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Chasing the Sun Astride a Honda

November 1, 2022 by Vaibhav Kashyap Leave a Comment

We explore the beauty and tranquillity of Leh and Ladakh for five days as part
of Honda Sunchasers, an event organised by Honda Big Wing.

Story: Vaibhav Kashyap
Photography: Honda

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Filed Under: Honda, Latest News, Magazine, News, Shows & Events, Travelogues, Your Rides Tagged With: CB350, honda, Honda Big Wing, honda india, Ladakh, Leh ride, motorcycles, Ride

Honda H’ness CB350 and Activa Among Various Models Recalled

June 16, 2021 by Team Bike India Leave a Comment

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) have recalled the H’ness CB 350 and Activa among various other models suspected of being affected by a potential issue with the safety reflectors.

Honda H'ness CB350 WEB

The safety reflectors on the affected H’ness CB 350 and Activa models are positioned on the fork of the suspension and may not be in compliance with the standard photometric provision. The company explains this particular issue may result in a deficit in the light reflection capacity of the reflection and, in turn, may result in reduced visibility more so in the dark.

The affected vehicles were manufactured by Honda between November 2019 and January 2021. The company specifies that the impact of this issue on the affected vehicles’ visibility is insignificant and assures its customers that the difference in photometric provision is just a ‘tad’.

WEB Honda Activa 125 BS VI

Honda’s H’ness CB 350 and Activa are two of the popular models being recalled. The total number of models affected by this recall is eight, including the Honda Activa 5G, Activa 6G, Activa 125, CB Shine, Hornet 2.0, X-Blade, H’Ness CB 350 and the CB 300R. The total number of vehicles that are being recalled has not been specified by Honda.

According to standard practice, the company will contact the owners of affected units. Customers may also check if their vehicle falls in the batch being recalled by entering the vehicle’s VIN on the company’s official website. Customers will be required to take the affected units to an authorized HMSI dealership near them where a new reflector will be installed as a precautionary measure. It will be done free of charge even if the affected vehicle has surpassed its warranty period. Since the Honda CB300R and H’ness CB350 are sold through Honda BigWing dealerships, owners of these two models have to take their vehicles to one of those outlets instead of a regular Honda 2Wheelers dealership.

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Filed Under: Honda, Latest News, News Tagged With: Activa, bike, CB350, H'ness CB 350, Honda Activa, Honda Activa 6g, India, new, recall, Recalled, scooter

Retro Bike Shootout: No School Like Old School

June 14, 2021 by Anosh Khumbatta Leave a Comment

Classically-styled motorcycles are no longer just Royal Enfield’s territory. We take a close look at three bikes vying for the title of the best modern retro

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Filed Under: Benelli India, Comparison, Honda, Latest News, News, Review, Royal Enfield Tagged With: benelli, bike, CB350, classic, comparision, honda, Imperiale, India, latest, launched, Meteor, new, retro, Royal Enfield, shootout, style

Honda Sunchasers 2021 – Riding in Paradise

April 16, 2021 by Azaman Chothia Leave a Comment

We embark on a trip to the land of the rising sun for the Honda Sunchasers ride experience and spend six days riding amidst the enthralling beauty of Arunachal Pradesh.

Honda Sunchasers 12 WEB

Story: Azaman Chothia
Photography: Apurva Ambep

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Filed Under: Features, Latest News, News Tagged With: 2021, arunachal, arunachal pradesh, bike, CB350, Hness CB350, honda, Honda Big Wing, Honda Sunchasers 2021, India, motorcycle

Specification Comparo: Honda H’ness CB350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa

October 1, 2020 by Anosh Khumbatta Leave a Comment

Hness Cb 350-WEB

Honda have decided to cash in on the modern retro motorcycle craze with the unexpected launch of the Highness CB350, a 1970s-inspired machine powered by a single-cylinder thumper and bathed in loads of chrome. Let’s see how it measures up to the established competition in the segment.

  

With prices starting at Rs 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom), the new Honda H’ness CB350 goes up against the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and the Jawa, both of which are priced at about Rs 1.65 lakh (ex-showroom). Either of these three machines can satisfy the desire to own a shiny retro-designed machine with modern features like fuel injection and ABS and, while all three are powered by similarly-sized singles, there are subtle differences. While the Jawa’s motor is the only one that displaces less than 300 cc, it makes up for this with liquid-cooling, and features the highest power output of the three. It is also the only bike with a six-speed gearbox, while the other two make do with a five-speed ‘box.

Here are the numbers:

Engine Capacity Peak Power Peak Torque Transmission
Honda H’ness CB350 348.4 cc 21 hp @ 5,500 rpm 30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm Five-speed
RE Classic 350 346 cc 20 hp @ 5,250 rpm 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm Five-speed
Jawa 293 cc 27 hp @ NA 28 Nm @ NA Six-Speed

As you can tell, while the Jawa makes the most outright horsepower, the Honda leads the torque stakes, and will probably be the most rideable at low revs. The Classic isn’t too far behind in this respect, and while Jawa haven’t released at what rpm their motor makes its peak power and torque, we know it’s the highest revving of the three bikes here.

Let’s now compare dimensions:

Length Width Wheelbase Overall Height Saddle Height Ground Clearance Kerb Weight
Honda H’ness CB350 2,163 mm 800 mm 1,441 mm 1,112 mm 800 mm 166 mm 181 kg
RE Classic 350 2,160 mm 790 mm 1,390 mm 1,090 mm 800 mm 135 mm 194 kg
Jawa 2,122 mm 789 mm 1369 mm 1165 mm 765 mm 172 kg

The Honda is the longest of the three bikes with the longest wheelbase while the Jawa is the shortest, which will probably make it the most nimble. The Honda and the RE both share an acceptable 800-mm seat height, although extremely short riders might be more comfortable with the Jawa’s 765-mm saddle height. In terms of weight, the RE is the heaviest, closely followed by Honda, while the Jawa is the lightest of the three motorcycles here.

We’re looking forward to riding the Honda H’ness CB350 soon to bring you a proper comparison between these motorcycles, but hope this spec comparison gives you a good enough idea of where the Honda stands in our market.

Filed Under: Comparison, Honda, Jawa, Latest News, News, Review, Royal Enfield Tagged With: bike, CB350, classic, comparison, highness, honda, India, jawa, latest, launched, new, retro, Royal Enfield

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