smartphone charging USB port.
As for the powertrain Honda’s 350 cc Cafe Racer will continue with the same engine as that of the CB350. This engine makes 21.07 ps @ 5500 rpm and 30 Nm @ 3000 rpm. The gearbox option includes a 5-speed gearbox. The motorcycle will get a slew of parts shared with the CB350. Similar to CB350, its cafe racer variant might get an assist and slipper clutch, dual channel ABS, Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), and Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS).
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