Honda CB350RS To Launch Tomorrow

The rumours come to end tomorrow as Honda pulls the veil off its new premium bike

[UPDATE: The Honda CB350RS has been launched in India. Check out the details in our launch report.]

Ever since Honda teased its upcoming motorcycle, the internet is full of speculations of whether the new bike from Team Red will be an urban scrambler or a cafe racer. Well, Honda is all set to lay rest to all the rumours and speculations tomorrow by launching, what we think could be called the CB350RS. We expect the new bike to carry a price tag of Rs 2.10 lakh (ex-showroom).

When it comes to styling, the only thing we know so far is that the rear end is different from the H’Ness CB350 and is void of any chrome bits. The exhaust also is a blacked-out unit. Another change is the new alloy wheel. Given that the bike is likely to be a cafe racer, expect a sportier riding stance on the RS. The bike is likely to come equipped with clip-on handlebars, slightly rear set footpegs and a flatter seat. However, for some reason the bike in the teaser image is shod with MRF Zapper Kurve tyres, which are dual-purpose tyres, not something we see on cafe racers.

The engine is likely to be carried over from the H’Ness CB350. The 348cc, air-cooled single-cylinder motor is quite impressive and has great refinement levels, about which you can read in our road test. As for the performance, it will likely continue to develop 21.07PS and 30Nm and may retain the same state of tune as the H’Ness.

Features like the bluetooth-enabled instrument console and traction control are likely to be carried as well. With the bike being launched under the brand’s premium arm, BigWing, the Honda CB350RS will be available across the BigWing dealerships only. The Honda CB350RS will be a fresh alternative to the Husqvarna Vitpilen 250.