Honda Highness CB 350 and Royal Enfield Classic 350 are two of the most popular retro classic bikes available in both Indian as well as Nepali markets.
Although Royal Enfield’s popular cruiser- Classic 350 remains a vintage model, the Honda Highness CB 350 also happens to be a tough competitor in the same.
Both of the motorcycles arrive with a classic retro-look with an engine unit of similar displacement.
In terms of technical specifications, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 derives its power from a 349.34cc engine while the Honda H’ness CB350 is powered by a 348.36cc.
To make a clear comparison of the technicalities of the motorcycle, here we have compared the specs of both H’ness CB350 and RE Classic 350 in the table below.
Honda H'ness CB 350 and Royal Enfield Classic 350
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Honda H’ness CB350 |
Royal Enfield Classic 350 |
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Engine Type |
4 Stroke, SI Engine, BS-VI |
4 Stroke, Air-Oil Cooled Engine, Spark Ignition, Single Cylinder |
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Engine Displacement |
348.36 cc |
349.34 cc |
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Max Power |
21.07 PS @ 5500 rpm |
20.21 PS @ 6100 rpm |
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Max Torque |
30 Nm @ 3000 rpm |
27 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
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No. of Gears |
5 |
5 |
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Emission Type |
bs6 |
bs6 |
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No Of Cylinders |
1 |
1 |
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Cooling System |
Air Cooled |
Air & Oil Cooled |
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Drive Type |
Chain Drive |
Chain Drive |
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Brakes Front |
Disc |
Disc |
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Brakes Rear |
Disc |
Disc |
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Mileage (City) |
45.8 kmpl |
41.55 kmpl |
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Top Speed |
120.65 kmph |
118 km/hr |
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Tyre Size |
Front:-100/90-19 Rear:-130/70-18 |
Front:-100/90 - 19, Rear:-120/80 - 18 |
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Wheel Size |
Front:-482.6 mm, Rear:-457.2 mm |
Front:-482.6 mm,Rear:-457.2 mm |
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Tyre Type |
Tubeless |
Tubeless |
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Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) |
Alloy |
Spoke |
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Seat height |
800 mm |
805 mm |
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Length*Width*Height |
2163*800*1107 mm3 |
2145*785*1090 mm3 |
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Wheelbase |
1441 mm |
1390 mm |
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Length |
2163 mm |
2145 mm |
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Ground Clearance |
166 mm |
170 mm |
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Width |
800 mm |
785 mm |
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Fuel Capacity |
15 Liters |
13 Liters |
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Kerb Weight |
181 Kg |
195 Kg |
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ABS |
Dual-Channel |
Dual-Channel |
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Speedometer |
Analogue |
Analogue |
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Trip Meter |
Digital |
Analogue |
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Pros |
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Cons |
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Price in India |
INR 1.98 lakhs |
INR 2.10 lakhs (Single-Channel) INR 2.20 lakhs (Dual-Channel) |
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Price in Nepal |
Rs. 8,48,900/- |
Rs. 6,40,000/- (Dual-Channel) |
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Our Verdict
In our view, the Honda H'ness CB350 is the winner for us. First on, the motorcycle is slightly on the cheaper side compared to the Classic 350. Honda offers the CB350 with dual-channel ABS at a price less than the one Royal Enfield offers for Single-Channel.
However, personally, I love the design and riding stance of the Classic 350 more than the H'ness 350.
In the same way, the Honda H'ness remaining a new offering from Honda also arrives with modern tech feature
On the other hand, performance-wise too, the power and torque figure of Honda H'ness is higher compared to that of the Classic 350, i.e. around 1bhp.
As per the user reviews from Zigwheels India, 66% of the users have chosen Royal Enfield Classic 350 over Honda H'ness CB30.
The rating of the motorcycle was carried out amongst 969 users based on a variety of factors such as Mileage, Engine Performance, Comfort, Maintenace, and Features.
Which bike do you think is the best in the segment? Let us know your views in the comment section below.
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