Why did I buy Honda Highness CB 350 instead of RE Meteor 350 | Personal Opinion
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
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This video is about choice of 2023 Honda CB 350 Highness instead of RE Meteor/Classic 350.
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Update:
Hey Guys! I came back from Bangalore a couple days back and there I borrowed (not rented) an RE Meteor 350 with 5000 km on the ODO. The bike was not refined above 80 kmph with its mirrors vibrating intensely. Additionally, on throttling, there was a weird sound coming from the engine as if the piston was about to break, although nothing happened. This was the second time I rode the Meteor 350 for 200 km. Came back home and rode my Highness. Honestly, there is no match in quality and refinement. Highness is a clear winner. Ride these two bikes back to back to know the difference.
Yesterday my friend rode my H'ness 2023 model and he was blown away by the smoothness of it. He was like why are people still choosing royal enfield when this gem exists in the market.
Enfield has improved a lot in the past 5 years..but there is still a long way to go..in comparison to Honda..Honda is light years ahead in engineering…RE scores on emotions and Honda on practicality
Because RE is available and serviced everywhere ,were CB350 is still not known of its existence . People will still prefer RE350 because of its road visibility as secured buy
I have meteor but I didn’t like to drive no pickup lack punch
The biggest problem what i heard from my friends living in tier 3 cities was unavailability of bikes at their locality, personally for me the Honda Bigwing is nearer to my house than the Royal Enfield showroom but its not the same for everyone.
I booked blindly even without seeing it during launch in 2020. Started riding this beast only on delivery . It was amazing and quite easy to ride. Now after 2.6 years long ownership covering 29k kms, it's a really worth machine from honda. Best in this segment.
Thank you for your feedback..wish you more miles on this bike 😊
Any handle wobbling issue you faced ?
@@souravsarkar1339 never had wobbling. Iam still using stock tyres.
Mine will get delivered today🎉
@@immortal348 congratulations...ride hard and ride safe..🙂
The reason why i bought this beauty -
1. I always wanted a cruiser bike right from college days use to like meteor 350 a lot but finally we t for this bcoz their are too many royal Enfield bikes on the roads , it is current time splendor , everybody wants it be it a college student , an office goer , old uncle's , young pass out school kids , in my locality itself we have 1 gunmetal grey classic , one Electra black colour , 2 standard , 1 chrome , 1 Himalayan , and 2 meteor
2. The bike engine is much more refined and smooth in comparison with royal Enfield engines
3. 10kg lighter than classic 350 so that further adds a value in a long run
4. Looks refreshing on road , no after market modifications are required except the headlight , it's throw is not that good especially in foggy winter nights
Their are some cons in general so plz consider that too -
1. No bigwing dealers in most of the cities , so many people aren't aware of such bike
2. After sales services are very costly in comparison to royal Enfield, which I don't know why Honda is doing that as it is always known for affordable services
3. Many mechanics in the city won't even touch the bike if any issue occurs especially in teir 2 and tier 3 cities
4. A bit expensive, prices are not that competitive to royal Enfield
5. Would be hard to sell it out after 3-4 years as many people aren't aware of this bike and i recently visited a 2nd hand bike dealer in my city and he was not that interested in the bike and said that max to max he can pay me 1.25 lacs for the bike and it's just 14 months old not even a single issue in the bike then to he was reluctant , so it's a highly depreciating asset , so consider that too , in a long run things change our perspective change so ya
6. Headlight issue which I have mentioned earlier
7. Waise to not needed but everyone has their own taste , so not many after market modifications options available
Conclusion if you really want to purchase a cruiser/retro bike than think about for a long time if you especially belong to a middle class family as on road price is more than 2.5 lac approximately and its value depreciates very quickly
8. Engine is refined and smooth but you won't feel that torquiness, it is a bike for relax movers like me which is not everyone preference
Thank you for sharing your feedback bhai...that was really detailed.. 👍
After having test rides of cb350 and meteor350, i hv happily chosen meteor350. For long rides, meteor is the beast.
