Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Private Limited will launch a new version of the CB350 in the Indian market tomorrow. As of now, the motorcycle has a modern retro design called the CB350 H’ness, and there is also a sporty version called the CB350RS. The upcoming new motorcycle will be a cafe racer, and it has already been shown to dealers.
It’s fair to expect the CB350 Cafe Racer to sit above the current CB350 lineup.Therefore, the starting price is about ¥Expected 215,000. However, some paint schemes may command a premium like the current 350.
Leaked images have already revealed the changes. The CB350 Cafe Racer will feature a headlight housing, but the headlight itself will remain the same LED unit. It looks like the motorcycle will have a different fuel tank. The seats will also be different and, more importantly, there will be a tailgate to complete the cafe racer look.
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Original equipment will also be available, including a taller windscreen, steering knuckle guards and rear seat backrests. Honda may also introduce some new paint schemes specifically for cafe racers.
Mechanically, nothing will change. The CB350 Cafe Racer will be powered by a 348.36 cc single cylinder air-cooled engine producing 20.7 bhp at 5,500 rpm and a peak torque output of 30 Nm at 3,000 rpm. The duty transmission is a 5-speed unit. This engine is known for its smoothness and high gearing. As of now, it’s unclear if Honda will make any changes to accommodate the motorcycle’s cafe racing character.
First published date: March 1, 2023 at 10:24 AM CST
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