Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022]

Name: Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022]
Brand: Honda
SKU: 1464
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.5 (127 reviews)

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Key specs

348.36 cc
35 kmpl
5 Speed Manual

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 2,00,349

Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022] is now discontinued in India.

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Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022] Summary

Hness CB350 [2020-2022] key highlights
Engine Capacity	348.36 cc
Mileage Owner Reported Mileage: BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	35 kmpl
Transmission	5 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	181 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
Seat Height	800 mm

About Hness CB350 [2020-2022]

The Honda Highness CB350 was launched in India to take on the Royal Enfield Classic 350 – the market leader. But it managed to bring in a new set of customers within and grow the segment. Positioned as an entry-level premium motorcycle, the CB350 is currently sold only through Honda’s BigWing showroom, which as of now is in limited cities. But even with current sales touchpoints, the CB350 has managed to find lots of customers all over the country.

Honda Highness CB350 Colours & Design
The Highnes CB350 is available in three colours – red, green and black. Honda has bestowed it with a design heavily inspired by the larger CB 1100 EX. It gets a round headlamp, a curvy fuel tank, a leather tan seat, chopped fenders, and a chrome-finished exhaust. Meanwhile, the presence of blacked-out components and alloy wheels also lend it a modern appeal. The tail section looks quite neat – not too busy not too sober.

Honda Highness CB350 Mileage & Performance
The CB350 offers good mileage. If ridden sanely, the bike easily churns out 30-35kmpl. The 348cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which makes 20.5bhp at 5,500rpm and 30Nm at 3,000rpm offers lots of refinement and smoothness. It is one of the reasons why so many Indian customers preferred this Honda over a Royal Enfield. The gearbox too, offers slick shifts.

Honda Highness CB350 Specifications & Features
The bike is built around a double cradle frame which is linked to the telescopic forks and dual shock absorbers. Stopping power comes from a 310mm disc brake at the front and a 240mm disc at the back. The bike is 2163mm long and has a wheelbase of 1441mm. The ground clearance stands at 166mm which is decent for a bike this size. The overall kerb weight of the bike is 181kgs and has a fuel tank capacity of 15 litres.

Honda Highness CB350 Alternatives
The Highness CB350 sees the Royal Enfield Classic 350 as well as the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 as its competitions. The Jawa Forty-Two also competes with this Honda but the CB350 manages to come as a winner due to its strong brand recall.

Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022] Expert Opinion

Good Things
- Modern retro styling is great to look at
- Gets dual-channel ABS
- Exhaust sounds good
Could be Better
- Pillion seat has less space
- Sold only through Bigwing outlets

BikeWale's Take

The Highness CB 350 is the Royal Classic 350 rival but with modern equipment. The bike is loaded with features and is powered by a brand new 350cc engine. The exhaust sound of this Honda is pretty good. Unfortunately, the bike isn’t available through all Honda showrooms.

Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022] Review

The Honda CB350 was developed only with one intention – take some sales away from Royal Enfield. So the bike had to carry a few aspects like modern retro styling, a good exhaust thump and also lots of aspiration. While Honda managed to bring in some of these aspects to the table, it also got some more things that might make the CB350 Honda’s most renowned premium brand.

Introduction

The Honda CB350 was developed only with one intention – to take some sales away from Royal Enfield. So the bike had to carry a few aspects like modern retro styling, a good exhaust thump and lots of aspiration. While Honda managed to bring in some of these aspects to the table, it also got other things that might make the CB350 Honda’s most renowned premium brand.

Quality

Now Hondas have been known for offering products with good quality. With the CB350, the story is similar. The fit and finish are great. The welds on the chassis have been neatly done. The paint used has some bit of premiumness. The overall quality of cycle parts are appreciable. The plastics in and around the switchgear are decent.

The grips too, feel solid. Coming to the seat, the cover feels premium and has some amount of finesse. But there are two things that we didn’t like – the rubber used to cover the type-C charging port and the grab rail. The former feels hard and cheap whereas the latter feels simple and part of a cost cutting measure.

Comfort

The CB350 is more of a street bike than a cruiser and that is why there are centre-set footpegs, upright handlebar and long seat. So once you are on the saddle, the seat triangle is inviting – thanks to its upright and comfortable posture. The handlebars are also easy to reach. The pegs aren’t placed higher and there’s some decent amount of space in the seat to move around. And while riding, the bulky fuel tank allows the rider to hold it by the knee. The rider doesn’t really need to find that space. It comes naturally.

