• The upcoming Honda CB350 RS cafe racer is expected to get several visual updates including new headlamp bikini fairing and rear seat cowl with smaller flyscreen to give it a classic cafe racer look. However, the bike is unlikely to get any major upgrades and is expected to carry over the same mechanicals from the standard CB350.
Honda India has announced that it will launch the CB350 RS cafe racer motorcycle on 2nd March. It is an addition to Honda's H'ness CB350 lineup, which has received a good response since its launch in 2020. The new cafe racer variant is expected to get a sportier design and some new features while retaining the same engine as the H'ness CB350.
The launch of the Honda CB350 RS cafe racer is round the corner and enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the new bike. The cafe racer version of the popular CB350 was recently showcased to the dealers in a closed room and now the launch date has been announced. While the new CB350 cafe racer will retain the mechanicals of the standard CB350, it will get a new headlamp bikini fairing with a smaller flyscreen and a rear seat cowl to give it a classic cafe racer look. Upgrades such as OBD2 compliance are also expected for the CB350 H'ness and CB350RS models.
The upcoming Honda CB350 RS cafe racer is expected to get a number of visual updates including a new headlamp, bikini fairing and rear seat cowl with a smaller flyscreen to give it a classic cafe racer look. However, the bike is unlikely to get any major upgrades and is expected to carry over the same mechanicals from the standard CB350. It could feature chrome components and a blacked-out variant could also be on offer. Interestingly, the CB350 cafe racer will skip the clip-on handlebar and retain a tall-set handlebar unit while the footpeg position is not expected to change.
The upcoming Honda CB350 cafe racer will retain the same 348 cc single-cylinder engine as the rest of the CB350 family. The engine is expected to be OBD2 compliant and may also support E20 fuel. The power figures are likely to remain unchanged at 20.8 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3,000 rpm. The engine will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Other features that will be retained include LED lighting, a semi-digital instrument console and dual-channel ABS.
The Honda CB350 cafe racer is all set to be launched on March 2 and is expected to carry the same mechanical components as the standard CB350. The bike will get visual upgrades like headlamp bikini fairing, rear seat cowl and likely chrome or blacked-out finish. The 348 cc single-cylinder engine is expected to remain the same, with OBD2 compliance and likely to be tuned for E20 fuel. The bike will retain features like LED lighting, dual-channel ABS, semi-digital instrument console and more.
Talking about rivals, the Honda CB350 cafe racer will compete against the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the Jawa 42 with an expected price tag of around ₹2 lakh (ex-showroom). More details will be available at launch, and the bike is expected to hit showrooms in late March.
