Being a CB350Hness owner ( in India ) i can boldly say you can’t go wrong this bike. Right power , right weight , right cost for a city ride or an occasional weekend breakfast run.
@@AniruddhaVasudeva-ez8oqDepends on the use. It is not a sports bike but reaches 120 km/h. And the long stroke of the engine provides a lot of torque at all revs. Tried the RE Classic 350 with similar figures and it was pretty satisfying. By the way, I own a XSR900.
@@AniruddhaVasudeva-ez8oq It's compared with its segment not with any sports naked bike.. a 200c naked is faster than these... but anyone who knows about bike will prefer Honda over RE.
How tall are you? I'm 192cm., 6,3' had to raise the seat on my Transalp 650 even. I feel my knees will be touching my ears on this bike.😊 Powerwise, more than adequate, top speed in the Netherlands is 100 kmh during the day anyway🤷🏻♂️ It's not a track/autobahn bike. Looks good/retro style and you get Honda reliability for RE money.😉
In India this came in 2 variants when launched around 3 years ago, Honda Highness CB350 & Honda RS (which is the GB350S seen in this video). H'ness CB350 is straight seating position (like the RE Classic 350), whereas GB350S is lean forward. My 2yrs, 8months & 30000km ownership experience for those interested in this bike in UK: 1. An absolute beauty! Way more refinement levels than the RE. Zero issues till now, except the age related part changes (I was in the market for RE Meteor350 but happy that I settled with the CB350) 2. 0 vibes. I ride agressive, both in city & highways. On the highways I am always in the 115-125kmph bracket and it rides solidly. Have clocked 130kmph + couple of times and it is still rock solid. 3. Power of 21HP looks less for UK roads, but once past 100kmph one can cruise, until you want to go at breakneck speed always! Downshifting to 3rd or 4th gear based as needed for overtaking/passing will easily get the job done, even on the UK roads (I assume so). 4. Tall gearing needs more gear changes but I got used to this in a couple of weeks, and dont even realise about it now 5. The Thumpy stock exhaust note is to die for 6. Excellent maneuverability in India's tight city traffic as well 7. Part changes/Mods: a. Stock brake pads changed at 20000km b. Stock tyres changed at 22000km, little earlier due to my agressive riding. in the UK they should last much more c. Chain set changed at 19500km d. 22mm Handlebar risers fitted for more straighter position (I am 5'11" & weigh 75kg max) e. Front seat changed to HD foam to get excellent comfort from the potholes/bumps here 8. I have done multiple 500km + one day rides with no issues 9. Overall, super happy with the ownership! What I wish was different for Indian CB350 / Wishlist a. Power could have been atleast 27-28HP b. The 5th gear could have more power c. Honda could launch CB650/700 and it will be an instant hit For UK, i. In the UK, if one enjoys riding RE Classic350 types of bikes, then they will definitely fall in love with the GB350S ii. I just googled and saw the speed limit there is 113kmph for the highways. So this bike should pull off there too, with downshifting for the overtakes/passing (I guess so) iii. I dont know if Honda is gonna launch the GB350, the one with straight riding posture. If yes, do test ride that & the GB350S To end it, on paper the specs definetly looks pale compared to the 650/700CC bikes, but the question is whether one always uses the top power & torque throughout the ride??? That depends on the individual. Long story short, dont just yet rule out the bike! Use my experience from owning this bike in India and try to extrapolate that to the UK, for taking some real output from my loooooong comment 😀
I’m genuinely thinking of ordering one as my commute whilst I restore my Ducati next year. I’m 59 and value my licence too much to worry about performance too much. I’ve never owned a brand new bike or car in my life but they look like a bargain
I used to own this GB350S. Adequate power for city riding up to 80km/hour, thanks to relatively big fuel tank and fuel consumption. Only issue was I need more power and torque and changed to Bonneville T120. But I still love it.
@@FCorneil The CB350 as it's called here in India should be your pick. 20hp is better than 10 or 14 and the aural experience with the GB is quite dramatic. Enjoy the ride.
@@kinetichessgym I have no problem overtaking lorries with my Burgman 200, so should be more than fine with this one.. obviously need more planning compared to bigger bikes but doable..
Since this is priced almost exactly as cheaply as the Royal Enfield Hntr 350, this has really caught my eye! I love Honda for their reliability as it is, so to get a great little bargain commuter like this sounds fantastic! EDIT: I wrote the above while the video was nearly finished, and then you said pretty much exactly what I wrote anyway! Couldn't agree more! And I know some people will compare it with the Speed 400, but I genuinely think the ugliness of that thing is seriously under-rated!
