Category Average: 373.27 cc
Hness CB350: 348.0 cc
Category Average: 35.6 kmpl
Hness CB350: 45.8 kmpl
Category Average: 26.34 ps
Hness CB350: 21.07 ps
Category Average: 130.0 kmph
Hness CB350: 125.0 kmph
The Honda H’ness CB350 was developed by Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India as a classic roadster to directly challenge the dominance of Royal Enfield in the 350cc category. With a retro-inspired design underpinned by modern mechanicals and features, the H’ness CB350 targets riders seeking a blend of traditional styling and Japanese reliability for both city commutes and long-distance rides. In its 2025 iteration, the model has been updated with new colour options and an engine that now conforms to OBD2B compliance norms.
The Honda H’ness CB350 is offered in four variants. The base DLX variant is priced at ₹2,10,500, the DLX Pro at ₹2,13,500, the DLX Pro Chrome at ₹2,15,500, and the Legacy Edition at ₹2,16,356. All prices are ex-showroom.
The Honda H’ness CB350 is offered in four variants. The base DLX variant is priced at ₹2,10,500, the DLX Pro at ₹2,13,500, the DLX Pro Chrome at ₹2,15,500, and the Legacy Edition at ₹2,16,356. All prices are ex-showroom. Across the range, Honda provides a selection of multiple paint schemes including Athletic Blue Metallic, Pearl Deep Ground Grey, Pearl Igneous Black, and Rebel Red Metallic, along with newer additions like blue with grey stripes and matte green with black stripes.
The design of the Honda H’ness CB350 retains its classic styling with new touches for the 2023 and 2025 updates. These include the introduction of fork gaiters as standard and a split seat replacing the single-piece unit seen in previous versions. The seat now features a revised pattern and is designed to offer improved comfort. Minor design tweaks also include reworked chrome mirrors with black accents.
On the feature front, the H’ness CB350 comes equipped with a full-LED lighting system and a semi-digital instrument console. This display combines an analogue speedometer with an LCD panel that relays information such as odometer reading, real-time and average mileage, gear position indicator, fuel and battery levels, and distance-to-empty. Bluetooth connectivity is included on all variants except the base DLX, enabling features like music playback, call alerts, text notifications, navigation assistance, and weather updates via Honda’s smartphone voice control system, provided the rider uses a compatible mic and speaker module in the helmet. Other key features include a side-stand engine cut-off, hazard lights that activate under sudden braking, and Honda’s selectable torque control system for added rear wheel stability.
The Honda H’ness CB350 is powered by a 348.36cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with a counterbalancer. It generates 20.78 bhp (approximately 21 PS) at 5,500 rpm and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3,000 rpm. This engine is paired with a five-speed gearbox featuring a slip-and-assist clutch. The updated engine now complies with OBD2B norms for improved emissions monitoring. The motorcycle is built on a half-duplex cradle frame and is suspended by a telescopic fork at the front and dual shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 310 mm disc at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS as standard across all variants. The bike rolls on alloy wheels measuring 19 inches at the front with a 100-section tyre and 18 inches at the rear with a 130-section tyre, both of which are tubeless.
ARAI-claimed mileage of the Hness CB350 is 45.8 kmpl. Real-world fuel economy may vary depending on road conditions and riding style.
The Honda H’ness CB350 has a seat height of 800 mm and a ground clearance of 166 mm. The motorcycle tips the scale at 181 kg and features a 15-litre fuel tank, contributing to its long-distance touring capability.
The H’ness CB350 primarily competes with the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bullet 350 in the modern-classic motorcycle space. It also faces competition from the Jawa 42.
Sales in the retro classic motorcycle segment have soared in the Indian market lately and Honda is the latest entrant in the 350 cc classic motorcycling space that allures riders of all ages. Well, the Japanese auto major isn't new to making retro bikes and there are some very legendary names under its belt including the CB1300 Super Four which still looks drop-dead gorgeous even after decades of its original launch.
