Detailed Comparison: Yezdi Scrambler VS Honda CB 350 RS

Find out whether the newest kid on the block has what it takes to take down the reliable Honda

Classic Legends revived the Yezdi brand in India and launched three new modern-retro motorcycles. The Yezdi Adventure directly goes up against the Royal Enfield Himalayan, while the Yezdi Roadster cruiser takes on the Meteor and the CB Highness 350. The third product in their portfolio, the Scrambler, which is quite a unique product in this segment, brings a lot of new things to the plate.

The Scrambler does not have any direct competition in the market, but it faces some competition with the Honda CB 350 RS. The CB 350 RS is a unique product in its segment, which shares the same engine and hardware as the CB Highness 350.

So those people who want something unique and different from the regular menu can go through this spec comparison between the Yezdi Scrambler and the Honda CB 350 RS and decide wh offers better value for their buck.

Yezdi Scrambler vs Honda CB 350 RS: Engine

The Yezdi Scrambleris powered by a 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, fuel-injected powerplant that also does duty on the Jawa Perak. The 334cc powerplant on the Yezdi Scrambler produces about 28.7bhp of peak power and 28.2Nm of peak torque while paired to a six-speed gearbox.

The Honda CB 350 RS, on the other hand, uses a 348.36cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine. The engine produces about 20.78 Bhp of peak power and 30 Nm of peak torque. The engine gets a five-speed gearbox. The CB 350 RS also gets a slipper clutch as standard.

From our experience, we can tell you that the refinement levels on the Honda motorcycles are top-notch, while the slipper clutch will make the clutch action light when riding within city limits.

Yezdi Scrambler VS Honda CB 350 RS: Suspension and Brakes

the Scrambler slightly more edge than the Honda CB 350 RS when the paved road runs out

The Yezdi Scrambler gets large 19-inch wheels at the front and 17-inch wire-spoke wheels at the rear, the conventional telescopic forks at the front, and dual shock absorbers at the rear offer 150mm and 130 mm of wheel travel. The larger tyres with on and offroad spec tyres, impressive wheel travel gives the Scrambler slightly more edge than the Honda CB 350 RS when the paved road runs out. The Yezdi Scrambler might not be a hardcore offroader like the Adventure or the Himalayan, but it gets the tools to get its feet dirty if a situation arises.

In case of a puncture, the CB 350 RS features alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, which are easier to repair.

The Honda CB 350 RS, on the other hand, uses a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock setup at the rear. The CB 350 RS too features 19-inch wheels at the front and rear 17-inch wheels wrapped with wide block pattern tyres. The wide block pattern tyres might add some advantage to the rider while taking the CB 350 RS off the regular paved road. In case of a puncture, the CB 350 RS features alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, which are easier to repair.

Talking about stopping power, both the Yezdi and Honda offer similar braking setups. The Yezdi Scrambler features a 320 mm disc rotor at the front and a 240 mm rotor at the rear.

The Honda CB 350 RS features a 310 mm rotor at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear. A dual-channel ABS comes as standard with both motorcycles.

The Yezdi Scrambler gets three different ABS modes – Road, Off-road, and Rain. The Off-road mode disables the rear ABS sensor and helps the rider lock their brakes while using the bike off-road while in the rain mode, the ABS is more sensible. The CB 350 RS gets a non-switchable dual-channel ABS.

Yezdi Scrambler vs Honda CB 350 RS: Features

The Scrambler gets a fully digital LCD instrument cluster while the CB 350 RS features an analog instrument cluster

The Yezdi Scrambler is a modern bike under the retro skin and is at par with its rival when it comes to features. The Yezdi Scrambler gets a full LED headlamp and taillamp and a fully digital LCD instrument console. Other highlighted features include a handlebar-mounted module accommodating USB and Type-C charging points.

The Honda CB 350 RS does not fall behind when we discuss features. The CB 350 RS gets a full LED head and taillamp. But it misses out on a few goodies. The CB 350 RS features an analog speedometer with a small LCD, but it misses out on the USB charger. It gets a slipper clutch and switchable traction control.

Yezdi Scrambler VS Honda CB 350 RS: Dimension

We have compared the specification of both these bikes and came up with some unique points

Both the Scrambler and the CB 350 RS gets 800 mm seat height. The Yezdi Scrambler is almost 3 kilograms heavier than the CB 350 RS. Lastly, the Yezdi Scrambler offers more ground clearance than the CB 350 RS, which means that the Scrambler will be a more offroad friendly motorcycle than the CB 350 RS.

Yezdi Scrambler VS Honda CB 350 RS: Price Difference

While the Honda CB 350 RS produces more torque than its rival here

The Yezdi Scrambler and the Honda CB 350 RS are priced similarly. The Scrambler prices start from Rs 2.05 Lakh onward, while the Honda CB 350 RS prices start from Rs 2.11 Lakh onward.

The Honda CB 350 RS is a more road-focussed variant that offers a perfect amalgam of refinement and reliability. But the Honda CB 350 RS is only available at the Honda BigWing dealership, which is available in limited numbers across the country.

The Yezdi Scrambler offers better specs, more road presence, and balanced ride quality. While Honda is an old player in this game and is known for its reliability, the Yezdi brand will need more time to build trust.

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