The Honda CB 350 is not very big, it is not very powerful, but it has a lot of charm. Designed for emerging countries and especially India where it can compete with Royal Enfield, it is reserved for its latitudes, leaving us wanting more. But now she is expected in Japan, which would mean that, from there, she could project herself onto the Old Continent...
Will we soon see the cute one Honda CB 350 in Europe and even in the United States? It would not be in the realm of impossible since this opus arrived in 2020 promises to reach the Japan, with even a Scrambler version. According to the site InSella.it, the CB 350 would be offered to its compatriots for 268 yen, or approximately 2 700 euros.
The single-cylinder with its neoclassical style seems made for pleasure even in Western markets, where this type of model is enjoying growing success. This would be good news, especially for enthusiasts looking for a model with attention to detail and a strong personality. Currently, in any case, there is still no certainty about its arrival on the Old Continent. In the meantime, here is a brief overview of its main qualities and characteristics.
The CB 350 is made for Europe!
The single cylinder of 348 cm 3 air-cooled is capable of 20,8 hp at 5 rpm and 500 Nm at 30 rpm. The gearbox is 3-speed, the clutch is equipped with a slip assist system and there is also HSTC traction control. An endowment worthy of the regulations in force in our latitudes...
It features a double cradle steel frame, combined with a telescopic fork and dual rear shock absorber. The braking system consists of two 310 mm discs with dual-channel ABS, while the rims are 19 “and 18” equipped with 100/90 and 130/70 tires. All for a dry weight of 181 kg. The instrument compartment is also valuable, with a nice analogue and digital liquid crystal speedometer capable of connecting to the mobile phone and also managing it with a voice control system…