With the new CB350 Honda has decided to stick to its philosophy of ‘keeping it simple’, so much so that the H’Ness is almost sedate looking, no-nonsense retro classic bike. Design-wise it looks neat and seems to have taken inspiration from the original CB range. From its circular front headlamp, long and wide fuel tank with the retro-styled Honda badging, single-seat, and dual-tone colour theme, the entire package is an ode to Honda roadsters from the past.
It gets 19-inch front and 18-inch rear alloys which are shod to MRF tyres. The design of the alloys complements the neo-retro silhouette and even the fenders are finished in chrome. Moreover, the slightly upswept exhaust also sports chrome finishing.
Not to miss out on the modern bits the bike carries. For starters, the entire lighting package is LED, the turn indicators have an outer ring which is illuminated all the time, with the round-shaped blinkers. Also, one of the key highlights of the CB350 is its semi-digital instrument console. This panel houses a speedometer which is a single-pod analogue unit. It also gets a small digital screen displaying a long list of informatics including a clock, fuel gauge, gear position indication and much more.
The left side of the handlebar sports switchgear including buttons to scroll through the menus on the digital display. While the overall quality of the switchgear speaks for itself, the horn button position has been swapped for the turn indicators (like in other modern premium Honda bikes). And it takes quite a while before you get a hang of it. (More on the looks here)
Basically, there are two iterations for customers depending upon how much they are willing to spend. The more affordable base DLX variant gets basic paint, single horn and there is no phone connectivity option while the top-spec DLX Pro variant is offered in dual-tone colours and twin horns, along with the Honda Smartphone Voice Control System (HSVC). Other features on the bike also include Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC), Assist and Slipper Clutch, and Dual Channel ABS.
Engine and performance:
The CB350 has been developed to take the fight off against the already established rivals in the 350 cc category. The firm studied the competition and aimed for what some buyers were missing from the then-existing offerings - refinement and ease of riding, but in the process, a crucial element was lost - thrill.
The output from Honda's new 349 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine is more than the rivals on paper at 20.8 bhp/ 30 Nm, but how it translates to real-life riding is quite the opposite. The powertrain seems to lack the sense of urgency and peppiness expected from a platform like this. Also, the slightly taller gearing needs to be reworked as the transmission requires constant shifts when riding in a sporty manner. I found myself using the third gear in most parts of my commute which allowed me to hover around in its powerband which is considerably sleek.
On the other hand, the overall refinement levels from the counterbalanced powertrain are impressive and certainly, one of the best in the game. Also, the bike benefits from slip and assist clutch that helps to deliver a light feel on the lever.
Ride, handling and comfort:
You sit nice and relaxed on the CB350 despite the road conditions and the 800 mm seat height is also not tiring, to say the least. The handlebar is in well reach and the footpegs are mid-set for a friendly riding position. Overall, the ride quality is also quite nice and comfortable, and even after thrashing the CB350 over crater-sized potholes and speed breakers, it behaved like a good child.
At a kerb weight of 181 kg, the H'Ness CB350 feels light in action and at the same time manages to remain stable on high speed runs. When cornering, the half-duplex cradle frame provides a surprisingly balanced performance and clearly delineates that it is also ready for a bigger engine when the time comes.
The last words:
When launched last year, the H'Ness CB350 was priced at ₹1.85 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base and ₹1.90 lakh (ex-showroom) for the higher-spec DLX Pro trim, but recently it has become costlier by up to ₹2,500. Well, it does demand a slightly higher price tag over everything else in its competition, but it still manages to make for a strong case for itself, especially seeing the level of quality and features it offers. Also, although it may not have a legacy to speak of, it certainly is a well-rounded product that is here to stay for a long time.
Max Power | 21.07 PS |
Body Type | Cruiser Bikes |
Max Torque | 30 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
Mileage | 45.8 kmpl |
Transmission | Manual |
Mobile Connectivity | Yes |
Traction Control | Yes |
Headlight | LED |
Engine | 348.0 cc |
Max Speed | 125 kmph |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
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