Honda has launched the Anniversary Edition of the H’ness CB350 at the Indian Bike Week 2021. The motorcycle made its entry into the Indian market in September last year. And given the recent spike in the demand for retro-based motorcycles, H’ness CB350 has had its fair share of success. The anniversary edition gets cosmetic updates in form of new colour shades, namely, Pearl Igneous Black and Matt Marshal Green Metallic. Mechanically the motorcycle remains exactly the same.
One prominent cosmetic update is the use of the golden logo for the “Honda” and “H’ness 350” badges on the tank and side panel, respectively. Other differentials include brown coloured seat, chrome side-stand, body-coloured front and rear mudguards and a reimagined crown handle. Honda has put on a sticker price of INR 2.03 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Anniversary Edition of the H’ness CB350.
Powertrain And Mechanicals
Powering the motorcycle is a 350cc OHC, 4-stroke, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine. The performance figure stands at 21 PS and 30 Nm. The engine is an air-cooled setup with a bore x stroke of 70mm x 90.5mm and with a compression ratio of 9.5:1. To help reduce the vibrations, Honda is making use of a main shaft coaxial balancer.
For rider assistance, the motorcycle also gets a slipper clutch assist. H’ness CB350 rides on 19-inch front wheels and 18-inch rear wheels, which gives a unique stance among other offerings. The braking setup consists of a 310mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc brake. In terms of physical dimension, the motorcycle measures 2,163mm in length, 800mm in width, and 1,107mm in height. The long wheelbase of 1,441mm gives an impression of a large motorcycle.
Features And Equipment
In 2021, if a motorcycle misses out on important and vital features, customers won’t even look at the product. And Honda understands the Indian market very well and hence the long list of features with the H’ness CB350. One highlighting feature is the traction control kind of setup dubbed as Honda Selectable Torque Control. This aids in preventing the rear wheel from slipping, which can help prevent major accidents. With the use of the Honda, Smartphone Voice Control system, riders can connect their smartphone with the motorcycle via Bluetooth. This will enable them to use features like turn-by-turn navigation, music controls, phone call controls, message notifications, weather updates and more.
Also Read: 2020 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Vs. Honda H’ness CB350 – Japan Vs. India – Specification Comparison.
