Honda H'ness CB350: Variants Explained

The Honda H’ness CB350 is a neo-retro motorcycle from the Japanese manufacturer, starting at Rs 2,09,857 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Honda launched the H’ness CB350 to challenge the Royal Enfield Classic 350 in the 350cc segment.

The Honda H'ness CB350 is available in four variants: DLX, DLX Pro, DLX Pro Chrome, and the top Legacy Edition. Honda also offers four custom versions of the bike, including Cafe Racer Custom, Comfort Custom, Solo Carrier Custom and Tourer Custom. 

All the variants of the Honda Hness CB350 are powered by a 348.36cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that makes 21PS at 5,500rpm and 30Nm at 3,000rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. However, they differ in terms of features and looks. Here is a detailed explanation:

Honda Hness CB350 DLX variant

The Hness CB350 DLX is the base variant and comes with a simple neo-retro roadster design. It is available in four single-tone colours: Precious Red Metallic, Mat Marshall Green Metallic, Pearl Nightstar Black and Mat Massive Grey Metallic. It gets black split seats, while the front and rear fenders have a metallic grey finish. 

All variants feature a semi-digital instrument console with smartphone connectivity through Honda RoadSync, but the DLX variant misses out on voice control function. It gets a single horn and misses out on a dual-horn setup. It also gets an all-LED lighting setup and a USB charging port.

Honda Hness CB350 DLX Pro variant

The Honda Hness CB350 DLX Pro variant comes in three different colours: Mat Marshall Green Metallic, Precious Red Metallic and Pearl Nightstar Black. It has body-coloured fenders and features a brown split seat setup.

It also gets the same features and the same semi-digital instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity. It additionally gets the Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS) and is equipped with dual horns. 

Honda Hness CB350 DLX Pro Chrome variant

The Honda Hness CB350 DLX Pro Chrome is available in three colourways: Athletic Blue Metallic, Mat Massive Grey Metallic and Pearl Nightstar Black. The fuel tank gets horizontal white stripes. It has brown seats and features chrome-finished front and rear fenders. Rest all the features remain the same as the DLX Pro variant.

Honda Hness CB350 Legacy Edition

The Honda Hness CB350 Legacy Edition is available in the Pearl Siren Blue colour. It gets Legacy Stripes on the fuel tank that consists of blue, white and yellow graphics. It also features Legacy emblems on the side panels, finished in navy blue and black colour that says ‘Hness CB350’. Whereas, the other variants have a red and black badging. Feature-wise it also remains the same as the DLX Pro variant.

Honda Hness CB350: Custom Versions

Honda also offers four exciting custom variants of the Hness CB350, including Cafe Racer Custom, Comfort Custom, Solo Carrier Custom and Tourer Custom.

The Cafe Racer Custom version is based on the Hness CB 350 DLX Pro Chrome variant and comes with a cafe racer kit that includes a short visor and a rear seat cowl. It also gets a leg guard, a bash plate and an additional chrome design element at the side panels.

The Comfort Custom is based on the base DLX variant. It comes with additional hand guards, a tall visor, a pillion backrest, leg guards and saddle stay for both sides.

The Solo Carrier Custom is based on the DLX Pro variant. It misses out on the pillion seat and only has the rider seat with the passenger seat’s space left vacant to mount luggage. It comes with a short visor and leg guards.

The Tourer Custom is also based on the DLX Pro variant. It comes touring ready with a taller visor, hand guards, leg guards, saddle stay and a tail rack. 

Honda Hness CB350 Price list

Here is a variant-wise price list for your reference:

The prices of the custom versions will vary depending on the chosen variant and the additional accessories and kits required for your selected customisation.