Honda definitely has a weapon of mass seduction with a CB 350 model which it nevertheless reserves only for emerging markets. It is India which is especially endowed with it, and which makes Europe salivate. But a message of hope came from this continent-sized country. So, we should not despair of seeing one day arrive in our latitudes the charming machine which is also available in two deliciously vintage opuses: the H'Ness and the RS...
But before doing ourselves harm by reminding ourselves of the existence of what is currently denied to us, let's have a good time with this providential declaration from the marketing director of the Indian branch of Honda Yadvinder Singh Guleria : " given that this model already complies with European regulations " said Guleria, who are " there are many countries where it could be exported. So we discuss with the main office ". Which means the Japan. Comments spotted by InSella.it.
Suddenly, the question would no longer be whether the CB 350 would arrive in Europe, but when. The Honda CB 350 is equipped with a 348 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine. 20,8 hp at 5 rpm and a torque of 500 Nm at 30 rpm. The gearbox is 3-speed, slipper clutch and traction control entrusted to Honda's HSTC.
Honda CB 350: in H'Ness or RS
In terms of the chassis, there is a double-cradle steel frame combined with a telescopic fork at the front and a double rear shock absorber. The braking system consists of two 310mm discs with dual-channel ABS, while the rims are 19" and 18" fitted with 100/90 and 130/70 tires. All for a dry weight of 181 kg.
The version RS has the same technical sheet. The appearance, however, becomes more “aggressive” on the café racer type. Compared to the H'Ness, the new RS adopts a sportier riding position, with the rider leaning more forward, but the handlebars are as wide as those of a scrambler. The exhaust has also been redesigned, with a slightly more raised bottom and, overall, a decidedly sportier look.