I own the CB350RS (the indian version of this), I can say easily it is much better than the enfields in terms of refinement, performance, handling, reliability, quality and fit and finish. It sounds great stock. And top speed I have managed is 140km/h. Also it's a serious looker of a bike too Only con is the tall gearing for which you have to constantly shift between gears in the city and the 5th gear is an overdrive gear so it is useless below 80km/hr speed
true My friend has a CB350RS too and its very much much better than the REs amazing bike truly Great engine there's and good amount power though i agree the gear ratios are quite odd i found my self being in a gear lower than i would normally be on my own bike
@@sagarsarker6929 I am seriously thinking about selling my CRF1100L and buy the GB350S to start enjoying the slow ride philosophy! I imagine getting to Nordkap with this classic... Simply amazing
The 471cc engine Honda produces is a liquid-cooled twin, which doesn't look anything like what belongs in a classic "GB" model, like the 350S. A GB needs to be air-cooled and, preferably, a single. Otherwise, you might as well buy a CB500 (or CL500).
there's a video saying they noticed Honda registering a "GB500" trademark and theorizes that Honda will announce it for NA market sometime next year or so.
If only new bikes that looked like this had 65hp. The RE Bear and this Honda would be so nice with more hp. Good looking bikes (my most preferred styling). Just under powered for me. But I live in Colorado in a smaller city.
Lovely looking bike, just put my order in for the gb350s in the blue colour, arrives in march, will go well with my cb1100rs as a second bike , enjoying the content at eicma show
Finally!! I just sold my GB350S two weeks ago. 😿 Did some nice little trips on it and was a fantastic bike for me as my first. This one has a few changes compared to my original model from 3 years ago. I'm bikeless for now until.....???
Hey Bob, would you mind also reviewing Honda's new V3 engine concept? I heard that this motorbike has an electric turbo. This bike also marks the return of Honda's V3 engine after their last bike was the NS400
They basically just need to take the CB750 Hornet and turn it into a GB750 and I'll be happy. For now there's the CL500 as a sort of middle ground but it's quite dinky.
@ yeah bro, lets see it, try it and then decide if its worth it. I’m a Triumph fanboy tho… also Honda so the standards are high!!! But RE gets much of my respect.
I had it for a year now, 5.000 km on it. 2nd service is done, and it is simply delightful. As mentioned, the bike is not powerful, but it is not nearly as bad as mentioned, it has very long gears and indeed it is more of a cruise style but is sufficient to go on the highway, it is very comfortable for long rides as well, and all that is what I was looking for, my Rivale feels like riding a tiger.
We have the exact style version here in India. Full chrome exhaust, chrome mudguards both front and rear and really classic color options to choose from.
I have the same bike here in India (with CB350RS name to it) and it's a fantastic bike. The initial torque is amazing, the smoothness of the engine is great, the fit n finish levels are great. The only thing i don't like about this bike is its gear ratios, they are so tall and sometimes it's so frustrating in traffic. Apart from that, you can't go wrong with this bike
Is there no DLX version availabe for this bike? My bike has Bluetooth connectivity and switches to operate the LCD screen on the handlebad. I wonder if they will later on update that.
Luvely jubely 🙂 5 bhp more than a 125cc, so it must do 80 mph which is more than is needed most A roads being 50mph. I will have to buy all 3 as the colours are all spot on 👍 All we need now is an E-Clutch CB125R 😀
Bob think Honda missed a trick should have made a GB750 or a CL750 with the 755 engine they have not used it enough only in two model Hornet/Transalp !!other manufacturers have at least 4 different models with same engine !!.but hey the 350 is cool but only 21bhp 😐
We have the "CB350RS" here in india . What an absolute machine ! Especially the exhaust note. Here the bike is targeting someone who wants RE 350 but scared of RE's reliability, Rust, Quality issuesetc. This was doing great in Indian market at the beginning now its kinda saturated.
After going round the houses thinking which bike I should go for to get back into biking at 50 yrs old I thought I’d settled on the Triumph 400 scrambler and then Honda announce this little beauty coming to the UK…. What a great looking bike !
I really want it in the us. everybody says it won't be good on the freeways but so many people want a bike for the city and getting around town, but don't want a little scooter. this would 100% be my first choice for a smaller second bike.
RE has shown the way forward.. Smaller capacity affordable transport with classic design ..perfect starter bikes, good for classic enthusiasts and great for older bikers scaling down..Come on Yamaha & Suzuki..keep the ball rolling!
Love that Honda is bringing this bike to the UK and Europe, especially at such a competitive price. Having the option to buy a brand new made in Japan Honda bike that can take you anywhere reliably for less than £4k is just sensational.
