Yezdi Scrambler vs Honda CB350RS: Spec Comparison
The upcoming Royal Enfield Scram 411 is expected to make its debut soon, however, the segment will be dominated by two motorcycles until then, the Yezdi Scrambler and the Honda CB350RS.
By Aditya Jadhav
The upcoming Royal Enfield Scram 411 is expected to make its debut soon; however, the segment will be dominated by two motorcycles until then – the Yezdi Scrambler and the Honda CB350RS.
One of the three Yezdi motorcycles that were launched yesterday was a scrambler. The Yezdi Scrambler is effectively a mildly off-road biased motorcycle. Similarly, the slightly sporty version of the H’ness CB350, the CB350RS, qualifies to be a scrambler in more than one way. Both motorcycles feature a modern engine, retro-styling, and have closely matched price tags. This calls for a specification comparison.
Engine
The Yezdi Scrambler is powered by the 334cc powertrain, which we have seen in the Jawa Perak. This engine provides a power output that is substantially higher than that of the 348cc motor of the CB350RS. Moreover, the Scrambler uses liquid-cooling for heat management, whereas the CB350RS gets the basic air-cooling method. Similarly, the CB350RS features a five-speed gearbox, while the Scrambler gets a six-speed one.
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Yezdi Scrambler |
Honda CB350RS | |
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Engine |
334cc / Single-Cylinder / Liquid-Cooled |
348cc / Single-Cylinder / Air-Cooled |
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Power |
28.7bhp at 8,000rpm |
20.8bhp at 5,500rpm |
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Torque |
28.2Nm at 6,750rpm |
30Nm at 3,000rpm |
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Gearbox |
6-Speed |
5-Speed |
Cycle parts
Now, the Scrambler has its intentions clear. The motorcycle can be taken off-road, as it features long-travel suspension, decent ground clearance, and spoke-wire wheels.
The Honda CB350RS gets alloys, which are relatively easy to maintain; but ideally, off-roaders prefer a spoke wire setup, which is naturally more robust in its construction. Hence, motorcycles such as the Hero Xpulse 200 4V and the Himalayan feature spoke-wire wheels.
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Yezdi Scrambler |
Honda CB350RS | |
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Suspension (F) |
Conventional Telescopic |
Conventional Telescopic |
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Travel (F) |
150mm |
- |
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Suspension (R) |
Dual-shock Absorbers |
Mono-Shock |
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Travel (R) |
130mm |
- |
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Ground Clearance |
200mm |
168mm |
Now, something similar can’t be said about the CB350RS. It comes across as a more road-biased motorcycle, with its relatively lower ground clearance, alloy wheels setup, and road-biased suspension geometry. However, the motorcycle does feature dual-purpose tyres.
The ABS on offer with the Yezdi Scrambler features three modes – Road, Off-road, and Rain. The ABS on offer with the CB350RS is a dual-channel one, which cannot be turned off.
Features
The Yezdi Scrambler gets a headlamp and knuckle guards, which are a good touch, considering that Scrambler could be the first motorcycle for many first-time off-roaders. The CB350RS, on the other hand, sports a clean and tidy look, without any such guards.
The Scrambler gets an LCD instrument cluster and a handlebar-mounted USB Type-C port to charge your phone.
There are loads of accessories on offer with both motorcycles.
Pricing
The prices of the two motorcycles are closely matched; however, the Honda undercuts the Yezdi’s pricing by a small margin. The CB350RS is priced at Rs 2.01 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle can be had in two variants, which effectively means that the buyers get two colour choices.
The Yezdi Scrambler carries a starting price of Rs 2.04 lakh (ex-showroom) – the yellow and olive colour options are priced at Rs 2.06 lakh (ex-showroom).
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