Honda is preparing to launch a new motorcycle that is likely to be based on the highly popular Honda H’ness CB 350. The two-wheeler giant has released a teaser image which shows the rear right portion of the upcoming bike. The new Honda motorcycle will be unveiled on 16 February 2021.
The teaser image reveals a few features
which indicate that the new bike would be based on the Honda H’ness CB 350. For
example, the rear twin shock absorbers are identical to the ones which we have
seen on the CB 350. The rear disc brake assembly and the swingarm appear to be
similar, too. While the exhaust also reminds us of the CB 350, here it is more
upswept. The alloy wheel design and the side panel are also identical to those
of the H’ness.
What new here is the seat, which has a
different contour. We can also see a dual-purpose rear tyre hinting that this
motorcycle could be a scrambler. The LED taillight brings the picture of the
rear end of the Honda CBR650F to mind. The rear fender assembly appears to be
new.
As for the engine, the new Honda
motorcycle would use the same 350cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that
powers the CB 350. It is capable of putting out 21 hp of max power at 5500 rpm
and 30 Nm of peak torque at 3000 rpm. Honda will sell its upcoming bike via its
premium BigWing dealerships.
There have had speculations about Honda
working on a scrambler and/or cafe racer version of the CB 350. The new model
is likely to be either one of the two versions.
