Just a few months ago, Honda Two-wheelers India launched the new Honda H'Ness CB 350 in the country and it became an instant hit. Now, to carry its legacy even further and to expand the 350cc family, the company has today launched the new Honda CB 350 RS in India. The price of the new Honda CB 350 RS starts at Rs. 1.96 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. So, today in this article, we have shared with you all the details about this new 2021 Honda CB 350 RS, in which the RS stands for 'Road Sailing' concept.
Honda CB 350 RS - What's New?
Now, as the name goes, the new Honda CB 350 RS is based on the Honda H'Ness CB 350. So, both these motorcycles share a lot of things with each other, however, it has got some new elements too. For starters, the CB 350 RS gets new design elements. It gets a ring around the round LED headlight, new front fork boots, new LED turn indicators, a new single-piece seat, new grab rails for the pillion and an under-seat LED tail light. The new Honda CB 350 RS also gets new blacked-out elements with a new underbelly bash plate, rear-set foot pegs, blacked-out exhaust and a restyled rear mudguard.
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Honda CB 350 RS - Engine, Transmission and Mileage
The new Honda CB 350 RS gets the same engine from the H'Ness CB 350 and there are no mechanical tweaks. It is powered by an all-new BS6 compliant 348.3cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 21.07 PS of maximum power at 5500 RPM and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Talking about fuel-efficiency, one can expect the CB 350 RS to deliver around 30-35 kmpl of mileage in real-world conditions.
Honda CB 350 RS - Mechanicals and Features
The new Honda CB 350 RS gets telescopic forks at the front and dual spring-loaded hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. For braking duties, it gets a 310 mm disc brake at the front and a 240 mm disc unit at the rear. It also gets dual-channel ABS as standard. The CB 350 RS gets new dual-purpose tyres and it rides on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear tyre. The front tyre measures 100/90-19 while the rear one is a 150/70 section 17-inch unit. Also, at 179 kgs, it weighs around 2 kg less compared to the Honda H'Ness CB 350. The motorcycle gets all the hi-tech goodies from the Honda H'Ness CB 350.
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Honda CB 350 RS - Price, Bookings and Colour Options
The new Honda CB 350 RS is available in two colour options. They are Pearl Sports Yellow and Radiant Red Metallic colour. The price of the all-new 2021 Honda CB 350 RS starts at Rs. 1.96 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. At this price point, it is around 3,500 rupees dearer than the Deluxe Pro variant of the Honda H'Ness CB 350. The bookings for the motorcycle are now open. So, what are your thoughts on the new Honda CB 350 RS? Do feel free to share your opinions with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners. Further, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
