Honda CB350RS

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Honda hasn't announced any refreshes or model updates for the CB350RS in the near future, so you can go ahead with your purchase. The RS is available with similar features to the other CB350 models, and its main differentiation from the others is in terms of its handling (owing to its smaller 17-inch rear wheel) and its sportier seating position.

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Between the three bikes you've shortlisted, all three are comfortable for city use, but they all sit at very different price points, and it wouldn't be right to compare the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V with the Honda CB350RS and Triumph Speed 400. If you want a straightforward commuter, then sticking to a machine in the 150-160cc space like the aforementioned Apache, Bajaj Pulsar N160, and Honda Unicorn would make sense. These bikes will be lighter and easier to manage within the city (which is where you'll spend most of your life), as well as be fuel-efficient and comfortable. If instead you do want to look at something more premium, the Honda and Triumph you have shortlisted are also good options. You should also look at the Royal Enfield Classic / Bullet 350 in this segment. These bikes will be larger and more spacious than the 150/160cc options mentioned above, with better build quality, road presence and pillion comfort. However, they will demand a little more effort at slow speeds and will also not be as fuel-efficient as the commuters.

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The Honda CB350RS has a retro-feeling, air-cooled engine with a lower performance ceiling than the Yezdi. It does, however, have an engaging riding position and will also have better ride quality. You also need to bear in mind that the Honda is a better finished product. It has a great reputation for being reliable and easy to service in the long run - fronts that Yezdi (and Classic Legends, as a whole) still have some work to do. The latest-gen Yezdi Roadster is an improvement over its predecessor, but in some areas it still lacks behind the competition.

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The Bajaj-made 350cc Triumph bikes will be launched in the coming months, and going by our experience with the current 400cc bikes, it would make a lot of sense to wait and see how these turn out.The Honda CB350RS is a good option if you want a retro, relaxed and comfortable riding experience with modern styling and trademark Honda strengths of being easy to ride and own.The TVS Ronin is also a good option to consider because it has similar performance to the air-cooled 350s from Honda and Royal Enfield bikes, while being much more affordable to purchase. It also ticks the box of having plush ride quality, which is important for you.We'd recommend a test ride of the Ronin, CB350RS and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 if you want to purchase a bike immediately but if you can wait for some months, then the Triumph 350s could be the way to go.

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The Battalion Black is the base variant in the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 lineup and has a simpler finish for certain components and only single-channel ABS owing to its rear drum brake. However, its riding experience should largely be the same as the other variants, and in that sense, it would make for a relaxed, characterful and comfortable motorcycle. In many ways, the Honda CB350RS will feel similiar to ride because of its air-cooled engine and plush suspension. But it has a sportier, more engaging seating position and feels a lot lighter on its feet. It also comes with modern conveniences such as tubeless tyres, a slip/assist clutch and all-LED lighting. The CB350RS is also over Rs 30,000 more expensive than the Bullet 350 Battalion Black, so price will play a key role in your purchase decision. Picking between the two will boil down to which bike you gel with better. Also, whether you think the Honda deserves the extra money it commands over the Royal Enfield.

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For city use, we'd recommend picking between the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB350RS. Both seat the rider comfortably, although the CB350RS has a slightly sportier seating position. But also have a comfortable suspension, which is what you'll value in the city. If ridden sensibly, the two 350s will also return decent fuel economy. Do bear in mind that the Classic 350 is likely to be updated with a slip/assist clutch soon. if you are looking to buy this bike, we'd advise you to defer your purchase by a few months.Since you're already looking at the Classic, its sibling, the Hunter 350, also makes for a great city bike. Despite its relatively smaller size, larger riders will fit just fine on the Hunter, and this is the most city-friendly machine of all the bikes you are looking at. The Harley-Davidson X440 is also a good option inside the city with its torquey engine, neutral ergonomics and decent suspension. But its fuel economy will be lower than the other bikes, and its top model falls outside your budget.Take a test ride of these bikes to decide which is the best option for you.

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Since you already own a Unicorn, stepping up to the Honda CB350RS is a logical move. The CB350RS is a reasonably comfortable machine with a smooth engine and should offer you more riding comfort and enjoyment than your Unicorn. That being said, it is worth checking out its siblings - the base CB350 and the CB350 H'ness - because all three, while mechanically very similar, have different riding positions and price points. We would recommend getting the one that you find the most comfortable on account of your long daily commute.Other options also worth taking a look at are the TVS Ronin and the Royal Enfield Hunter / Classic / Bullet 350. These are comfortable, reasonably fuel-efficient and reliable bikes which will be a good fit for you. A test ride of these will help you figure out which is the best option for you.

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While both the Honda CB350RS and Triumph Speed T4 look similar and are priced quite close to each other, they have different riding experiences. The Triumph Speed T4 is powered by a liquid-cooled engine making 31hp and 36 N · m of torque, with a focus on low and mid-range grunt and tractability. Even so, its performance and handling ceiling will be noticeably more than the CB350RS, which is powered by a 349cc, air-cooled engine making 21hp and 30Nm of torque. The Speed T4 also has a sixth gear, which means on the highway at faster speeds, its engine will feel smoother.We recommend taking a test ride of both to see which one suits you better.

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Since you consider yourself a beginner, the TVS Apache RTX 300 may not be the best fit. It is a tall and top-heavy machine, which can rob newer riders of confidence. However, as a package, it is the most well-rounded machine of the three bikes you are considering, especially when it comes to touring with a pillion onboard.The Honda CB350RS and Harley-Davidson X440 are neo-retro roadsters with torquey engines, upright ergonomics and decently plush suspension, which will make for a better fit for a newer, less experienced rider like yourself with their low seat heights and therefore, centre of gravity too. For similar reasons, the Royal Enfield Bullet and Classic 350 are also worth considering. We recommend you take a thorough test ride of everything you're considering with a pillion onboard before making a purchase.

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All three bikes you have shortlisted are great at handling the daily grind with occasional sojourns out of the city, but have different riding experiences, price points and performance. The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is the lowest bike in terms of seat height and will feel the most accessible if planting your feet on the ground is an important consideration for you. It will also feel the slowest and most mellow of the three, but that may not be a bad thing if you are a laidback rider. The Honda CB350RS will be similiar in terms of engine feel to the Hunter. But has a more engaging rider's triangle and taller gearing, which will need a little more effort in terms of gear changes. However, it is a proven product, and if you value the Honda badge, then the CB350RS makes for a good fit.Lastly, the Triumph Speed T4 will offer you the most performance from its larger, liquid-cooled 398cc engine, sportier handling, and it is also the tallest machine here with an 806mm seat height. Since these bikes are quite different, we recommend you take a test ride of each one before you make a decision.