Congratulations 👍🏻
Wise decision brother! You went for the right brand and bike
Thanks 😊
Very well Explained Sir 👏
Thank you Vishal 👍🏻🙏🏻
As soon as Honda announced Cb350 a exact replicate of RE 350 bikes in terms of engine specs , i was sold out and started purchasing process by accumulating finances , watching reviews , forums and showrooms during lock down days it self. This was true . upgrade to RE 350 by years . After 20 months and 28 k odo , highness still is electric smooth and no depreciation in power .
Thanks for your feedback...reading about your experience feels good.. 😃😃
how much average will you get now in city rides and highway ride with crusing speed of 90km/hr
Any breakdown issue till date? As I'm planning to buy one but bigwing is 120 km far from my home.
@@ShubhamMishra-lt7jn 120 km is very far bro...i will not advice...even if there are no issues in the bike..still I will not recommend
@@TheRoamingDelhiite like the scene is I am currently in college and have 8-9 months left here, and bigwing showroom is available in the city my college is situated, but not in my hometown. And most certainly I will not be living in my hometown anytime soon, as I have to do pg also and most pg college are in the cities where bigwing is available. I am only sceptical about the time I will be at home with bike during vacations.
Any heating probles faced by u??
Really loved this video as you answered all questions I had in my mind. I have a TBX 350 and am finding it a bit of a pain to ride in city. I know it’s not meant for city traffic but wanted to experience the brand. I was confused between Hunter and Highness. Plan to take a test ride shortly. Your video cleared so many doubts in my mind. I have to probably stretch my budget but that’s ok.
I am glad this video helped....thank you so much ☺
You have such a sharp observations i have watched so many Highness videos but the way you have pointed and explained details its nice.
Thanks a lot 🙂
After seeing ur reviews I am happy to go for meteor 350
Sir ji mere paas abhi Yamaha FZ-S v3 Model Hain aur maine mere back & neck pain ki vajase 2 saal pahele purchase kiya tha bt fir bhi mera Back & Neck pain kam nahi hua hain balki abhi tho mere dono ghutne pain ho rahe hain so abhi main soch raha hu ki Abhi Main Honda Highness CB350 purchase kar lu aur Highness 350 ka Weight ratio & Weight Distribution bhi bohot accha hain... aur Sitting position & Foot Position bhi Straight Lag raha hain.. so ye mera decision sahi hain kya..?
Plz Tell me..
Foot position straight hone ki wajah se knees pe stress nahi aata toh ghutno mein pain nahi hoga..sitting position Highness ki thodi se bent forward hai..par haan FZ se toh better comfort hai Highness mein...comfort dekh rahe ho toh Highness ka decision sahi rahega..ek baar lambi ride le kar dekhlo kyunki aapki body kaise react karegi ye mujhe nahi pata hoga... 🙂
Hello Brother , 1) Any heating issue near engine or foot pegs in heavy traffic city conditions , 2) cold start in morning does it take 90 secs for engine to start up , 3) if we stop in signal with start/kill switch again to start the engine takes time is it ?? plz explain !!
Hi Bro! I have been using the bike since April 2023, a little bit of heating is there, which is normal during traffic conditions. Cold start is not a problem in the morning, it starts in a single crank but takes about a minute plus to get to the normal RPM which is expected. Never had any issue with starting the engine at traffic lights till now..hope I have answered your queries.
@@TheRoamingDelhiite Thanks brother for your explanation , but regarding morning starting, so need to wait till rpm gets normal and then only we can hit the street is it , am i right here? plz explain only this one !!
Hii,
I watched this video and i also have booked 2023 h'ness cb350 for my self and in November i will be taking delivery of it...But in recent time i have came across some video's of h'ness showing it's handle wobbling issue..
What is your opinion abt it ...??
Shall i still consider this bike for myself...?? Or shall i go for Meteor 350...??
My personal take on wobbling issue is that do not leave your handlebar and ride…if the wobbling issue is extremely serious then check with service center..it could be multiple reasons..tires..too much weight on that back like top box..handlebar risers..etc..in my bike it is not there as of now..even if it comes after a few kms I really don’t find it to be bothersome..
