Honda CB350RS: Picture Gallery

A closer look at Honda’s second offering in the 350cc segment

Honda has launched the CB350RS in India at Rs 1,96,000 (ex-showroom pan-India). Is it just a sporty variant of the CB350 or has Honda gone the extra mile to create something new? Let’s find out through these detailed images: 

Starting from the front, the CB350RS uses the same all-LED headlight with DRLs as seen on the H’ness CB350 but the chrome housing has been replaced by a brush-finished, rugged-looking headlamp ring.  

It gets a semi-digital instrument cluster with an analogue tachometer and a small digital inset that displays the fuel level, gear position, real-time and average mileage, and the distance to empty. Unfortunately, it doesn’t get turn-by-turn navigation with smartphone compatibility like the H’Ness CB350 DLX Pro variant.

The Honda CB350RS has received a blacked-out treatment on the front and rear fender as well as the powertrain, side panels, and the underpinnings. For a contrasting effect, the exhaust cover is finished in chrome, which we feel looks a little too gaudy.

The 15-litre fuel tank is the same as the CB350’s with a chrome Honda badge. However, the colour scheme is different here with the tank getting a dual-tone finish. 

It gets ribbed seat pattern for the rider’s area. Compared to H'ness, the CB350RS' seat is wider which can be slightly uncomfortable for shorter riders. The seat height remains the same, at 800mm. The grab-rail has been attached right below the pillion seat. 

The CB350RS is powered by an air-cooled 348.36cc single-cylinder motor that makes 21.07PS at 3,000rpm and 30Nm at 5,500rpm. It’s mated to a 5-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch. While the figures are the same on paper, we’re yet to see whether any changes have been made to the final drive. For added protection, this motorcycle also comes with a skid plate as standard.

Honda Selectable Torque Control (Honda’s term for traction control) comprises the standard safety net alongside dual-channel ABS. 

The bike is sprung on a telescopic gaitered fork and a twin rear shock setup. Braking is handled by a 310mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc. 

The Honda CB350RS sits on a newly designed Y-shaped 19-inch front wheel and a smaller 17-inch rear wheel combination with MRF Zapper Kurve tyres, measuring 100/90 front and 150/70 at the rear. 

Last but not least, Honda is offering the CB350RS in two colours: Radiant Red Metallic and Black with Pearl Sports Yellow. Of the two, the yellow variant is more striking.