Honda CB350 vs Honda CB350RS
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CB350 and Honda CB350RS are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,299 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The CB350RS takes 2 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the CB350 and 6/10 for the CB350RS.
Category by category
Price
CB350
The CB350 starts ₹1,299 lower (₹1,97,034 against ₹1,98,333), about ₹40 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 35 kmpl.
Performance
CB350RS
CB350RS has the better power-to-weight ratio: 115 against 111 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
CB350RS
CB350RS is 6 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CB350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is long-distance touring
- your priority is royal enfield alternative
Buy the CB350RS if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is retro scrambler styling
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CB350 | CB350RS |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,97,034 | ₹1,98,333 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,24,800 | ₹2,26,200 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,792 | ₹10,856 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,99,192 | ₹3,95,656 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCB350 | HondaCB350RS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,97,034 | ₹1,98,333 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,250 | ₹6,290 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 348.4 cc | 348.4 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.7 bhp | 20.8 bhp |
| Torque | 29.5 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 122 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 186 kg | 180 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15.2 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1441 mm | 1441 mm |
| Length | 2207 mm | 2171 mm |
| Width | 788 mm | 782 mm |
| Height | 1110 mm | 1097 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Front Forks | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Pressurized Nitrogen-charged Rear Suspension | Twin-Hydraulic |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-18 | 150/70-17 |
CB350 vs CB350RS: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CB350 or the CB350RS?
- The CB350 is cheaper by ₹1,299 at the base variant (₹1,97,034 against ₹1,98,333 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CB350 or the CB350RS?
- Both claim 35 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CB350 and CB350RS in Delhi?
- About ₹1,400: roughly ₹2,24,800 for the CB350 and ₹2,26,200 for the CB350RS, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,99,192 for the CB350 and ₹3,95,656 for the CB350RS, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CB350RS comes out ₹3,536 ahead.
