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Honda CB350 ClassicHonda’s strongest contender in Indian market is still the Activa with close to 2 lakh units sold in November 2023, followed by CB ShineHonda Motorcycles and Scooters India (HMSI) posted a strong 18.98% YoY growth in domestic market and an even stronger 33.70% YoY growth where exports to global markets are concerned. Honda 2W sales stood at 4,20,648 units in domestic market and 26,314 units in exports. This was a slight decrease in sales when compared to October 2023 charts.Honda 2W Sales Breakup November 2023 – Domestic marketIn domestic market, HMSI sold 4,20,648 units with 18.98% YoY growth. As opposed to 3,53,553 units sold in November 2022, volume growth was 67,095 units YoY. Primary contributor for Honda is Activa scooter with 1,96,055 units that took a 46.61% share of company’s total domestic sales. YoY growth with Activa lineup was 11.98% with 20,971 units gained in volume.CB Shine contributed 1,28,969 units accounting for 20.66% of Honda’s domestic sales. CB Shine 125 registered 12.18% YoY growth flexing 14,004 units gained in volume. Activa and CB Shine contribute to around 77% of Honda’s total sales in India. The new 100cc Shine 100 sold 26,974 with a 6.41% market share.Recently updated Dio saw 23,979 takers last month and registered 48.92% YoY growth and 7,877 units volume growth YoY. Honda Unicorn’s appeal has reduced YoY by 29.88% decline, losing 8,583 units in volume. The newly launched SP160 is the replacement for Honda’s X-Blade. SP160 saw 7,310 takers, which is significantly better than X-Blade’s 0 sales.Honda 2W Sales Breakup November 2023 – DomesticHonda Dream commuter sold 6,032 units with 30.76% YoY growth and 1,419 units volume growth. Livo and Hornet 2.0 sold 3,732 and 3,214 units respectively. Where Hornet’s numbers almost doubled at 94.2% YoY growth, Livo saw a 38.71% decline YoY. Best-selling Big Wing motorcycle, CB350, sold 2,466 units with 21.36% You growth.Honda’s pseudo ADV, CB200X, saw a sudden spike in sales registering 1,233% YoY growth with 1,240 units sold as opposed to 93 units sold in November 2022. CB300R showed a slight 1.09% YoY decline with 363 units sold last month. Despite the recent price revision, CB300 F has not been seeing many takers with just 164 last month. Honda’s big boy Goldwing sold 4 units last month, which is a 300% YoY growth as opposed to 1 unit sold last year.Honda 2W exportsWhere exports are concerned, Honda registered a solid 33.70% YoY growth by shipping 26,314 units last month as opposed to 19,681 units last year. This resulted in 6,633 units YoY volume growth. Surprisingly, it is the Navi that is the highest-shipped Honda 2W vehicle from India. Navi saw 10,942 buyers abroad accounting for 41.58% of Honda’s total shipments.Honda 2W Sales Breakup November 2023 – ActivaWhen compared to 7,345 units shipped last year, Navi registered 48.97% YoY growth and gained 3,597 units YoY in volume. Dio took 2nd place in company’s exports with 5,053 units, 38.25% YoY growth and 19.20% market share. Volume growth is 1,398 units YoY. Highest-seller in India, Activa has seen a significant rise in export charts too with 1,268.27% YoY growth and 16.22% market share.Honda shipped 4,269 Activa as opposed to 312 units shipped in November 2022. CB Shine and X-Blade shipped 1,542 and 1,320 units with 19.29% and 43.88% YoY decline respectively. Dream and CB350 shipments stood at 1,096 and 1,080 units respectively, with Dream registering 996% YoY growth.Unicorn 160, Livo and Hornet 160R saw a significant decline in sales with 384, 300 and 166 units shipped respectively. Aviator scooter might be long forgotten in India, but Honda shipped 160 units last month. More

