I have under no circumstances felt so comfy, and so content, riding a sub-Rs 2 lakh motorcycle as I have on the new H’ness CB350. From develop high-quality to the exhaust note to even the switchgear, almost everything seems to have been crafted with like, and a lot of believed. I not too long ago rode this new Honda in and about Delhi.
What is the H’ness CB350?
Short for ‘Your Highness’, it is a midsize motorcycle (350-500cc segment). Its 348.36cc petrol engine produces peak energy of 20.8bhp and torque of 30Nm. It has a 15-litre fuel tank, disk brakes, and fuel efficiency of 35-45 km/l.
What defines its design and style?
It’s a classic design and style meets 21st century features—dual-tone fuel tank, alloy wheels, chrome-plated components (exhaust, mirrors and fenders), and that ‘thump’ of a sound from the exhaust we’ve till now linked with Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle in India.
The instrument cluster is digital plus analogue—it displays information and facts such as ABS, side-stand indicator, ECO riding indicator, gear position, speedometer, tripmeter, fuel efficiency, distance-to-empty, and so forth.
Possibly the most fashionable function on the H’ness CB350 is the LED lamp set-up at the front and back, the high-quality of which matches what you see in some new Triumph motorcycles (which are far more highly-priced).
How does it ride?
If I had to sum it up in a single word, it is ‘easy’. Let me clarify in a handful of more.
The H’ness CB350 is a midsize motorcycle, about 2.2 metres extended, and a seat height of .8 metres (2.62 feet). So receiving on and off is straightforward for pretty much any individual.
It weighs just 181 kg. This signifies riding it in quit-and-go traffic—when you have to frequently place your feet on the road—won’t tire you.
Its turning radius is narrow, for the reason that the handlebar turns a bit more than numerous other motorcycles of its size. This also signifies navigating it on narrow streets is as straightforward as riding a 100cc bike.
The riding position is ideal and the seat is firm.
The energy delivery of the engine is linear, i.e. if you are, let’s say, accelerating from 40-70 km/h in third gear, energy does not seem to flows in spurts, but is equally distributed all through the rev-variety.
When accelerating at complete blast from -60 km/h, it produces a lot of sound, and does not seem to speed-up commensurately. But then it is not a sport bike, it is an straightforward rider.
During my two day of city riding, it returned me 40 km/l, which is pretty very good for a 350cc bike.
I’m not certain how comfy it would be on extended, intercity rides. That demands yet another report.
Is it a worth obtain?
Priced Rs 1.86 lakh for DLX and Rs 1.92 lakh for DLX Pro (ex-showroom, Delhi), the H’ness CB350 is very good worth for cash. It’s a planet-class midsize motorcycle, and gets exceptional options such as selectable torque handle that maintains rear wheel traction, help & slipper clutch, genuine-time information on the instrument console, and so on. The DLX Pro variant also gets smartphone connectivity. No other motorcycle presently presents so a lot for so significantly less.
Areas of improvement
Even this pretty much-ideal machine can be enhanced upon:
—The orientation of the horn switch is away from the thumb. While this signifies the rider may possibly not unnecessarily honk, a horn is also employed through emergency, and a single has to stretch the thumb to attain the switch.
—My test unit didn’t have a grab rail on the left side of the rear seat that tends to make placing the motorcycle on the centre stand less complicated rather, I had to grab the rail meant for the pillion rider. Not handy.
—When employing the lever on the side stand, the left foot brushes against the footrest. In uncommon instances, it can hurt.
Specifications
Engine: 348.36 cc petrol
Power: 15.5 kW (20.8 bhp)
Torque: 30 Nm
Weight: 181 kg
Seat height: 800 mm (2.62 feet)
Fuel tank: 15 litres
Front brake: 310 mm disc
Rear brake: 240 mm disc
Gearbox: 5-speed manual
Fuel efficiency: 35-45 km/l
Price: Rs 1.85 lakh onwards
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