Honda CB350RS is now available in Nepal. Syakar Trading Ltd, the sole importer and distributor of Honda bikes launched it last year.
CB350RS is a new motorcycle in the Nepalese market from the Japanese automobile manufacturer. It looks similar to Honda Highness CB350, however, comes with sporty character.
Talking of cost, Honda CB 350 price in Nepal is Rs. 8,98,900.
With that said, let's dive into a detailed overview of the all-new CB350 RS along with its key features, specifications, and availablity.
Honda CB350 RS Overview
Honda CB350 RS is a new street motorcycle from Honda where RS stands for ‘Road Sailing’. Moreover, this bike is targeted towards the younger audience with its sportier and enriching riding experience.
Looks
The design and appearance of Honda CB350 RS are similar to its silbing, H’ness CB350. However, the sporty character make it stand out.
It features modern-retro styling providing the bike an attractive look. At the front, it has a circular LED headlight, tall-set handlebar, black smoked fender, and round rear-view mirrors.
The rear section comes with underseat tailight while the seat has a tuck and roll design with sporty pillion grabrail.
This motorcycle is offered in two colors: Black with Pearl Sports Yellow and Radiant Red Metallic. Furthermore, the fuel tank has a dual-tone finish painted in Black with Pearl Sports Yellow.
Performance
Regarding the engine of Honda CB350 RS, it is powered by the same 348.36 cc, four-stroke, SI motor as Highness. It can deliver 20.78 bhp of maximum power at 5,500 rpm and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3,000 rpm providing an excellent driving experience.
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The BS6-compliant engine can provide a claimed top speed of 115 Kmph. As for fuel efficiency, the company claims it to provide 35kmpl of mileage.
Furthermore, the bike uses a Multi-Plate wet clutch and comes with a 5-speed transmission gearbox.
Dimensions
CB350 RS is 2171 mm in length, 804 mm in width, and 1097 mm in height. It also weighs around 179kg which is actually 2 kg lighter than Highness 350.
This bike also comes with ground clearance of 168mm, while the seat height is 800mm. Furthermore, the bulky fuel tank is measured at 15-liter.
Hardware
The new CB350 RS uses a half-duplex cradle frame underneath the body. The suspension units include front telescopic and twin-hydraulic suspension at the rear.
A 310mm single disc upfront and a 240mm single rear disc handle the braking duties. Additonally, dual-channel ABS comes as standard.
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This bike also gets Y-shaped alloy wheels. It has 100/90 and 150/70 wide pattern tubeless tyres at front and back respectively.
Honda CB350 RS Features
The Honda CB350 RS gets a semi-digital instrument cluster that displays standard info and other additional details such as an eco-indicator, real-time fuel economy, average fuel economy, and distance to empty. Some other key features highlights include:
- Underseat Tail Lamp with eye-shaped LED winkers
- Roaring Exhaust Note
- Engine Start/Stop Switch
- Skid plate for extra protection of the Engine
- Real-Time and Average Mileage
- Side Stand with Engine Inhibitor
- Hazard Switch
- Dual-channel ABS
- Main Shaft Coaxial Balancer
- Tuck and Roll seat
- Sporty Grab Rail
Honda CB350 RS Specifications
Engine and Transmission
| ENGINE | 4 Stroke, SI, Engine |
| DISPLACEMENT | 348.36 cc |
| EMISSION TYPE | BS6-compliant |
| COOLING SYSTEM | Air-cooled |
| FUEL SUPPLY | Fuel Injection |
| PEAK POWER | 20.78 bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm |
| TOP SPEED | 115 Kmph |
| NO. OF GEARS | 5 Gears |
| CLUTCH TYPE | Multiple Wet Clutch |
| STARTING METHOD | Self |
| MILEAGE | 35 Kmpl |
Build and Dimension
| KERB WEIGHT | 179 kg |
| LENGTH | 2171 mm |
| WIDTH | 804 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1097 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 1441 mm |
| GROUND CLEARANCE | 168 mm |
| SEAT HEIGHT | 800 mm |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 15 Ltr |
Chassis and Suspension
| CHASSIS | Half Duplex Cradle |
| FRONT SUSPENSION | Telescopic |
| REAR SUSPENSION | Twin - Hydraulic |
Brakes and Tyres
| BRAKING SYSTEM | Dual-Channel ABS |
| FRONT BRAKE | Disc 310mm |
| REAR BRAKE | Disc 240mm |
| TYRE TYPE | Tubeless |
| FRONT TYRE | 100/90-19M/C 57H |
| REAR TYRE | 150/70-17M/C 69H |
Others
| BATTERY | 12V, 6.0 Ah |
| COLORS | Red Metallic, Black with Pearl yellow |
Honda CB 350 RS Price in Nepal 2023
The Honda CB 350 RS price in Nepal is Rs. 8,98,900. Unfortunately, the recent massive price hike of Rs. 1 Lakh makes it even more expensive.
| Model | Price |
| CB 350 RS | Rs. 8,98,900 |
This motorcycle is currently available in single variant.
Talking about competitors, Honda CB350 RS faces off against Royal Enfield's Meteor 350 and Jawa 42. However, the impressive features make it stand out from rivals.
So, if you are Honda fan and want a cruiser bike with blend of modern-retro and sporty character, CB350 RS could be your perfect ride.
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