Wobbling issue should not be a deal breaker between these two bikes..test ride both of them..look at the complete package of both the brands including service.. then decide what is best for you..
Hope you get your bike soon..cheers 👍🏻😊
Thanks,
I did went to Big Wing and took another test ride of H'ness 350 and did check for handle wobbling ( which i didn't check at the first test ride )but i didn't notice it even a little bit..Not at 40 kmph and not even in between 70-80 kmph...
In addition the Big wing team has promised me that even after delivering me the bike if my bike is getting such wobbling issue then they will get it check in every aspect and will fix the issue at their end..
So i decide not to take test ride of Meteor this time again and went home with tension free mind..
So on 14 November 2023 i will be owning Honda H'ness cb350 for sure...
Yes Excellent Knowledgeable Detail Review & Perfect Comparison so thank you so much bt actually i ask the 1 question in fact very confusing to take a decision..
So please tell me & Solve my confusion..
Thank you! 🙂 I have replied to your question.
Service cost kitni padhti hai honda ki? Like adding engine oil, labour charge every thing how much does it cost ? Also If possible could you please elaborate cost w.r.t free service and without free service.
Thank you in advance.
Hi Prateek - Thank you for comment. Maine 1st and 2nd service ka video banaya hai and saved in playlist section. Free service means no labour charge and paid service means labour charge will be included..
@@TheRoamingDelhiite Thank you so much ji for the information, main dekh leta hoon video 👍
Very informative. Thank you.
👍🏻
I am confused between meteor and cb 350. What should i go for?
I had a dream to buy RE meteor.
But after watching video reviews and test rides. I am more confused now.
Test drive experience
Honda was slightly better in gear shift, built and sound and overall experience.
Comfort, after sales service center cost RE meteor.
Please suggest
If you plan to keep the bike for the long term..go for the Honda bro 👍🏻
Beautiful machine + a reliable work horse ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥‼️‼️‼️🔥🔥🌟🌟
Yup 👍🏻
Have covered 33k on my hness.
Bike runs butter smooth..no unnecessary noise..
I feel pity to the people who try to defame honda hness without experiencing this masterpiece in longterm basis
Thank you for your feedback 😊
Mileage city or highway me kitna hai?
40 kmpl overall
very good words. Ownership matters with service. i am suffering with TVS's riddiculous service. Thank you Sir.
Thanks Rajdeep 👍🏻😊
I want to know regarding the seat height of the bike. I am 5 feet 3 inches. Should I consider it?
@@rajdeepdas8809 I think you should take a test ride if you have that height doubt...bike is a gem..due to height if you are not comfortable..you won't like it..but give it a try...then decide...
Ok. Thanks for the assistance
In comparison between highness,RE standard,Jawa 42.. which will be a value for money?..
Highness….
Beautiful machine + a reliable work horse ❤️🔥❤️🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️🌟🌟
It sure is!
Brother how it's soccer, if someone has lower back pain issue ....they can buy or not....
Brother I don’t know how serious is the lower back pain..consult your doctor about this…
It's only available in bigwings not in Honda showrooms all over India. So it is only for limited customers living in big cities, not for small and medium town customers.
I bought cb 350 rs recently...also my father has classic 350 2015 model ..nd roomate has 2021 hiness
Congratulations bro...wish you happy miles!!! 👍
How is this bike for youngsters ??
Youngsters might prefer the RS 350..but yes a good starter bike indeed
Brother... Is there any wobbling issue in your CB? Especially after 70 kmph?
Hello brother - No wobbling till now..
Not at all. Not even at 90kmph 😎💯
What's the Mileage in heavy city traffic like Bangalore?
I am getting around 40 kmpl in Delhi traffic
I think RE is running after quantity with mass accessibility and not quality. Hence, honda is secretly excelling in these 350 segment war by setting these bike in a premium category and like minded true honda fans!