I'm guessing it has screw type valve adjusters making it much easier for owners to do their own adjustments. I love the Grom but it doesn't have quite enough power to venture onto the highway if you have to. The new GB looks to provide just enough extra juice to make it a lot more practical than the 125 cc machines that Honda is so good at making. I hope they come to Canada.
Funnily Honda benchmarked the Classic 350 down to the HP and torque rating and the exhaust note! What the reviewer ignored to mention is that this is a world class RE Classic that is 10 times better quality than the bike they're copying. Only thing bringing this bike down is the very very weird gearing, at least on their India bikes. Not sure if it's the same on their export bikes but this is an extremely beautiful high quality bike which should take the Classic's cake and run with it. I just don't understand why he's not comparing it to the one bike that this beauty set out to compete with?
The Indian Hondas have a lot of quality issues like rusting bolts and wheels/spokes etc. The REs are not miles better but I'd say both are on par for the price you pay.
@@maheshpentagonship8363I own the honda and my friendd owns multiple enfields. The honda is in a different league in terms of reliability and quality. Sure the early lot faced rusting issue but those have been fixed quickly. Their fit and finish and durability of electronics and mechanicals is something enfields can dream of
@@maheshpentagonship8363 Maybe on the 100-150cc commuters, you get what you pay for. I've seen three year old well-cared-for CB350s in immaculate condition, something that you can not say for REs especially the Classic and the Bullet. I have a 2020 Int650 with a lot of problems related to usage of bad quality components, the damn thing is in the shop at least 3-4 times a year. The problem with us Indians is never recognizing when we have a good thing show up in our market which is why very few world class products are a part of most auto makers' arsenal here. You can get it CKD or CBU only. Recognizing that Honda has made a superior quality classic350 and it should be applauded and let's hope Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki would make more India-specific products.
Beautiful bike. Don't know about power until people get riding and comparing I think. Although I did just go from a 250 Suzuki to the Speed 400 and power and torque is incredibly different.
If indeed is sub-£4000 that's only about £1000 less than the mentioned Speed 400. Is that discount enough to tempt riders to go for the GB350S instead of the Speed 400? Power figures are quite apart...
The year is 2024 and every bike and this one too has a decompressor built into the cam shaft. A centrifugal activated lobe that changes cam profile to open the exhaust valve at jus start and stop.
This is the sister Bike of Highness 350 which was released in 2020 in India and which Came in later as 350 Rs. Compared to RE 350s ... The engine is buttery refined ...but i feel handling is little compromised ....coz of that chunkier front tyre..my friend still owns th CB 350 RS. Do check out the Indian Ones too Bro...
It's two years too late for me. Had it been released back then, I'd have chosen this over the Hunter just for the fact alone that it's a Honda (and quite the looker). Water under the bridge now (and I adore my modded HNTR anyway), next year I'm stepping it up with a Bear.
@@bruhtothemoon that was my impression but I've had one UK dealer advising the '25 models are Japan made and a VIN plate at EICMA shows a Japanese origin VIN prefix...
This is the CB350RS in Indian market. An all rounder bike. The only thing that I don't like about this bike is the front fender. It throws dirt like crazy, riding in rain is a pain in the A..
I own the Honda Highness 350 in Taiwan. In terms of power this bike is directly comparable to the Enfield 350's so no need to discus if it is "underpowered" etc This has already been discussed at length with the Enfields. If you want a bike that cruises at 100mph and does 0-60 in 3 seconds then get one. If you need a bit more speed then get the Triumph 400. However if it is city riding or chugging in style around country lanes this is more than adequate. What I can't understand is - given it is likely to appeal to the retro market, why they didn't release the Honda Highness version with chrome mudguards, exhaust and metal side panels etc. It would appeal to those who like retros but prefer 1980's Honda to 1960's Enfield. The CB350 - which is the older looking retro styled more like the Enfields probably would have less appeal but the Highness looks like bikes that current 50-60year olds rode in their youth.
been seeing that honda will also release a 500cc variant of this bike. I hope that is true. if only made the speed 400 twin shocks instead of mono shock, that would be a baby bonneville for you.
@@paulbarnes6124 and that 350 of yours was rated at 36 hp. My 72 250 K4 was 27 hp...a 250! Their XL350 single was 27-29 hp depending on which magazine you read at the time. Yep these are a huge leap forward....lol.
That seems unlikely though. It does provide its power lower in the torque range but both torque and HP are higher on the Speed 400 with similar weight.
