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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India revealed its latest offering – the Honda H'ness CB350 – in India on 30 September in the 350-500cc motorcycle segment, primarily going up against the likes of Royal Enfield Classic 350. Bookings have been opened at Big Wing dealerships and Honda has said the prices will start at Rs 1.9 lakh with official pricing set to be announced later this month.
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H'ness CB350 is powered by a 350cc, air-cooled 4-stroke fuel-injected OHC single-cylinder engine that delivers 20.8 hp and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3,000 rpm which makes it more powerful than its competition. Segment-first – The CB350 gets Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) that helps maintain rear wheel traction by detecting difference between front and rear wheel speeds, calculating the slip ratio and further controlling engine torque via the fuel injection. HSTC can be turned ON/OFF using a switch on the left side of meter. A ‘T’ indicator in the digital display flickers when the system is engaging. The CB350 also features a slip & assist clutch which is also a segment-first.
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The CB350 features a segment-first digital-analogue instrument cluster which integrates details like HSTC, ABS, side stand indicator with engine inhibitor, ECO indicator, mileage features, HSVCS (smartphone connectivity), gear position indicator and battery voltage meter. The fuel efficiency details are displayed in three modes – real-time mileage, average mileage and distance to empty. <strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/honda-hness-cb350-vs-royal-enfield-classic-350-bullet-350-honda-cb350-price-honda-rebel-350/2094925/">Honda H’ness CB350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350/Bullet 350: Engine, features, price</a>
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It gets full LED lighting (a segment-first). The CB350 also boasts a dual-channel ABS, a 310 mm disc up front and a 240 mm unit at the rear. The bike rides on a 19-incher up front and a 18-inch wheel with a 130 section tyre at the rear. The DLX Pro version also get a dual-horn. Fuel tank capacity is 15 litres. <strong>Also read:</strong> <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/honda-hness-cb350-vs-royal-enfield-classic-350-bullet-350-honda-cb350-price-honda-rebel-350/2094925/">Honda H’ness CB350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350/Bullet 350: Engine, features, price</a>
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