File photo of CB350 at service. Image – Abhinav Bhatt.Honda will be providing free replacement of affected parts, irrespective of the bike’s warranty statusFor H’ness CB350 and CB350RS motorcycle users, Honda has announced a recall for issues related to the brake light and bank angle sensor. The recall is applicable on CB350 and CB350RS units manufactured within a specific timeframe. Repair and replacement work will commence from the second week of December. It will be carried out at BigWing dealerships.Honda CB350, CB350RS rear stop light switch recallThe rear stop light switch issue impacts CB350 and CB350RS units manufactured between the period October 2020 and January 2023. It has been noted that the issue is due to the rubber parts used in the rear stop light switch. It is linked to an improper manufacturing process being used for making the rubber parts. Due to the defect, the rubber parts become weak and develop cracks. This can lead to entry of water and moisture, resulting in corrosion inside the switch. Depending on the level of corrosion, the switch can start to malfunction.Honda CB350, CB350RS bank angle sensor recallThe bank angle sensor issue has been linked to improper sealing and subsequent entry of water into the sensor. It has been found that gaps were created in the sensor body sealing due to inappropriate moulding procedure. When water enters the sensor housing, it can lead to malfunction. In worst cases, the vehicle may stall unexpectedly. The bank angle sensor recall applies to CB350 and CB350RS units manufactured between October 2020 to December 2021.Honda’s recall for CB350 and CB350RS involving rear stop light switch and bank angle sensor has been issued as a precautionary measure. It is part of Honda’s endeavour to work proactively in the interest of its customers. The recall will ensure a hassle-free experience and help build trust and confidence among the customers.Inspection and replacement of the rear stop light switch and bank angle sensor will be done at Honda BigWing dealerships. The entire process will take around an hour’s time. It will be done free of cost, irrespective of whether the bike’s warranty is active or not. CB350 and CB350RS owners can visit Honda’s recall page to know if their bikes are covered under the recall. This can be done using the bike’s VIN number. Honda has requested users to take prior appointment for getting the faulty parts replaced.Second recall for CB350This is the second time a recall has been issued for Honda CB350. The earlier recall was in March 2021, around six months after the bike’s launch in October 2020. The earlier recall was linked to a defective transmission component. Units of CB350 manufactured between November 25th and December 12th 2020 were impacted by the issue. The defect was caused due to the use of a wrong grade of material during production. The problem was fixed free of cost for all affected units of CB350. More

New Honda ActivaHonda 2W sales last month touched 447,849 units, of which 420,677 units were domestic sales and 27,172 units were exportsHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced improved sales in November 2023. It was growth seen both in terms of domestic sales and exports. In November, the company also launched the new CB350. Honda CB350 is presented in two trim levels – DLX and DLX Pro and are priced at Rs. 1,99,900 and Rs. 2,17,800 respectively. Bookings have opened and deliveries have commenced.Honda 2W Sales November 2023Honda 2W sales (domestic + exports) in November 2023 stood at 4,47,849 units. This was a 20 percent YoY growth over 3,73,221 units sold in November 2022 relating to a 74,628 unit volume growth. Domestic sales improved by 18.99 percent from 3,53,540 units sold in November 2022 to 4,20,677 units in the past month showing off a 67,137 unit volume growth.Honda 2W sales Nov 2023Honda 2W exports also increased by an even higher percentage as compared to domestic sales. Exports grew by 38.06 percent to 27,172 units in November 2023 from 19,681 units shipped in November 2022.Taking into account MoM sales, Honda 2W suffered a setback both in terms of domestic sales and exports. Total sales dipped by 9.14 percent from 4,92,884 units sold in October 2023. There were lower domestic sales by 9.09 percent to 4,20,677 units last month from 4,62,747 units sold in October 2023 while exports dipped 9.84 percent from 30,137 units shipped in October 2023.Honda 2W Activities during November 2023In November 2023, Honda 2W undertook several activities. It was the new BigWing showrooms across Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Nagercoil (Tamil Nadu) which were inaugurated last month taking up the company’s #GoRidin spirit.Honda also undertook road safety programs in 12 cities across the country right from Bathinda (Punjab), Bagepalli (Karnataka), Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Tulungia (Assam), Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), Aizawl (Mizoram), Hubli (Karnataka), Hyderabad (Telangana), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) Nashik (Maharashtra) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh). The company also celebrated its 9th anniversary of Traffic Training Park in Delhi.In terms of its motorsports activities, the IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team earned 6 points in the Round 5 taking the total to 27 points in 2023 Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). Honda Racing Corporation also announced the signing of Luca Marini for 2024 and 2025 MotoGP World Championship seasons. More

