Honda Bikes Launch: Apart from regular bikes, adventure and cruiser motorcycles are also being liked a lot for city riding in India. The prices of motorcycles have reached equal to the prices of affordable cars. Despite this, the lovers of adventure and cruiser bikes are liking them a lot. For the lovers of adventure and cruiser bikes, Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Honda has introduced two new motorcycles in the Indian bike market. One of these is an adventure bike and the other is a scrambler. Both these motorcycles have been developed on the platform of CB350. Its spy shots reveal the composition of the look and retro style. Come, let us know about the features of these two bikes.
Honda CB350 Scrambler Design
Based on the spy shots of this motorcycle, it is being speculated that the upcoming Honda CB 350 Scrambler motorcycle is inspired by the popular design. It can be given many classic elements like round headlamp, teardrop-sized fuel tank and an upswept exhaust. The patent shots reveal a strong stylish motorcycle with a 2-piece seat and short tail section.
Honda CB350 Scrambler Engine
Under the vintage design, Honda CB350 Scrambler is expected to have a 349cc single-cylinder engine. Its motor will be capable of generating maximum power of 21 BHP and torque of 30 Nm. It will come with 5-speed gearbox assist and slipper clutch. Apart from this, the company will offer the Scrambler with efficient suspension, which can also be provided with a telescopic fork at the front and dual rear shock absorbers with rubber gaiters for extra features.
Honda CB350 Adventure Design
The patent shots reveal the design of the retro adventure-style motorcycle. It has similar tank and tail design. However, its front styling is somewhat different from other Scramblers. This adventure bike has the ruggedness of the Himalaya with external crashbars and a luggage rack on the tank. This patent shows the technical aspects of the motorcycle, which looks similar to the patent image shown on the CB350.
Honda CB350 Adventure Hardware
Honda’s entry-level adventure motorcycle has a more angular and advanced design for the fuel tank. The tank has bolt-on racks on both sides for safety and luggage capacity. The motorcycle has a front fairing with a self-protective structure that extends above the headlight.
Honda CB350 Adventure Engine
The new Honda CB350 based adventure motorcycle will be based on a cradle chassis, which will have a 348cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, which is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This engine is capable of generating a maximum power output of 20.78 bhp and peak torque of 30 Nm. The motorcycle has telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Wire-spoke wheels, single sweptback exhaust and headlight guard are also given in the patent.