@jacobwilliams1285 welcome to "specs sheet lie" Many indian reviewers (coz both the bikes are sold here) have said the same thing you can check it out on youtube The Honda 350's are with 35T sprocket Speed is 42T I think inorder to have long gearing like 35T you need an engine with good bottom end torque
Being a CB350Hness owner ( in India ) i can boldly say you can’t go wrong this bike. Right power , right weight , right cost for a city ride or an occasional weekend breakfast run.
The power is alright for India, not in Europe and definitely not in the USA.
Love it
@@AniruddhaVasudeva-ez8oqDepends on the use. It is not a sports bike but reaches 120 km/h. And the long stroke of the engine provides a lot of torque at all revs. Tried the RE Classic 350 with similar figures and it was pretty satisfying. By the way, I own a XSR900.
@@AniruddhaVasudeva-ez8oq It's compared with its segment not with any sports naked bike.. a 200c naked is faster than these... but anyone who knows about bike will prefer Honda over RE.
How tall are you? I'm 192cm., 6,3' had to raise the seat on my Transalp 650 even. I feel my knees will be touching my ears on this bike.😊
Powerwise, more than adequate, top speed in the Netherlands is 100 kmh during the day anyway🤷🏻♂️
It's not a track/autobahn bike.
Looks good/retro style and you get Honda reliability for RE money.😉
In India this came in 2 variants when launched around 3 years ago, Honda Highness CB350 & Honda RS (which is the GB350S seen in this video).
H'ness CB350 is straight seating position (like the RE Classic 350), whereas GB350S is lean forward.
My 2yrs, 8months & 30000km ownership experience for those interested in this bike in UK:
1. An absolute beauty! Way more refinement levels than the RE. Zero issues till now, except the age related part changes
(I was in the market for RE Meteor350 but happy that I settled with the CB350)
2. 0 vibes. I ride agressive, both in city & highways. On the highways I am always in the 115-125kmph bracket and it rides solidly. Have clocked 130kmph + couple of times and it is still rock solid.
3. Power of 21HP looks less for UK roads, but once past 100kmph one can cruise, until you want to go at breakneck speed always! Downshifting to 3rd or 4th gear based as needed for overtaking/passing will easily get the job done, even on the UK roads (I assume so).
4. Tall gearing needs more gear changes but I got used to this in a couple of weeks, and dont even realise about it now
5. The Thumpy stock exhaust note is to die for
6. Excellent maneuverability in India's tight city traffic as well
7. Part changes/Mods:
a. Stock brake pads changed at 20000km
b. Stock tyres changed at 22000km, little earlier due to my agressive riding. in the UK they should last much more
c. Chain set changed at 19500km
d. 22mm Handlebar risers fitted for more straighter position (I am 5'11" & weigh 75kg max)
e. Front seat changed to HD foam to get excellent comfort from the potholes/bumps here
8. I have done multiple 500km + one day rides with no issues
9. Overall, super happy with the ownership!
What I wish was different for Indian CB350 / Wishlist
a. Power could have been atleast 27-28HP
b. The 5th gear could have more power
c. Honda could launch CB650/700 and it will be an instant hit
For UK,
i. In the UK, if one enjoys riding RE Classic350 types of bikes, then they will definitely fall in love with the GB350S
ii. I just googled and saw the speed limit there is 113kmph for the highways. So this bike should pull off there too, with downshifting for the overtakes/passing (I guess so)
iii. I dont know if Honda is gonna launch the GB350, the one with straight riding posture. If yes, do test ride that & the GB350S
To end it, on paper the specs definetly looks pale compared to the 650/700CC bikes, but the question is whether one always uses the top power & torque throughout the ride??? That depends on the individual.
Long story short, dont just yet rule out the bike!
Use my experience from owning this bike in India and try to extrapolate that to the UK, for taking some real output from my loooooong comment 😀
Indians bikes are better than japanese bikes.
Can you tell me, do they have shims or srew tappet for the valves? Tia
I cannot begin to tell you how long I’ve been waiting for this to arrive in the UK!
Me too order placed.
I’m genuinely thinking of ordering one as my commute whilst I restore my Ducati next year. I’m 59 and value my licence too much to worry about performance too much.
I’ve never owned a brand new bike or car in my life but they look like a bargain
I used to own this GB350S. Adequate power for city riding up to 80km/hour, thanks to relatively big fuel tank and fuel consumption. Only issue was I need more power and torque and changed to Bonneville T120. But I still love it.
Nice one Honda. Great stylish commuter bike. Cheap enough to use a a winter bike. Sold
21 hp ... I hope you weigh under 100 lbs
@@ellwoodwolf Perfect companion for relaxed country roads and backwoods riding. It's a thing but you wouldn't understand unless you're 40+.