Honda Diabolus Custom CL300 Scrambler By K-SpeedThe Honda Diabolus custom CL300 Scrambler share its 286cc single-cylinder engine with CB300R that generates 31 bhp of power and 27.5 Nm of torqueRetro classic motorcycles are currently all the rage. Among this broad umbrella, scramblers have seen quite a bit more uproar among enthusiasts when compared to just classic motorcycles. Honda’s CL lineup caters to this demographic. Renowned motorcycle modder K-Speed has created Diabolus based on Honda CL300 Scrambler.Honda Diabolus Is A Customised CL300 ScramblerThailand-based K-Speed Customs has revealed Honda Diabolus, which is a customised CL300 Scrambler. K-Speed has envisioned a purpose-built authentic Scrambler style motorcycle that pays tribute to old legends. The kit is shown with CL300, but can also be implemented on the larger Honda CL500 as well.Said Honda CL300 has been patented in India too. There may be launch intentions, but can very well be just Honda’s standard patenting exercise. CL300 shares its engine with CB300R sold in India which recently got a significant price cut. With new pricing, CB300R is an apt rival to Triumph Speed 400.What K-Speed has done with CL300 is really commendable. It brings a culmination of raw, minimalistic and wild design language that looks better than what Honda had intended. Honda’s round headlight is replaced with a sleek square LED unit with a grill, situated slightly below its triple tree.Honda Diabolus Custom CL300 ScramblerStock front mudguard is replaced with a tall off-road style unit. Handlebar is different and features retro switchgear too. Standard bike’s frame, fuel tank and engine are unchanged. There is a substantial bash plate. Exhaust is now routed from the side into an up-swept twin end can design.Off-road ready retro scramblerIn standard bike, exhaust is routed below the engine and then goes up, ending in an upswept design. Seat has a similar pattern on upholstery, but is a custom single-seater unit. Rear fender is significantly smaller and lends a tidy appearance, displaying its substantial tyres proudly. Speaking of tyres, these are knobby ones that will perform much better on trails than stock ones.What is more attention-grabbing about this Honda Diabolus custom build is its wire-spoke wheels. For starters, these replace the alloy units on standard CL300. I have seen many wire-spoke wheels. However, these have been stylised quite a bit. Rear subframe and round-section swingarm are retained.Honda Diabolus Custom HandlebarOther components like RSU telescopic front forks with gaiters, rear dual-shock absorber setup, re-positioned round speedometer, custom bar-end ORVMs grab attention. This single-cylinder 286cc DOHC 4V engine generates 31 bhp and 27.5 Nm on CB300R. A 6-speed gearbox and slipper clutch are standard too.Ergonomics look upright and should allow rider to push the machine to its limits on an off-road trail. Honda Diabolus customised CL300 Scrambler by K-Speed is one of the best mods on Honda’s CL range ever. I wish more manufacturers brought back square headlights that look properly retro and nostalgic. More

