In India, it's called CB350 H'ness. I've been using one for three years now, touring extensively including travels to Ladakh where the passes are regularly above 13000ft. It's not fast, but you don't need to be too fast on Indian roads anyways. Keep it between 85-95kmph and it will cause no fatigue while returning 40+kmpl. With a 15 litre tank, that gives be 500+km range. I've done upto 800km in a day.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
That's a decent day in the saddle of one of these!
@kushalkumar-jk1sh5 ай бұрын
they should give better tires for hness like gb350
@theUnArtist5 ай бұрын
Just stop with these nonsense expectations. They pay twice the price you pay in India@@kushalkumar-jk1sh
@johncehna6013 ай бұрын
So i have couple honest questions to ask. How good is the build quality? Does it have any faulty that need to be fix in its early years? And did the bike have any faulty that made it break down on the street? If yes how often is it? The CB350 have just been imported into my country, and the netizen are quite divide about it. Not ill feeling, but they say India manufacturing is as bad as China; they turned their back right after they see where the engine manufactured from; Honda cant sell these in India so they import them here etc etc... Knowing my country netizen's toxicity, i'm really skeptical about these claims. I love the look of this bike, and the CB350 RS, or the new Triumph Scrambler 400 and looking forward to upgrade to one of these in future. I've just buy a GPX bike from Thailand and its fuel reader failed right after coming out from retailer, and they say Thailand manufacturers were better. Hope to know your further review
@MotoJournoKris3 ай бұрын
@@johncehna601 Price-point and build quality are arguably more important than just nation of manufacture. People said the same thing about bikes coming out of Thailand not that long ago, and now they're holding them up as a shining example of success. BMW and other brands have sourced engines out of China for a long while.
@2bears1duckКүн бұрын
I have a Gixxer 1000 and a Mv Agusta Rivale, 5 months ago, I got myself a CB350 RS, and it is amazing. It is pure comfort and a lot of fun to just cruise around and use as a daily motorcycle.
@bmp725 ай бұрын
I wish they’d bring this bike to Europe. I like the offerings from RE but would choose a Honda every day of the week.
@tomoates85682 ай бұрын
Same for here in the United States, I've been toying with buying a RE. If this was here I'd buy it no question
@Bobby-wn5yr6 ай бұрын
I will never understand why they didn’t make the cb500f look like that instead
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Yea that would be wicked!
@lena191916 ай бұрын
100%
@danboyd61806 ай бұрын
THANK YOU CHRIST I FEEL LIKE IM TAKING CRAZY PILLS. Yes we like retro style just give it a real modern engine
@Finnv8936 ай бұрын
Those are designed along the lines of a stalking felid that's ready to pounce, it's not about being "not ugly" or "acquired taste", it's about sending a psychological message of power, it's about changing your mood subliminally every time you set eyes on it, but ofc Honda will never go all the way like KTM would....
@chrispekel57096 ай бұрын
Because it shares a frame with other bikes so it could never look like this
@8man_016 ай бұрын
Oh man, I wish this bike was sold in my country. It's perfect for what I want out of a bike; a relaxed riding experience and a classic look! And it's a Honda!
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Yep it's a great package!
@8man_016 ай бұрын
The 350S looks even cooler! Is that variant available in Australia?
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
@@8man_01 Not at the moment!
@johnking73866 ай бұрын
Just got one of these in Brisbane, first real bike I've owned, mines pretty much run in now at about 700kms, depending on the shoes I'm wearing the heel toe shifter is great fun, If I'm wearing boots I love the heel shifter! It has a real solid, quality feel, the engine sound is fantastic and when it's low(ish) on fuel you can get some nice backfiring after a good rev. I'm excited to order a tail tidy from japan to give it a bit more of a scrambler look and do all the servicing and maintanence myself, yeah its not amazingly powerful, but for getting around the city and out to some swimming holes its a dream. My only negative would be the 5th gear is underwhelming, once you are up at around 80/90kms and swap to 5th you don't get any more power, just the ability to cruise a little more comfortably, so I can understand why there is no 6th gear. Will have this bike for many years to come! thanks for the vid
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Wicked, great to hear you're enjoying it! I figured no sixth gear may have been because the bike would struggle to pull a sixth overdrive gear, after fifth got so flat. I tried to really ring out fourth to get the most of it.