Hahaha I am
@@ellwoodwolf Well let your mind catch up
@@FCorneil The CB350 as it's called here in India should be your pick. 20hp is better than 10 or 14 and the aural experience with the GB is quite dramatic. Enjoy the ride.
This GB’s performance is outstanding, the torque is so good and low, you can’t judge it just based on on the spec sheet
😂 but what if you need to overtake a lorry on the highway?
No chance !
@@kinetichessgym I have no problem overtaking lorries with my Burgman 200, so should be more than fine with this one.. obviously need more planning compared to bigger bikes but doable..
Mate, I like this bike, but its performance is pathetic 😂
@@Alex_mkII What exactly do you expect from a 350 air-cooled single? Racing performance? :D
Since this is priced almost exactly as cheaply as the Royal Enfield Hntr 350, this has really caught my eye! I love Honda for their reliability as it is, so to get a great little bargain commuter like this sounds fantastic!
EDIT: I wrote the above while the video was nearly finished, and then you said pretty much exactly what I wrote anyway! Couldn't agree more! And I know some people will compare it with the Speed 400, but I genuinely think the ugliness of that thing is seriously under-rated!
This would be like going back to the days as a youngster. I like it. Looks like fun in Milan, enjoy and thank you.
Why can't it come in a 650cc air cooled twin? Like the old 80s Yamaha XS650, but add an oil cooler.
I own the CB350RS (the indian version of this), I can say easily it is much better than the enfields in terms of refinement, performance, handling, reliability, quality and fit and finish. It sounds great stock. And top speed I have managed is 140km/h.
Also it's a serious looker of a bike too
Only con is the tall gearing for which you have to constantly shift between gears in the city and the 5th gear is an overdrive gear so it is useless below 80km/hr speed
Well said buddy a great unboring bike ✨
140?? I do 140 at 2nd gear in my bike.. guess this is meant for 3rd world countries which have very bad roads.
true My friend has a CB350RS too and its very much much better than the REs amazing bike truly Great engine there's and good amount power though i agree the gear ratios are quite odd i found my self being in a gear lower than i would normally be on my own bike
@@sagarsarker6929 I am seriously thinking about selling my CRF1100L and buy the GB350S to start enjoying the slow ride philosophy!
I imagine getting to Nordkap with this classic... Simply amazing
what sort of money are they where you live please?
looks great! they should slap a 500cc and release it in the US
preach. they should release the 500cc version every where.
They DID ? I remember the original GB500 cafe racer style and it was gorrrrrgeouse best single cylinder retro bike ever BUT didnt sell.
The 471cc engine Honda produces is a liquid-cooled twin, which doesn't look anything like what belongs in a classic "GB" model, like the 350S. A GB needs to be air-cooled and, preferably, a single. Otherwise, you might as well buy a CB500 (or CL500).
there's a video saying they noticed Honda registering a "GB500" trademark and theorizes that Honda will announce it for NA market sometime next year or so.
I’m so impressed with your coverage of EICMA. Keep up the great work and looking forward to the next update.
Thank you for being there for me!
it looks utterly beautiful - and at that price, wow... Nice one Honda
Being looking at this bike for years. Glad it's coming to England at last and what a price. 👍
At last, been waiting for this bike to come to the UK
just ordered mine in Gunmetal Black due in Feb.
@@0scartheCat Sounds great, I have to wait til March for my CF Moto 450 MT to arrive, though at least it will be on a 25 plate
If only new bikes that looked like this had 65hp. The RE Bear and this Honda would be so nice with more hp. Good looking bikes (my most preferred styling). Just under powered for me. But I live in Colorado in a smaller city.
A 750cc parallel twin with 270 degree crank version of this bike, keeping the long stroke and with 70 hp would be a big seller.
You can probably find a used Honda CB1100ex/rs or a Moto Guzzi V7 and get the same look with more power. Those CB1100s are sexy
Suzuki needs to throw in the sv650 engine into a TU250x style frame. Problem solved.
Lovely looking bike, just put my order in for the gb350s in the blue colour, arrives in march, will go well with my cb1100rs as a second bike , enjoying the content at eicma show
me too in Gunmetal Black..
So far, the small bikes are my favorites of this years EICMA. This one, the little Tuono and the DRZ4 👍🏻
Finally!! I just sold my GB350S two weeks ago. 😿 Did some nice little trips on it and was a fantastic bike for me as my first. This one has a few changes compared to my original model from 3 years ago. I'm bikeless for now until.....???
This will probably be my next bike.
Though I hope Honda will release retro CB750 someday
Soichiro Honda, bring the CT125 to Europe as well and my soul is yours
Unfortunately (for us and for the company), he died around 30 years ago.