Honda is the benchmark
Bhut deeply review diya Bhai👍👍
Thank you bhai 👍🏻🙏🏻
Yadi achanak se kahin remote place me if honda breakdown ho jae tb pta chalega aapko😊...jaise mere place me koi big wing showroom nhi ha
Haan bhai uske liye basic spares main carry karta hu..wait kar raha hu kab breakdown hogi..agar kuch nahi ho payega toh truck mein load karke wapis 😂😁🤣
Congratulations....Great choice 💐💐
My decision to go for highness,2 year back was the best decision to go for a reliable bike...
thanks a lot for your wishes and the feedback about this bike...i bought this bike with a clean slated mind and I am pretty much happy with it..
How is seat comfort. For rider as well as pillion
good question..I am making a separate video for this, please stay tuned 🙂
Now I regret buying the meteor but they didn't have the cb 350 then, only highness. I can't even ride this bike at hundred kms. The hard shock absobers kills my back everytime. Ufff man.. ☹️
Oh..if the bike is not comfortable for you and is hurting you back..I think you need to address this problem quickly..given meteor 350 is cruiser bike..there is a lot of pressure on the lower back especially the tail bone due to the laid back stance…
Wobbling?
No wobbling in my bike
Is honda working on gear issue?
Bro it is not an issue..company has designed the bike engine like that..there is nothing to work on it.. 😁
Sir you have given a very genuine review about honda highness cb350. You have convinced me to purchase Honda over RE bikes. Thank you very much.
I am glad..wish you happy miles on your highness once you get 👍🏻😊
Mirror ke baare me kya feedback hai? Maine Classic350 k liye RE dealer ko booking amount de diya hai, lekin booking nahi karwayi hai abhi, Please share your experiance with regards to CB350 Headlight, Mirror, Slipper Clutch, Mileage. My major concern is headlight and mirror, it will help me to decide where should I go, with Honda or RE.🙂
Sab video mein daal dunga bhai…warning long video coming up 😂
Sir plse aapse contact karna hai kyuki mujhe aaj bike leni hai plse suggest ke meteor 350 and rs
Insta pe DM kardo bhai..naam same hai waha bhi
You went for which one?
Hmmm.. Very beautifully explained
thank you so much!! :)
CB350 Vs Meteor350 which one is more better, my height is 5.8
CB350 as per me..
Honda better than bullet in all aspects.
But bullet is much much more beautiful & has more service stations
Looks are subjective but yes RE has better colour options and a good service network..real question is how frequently do parts get changed and how long they stand the test of time..
@@TheRoamingDelhiite . I just bought a Bullet.
The only and only reason I rejected Honda after going to the showroom is LOOKS.
Honda has very poor colors, dikhne mein kuch khaas hai hi nahi
@@kunjikorans congratulations for your new bike...looks and colour tastes will vary from individual to individual...but yes fact is that RE has multiple colour options...👍
I know quite a few people who got Honda highness but they all are facing wobbling issues, which is terrible. There are many videos on that on youtube.
I was initially planning to go for Highness, but then changed my plan. The engine is awesome , butter smooth no doubt. But the design and color options are mediocre. Looks like a splendor on steroids. Honda should have given it a better design , so that it stands out.
RE classic 350 is too common on the road , that's the main reason i thought of going for cb350. But still because of the wobbling cases and poor design, I decided to go ahead with Classic 350 reborn (J series engine). I took the chrome bronze one , looks awesome and even the engine is smoother as compared to old model. I am absolutely satisfied.
Congratulations for your buy man..of course everyone has their perspective of looking at things..end of the day..it boils down to what you are comfortable with..wish you happy miles.. 😊
Rightly said…splendor on steroids !!….
I have given booking amount to RE dealership for Classic 350 Chrome Red with custom badge option but I have told them not to book until I say Ok, go ahead, so in the mean time I'll visit Honda Bigwing which is 200km far from my home to take a test drive. But in the test drive, you can not evaluate Headlight performance, because no dealership works in night time. On highways we must have two things, one proper headlight and calibrated/adjusted mirror.
@@exhausted-tearsbrother,I'm in a similar situation! Would like to know what you finally decided upon? The nearest bigwing is 120 km from my city. Will Hness be worth the initial effort,in the long run?
