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Available colours
- Nimbus White Metallic
- Milan Red
- Radiant Blue Metallic
- Immortal Grey Metallic
Swatches are indicative.
Honda Bike
Honda CB350 H’ness
Honda’s answer to the Classic: a 349cc retro that trades theatre for engineering.
On sale ₹1.95 lakh – ₹2.02 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹1.95 lakh – ₹2.02 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 37 kmpl
- Engine
- 349 cc
- Power
- 20.8 bhp
- Torque
- 27 Nm
- Top speed
- 115 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 181 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.95 lakh - ₹2.02 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched May 2025
Range spread ₹1.95 lakh – ₹2.02 lakh
Honda CB350 H’ness variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| H’ness petrol manual Drum rear brake · Spoked-look alloy wheels | ₹1.95 lakh |
| H’ness RB petrol manual Retro two-tone paint · Cast alloys with tubeless tyres | ₹1.98 lakh |
| H’ness Pro petrol manual Front and rear disc brakes · Twin-pod console with trip computer | ₹2.02 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
37 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
349 cc · 1 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 20.8 bhp at 5,500 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 27 Nm at 3,000 rpm
- Top speed
- 115 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 349 cc, 1-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 20.8 bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Max torque | 27 Nm @ 3,000 rpm |
| Mileage | 37 kmpl |
| Top speed | 115 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 181 kg |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 41 mm telescopic front fork, twin rear shock absorbers with five-step preload |
| Brakes | Front disc, rear drum or disc by variant, dual-channel ABS |
| Tyres | Front 100/90-19, rear 120/80-18 |
| Safety equipment | Dual-channel ABS standard; Honda fit and finish, no official crash rating for the model |
Dimensions
| Length | 2112 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1441 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the CB350 H’ness
Honda has never been able to out-romantic Royal Enfield, and with the CB350 H’ness it stops trying. The 349cc air-cooled single is engineered rather than evoked: it pulls away from 2,000 rpm without shudder, the six-speed gearbox is the best-acting box in this company, and the switchgear clicks with the confidence of a motorcycle priced for a more demanding market.
In daily use that refinement is worth more than chrome. At 181 kg it is 14 kg lighter than the Classic, the narrower tank and bars make it a genuinely nimble thing in a queue, and 37 kmpl from a 13-litre tank means highway legs between fills stretch past 400 km. Peak torque matches the Enfield’s on paper, but the Honda delivers it with noticeably less vibration through the footboards and the bar.
What it cannot offer is character or reach. Buyers shopping the retro segment want a story, and the styling is anonymous beside the Classic; Honda’s two-wheeler dealer network also thins out sharply outside the north-east and parts of the south, which shows up in resale. This is the rational choice in a segment where very few decisions are rational.
- 181 kg — 14 kg less than the Classic it competes with
- 37 kmpl claimed on a 13-litre tank
- Best-fitted switchgear and panel gaps in the retro class
Features
Instrumentation
- Double-pod analogue display with an LCD inset
- Gear-position indicator and odometer
- Twin tripmeters with average and instantaneous economy
- 12 V socket in the console
Electricals
- Full LED lighting around the motorcycle
- Assist and slipper clutch on the lever
- Pass lamp and hazard switch on the bar
- Remote-guided seat unlock
Chassis
- Steel double-cradle frame with a long 1,441 mm wheelbase
- 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, tubeless option
- Side-mounted exhaust with a chrome shield
- Flat, low 800 mm saddle
Pros and cons
What we like
- The smoothest and most torque-y 349cc single to sit on
- Noticeably lighter and narrower than the retro benchmark
- Gearbox and clutch action are a class above
What we would change
- Styling lacks the identity buyers in this segment want
- Dealer and spares network trails Royal Enfield badly
- Resale values fall short of the Classic’s
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.1/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.1 out of 5
Lowest rated
Performance
3.9/5
Power, acceleration & riding dynamics
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 3.9/5 Good
- Features Equipment & rider features 3.9/5 Good
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 3.9/5 Good
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 3.9/5 Good
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 4.2/5 Very strong
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.5/5 Excellent
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.3/5 Very strong
Honda’s answer to the Classic: a 349cc retro that trades theatre for engineering.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CB350 H’ness price in India?
Honda lists it between ₹1.95 lakh and ₹2.02 lakh ex-showroom Delhi NCR, depending on whether the Pro’s twin-disc arrangement is specified.
What mileage does the CB350 H’ness actually return?
MotoSutra estimates 33-38 kmpl in real use, and gentle highway riding at 80-90 km/h returns more than 40 kmpl from the 13-litre tank.
Is the CB350 H’ness better than the Classic 350?
On mechanical refinement, weight and gearbox, yes. On image, accessory availability, service reach and resale, no — and most buyers in this segment are shopping for the latter.
What is the top speed of the Honda?
About 115 km/h indicated, with a useful cruising band between 70 and 95 km/h. It is not a motorcycle that wants to be ridden hard for long.
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