Performance

The 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine on this bike is brand new. It has been co-developed with Honda Japan. So we should expect extreme levels of refinement, right? We’ll get to that in a bit. Till then, let’s talk numbers. This engine displaces 349cc and it makes around 21bhp at 5500rpm and peak torque of 30Nm at 3000rpm. This motor is mated to five-speed gearbox that transfers power to the rear wheel via a chain drive.

With these power figures, it is clear that the CB350 isn’t a powerful motorcycle. In fact, the numbers are marginally more than the Classic 350 – its main rival. But there’s one aspect that we should focus first in this review as it was missing from the segment – high level of refinement. We know all Honda bikes exhibit a certain level of refinement and the CB350 is no different. From idling, to the mid revs and then all the way till higher revs – the CB350 has great level of refinement.

Coming to the power delivery, the bike doesn’t have a lot of torque in the low revs. In fact, the CB350 gains some excitement only at higher revs and that is something we didn’t enjoy much. Lack of torque at low revs mean you have to plan the overtakes every single time – be it in the city or on the highway. Plus, you need to shift gears several times and that increases some fatigue. I mean I know that the gear shifts are smooth, but your leg still has some work to do. But the clutch pull is extremely smooth and light. Something that will make riding in the city extremely comfortable.

The CB350 rides on the traditional telescopic forks at the front. And at the rear you have the twin shock absorbers. We see this setup in most bikes in this segment. The Classic 350 has this. Even the Meteor 350 comes with it. So it is clear that it doesn’t really matter what the bike has. What matters is how comfortable it keeps the rider on that saddle.

The setup on the CB350 is not really on the plush side. The low speed ride could have been so much better especially at the rear. But when it comes to high speed ride, this Honda does a good job. But to be honest, we were expecting this bike to have a really good ride.

The braking system works fairly well. The progression is nice. And there’s enough bite and power. But the feel on the front brake lever could have been a little better.

The CB350 benefits from great kerb weight, accessible seat height and good weight distribution. The view from the saddle is really good. So as a result, it’s extremely easy and comfortable to ride the bike in the city conditions. When it comes to filtering through heavy traffic, the CB350 does a fantastic job here. In the parking too, you can move it around comfortably. And when it comes to tight turns, the CB350 with its impressive turning radius, manages it without any drama. On the highways, the CB350 is a breeze to ride. It lacks a windscreen, but at 100kmph which is relaxed cruising speed, there’s minimal windblast. But in the corners, the bike gets a bit uncomfortable. You can push it a bit, but as you try to lean in more, you will clearly feel the bike’s reluctance.

Technology

The CB350 is a modern motorcycle. So like most other premium Hondas sold worldwide, the CB350 gets a good list of tech. The most popular one is the Bluetooth-enabled instrument cluster. This unit can be connected to the smartphone via an app. Once connected, the rider will be able to see lots of ride information along with calls, messages and even use navigation system. However, the navigation system can work only if there’s a headset connected. Also, on the cluster unit, there are information like clock, average fuel consumption, trip meters, odometer and an analog speedometer.

The other USP of this Honda is the presence of traction control system. It’s a first in the segment and it works. It’s a fairly simple system which works when the system detects a wheel slip that usually happen in the dirt or roads filled with gravel. There are other bits like slip and assist clutch, LED lights and hazard lights that make the CB350 quite aspirational.

Fuel Efficiency

The CB350 retured 32kmpl in our city and highway test runs. The figure is quite decent considering the fact that the bike has poor low and mid-range and to overtake, you need to open the throttle quite a lot. So with a fuel tank capacity of 15-litres, the CB350 can be ridden for approximately 450kms before heading to a petrol pump.

Fitness of purpose

The CB350 is largely suitable for riders who have been riding 125cc-150cc motorcyles for many years. But now, they want something more from their bike, something that will be easy for them to ride and also exhibit a sense of arrival in life. The CB350 that way fits that requirement quite easily. And now with its Bigwing showroom association, the CB350 has managed to become one great aspirational motorcycle to have.

Our take

The CB350 is priced at Rs 2.25 lakh on-road Mumbai and with this bike, it is clear that Honda is very serious about this segment. So serious that, it plans to bring in more motorcycles. But after spending close to three days with the bike, we can say that the CB350 is such a charming and comfortable motorcycle to have. It checks most of the right boxes. The engine is extremely refined and smooth. It has good performance. The riding stance is upright. The pillion too, can have a very good time. And it’s actually fun to live with on daily basis. But the most important aspect here is that the CB350 is such a head turner even with its simple classic lines. And then there are so many nice colour options to choose from.