Great Choice Buddy ! 🤘
Thanks vrooo!!
Wobbling issue dekhe te aap during research? There are many videos on TH-cam regarding wobbling issue. This problem completely turned me off!
Honestly, wobbling I have not considered because ye issue har bike mein nahi hai aur main Haath chodke waise bhi bike nahi chalata hu..jo bike maine test ride li thi usme ye issue nahi tha and for my subscribers and viewers..stay tuned I have planned a video on this..😊
May be 1 or 2 lot had wobbling issues ,but it's not big issue it was related to front tyre .
It may be a propaganda. Highness has light handle bar . I have completed 3000 km ride on my highness, Even cruising my bike at 120 kmph ,I haven’t felt any wobbling issue. So someone who used to ride bikes with heavy handle bar like RE, may feel wobbling . After few days of riding in maximum case issue will be disappeared. Sometimes tyre profile may responsible for wobbling. I dislike the tyres in highness. Honda should supply tyres like it’s sibling cab 350 rs.
@@salombiswasalchemist4440 can you tell me the mileage you are getting in both City vs Highway?? Also please tell me about the service cost, I have seen PPL saying that maintanence of highness is similar to maintaining a car... It's really a bit on higher side.
Maintenance costs is costly than RE. Especially labour charge
Headlight ka throw kaisa hai? LED koi dikkat to nahi karti as compared to Halogen? Especially when you running around 90kmph, how H'ness CB350 headlight perform?
Good question..sab kuch ek video mein daalna possible nahi hai bhai..thoda sab sabra karo..ek aur video ban rahi hai 😅🙏🏻
@@TheRoamingDelhiite 🙂😊
Well explained!
Thank you 😊
Ktm 390 vs cb highness 350 please comparison video
Ktm 390 and Highness are two different category bikes..there cannot be comparison bro..but do let me know if you have any specific question on this..
@@TheRoamingDelhiite engine vibration, pickup, toggle button response, sleeper clutch feel, accelator response etc.
@@tariqueshoaib47highness better in every aspect..except for acceleration and top speed..that’s obvious 21 hp vs 43 hp
@@tariqueshoaib47 I think it's "Slipper clutch" instead of "SLEEPER" clutch and as name suggests its job is to SLIP and ASSIST the rider 🙂
Sir, I want to buy the cb350 rs and have been planning for the same for a good amount of time.
The issue is, there is no service centre in my city and the nearest is 130kms away.
Considering the lack of service, what is your take on this?
Please guide me, i am very confused.
Service is too far.. I will not suggest you to buy it..it will be a headache…
@@TheRoamingDelhiite Thankyou very much for your reply🙏
For me the nearest service centre is 180km still i bought the cb350 rs
Heat bahut hota hai iska kya elaz hai, i ride very less once in a week
Bhai 350cc ka engine toh thoda bahut toh heat hoga..iska ilaaj kuch nahi hai..thoda weekend pe bike chalao long distance pe..ho jayega settle…don’t worry
@@TheRoamingDelhiite mai chalata kom hu bhai
@@sssantanu itna tension mat lo bhai heat toh hota hi hai engine...bindaas chalao
@@TheRoamingDelhiite thanks
Sir Your height ?
6’2’’
मैंने अभी cb350 टेस्ट राइड नहीं की है, लेकिन यूट्यूब वीडिओज़ में एग्जॉस्ट साउंड काफी लाउड और फटफटिया जैसी लगती है। क्या वाकई ऐसा है? I hope that I am wrong! I am planning to buy it!
Test ride karlo..video se itna pata nahi chalta bhai...
Bro its sweetest sound produced after 5 - 6 km of running....
@@thedreamer935 thanks dear brother!😊
Which colour u opted for?
Pearl black
Nice review
Thank you!
Sir please help me to make a choice between RS and Highness.. My requirement is to ride long with comfort.. I like looks of RS but concerned will RS be little uncomfortable?? My height is 5 ft 11.. People saying that 10 percentage aggressive posture won't be that much of a deal.. Whats your opinion in it??
