Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India will launch a new modern classic motorcycle today. In all likelihood, it will be based on the Honda H'ness CB350 platform and is likely to be a cafe racer or a scrambler style motorcycle. The teaser image shows the rear section of the new motorcycle, which gets twin shock absorbers, similar to the CB350. You can also see a 'dirt-bike' like raised mudguard, a contoured seat, dual-sport tyre and an upswept side-mounted exhaust. The new mystery bike shall be revealed soon enough.
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It was in October 2020 that Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India's MD and CEO Atsushi Ogata had disclosed to carandbike that the Honda will launch more models on the CB 350 platform. So, the new motorcycle will share the engine, chassis and suspension with the H'Ness CB 350.
The CB 350 Scrambler/Cafe Racer will be powered by the same 348 cc, single-cylinder engine which makes 20.8 bhp at 5,500 rpm and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3,000 rpm. The 5-speed gearbox is also likely to be retained. The Honda H'Ness CB 350 is a retro-styled roadster aimed squarely at Royal Enfield's 350 cc motorcycles in that segment. Like Royal Enfield, Honda's game plan could see the company introducing multiple models in the segment with different styling and take on Royal Enfield on its turf. Although, it is confirmed that the new model will be retailed through Honda's BigWing Dealerships that are meant exclusively for premium motorcycles.