Honda CB350

The Honda CB350 is an excellent alternative to a Royal Enfield. It offers a premium, modern-classic design, refined engine performance, and outstanding riding comfort. The bike delivers impressive fuel efficiency of around 35 km/l under normal riding conditions, making it economical for daily commutes and long rides. With smooth handling, reliable Honda quality, and smart looks, the CB350 is a great value-for-money motorcycle.

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My bike came in 2020... Yes, the initial lot. I was waiting for the new Classic to come, when I heard about this. No second thoughts, did an advance booking without even knowing how it will look. Got pleasantly surprised when i went to see it for the first time. After a purchase, which included fanfare and Key handover with a dinner. I headed back home. The bike an me have gone a long way since. There was an initial problem which Honda rectified by calling me to the Service station. Some guys from the manufacturing facility had come to inspect. Well after that i never had any issues. I travel in the City and also on the highways, going to my village(300km). It has a reliable character with no stopping or cranky behaviour. My wife was not comfortable in the pillion and i got the backrest installed. She is happy now . It is certainly not for off-roading. Going to my fields, the bike skids. I was advised to change the type of rear tyre for off-roading. But on a highway, cruising at 90 to 100 kmph is a divine feeling. You can go on for hours.... The headlights is good on dark roads, but with the glaring headlights from oncoming traffic, I installed Aux lights to counter the blinding. The bike sits clean on the road, it feels light to handle, and the comfortable seating position does not give you back pain. Also there is no vibration. The Instrument cluster is clean and crisp. Honda has recalled my bike for reflectors, brake sensors, and other small issues that I was not aware of. The service quality has dropped. The dealerships are not the same as before. Their response and awareness of issues,. Over all the bike is GOOD and RELIABLE. These two factors matters the most for me.

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I have more than 6 months of experience on Hness. This bike have top level smooth engine and riding comfort. It is the only bike in this segment to make feel a different class of modern engineering machine. There is no competitor of Hness cb 350. This bike completes all the satisfaction levels of me. The bike looks beautiful in chrome touch. The service of this bike is also very good.

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I bought the bike (Beast) in July 2023. It is not yet 1 year of age. Have rode 17k kms. I loved every ride from the bottom of my heart. Such a smoothness and elegance while driving it. I have driven it from Coimbatore to Goa twice and to Rameshwaram once. Also from Coimbatore to Palakkad twice in a week to see my family. I do not put tank cover. I wanted it to look like a beast to added Tank guard instead. for storage I added a STUDD box to the back right and the bumper, I designed and made a new model (Spider) with the help of Ambal Auto Work in Erode district.
I wanted my Beast to be at its best. So left it in service as soon as the spanner symbol blinks and it completed 3 services by 3rd March at 12,000 kms. So the next due was when it reached 18,000 kms or Spanner symbol.
But at 17,000km when I rode to near by district on a Saturday, I heard sound from the chain space whenever I reduce the speed. I was annoyed and wanted to take it service center as soon as I reach Coimbatore. On Monday, I was in Coimbatore, I started to Palakkad and going through Coimbatore City traffic, when all of a sudden the Chain jumped out of the back wheel sprocket. Initially, I didn't understand what happened as the sound was like some steel tin stuck under the bike. then i found chain was out of the sprocket but it didn't get cut. Thankfully I had RSA and my brother helped to send it to service center.
I was afraid what would have happened if I have taken the Palakkad highway and this happened? definitely I would have been here typing this. I was expecting some R&D and convincing points from the technical team. but unfortunately, this is being considered as physical damage and would not come under warranty as well.
even money doesn't matter much, I could not see any one talking about why the chain jumped out from the sprocket even if it loose. but noone is interested in that topic. So lost faith in Service team and I would not be interested to ride this Beast without any guarantee to my life with two kids waiting for me at my home as well. Soon will sale it and try to go from some other reliable one if one exists.

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The buying experience was nice.
long ride means the seat has to be changed or an extra cushion is needed.
Performance-wise its brake pads wear out too quickly during the rainy season it does not even last 2000 kms. the rear brake is almost very hard. Also, my bike headlight went off within 10 months and they refused to service it.
service cost is very high.

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1.a. Idling issue:
As soon as I start the engine the acceleration picks up to 3 to 4 RPM and stays for a longer time than usual. Ideally, for the HONDA cruise models, this feature is added in place of ‘Chokes’ that other regular vehicles have.
1.b. No buzzers provided for indicators:
The buzzers for the indicators are not being provided for any of the cruise bike models. This feature is very must required. Any automobile expert recommends this feature in vehicles, as this adds to the SAFETY of the driver if at all the driver forgets to turn off the indicator, the buzzer reminds him to turn it off.
1.c. Fault in battery cover:
There is a problem with the locking system in the battery cover. Even after locking the cover, the cover doesn’t lock on the one side, as there is only one stud that’s gets pressed against a hole and other is a hook which gets locked firmly. The one with stud can be removed easily, which is left with the key lock in the bottom and hook lock on the top. Any miscreants can easily remove the stud part and break open the cover and steal the battery.

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