Hello - I will suggest you opt for Highness because in highness also the posture is not fully upright but it is better than RS..Highness will more comfortable for long rides..don’t compromise comfort over looks..
@@TheRoamingDelhiite if I install handle raiser.. Will it improve? Like some suggesting to install carbon racing handlebar raiser.. But no one I know own a highness or rs so that I will try these things.. Anyway I will keep your advice
@@abhikachieverofdailygoals1621 I will not suggest handlebar risers as of now..first you buy the bike..see if you are comfortable with the stock bike and then decide for handlebar risers
I was in same situation like you. I liked RS design more thn highness. Coming to comfort me being 33 years old with Gym physique i think i can manage RS and wont be a deal breaker for me as the handle position in only 18-20 and wont make that of a difference.. in city higness is more comfortable for sure as i felt the seat height is little bit lower thn RS n RS footpeg will hit your shin sometimes. If you liked RS because of looks thn go for it. U can manage those small negatives if you r young
@@RajputSaahil I mean like if I go on a long tour.. Then this small things gonna be a big deal.. Have you liked both the looks or only the RS ??
Have another TH-cam saying he told cb350 and bought xpulse.
Gaurav ji Xpulse and CB 350 are different bikes..dono ka purpose alag hai..
xpulse is adventure bike I think
@@rockhit5378 yup more focused to off road trails..
Even i went to book re super meteor 650 :: royal enfield showroom owner is like kharidni hai to kharido 4 mahine waiting hai !
4 mahine toh lower limit..usse uppar hi maan k chalo bhai..
@@TheRoamingDelhiite tab nahi kharidne ka !! Then buy sime thing available
Good sir
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Please dont compare honda with RE please.
Its like comparing Ducati panigale with Tvs xl100
hahaha this is not comparison video though...it is about my buying decision of Highness 350..however, RE has improved a lot..this is a fact...
Not a fanboy of any brand... As an RE rider i do agree there are certain things that RE needs to sort out and following things happened with my 650:
1. RR-Unit failed twice @6k and 10k kms (changed under warranty)
2. Handlebar wobbling (I've seen this issue in few CB Highness as well on YT)
3. Speedo sensor failed at 12k kms (changed under warranty)
4. Thud sound in coneset (will get it checked in my next service)
5. Pass switch stopped working
Honda is the best when it comes to build quality & reliability but i do expect/want RE to improve with time which they are.
Haan bro I have seen your video on RR unit..and yes I am aware of the wobbling issue with Hness..thankfully my bike is ok as of now but never know this problem starts 😅😅😅
What do u say
Quite a sensitive topic 😂😂
hahaha yes it is...
CB 350 RS
GOOD BIKE
RE has better design road presence rest of the parts are disaster..... every week had to visit workshop....mechanic was my best friend....later sold and gone with highness still love RE looks....Go for RE if u need looks and have time to fix things....
yup...everyone has their own preferences and style..go for what suits you the most.. 🙂
Looks are subjective. Some people might love the looks some people think its an uncle bike
Jis Tarah se honda highness tumhare liye Use to ho gya hai waise hi Royal Enfield classic and meteor v Use to jayega burbak admi
Weight 10 kg ka different hai bhai 80 kg ka nhi kya yaar KUCH BHI..!
Refinement vibration bol raha tha n tu ruk mein av batata hu
Single cylinder aur double cylinder
Weight ka problem nhi .weight management ka problem he.. tum enfield enfield maneuver krke dekho or honda ....honda light feel hota he ..kyuki weight distribution atcha he..
Kounsa royal enfield classic meteor dual cylinder deta he .. weise tum enfield ka premium bike 650 leke aoge to Honda bhi afrika twin , fire bpade 4 cylinder 1000 cc leke ayege nah
Arey ashneer ji 😅
Ye sab doglapan hai 😆😂
You take so much time to clear yr view that not good
Ok 👍🏻
He's Dil se safar
Mileage batana rah gaya 🙂
Uski alag video banayi hai..check playlist..but I have not compared it with RE
@@TheRoamingDelhiite Thanks 🙂