Royal Enfield Scram 440 vs Honda Bikes Cb350rs

Autocar India

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

443 cc
348.36 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
2 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

N/A
–

Cooling

Air Cooled
Air Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Max Engine Power

25.4 bhp @ 6250 rpm
20.78 bhp @ 5500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

34 Nm @ 4000 rpm
30 Nm @ 3000 rpm

Bore

81 mm
70 mm

Stroke

86 mm
90.5 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

6
5

Slipper clutch

N/A

Reverse gear

N/A
–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

Manual
–

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

15 L
15 L

Official Fuel Economy

30.12 kmpl
None kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

27.26 kmpl
–

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

41.8 kmpl
–

Reserve Fuel Capacity

3 L
3 L

Top Speed

120 kph
150 kph

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

29.69 kmpl
34.97 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 Split Cradle Frame
Half Duplex Cradle

Chassis type

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

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 41mm forks
Telescopic

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock with linkage
Twin-Hydraulic

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

120/90 - 17
150/70 - 17

Radial tyres

N/A
–

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

300 mm
310 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

240 mm
240 mm

Dimensions

Length

2165 mm
2171 mm

Width

840 mm
782 mm

Height

1170 mm
1097 mm

Wheelbase

1460 mm
1441 mm

Seat height

795 mm
800 mm

Adjustable seat height

N/A
–

Ground Clearance

200 mm
168 mm

Kerb Weight

196 kg
180 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Side-stand indicator

–

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

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

Pass-light switch

Digital Fuel Guage

Keyless Lock

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Low Battery Indicator

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2

Odometer

Pillion Backrest

Electric Start

Pillion Footrest

Daytime Running Lights

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Quickshifter

Tripmeter

Clock

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Battery

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

Shift Light

Antilock Braking System

Switchable ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Turn Signal

Stand Alarm

Engine-kill switch

USB Charging Port

Navigation

Cruise Control

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Stepped Seat

–

Instrumentation

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Semi-Digital

Tachometer

Low Fuel Level Warning

Tachometer Type

Gear Indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Touchscreen

Trip Meter

Average Speed

Fuel gauge

Distance to Empty Range

–

Service due indicator

Ambient temperature gauge

–

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Questions you may find useful

•6w

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.