@indra77135 ай бұрын
I am an owner of Honda CB350 HNESS( HONDA CB350 is made in India and sold in Japan as GB350) , I purchased it in 2020 (one of the first 5 bikes of mumbai), the bike was specifically made to Rival the RE CLassic 350. 4 yrs gone and 20k kms done , overall bike's Refinement and smoothness is still intact, very reliable , agile bike. Clutch is super light , and gearbox is smooth shifting. Bike is slightly faster than RE Classic 350 and gives you better mileage due to tall gearing. The only problem is that Bike 's gears are very tall , if u r going at 5 kph and shift to 2nd and raise the throttle , the bike will knock and may even stall , if u r going at 20 and shift to 3rd same thing will happen, unlike the RE 350 which can be throttled at any gear despite at low speed. Meaning that u will have to shift more in CB350. But due to quick shifting gearbox and super light clutch it doesn't bother me at all. There are overall 3 variants of these bikes available here (CB350 , CB350 RS , CB350 HNESS). Hope we don't get the same gearbox in the CB350 ADV.
@johncehna6013 ай бұрын
So i have couple honest questions to ask. How good is the build quality? Does it have any faulty that need to be fix in its early years? And did the bike have any faulty that made it break down on the street? If yes how often is it? The CB350 have just been imported into my country, and the netizen are quite divide about it. Not ill feeling, but they say India manufacturing is as bad as China; they turned their back right after they see where the engine manufactured from; Honda cant sell these in India so they import them here etc etc... Knowing my country netizen's toxicity, i'm really skeptical about these claims. I love the look of this bike, and the CB350 RS, or the new Triumph Scrambler 400 and looking forward to upgrade to one of these in future. I've just buy a GPX bike from Thailand and its fuel reader failed right after coming out from retailer, and they say Thailand manufacturers were better. Hope to know your further review
@thomas-el3 ай бұрын
@@johncehna601 The CB350 is made in India whereas the GB350 sold here in. Australia is made in Japan. I had zero problems and the fit and finish of the bike is excellent.
@rajasikmondal80582 ай бұрын
did u face any wobbling issues as others are claiming on youtube?
@calvinvuongeraАй бұрын
Under powerful at 350cc. Top speed only 140
@MichaelJLong5 ай бұрын
i wish they would bring this bike to the US. Such a lovely machine.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Fingers crossed!
@Jp111305 ай бұрын
no way 😂😂
@A8619676 ай бұрын
Love it ❤great review mate, cheers from Adelaide 😊
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@DavidSenna574 ай бұрын
Beautiful machine + a reliable work horse 🤌❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥‼️🌟🌟
@atwntennisclub6 ай бұрын
Dude if youve got this bike for awhile, would love to see more content on it! Its not released here in nz yet but surely if you guys get it, we'll get it too 🙏
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I just had it for the day unfortunately...
@iamucp3 ай бұрын
It's very exciting to have this motorcycle!
@ChancellorBeeHaw6 ай бұрын
i feel like it fits nicely with royal enfields 350 range. better quality than the meteor, which is reflected in price. maybe not as nice looking as the classic 350. but it combines the modern design of the meteor, and the classic 350’s old school elegance. whilst keeping that honda feel to it. personally i think the classic 350 is better overall, but as you say, the addition of the traction control was a great decision, and the hondas engine casings are stunning. the spedo is pretty bad if im perfectly honest. singular clocks like that are so hard to nail, so i appreciate the solid attempt
@creepy4486 ай бұрын
Classic is a timeless design.
@ChancellorBeeHaw6 ай бұрын
@@creepy448 couldn’t agree more, makes the tension in my head release when i look at it
@Scrambler6955 ай бұрын
Beautiful machine + a reliable work horse ❤️🔥❤️🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️🌟🌟🌟🌟
@geekylucas6 ай бұрын
Hey from Sydney. Picked up a GB350 in early Jan and loving it so far. You didn't mention the heel toe shifter, people seem quite divided on it, I'm personally a fan.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
To be honest I totally forgot about it once I set off on the bike, even though it was pointed out to me. I can't see anything to complain about though, if I can ride the bike totally forgetting it's there! I know recently I rode an R 18 Roctane, and you had no choice but to use the heel shifter due to the lack of clearance for toe shifts.