Good stuff mate! 🎉 Enjoy EICMA! Cheers from Aus
Hey Bob, would you mind also reviewing Honda's new V3 engine concept? I heard that this motorbike has an electric turbo. This bike also marks the return of Honda's V3 engine after their last bike was the NS400
This, but in a 650ish parallel twin will be my dream bike
They basically just need to take the CB750 Hornet and turn it into a GB750 and I'll be happy. For now there's the CL500 as a sort of middle ground but it's quite dinky.
Royal Enfield Bear 650 😎 almost certainly gonna order a 249, I’m in love! 😍
@ yeah bro, lets see it, try it and then decide if its worth it. I’m a Triumph fanboy tho… also Honda so the standards are high!!! But RE gets much of my respect.
great specs. you dont like the z650rs?
@ bro, I dont like it… dunno why but seems odd to me
I had it for a year now, 5.000 km on it. 2nd service is done, and it is simply delightful. As mentioned, the bike is not powerful, but it is not nearly as bad as mentioned, it has very long gears and indeed it is more of a cruise style but is sufficient to go on the highway, it is very comfortable for long rides as well, and all that is what I was looking for, my Rivale feels like riding a tiger.
I think a fully chromed exhaust,plus a longer front mudguard would set it off better 😮
Yes. The black exhaust looks a bit basic and I can imagine rust appearing on it pretty quickly. It helps to keep the price down, I guess.
We have the exact style version here in India. Full chrome exhaust, chrome mudguards both front and rear and really classic color options to choose from.
I'd like it all Black without any chrome in sight
I have the same bike here in India (with CB350RS name to it) and it's a fantastic bike. The initial torque is amazing, the smoothness of the engine is great, the fit n finish levels are great. The only thing i don't like about this bike is its gear ratios, they are so tall and sometimes it's so frustrating in traffic. Apart from that, you can't go wrong with this bike
Change the sprocket sizes.....google it.
This is a gorgeous entry level bike! I wish my first 200 cc bike had these looks
Is there no DLX version availabe for this bike? My bike has Bluetooth connectivity and switches to operate the LCD screen on the handlebad. I wonder if they will later on update that.
Right bike for daily and long commute .. Honda brand is an asset .. This bikes works like gem . I used to drive the city and long ( 800km single shot)
I like, I reckon it will fly out of the showrooms!👏👍😀🏍 Thanks for sharing this! Cheers!
Oh! I missed the folded wings! 🤣
About time!…great news 😎✌️
GB650 please! I will be at the front of the line.
Nice one looks like a baby bonneville. Great bike for beginners also custom projects👍
Having owned this bike for the past couple of years, I can confidently say it's one of the best bikes for city riding and part-time touring.
What a beautiful bike.
Luvely jubely 🙂
5 bhp more than a 125cc, so it must do 80 mph which is more than is needed most A roads being 50mph.
I will have to buy all 3 as the colours are all spot on 👍
All we need now is an E-Clutch CB125R 😀
Bob think Honda missed a trick should have made a GB750 or a CL750 with the 755 engine they have not used it enough only in two model Hornet/Transalp !!other manufacturers have at least 4 different models with same engine !!.but hey the 350 is cool but only 21bhp 😐
I hear that they're planning just that for a GB750.
A 750 scrambler
@@bikegeist Where did you hear that?
@jacobwilliams1285 My Honda dealer after I sold my GB350 S.
I've been hounding this bike since I saw it a year or 2 ago on motovlogs from Japan. Please, Honda, release it in the rest of SEA too!
We have the "CB350RS" here in india . What an absolute machine ! Especially the exhaust note. Here the bike is targeting someone who wants RE 350 but scared of RE's reliability, Rust, Quality issuesetc. This was doing great in Indian market at the beginning now its kinda saturated.
After going round the houses thinking which bike I should go for to get back into biking at 50 yrs old I thought I’d settled on the Triumph 400 scrambler and then Honda announce this little beauty coming to the UK…. What a great looking bike !
You should check out the Royal Enfield Bear 650 😍
This should be a 750 ! Great looking bike
nah this should be 2L vtec
Hornet engine 👍
Finally. It looks very nice.
Whats the difference between this and cb 350 RS?
nothing its the same..... only color options....
Think we will get it in the US?
I really want it in the us. everybody says it won't be good on the freeways but so many people want a bike for the city and getting around town, but don't want a little scooter. this would 100% be my first choice for a smaller second bike.
simplicity combined with hondas superb build quality will make this a top seller and the price will make this the one to buy in this segment
RE has shown the way forward.. Smaller capacity affordable transport with classic design ..perfect starter bikes, good for classic enthusiasts and great for older bikers scaling down..Come on Yamaha & Suzuki..keep the ball rolling!
