The H’ness CB350 has been a big hit, which is quite evident from the fact that HMSI has are received over 10,000 bookings of the bike since its launch. The H’ness is a great modern-retro motorcycle – in fact, we think that it’s the best motorcycle you can buy in the 350cc classic-style segment. And now, Honda has decided to launch another variant of the CB350, and this one comes with an RS nametag. We have already discussed the changes before, but this time we get to ride the bike to see how those changes affect its real-world ride experience.
ATRRACTIVE LOOKS
Just to refresh your memory, the CB350 RS is exactly the same motorcycle as the H’ness. It only features a few designchanges to look more like a modern naked than a retro-classic, for it wants to target a younger audience. These changes include a blacked-out look instead of a chrome-based appearance, shorter front and rear fenders, sleeker turn-signals, front fork boots, a bash-plate, and a new ‘tuck-n-roll’ seat. The rear wheel is now smaller at 17-inch, but the tyre is now wider. Also, both tyres are now new tread pattern MRFs. The ergonomics of the bike have also been adjusted to allow for a sportier ride – the foot-pegs have moved a little towards the back, and the handlebar has been lowered by 2mm. Everything else – brakes, engine, suspension, and chassis – remains unchanged.
HOW DIFFERENT IS THE RIDE?
Just like the H’ness, the engine here is a 350cc single-cylinder unit, with 21bhp and 30Nm of torque. It’s wonderfully refined and feels and sounds fantastic. The only issue we felt during the ride was that it seemed to lack top- and low-end power, which has a lot to do with gearing ratios. I think most of us who rode the bike felt that its gears were much too tall and spread out. So, you really have to hold gears longer than usual. If you don’t switch gears at the right time, you will find yourself struggling for power. The peak torque kicks in at 3,000rpm, which is pretty high, and unlike the RE Meteor 350, which has superb low-end and mid-range power delivery, the CB350 requires you to constantly switch gears to get the desired acceleration. But, if you do manage to ride in lower gears, with high revs, the engine delivers a powerful punch, allowing you toeasily reach high triple-digit speeds. The suspension is on the stiff side, but it’s not as stiff as that of the Meteor or the Imperiale. It can do a good job of absorbing hard impacts from bad road surfaces. The new seat also feels a lot more comfortable and a bit softer than earlier. The RS stands for ‘Road Sailing’, and the bike does a pretty good job of justifying the tag – it offers a really smooth ride. The dual-channel ABS brakes are also very powerful and always keep you in total controle.
H’NESS OR RS?
So, is the RS better than the H’ness? Well, if you are a rider who likes a sportier riding style then yes, it does. The H’ness offers you the traditional modern-classic approach and is a fantastic easy rider,which can also be fun to ride. The primary reason for introducing the RS version is to attract young urban customers who don’t really connect with the modern-classic appeal. These young riders in big cities want something aggressive, something that also looks lean and sporty. However, it’s interesting to note that Honda has kept the USB and Bluetooth features as options on the RS.
All in all, the CB350 RS looks like a modern motorcycle, and it certainly performs very well. It also offers you the big-bike feel as well as greater comfort, practicality, and value over bikes like the sportier Duke 390 or G 310 R. It’s a wonderful machine, and I would definitely choose it over the H’ness.
OVER ALL MAY REVIES OF THIS BIKE
We should talk about honda CB 350 rS with a few minor updates to attract the younger generation overall my review is is this bike 3.8 in 5 rating star.
one thing I noticed this bike ok this bike is is very classical looks but it's not 1 complete a digital metres the effect of this bike is compare to overall other thunder Bull bikes.
But I think not a bad this is good bike for the younger generation younger generation likes this bike very much. It's is a pure motorcycling and fancy look for and with the technical combination of this bike. Overall is best according to the my opinion.
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