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Old 11th February 2021, 16:37   #31
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

I don't think the RS will be drastically different to the vanilla CB, I won't be surprised if we are treated with some classic Honda job, i.e., few new stickers and a few different body panels. I was really hoping for a twin.
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

something tells me this will be a cruiser, albeit not in the traditional cruiser stance. we see hints of a stepped seat, bulbous tank and raised handlebars.
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Today's tweet of Honda BigWing confirms that the new model will indeed be a Cafe racer.

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Adding the digital invite video of the same:
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Let's keep speculating...just found a possibility...The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh-images-97.jpeg

Any resemblance?
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Honda H’ness CB350 Cafe Race rendered.

The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh-20210213_152030.jpg

Source : MotorBeam
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Old 13th February 2021, 16:24   #36
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Motorbeam's render is pretty inaccurate. Even though the teaser shows blackened exhaust can, they are using the same chrome ones. The headlight doom feels very aftermarket-ish too. I hope Honda would have done a way better job than this.
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Motorbeam's got it wrong, we can clearly see the handlebars in the teaser images and they are not clip-ons.
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Old 13th February 2021, 18:00   #38
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Here's another teaser image from Zigwheels:

The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh-hondateaser_560x42001.jpeg

Looks like there would be a black and yellow dual paint job on the same lines as the vanilla CB350.

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This premium cafe racer, which could be called the CB350RS if rumours are to be believed, will be a premium alternative to the CB350. We guess it will be priced around Rs 2.10 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Majority of the bike is likely to remain the same. Just like the Continental and Interceptor, we expect small changes to the riding ergonomics. The single-piece handlebar might be replaced by clip-on bars with slightly rear-set footpegs completing the racy stance. Even the alloys hint at a sportier motorcycle. The only confusing bit remains the block pattern MRF Zapper Kurve tyres.
Interesting to note that the MRF Zapper Kurve come sizes of 16" at the front and 16" at the back too. IIRC, the vanilla H'ness comes with 19" at the front and 18" at the rear.

The high handlebars and the block pattern tyres suggest a scrambler, but recent teasers suggest a cafe racer. I really really hope this doesn't turn out to be a blacked out CB350 with a new paint job/stickers. If Honda does come up with a cafer racer version, I'm taking credit

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I hope Honda seriously gives some thought to a cafe racer version CB350. Pull in the rake angle a little, slap on a pair of 17" radial tyres, clip-ons+ rear sets and a headlight cowl. You'd have a terrifically agile handler! Do a red and white paint job and call it the CB350RS.

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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Digital Launch event link, scheduled for February 16 (12PM)

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So, here it is - CB 350 RS.
Priced at 1,96,000 INR.

The black and yellow paint scheme look really nice.

The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh-whatsapp-image-20210216-12.20.20-pm.jpeg

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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Honda's taken the wraps off the CB350RS, priced at Rs 1,96,000 ex-showroom. And it's neither a scrambler, nor a cafe racer, as we'd all speculated

Here's what it gets over the Highness:

- New colours

- Fork gaiters

- Bash plate

- Sleekers LED indicators

- A new seat

- Redesigned side panels

- Blacked-out exhaust

- Rough-road pattern tyres

- A redesigned rear-end
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

I am confused after looking at the actual bike. It is neither a café racer nor a scrambler. Honda has tried to play it safe and I am not sure if that was a good idea. Priced at 196000.00 Ex showroom.
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

Very distinct in personality/character terms even with the same tank.. and good pricing..
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Old 16th February 2021, 12:32   #44
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

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I don't think the RS will be drastically different to the vanilla CB, I won't be surprised if we are treated with some classic Honda job, i.e., few new stickers and a few different body panels. I was really hoping for a twin.
Like I said, I am not surprised but still disappointed.
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Old 16th February 2021, 12:33   #45
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re: The Honda CB350 RS. EDIT: Launched at Rs. 1.96 lakh

All the CB350 owner's feedback are implemented in these, slim LED blinkers, fat tyres, upswept (CBZ like exhaust) blacked out parts, better seat design! (No H'ness badging)

I think this should have been the only CB350 available
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