I rode one of these across central Japan. Great fun little bike.
Love that Honda is bringing this bike to the UK and Europe, especially at such a competitive price. Having the option to buy a brand new made in Japan Honda bike that can take you anywhere reliably for less than £4k is just sensational.
This with a 400 or 500cc liquid cooled parallel twin would be a massive hit.
alternative : the Honda CL500....
I'm guessing it has screw type valve adjusters making it much easier for owners to do their own adjustments. I love the Grom but it doesn't have quite enough power to venture onto the highway if you have to. The new GB looks to provide just enough extra juice to make it a lot more practical than the 125 cc machines that Honda is so good at making. I hope they come to Canada.
It's on my radar(although I would have preferred the cb350 four of old.)😊
is the swing arm made for steel or alluminium?
Is the same CB 350 Hines
This is a good looking bike! If Honda offers drop down handle bars this would really turn heads even more!
Funnily Honda benchmarked the Classic 350 down to the HP and torque rating and the exhaust note! What the reviewer ignored to mention is that this is a world class RE Classic that is 10 times better quality than the bike they're copying. Only thing bringing this bike down is the very very weird gearing, at least on their India bikes. Not sure if it's the same on their export bikes but this is an extremely beautiful high quality bike which should take the Classic's cake and run with it. I just don't understand why he's not comparing it to the one bike that this beauty set out to compete with?
The Indian Hondas have a lot of quality issues like rusting bolts and wheels/spokes etc. The REs are not miles better but I'd say both are on par for the price you pay.
@@maheshpentagonship8363I own the honda and my friendd owns multiple enfields. The honda is in a different league in terms of reliability and quality. Sure the early lot faced rusting issue but those have been fixed quickly. Their fit and finish and durability of electronics and mechanicals is something enfields can dream of
@@maheshpentagonship8363 Maybe on the 100-150cc commuters, you get what you pay for. I've seen three year old well-cared-for CB350s in immaculate condition, something that you can not say for REs especially the Classic and the Bullet. I have a 2020 Int650 with a lot of problems related to usage of bad quality components, the damn thing is in the shop at least 3-4 times a year. The problem with us Indians is never recognizing when we have a good thing show up in our market which is why very few world class products are a part of most auto makers' arsenal here. You can get it CKD or CBU only. Recognizing that Honda has made a superior quality classic350 and it should be applauded and let's hope Honda/Yamaha/Suzuki would make more India-specific products.
pretty sure this particular model is built in Japan where quality counts
@@reuel7544 They also make GB350 in India, they export it to other countries, including Japan, read it somewhere few months back.
Great little bike, for big adventures...
Knocking the videos out 😁 Great detail as always
Wow.. beutifull bike to ride on, are they available to Indonesia markets?
Is this bike coming to the UK?
Is there any chance this bike will be available in the US? Could there be a version of this with like a 600cca 700cc engine? A man can still dream.
GB500 has been trademarked
Great and so affordable. I hope they make winter tyres.
I might just get one… I really like it and it may be a good bike for local shopping and beach trips here in the Algarve.
Great channel, 👍. I like these retro bikes, but I totally miss the old fashioned kick start. Wonder if that will ever come back.
Yamaha rs400
Beautiful bike. Don't know about power until people get riding and comparing I think. Although I did just go from a 250 Suzuki to the Speed 400 and power and torque is incredibly different.
Anyone know if this is coming to Canada or North America?
Nice 👍🏼 a pretty bike without any crazy tech and easy to work on.
Will they bring this to the USA awesome looking bike.
Was waiting for the 750...
Looks good but I would like to see 500cc engine. Rebel and cl500 have to change display on something like that.
Much closer to being a ‘baby Bonneville’ than either of Triumphs current 400’s.. just wish it had spoked wheels. Price is excellent.
I ride one here in India and I can easily relate to the "baby Bonneville" vibes of this machine.
Honda, please bring this to the 🇺🇸 USA!
That looks incredible. If only my commute wasnt doing 35 miles on 70mph roads
Does anyone know what the tariffs we will probably be paying in a few months here in US will be on these, yet?
If they sell well, Honda can make them here. Plenty of suppliers still around. So, no tariffs and local jobs created.
Now I'm waiting for the Kawasaki w230, some say it going to be available in europe too.
Yes, it is available in the Spanish webpage of Kawa. It costs >5.100€.
Yes, the W230 looks nice too........ choices head.
