Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) is all set to launch the much awaited 300cc cruiser motorcycle later today. Its officially called the H'ness but yes, the word 'Highness' is trending as well all over the Internet. We are surprised that this upcoming motorcycle has been a well kept secret till now. However, all you wanted to know about this latest Honda Big Wing offering will be disclosed at 12 noon today. You can watch all the updates on the Honda Highness cruiser right here on 91Wheels by clicking on the play button below.
Updated at 11:45am
According to FastBikesIndia, the CB350 Highness will come with a 348cc engine belting out 21 bhp of power and 30 Nm of torque. The bike will weight 181 kgs and will get a dual channel ABS set-up. Other features include Bluetooth connectivity and Honda's selectable torque control feature.
Updated at 11:40am
Two images of the bike are circulating on various social media groups. The bike sports a CB350 number plate up front though the side panel seems to have the Highness branding!
This will be the first made for India Honda motorcycle in a long time and also the most affordable Big Wing offering as the CB300R is no more on sale post the BS6 norms came into play. Back to the Honda Highness cruiser, there aren't any formal details out yet but its fair to believe that the bike will rub shoulders with the upcoming Royal Enfield Meteor 350 as well as other offerings like the Benelli Imperiale 400. However, most speculations online suggest that the Honda offering will be at a premium in terms of positioning and pricing. You can also hear the exhaust note of the bike in the teaser video below.
The bike will be a lot similar to the famous Rebel 300 cruiser that is sold internationally. However, as we said earlier, the Honda Highness cruiser will be have Indian specific elements. This segment, of 300-400cc retro and cruiser motorcycles has been growing at a rapid pace and a proper Japanese offering was surely missing. Honda understands this gap and the bike should be a hit with enthusiasts as well. To push sales further, Honda is also expanding the Big Wing network into smaller towns and upcoming metro cities. Also let us know what you think about this new bike by sharing your opinion in our Whatsapp Group!