Honda CB350 RSHonda 2W sales saw a YoY growth both in domestic and global markets with over 4.90 lakh units soldIn October 2023, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) sold a total (domestic + exports) of 4,91,838 units. These included 4,62,747 units sold in domestic markets while 29,091 units were exported. It was a significant increase over 4,49,414 units sold in October 2022 but distinctively lower on a MoM basis when compared to 5,25,816 units that the company sold in September 2023.Honda 2W Sales Breakup October 2023Honda domestic sales in October 2023 stood at 4,62,747 units, up 8.63 percent from 4,25,992 units sold in October 2022. This was a 36,755 unit volume growth. It was however, lower on a MoM basis as the company had reported domestic sales at 4,91,802 units in September 2023. Every model in the company lineup has seen its MoM sales dip significantly.Honda Activa once again ruled the domestic sales charts with a 47.29 percent share and 2,18,856 units sold last month. This was a YoY growth of 3.92 percent from 2,10,623 units sold in October 2022. At No. 2 was the CB Shine with 1,31,816 units sold last month, up 0.69 percent YoY from 1,30,916 units sold in October 2022 to garner a 28.49 percent share.Increased demand was seen for Honda Dio, sales of which improved 34.19 percent YoY to 32,385 units last month from 24,134 units sold in the same month last year. There was the relatively new Honda Shine 100 that saw sales of 31,771 units last month to command a 6.87 percent share on this domestic list. Sales almost halved for Honda Unicorn with a 48.72 percent YoY decline, down to 16,404 units from 31,986 units sold in October 2022.Honda 2W Sales Breakup October 2023 – DomesticHowever, it featured at No. 4 on the list of 150-200cc motorcycle sales last month after the Pulsar, Apache and Yamaha FZ. While Honda Dream sales improved 11.48 percent to 9,612 units last month, that of SP160 stood at 8,014 units. Honda SP160 was launched in India in August 2023 and is slotted between the Unicorn and XBlade in price while it shares its engine with the Unicorn.Honda Livo sales dipped 24.09 percent to 5,103 units last month while sales of Hornet 2.0 improved by 176.52 percent to 3,650 units from 1,320 units sold in October 2022. The Hornet 2.0 is particularly found to be attractive to buyers thanks to its sporty design and advanced features. Sales of CB350 also dipped by 35.80 percent to 2,883 units on a YoY basis.The highest percentage increase was seen in the case of Honda CB200X. Sales stood at 1,810 units last month, a 990.36 percent increase from 166 units sold in October 2022. CB300 and Gold Wing recorded dip in demand by 36.12 percent and 166.67 percent respectively.Honda 2W Sales Breakup October 2023 – ExportsHonda Navi and Dio Command Export List in October 2023Honda 2W exports last month was also positive with a 24.20 percent YoY growth to 29,091 units, up from 23,422 units shipped in October 2022. This was a growth of 5,669 units in terms of volumes. Honda Navi (12,217 units) and Dio (5,268 units) command the export list in October 2023 with a combined share of 60 percent.Activa scooter exports also improved significantly by 2033.33 percent to 3,328 units up from just 156 units sold in October 2022 to take on an 11.44 percent share in global markets. Exports of CB Shine dipped by 34.06 percent YoY to 2,130 units while Hornet 160R grew by 7.80 percent YoY to 1,216 units.There were also 1,160 units of the CB350 exported last month while numbers dived for the Dream (1,100 units), X-Blade (960 units), Livo (800 units), Unicorn 160 (444 units) and Grazia (120 units). The export list also had the Aviator (120 units) and Shine 100 (108 units). More

New Honda CB350 TVCBy introducing new products in 350cc segment, Honda can target a larger segment of buyersWith its CB350 range, Honda has provided an alternative to Royal Enfield’s bestsellers such as Classic 350, Bullet 350, Hunter 350 and Meteor 350. Other brands have also introduced new products such as Triumph Speed 400 and Harley-Davidson X440. As the segment gets more crowded, it is possible that CB350 range could start to fade out from people’s memories. To prevent that and add more options for enthusiasts, Honda has launched a brand-new bike based on the CB350 platform.Honda CB 350 Official TVCPriced from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 2.18 lakhs, the new Honda CB350 is a similar looking motorcycle to the Royal Enfield Classic 350. As compared to existing CB350 and CB350RS that have a neo-retro profile, Honda’s new CB350 has more of the signature features associated with old-school retro bikes. Take a look at the official TVC of new Honda CB350 below.