If indeed is sub-£4000 that's only about £1000 less than the mentioned Speed 400. Is that discount enough to tempt riders to go for the GB350S instead of the Speed 400? Power figures are quite apart...
Not offering a choke plunger is understandable but no compression release and kick-starter? That’s simply not excusable. Come on Honda, this is 2024!
The year is 2024 and every bike and this one too has a decompressor built into the cam shaft. A centrifugal activated lobe that changes cam profile to open the exhaust valve at jus start and stop.
This is the sister Bike of Highness 350 which was released in 2020 in India and which Came in later as 350 Rs. Compared to RE 350s ... The engine is buttery refined ...but i feel handling is little compromised ....coz of that chunkier front tyre..my friend still owns th CB 350 RS. Do check out the Indian Ones too Bro...
This 178kg bike actually feels like a 150kg in real riding.. such brilliant chassis
I want the CL version with the high pipe.
Hey Honda ! Where the F is the hornet 750 and 1000 for north American market??????
They now understand that Royal Enfield needs competition in the European market !
I would prefer to buy it when it has around 750- 900 cc. I absolutely love the classic design.
this is good bike for city riding... fuel economy, swift, small, also great for new riders
It's two years too late for me. Had it been released back then, I'd have chosen this over the Hunter just for the fact alone that it's a Honda (and quite the looker).
Water under the bridge now (and I adore my modded HNTR anyway), next year I'm stepping it up with a Bear.
Any idea is going to come to the USA ?
With this event hope its sincerely launch through out the world and the abs issue settled.
Are they made in India for the European market?
These Hondas are only made in India, they export them from India to different countries including Japan.
@@bruhtothemoon thanks, as expected given the price, that's all i need to know.
@@bruhtothemoon that was my impression but I've had one UK dealer advising the '25 models are Japan made and a VIN plate at EICMA shows a Japanese origin VIN prefix...
@@BikingChap yes i als heard the euro5+ models are made in Japan..... if its true i dont know but soon i will know when i get my already ordered one 😍
This is the CB350RS in Indian market.
An all rounder bike. The only thing that I don't like about this bike is the front fender. It throws dirt like crazy, riding in rain is a pain in the A..
I own the Honda Highness 350 in Taiwan. In terms of power this bike is directly comparable to the Enfield 350's so no need to discus if it is "underpowered" etc This has already been discussed at length with the Enfields. If you want a bike that cruises at 100mph and does 0-60 in 3 seconds then get one. If you need a bit more speed then get the Triumph 400. However if it is city riding or chugging in style around country lanes this is more than adequate. What I can't understand is - given it is likely to appeal to the retro market, why they didn't release the Honda Highness version with chrome mudguards, exhaust and metal side panels etc. It would appeal to those who like retros but prefer 1980's Honda to 1960's Enfield. The CB350 - which is the older looking retro styled more like the Enfields probably would have less appeal but the Highness looks like bikes that current 50-60year olds rode in their youth.
We have the chrome versions of the Highness CB350 here in India and it looks perfectly retro. I own one.
been seeing that honda will also release a 500cc variant of this bike. I hope that is true. if only made the speed 400 twin shocks instead of mono shock, that would be a baby bonneville for you.
Will this bike come to the US?
Seriously doubt it, no hornet either
It took Honda 6 years to bring CB350RS to their international market lol
And one cylinder fell off 😊
@@paulbarnes6124 the op is talking abt the indian version, which had 1cyl only
Perfect Timing by Honda in
The Current Economic Climate
Affordable & Cheap to Run
@@ravinderdasila9334 new cb350 is single cylinder . My cb350 in 1973 was a twin
@@paulbarnes6124 and that 350 of yours was rated at 36 hp. My 72 250 K4 was 27 hp...a 250! Their XL350 single was 27-29 hp depending on which magazine you read at the time. Yep these are a huge leap forward....lol.
This is better than the Speed 400 interms of performance
It can do 120 Km effortlessly (due to it's ridiculously long gearing)
That seems unlikely though. It does provide its power lower in the torque range but both torque and HP are higher on the Speed 400 with similar weight.
@jacobwilliams1285 welcome to "specs sheet lie" Many indian reviewers (coz both the bikes are sold here) have said the same thing you can check it out on youtube
The Honda 350's are with 35T sprocket
Speed is 42T
I think inorder to have long gearing like 35T you need an engine with good bottom end torque
How bout in North Am?? 😢😢😢
Honda, Hornet engines (with fake/retro air cooling) in rhis chassis and style.please.
Looks so much better than the rebel lineup
I was excited to see if Honda would react to the Kawasaki W230
Please sell it in the US