But there are a few more things we expected from this Honda. Things like better overtaking abilities. A torquier engine. And a suspension setup that makes you feel at home. So we’d recommend you to buy the CB350 only if the showroom is available in your city. Because once you bring the bike, you have to keep it in good shape right and that’s obviously possible only at official SVCs. I mean you can definitely take it to your local garage, but then you are bound to void the warranty and you wouldn’t want that happening to your bike.

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Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022] mileage

As reported by Hness CB350 [2020-2022] owners, the real mileage of Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022] is 35 kmpl.

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Hness CB350 [2020-2022] Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 348.36 cc

Max Power 20.78 bhp @ 5,500 rpm

Max Torque 30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm

Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 90.5 mm

Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 4

Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 9.5:1

Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. --

Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. 35 kmpl

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 525 Km

Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. 125 Kmph

Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 4 Up

Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 1

Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 70 mm

Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. CDI

Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 1 Per Cylinder

Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Air Cooled

Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. Wet Multiplate

Fuel Delivery System Fuel Injection

Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 15 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 2 litres

Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS6

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Twin-Hydraulic

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Dual Channel ABS

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 18 inch

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 130/70 - 18

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 310 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 240 mm

Calliper Type Dual Piston

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 19 inch

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. No

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 29 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 33 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 29 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 36 psi

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 181 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 800 mm

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 166 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 800 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,107 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,441 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,163 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Half Duplex Cradle

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty 3 Year

Standard Warranty 42000 Km

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Analogue

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)Yes

Shift LightNo

Headlight TypeLED

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. No

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 1

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. Yes

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. Yes

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. Yes

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12V, 6.0 Ah

Front storage box No

Under seat storage No

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. Yes

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. No

Brake/Tail LightLED

Turn SignalLED

Pass LightYes

GPS & NavigationYes

USB charging portYes

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchYes

Stepped SeatNo

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional featuresHazard Switch

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Honda Hness CB350 [2020-2022] User Reviews

4.5 332 ratings 127 reviews

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5Smoothie 2 months ago by Raj Gopal, Hyderabad
I am having honda hness cb350 dlx pro chrome. Here is the review: 1. These premium bikes are available at bigwing showroom only and they are not everywhere for servicing and everything I have to travel around 20kms. 2. Good riding experience very smooth 3. Looks and per
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- Ridden for
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- Got mileage of
  40 kmpl
5Its a beautiful looking bike. But performance wise honda can be m 3 months ago by Khalid Khan, Mumbai
Highness cb350 gives you a proper retro feel without vibrations, I am regularly using this and ride almost 50+kms/day and it gives me the best ride feeling till now. The gear system is a bit long but it asks for shifts at regular intervals. The noise/vibrations will als
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- Used it for
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- Owned for
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- Ridden for
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- Got mileage of
  45 kmpl
5My best experience ever... 3 months ago by Pratit Prabhas, Patna
Only two times, I have ridden this bike. Amazing feelings, great opportunity for me. I m going to buy this one & only bike in just 15 days. Earlier I also liked royal enfield like others. But the first time I drove this bike. There is no other going to be a favorite for
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- Owned for
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5Majestic highness. Well deserved crown of the highness!! 5 months ago by Fredrick Savio Fernandes, Mumbai
The bike is fantastic, with good pickup and smooth engine refinement especially on the highways even at 100 kmph. I have driven it for a couple of 250 km long drives nonstop, with no back pain no stiffness in the butt with full body protection. I am 55 years old and lov
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- Used it for
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- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  10000-15000 kms
1Boycott honda. Pathetic and worst honda lowness 5 months ago by Johny Dmello, Thane
Total disappointment. Purchased this bike and since then have increased my blood pressure..Every time it has disappointed me. Got a negative impression of honda in my mind. Will not only think of any honda bikes or even a honda car if got an option. Disc pads gone, pain
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- Used it for
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- Owned for
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- Ridden for
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- Got mileage of
  34 kmpl
5Best 350CC For Middle class 6 months ago by Rahul Sarkar
I am giving a review based on my riding bike of my brother as I myself not owned Hness but my brother owns one. Pros: 1)Engine: Reliable, Aircooled, Long stroke motor with amazing engineering by team Honda. I think this engine was built especially for India. 2)Look Stro
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- Owned for
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- Ridden for
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- Got mileage of
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Honda has refreshed the appeal of the H’ness CB350 and CB350 RS with the launch of accessory kits for both motorcycles. While the H’ness CB350 is offered with four kits, the CB350 RS gets two kits. These kits are priced between Rs 7,500 to Rs 22,200. But, what all do you get with these kits? Watch the video to find out.