Honda H’ness CB350 vs Royal Enfield Meteor 350 – Compare
Kolkata, Auto Desk: Honda has launched its H’ness CB350 model to compete with Royal Enfield bike. However, Honda H’ness CB350 compared to Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bullet 350, its ex-showroom price starts at Rs 1.90 lakh. At the same time, Royal Enfield was also keeping a close watch on Honda’s move, and this is the reason that the launch of its new coming bike Meteor 350 launched. Let’s know about H’ness CB350 Vs Meteor 350, and which is the best model for bike lovers.
Styling H’ness CB350 VS Meteor 350:
Talking about styling, both the bikes are retro looking. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has just been launched, but its photographs have been leaked. At the same time, both the bikes will come with attractive color options. Both the bikes use round headlamps, teardrop shape indicators, and chrome in the body. At the same time, both the bikes are made for long touring. The Meteor 350 will be equipped with halogen headlamps with LED DRLs, bulb indicators and LED tail lamps.
| Feature | Honda H’Ness CB350 | Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
| Lighting system | All-LED | Halogen headlamp with LED DRL, bulb indicators, and LED tail lamp. |
The engine H’ness CB350 VS Meteor 350:
The Meteor 350 will get a new 349cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. According to the report, the engine will generate power of 20.2 PS at 6100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4000 rpm. It will get a 5-speed gearbox. In this bike, the engine stroke is long and produces more torque at low rpm.
At the same time, the Honda CB350 has a 348 cc, 4-stroke fuel-injected OHC single-cylinder engine, which gives 20.8 PS power at 5,500 rpm, and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3000 rpm. This engine will come with a 5-speed gearbox. For the first time, a bike in this segment has Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) feature, which helps control the traction of the rear tire. Through torque injection also controls the torque of the engine, and this feature can be regulated via a switch. Also, this bike also has the feature of slip and assist clutch for the first time.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Price, Images, Mileage, Specification
| The engine | Honda H’Ness CB350 | Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
| Engine | 348cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled counterbalanced engine
| 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil-cooled (with oil cooler), counterbalanced engine |
| Power | 20.8PS @ 5,500rpm | 20.2PS @ 6,100rpm |
| Torque | 30Nm @ 3,000rpm | 27Nm @ 4,000rpm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel tank | 15 liters | 15 liters |
Dimension:
| Specification | Honda H’ness CB350 | Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
| Length | 2163 mm | 2140 mm |
| width | 800 mm | ————— |
| height | 1107 mm | 1140 mm |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 765 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1441 mm | 1400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 166 mm | 170 mm |
| Curb weight | 181 kg | ————— |
In terms of length, the Honda CB 350 wins. At the same time, the tall wheelbase causes problems in bike mobility. At the same time, the Meteor 350 is ahead in ground clearance.
Chassis and Suspension:
| Specification | Honda H’ness CB350 | Royal Enfield Meteor 350 |
| Frame | Half-duplex cradle | Double cradle frame |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock | Twin shock |
| Front brake | 310mm disc with 2-piston caliper | 300mm disc with 2-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | 240mm disc with 1-piston caliper | 270mm disc with 1-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 100/90 – 19 | 100/90 – 19 |
| Rear tire | 130/70 – 18 | 140/70 – 17 |
Front suspension is given in both the bikes. Whereas the Meteor 350 will get rear suspension adjustable. The Meteor 350 has a 140/70 – 17-inch tire size, the thickest in this segment.
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Other features:
- The analog-digital instrument cluster will be available in both the bikes.
- Both the bikes will come with Bluetooth and navigation features.
- The CB 350 features selectable torque control, which prevents the rear wheel from slipping.
- Honda is offering a 3-year standard warranty on its bike, which can be extended for next year.
- At the same time, Royal Enfield is currently giving a two-year warranty on its BS6 bikes, which can be extended for 3 years.
Ex-showroom Price of H’ness CB350 VS Meteor 350:
Talking about the price, the ex-showroom price of Honda H’ness CB350 in Delhi of DLX variants has been kept at Rs 1.85 lakh and DLX Pro has been priced at Rs 1.90 lakh. The Honda H’ness CB350 can be booked at a minimum token amount of Rs 5000/- from Honda’s official website and bigwigs outlets.
But on another side, the price of the initial variant Fireball of Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is Rs 1,75,825/-. The Stellar variant price is at Rs 1,81,342/-. The top model variant Supernova price is at Rs 1,90,536/-.
