Honda CB350C vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda CB350C and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The CB350C costs ₹94,319 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 90% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7.5/10 for the CB350C and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹94,319 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,98,556), about ₹2,990 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 38 kmpl. That is roughly ₹13,803 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
CB350C
CB350C has the better power-to-weight ratio: 111 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
CB350C
CB350C adds dual-channel abs, front disc brake and rear disc brake and more that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
CB350C
CB350C gets slipper clutch, bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation and engine kill switch.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 37 kg lighter and taller in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the CB350C.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the CB350C if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is retro cruiser styling
- your priority is highway cruising
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | CB350C | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,98,556 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,26,500 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,18,310 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,872 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,90,682 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaCB350C | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,98,556 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,300 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 348.4 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.7 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 29.5 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 38 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 186 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 15.2 L | — |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 165 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1441 mm | 1340 mm |
| Length | 2207 mm | — |
| Width | 788 mm | — |
| Height | 1110 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Front Forks | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Pressurized Nitrogen-charged Rear Suspension | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-18 | 120/70-16 |
CB350C vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the CB350C or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹94,319 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,98,556 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the CB350C or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 38 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the CB350C and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹1,07,100: roughly ₹2,26,500 for the CB350C and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, 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 ₹3,90,682 for the CB350C and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹1,86,255 ahead.
