Honda Bikes Cb350rs vs Royal Enfield Scram 440

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

348.36 cc
443 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
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Max Engine Power

20.78 bhp @ 5500 rpm
25.4 bhp @ 6250 rpm

Max Engine Torque

30 Nm @ 3000 rpm
34 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Bore

70 mm
81 mm

Stroke

90.5 mm
86 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
6

Slipper clutch

N/A

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate

Fueling

–
N/A

Reverse gear

–
N/A

Gearbox Type

–
Manual

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

15 L
15 L

Official Fuel Economy

None kmpl
30.12 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3 L
3 L

Top Speed

150 kph
120 kph

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

34.97 kmpl
29.69 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

–
27.26 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

–
41.8 kmpl

0-60kph

–
3.67 sec

0-100kph

–
10.47 sec

60-0kph

–
17.24 m

0-80kph

–
6.26 sec

0-40kph

–
1.97 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Half Duplex Cradle
Half-Duplex Split Cradle Frame

Chassis type

Half-duplex split cradle frame
Half-duplex split cradle frame

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic
Telescopic, 41mm forks

Rear Suspension Type

Twin-Hydraulic
Monoshock with linkage

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/90 - 19
100/90 - 19

Rear Tyre Size

150/70 - 17
120/90 - 17

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Front Wheel Size

19 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

310 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
240 mm

Radial tyres

–
N/A

Dimensions

Length

2171 mm
2165 mm

Width

782 mm
840 mm

Height

1097 mm
1170 mm

Wheelbase

1441 mm
1460 mm

Seat height

800 mm
795 mm

Ground Clearance

168 mm
200 mm

Kerb Weight

180 kg
196 kg

Adjustable seat height

–
N/A

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Hazard lights

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Combined Braking System

–

Cornering ABS

–

Side-stand indicator

–

Wheelie control

–

Engine brake control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Cornering Headlamps

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Daytime Running Lights

Pass-light switch

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Navigation

Cruise Control

Quickshifter

Keyless Lock

Stepped Seat

–

No. of Tripmeters

2

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Low Oil Indicator

Low Battery Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Tripmeter

Electric Start

Clock

Battery

12V, 6.0 Ah
12 V , 8 Ah Maintenance Free

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Stand Alarm

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Semi-Digital

Fuel gauge

Touchscreen

Tachometer

Trip Meter

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Service due indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Tachometer Type

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Distance to Empty Range

–

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Questions you may find useful

•5w

I’m stuck between the CB350RS and Scram 440 and would love to hear from people who have ridden either or both. I’m primarily looking for a daily city bike, with occasional long rides and weekend tours. I commute around 26km every day through peak Bangalore traffic, and the roads aren’t exactly great either, with plenty of potholes, broken stretches and stop-and-go traffic. I had initially shortlisted the CB350RS because I really liked its character, relaxed nature, thump, refinement and mileage. It feels like a bike I’d genuinely enjoy riding every day. However, I felt it was slightly lacking when I needed to make quick overtakes or manoeuvre through gaps in traffic. It isn’t necessarily slow, but it doesn’t feel particularly eager when you need that extra shove. Then I rode the Scram 440, and that’s where the dilemma started. I absolutely loved its character and the way it delivers power. It felt much easier to make quick overtakes and manoeuvre through traffic. The seating position and suspension also felt significantly better suited to Bangalore’s terrible roads. On the other hand, I’m still drawn to the CB350RS because I really like its overall feel and calmer, more relaxed character. So, which one would you pick for this kind of usage? I’d especially appreciate feedback from anyone who has owned or ridden both.