Shine 100, CB350 and More Help Honda 2W Record 20% Year-over-Year Sales Growth in November

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) reported a 20% increase in sales during last month's festive season, with a total of 4,47,849 vehicles dispatched, as compared to 3,73,221 units delivered in November 2022. The automaker sold 27,172 units abroad and 4,20,677 units domestically. On a MoM basis, the automaker witnessed a fall in both local and foreign sales. From 4,92,884 vehicles delivered in October 2023, the total sales dropped by 9.14%. In addition, exports declined by 9.84% from 30,137 units delivered in October 2023 to 4,20,677 units last month. Meanwhile, domestic sales fell by 9.09% to 4,62,747 units sold in October 2023. Additionally, HMSI launched the eagerly-awaited 2023 Honda CB350 in November. The bike, which rivals Royal Enfield's well-liked throwback cruiser, the Classic 350, is priced starting at Rs 2 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and is available in two different variants: DLX and DLX Pro. Let's take a closer look at the other features of this all-new Honda CB350.

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2023 Honda CB350: Design

The 2023 Honda CB350's design highlights include a split-seat arrangement,  circular LED headlight, metallic front fork covers, metal fenders, and an all-LED lighting system. Five paint schemes are available for the retro-classic motorcycle: Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Crust Metallic, Matte Marshal Green Metallic, Matte Dune Brown, and Precious Red Metallic. Except for the black paint choice, all paint schemes come with tanned brown leather seats.

2023 Honda CB350: Engine and Features 

The new CB350 is propelled by a 348cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder PGM-FI engine that can produce up to 20.8bhp at 5,500rpm and 29.4Nm of peak torque at 3,000rpm. This unit is linked to a five-speed gearbox and, is housed in a double-cradle frame. 

A variety of significant rider aids are included in the motorcycle's feature set, such as an assist and slipper clutch, a digital-analog instrument cluster that is connected to a voice control system for Honda smartphones, and an emergency stop signal.

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2023 Honda CB350: Price 

The CB350 comes in two variants with different prices. The higher-spec version costs Rs 2.18 lakh, whereas the standard variant is priced at Rs 2 lakh. These prices are ex-showroom. During the launch event, the company expressed that its customers have always been satisfied with their 350cc motorcycles. Moreover, they announced that the all-new CB350 would be a significant step forward for the growing premium motorbike market and provide an exhilarating experience to the customers.