[embedded content]The primary targets will be Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bullet 350. These are currently the top two bestselling bikes from Royal Enfield. Bullet was ranking lower a few months back, but sales have zoomed ever since the new-gen version was launched. These bikes are preferred for their classic appeal.Based on the TVC, it is evident that Honda’s new bike is targeted at young users. The theme is about action, adventure and the fascination to explore the unknown. Some of the key highlights include telescopic front forks, single-piece handlebar, curvy fuel tank with chrome fuel filler cap, tan leather seats with white piping and Nissin front brake calliper.New Honda CB350 DLXThere are some distinctive features in comparison to existing Honda CB350. For example, the new CB350 has front forks in silver finish. A fork cover is also evident. The mudguard gets support rods, similar to that used with Classic 350 and Bullet 350. Honda’s new bike will appeal to folks who don’t want to dilute the classic look and feel.This new bike sits below the existing HNess CB350 range, which has DLX, DLX Pro, DLX Pro Chrome and Legacy Edition variants, priced in the range of Rs 2.10 lakh to Rs 2.16 lakh (ex-sh.). CB350 RS variant has DLX, DLX Pro Dual Tone, DLX Pro and New Hue Edition models. These are available in the price range of Rs 2.15 lakh to Rs 2.19 lakh. Primary rival Classic 350 is available at a starting price of Rs 2.20 lakh. More

Honda GB350 C for Japan is India-spec CB350With its pure retro classic design, Honda GB350 C can prompt enthusiasts to reconsider their original 350cc classic bike preferencesAs part of its campaign to aggressively target the 350cc segment, Honda has launched the new CB350 in India. The existing 350cc bikes from Honda, the H’ness CB350 and CB350RS, will continue to be sold alongside. The same motorcycle will be shipped to Japan too, where it will be sold under the name GB350 C, where C seems to stand for Classic.New Honda GB350 C in Japan – What’s different?New CB350 utilizes the same platform as that of H’ness CB350 and CB350RS. As of now, Honda does export the CB350 lineup to Japan, where H’ness CB350 is sold as GB350 and CB350 RS as GB350 S. Now CB350 will be sold as GB350 C. Even though it is identical to India-spec CB350, Honda GB350 C will get Japan-specific colours.When compared to H’ness or RS, CB350 gets a new look and comes with some retro timeless design attributes. While the other two 350cc Honda bikes have a neo-retro profile, the new CB350 has a timeless classic design. For folks who currently favour Royal Enfield Classic 350, Honda’s new CB350 can emerge as a viable option. However, breaking into Royal Enfield’s cult-like fan following will still be a challenge.At a starting price of Rs. 2 lakh (ex-sh), new CB350 certainly has potential. But it is not something that can be described as completely unique. With design traits resembling those of Classic 350, its nemesis.New Honda CB350 Vs Classic 350Some of the key highlights include round headlamps and rear-view mirrors, a timeless fuel tank, all-LED lighting setup, metallic shrouds for front forks, split seats, a long exhaust and retro front and rear fenders. A total of five colour options are available – Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Marshal Green Metallic, Matte Dune Brown, Matte Crust Metallic and Precious Red Metallic.Honda CB350 specs, performancePowering Honda CB350 is the 348.36cc engine that generates 21 PS of max power and 29.4 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. In comparison, Royal Enfield Classic 350 delivers 20.2 PS and 27 Nm. Ride dynamics onboard Honda CB350 are improved with assist and slipper clutch and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC).The bike has telescopic front forks and nitrogen-charged rear suspension. Braking apparatus comprises 310 mm and 240 mm disc brakes at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is standard across all variants. Honda CB350 is equipped with a retro-styled semi-digital instrument console.It has advanced features such as Honda Smartphone Voice Control system (HSVCS). The exhaust pipe has a double layer structure, which helps maintain the bike’s visual appeal by preventing thermal discoloration. Users can choose customization options such as Solo Carrier Custom and Comfort Cushion. For personalization, users can choose accessories such as a long visor, backrest and rear carrier. Safety can be improved with accessories such as leg guards and knuckle guards. More