Honda set to launch CB350 RS Cafe Racer on March 2: What to expect
2 min read 28 Feb 2023, 04:57 PM ISTThe upcoming Honda CB350 RS Cafe Racer is expected to get several visual updates including a new headlamp bikini fairing with a small flyscreen and a rear seat cowl to give it a classic cafe racer look. However, the bike is unlikely to get any major upgrades and is expected to carry over the same mechanicals from the standard CB350.
PremiumHonda India has announced that it will be launching the CB350 RS Cafe Racer motorcycle on March 2. This is an addition to Honda's H'ness CB350 lineup, which has been well-received since its launch in 2020. The new Cafe Racer variant is expected to have a sportier design and some new features, while retaining the same engine as the H'ness CB350.
The launch of the Honda CB350 RS Cafe Racer is just around the corner and enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the new bike. The cafe racer version of the popular CB350 was recently showcased to dealers in a closed-door event and now a launch date has been announced. While the new CB350 cafe racer will retain the mechanicals of the standard CB350, it will feature a new headlamp bikini fairing with a small flyscreen and a rear seat cowl to give it the classic cafe racer look. Upgrades such as OBD2 compliance are also expected for the CB350 H’ness and CB350RS models.
The upcoming Honda CB350 RS Cafe Racer is expected to get several visual updates including a new headlamp bikini fairing with a small flyscreen and a rear seat cowl to give it a classic cafe racer look. However, the bike is unlikely to get any major upgrades and is expected to carry over the same mechanicals from the standard CB350. It may feature chrome components and a blacked-out version may also be on offer. Interestingly, the CB350 cafe racer will skip the clip-on handlebar and retain a tall-set handlebar unit, while the footpeg positioning is not expected to change.
The upcoming Honda CB350 cafe racer will retain the same 348 cc single-cylinder engine as the rest of the CB350 family. The engine is expected to be OBD2 compliant and may even support E20 fuel. The power figures are likely to remain unchanged at 20.8 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3,000 rpm. The engine will be paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Other features that will be retained include LED lighting, a semi-digital instrument console, and dual-channel ABS.
The Honda CB350 cafe racer is set to launch on March 2 and is expected to carry over the same mechanical components as the standard CB350. The bike will receive visual upgrades like a headlamp bikini fairing, rear seat cowl and possible chrome or blacked-out finishes. The 348 cc single-cylinder engine is expected to remain the same, with OBD2 compliance and the possibility of being ready for E20 fuel. The bike will retain features like LED lighting, dual-channel ABS, semi-digital instrument console, and more.
Speaking of rivals, the Honda CB350 cafe racer will compete against the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the Jawa 42, with an expected price of around ₹2 lakh (ex-showroom). More details will be available at the time of launch, and the bike is expected to roll out at showrooms later in March.