@LowQualityPigeon5 ай бұрын
I own this bike and it's called CB350 Highness here in my country. They offer chrome package which has rear and front fenders in chrome. And its such an attention grabbing bike. The paint scheme i have is black with silver stripes which is similar to its elder sibling cb1100rs. Overall really handsome and good performing bike.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Would look great with the chrome fenders!
@rsan17046 ай бұрын
Love the build quality and classic look. The triumph speed 400 is same price and has more power. Keen to see your review on the latter.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Should have a written review up soon at MCNews.com.au, and a video will follow. The Speed 400 is $1K more comparing ride-away prices, but there's definitely a big performance difference between the two.
@j.d.mcginn69464 ай бұрын
True the triumph has better performance. But the GB 350 is much simpler, much more classic, less maintenance and better gas mileage.
@TechnoJonny6 ай бұрын
Hi, great review, I'm hoping that Honda will bring this bike to the UK market, at 8,000aud that works out at £4,129, if they do bring it here & sell it at that price, I think it will sell well, most 125cc bikes here are around the £4.500 mark, I would prefer a gloss finish on the paint myself, I also don't understand why they have fitted a 19" wheel on the front, all of my bikes have got equal size wheels front & rear.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Yep that price point makes for a very attractive option. Can't argue about the gloss, as it does stand out more, and seems a bit more resistant to damage. Hard to say with the wheel/tyre sizes. I'd guess it's a little more casual and relaxed in the handling department as the an advantage of that choice, where dual 17 inchers is a bit more modern.
@Jev8oy3 ай бұрын
Hi, Honda going to bring GB350S according to the latest news 🤞
@somethingelse95353 ай бұрын
That's with the tax (GST) at 10%. UK's VAT is more than that.
@vintagetintrader10625 ай бұрын
It’s going to be the new custom king, will take over from the Yamaha SR400, I would have brought a SR400 but having no electric start on them rules out the Yamaha for me. The old GB250 and GB400 have been in demand as grey imports into Australia but that industry dried up 15 years ago, parts are impossible to source too. The GB350 will be on my shopping list shortly to be the bike to reintroduce riding for my wife after a 15 year break from riding.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Yep, I reckon these being that bit more affordable than the SR400 was will be a win, alongside the electric start. It seems like a smart move to take advantage of that demand for the old bikes, but obviously new and knowing parts will be available.
@peterpipe90156 ай бұрын
Looks like the classic 500 four style wise , very nice
@fumiot15 ай бұрын
Thank you Journo. Much appreciated.
@il-mozzo76722 ай бұрын
Good review... At 7.16 you mention Inverted Forks??? I don't think so... I also read this in some Honda website... Perhaps they originally intended to use inverted forks but as you can see, it didn't really happen... I read somewhere that the GB 350 uses Showa for their front forks, and that would explain why they are of good quality... Got 2000 km so far and loved every minute of it... Getting an average of 40km per litre... I'm so glad Honda decided to bring the GB to Australia as well. If they did also bring the GB 350 S it would have been great...
@MotoJournoKris2 ай бұрын
Yep good catch, they definitely didn't on this one! I was impressed by the suspension and ride though. Seemed well tuned for me at 75 kg.
@j.d.mcginn69464 ай бұрын
Wish this was in the USA!
@souhailshamaissem75646 ай бұрын
Nice video mate and nice to see Australian contents on you tube. By the way where was that twisty road.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
That's the old road just north of Sydney. Same road Pie in the Sky is on.
@old66816 ай бұрын
I’d love to see the GB350 S model in Australia, better styling and colour selections, the matte blue / black being offered initially do nothing for me.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Could be a future addition, depending how these go. I think they've really nailed the price to make these very attractive, alongside the whole package.
@old66816 ай бұрын
I’m hanging on in the hope that the GB350S lands in Aus!@@MotoJournoKris
@georgekrpan31816 ай бұрын
Summer in Oz, winter here in SoCal, rainy and cold. I'm surprised, I had my doubts about the GB350. Before my Vitpilen 401 my previous bike was a CB300R, 312 lbs wet and a lot more power than the GB350 from 286cc.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I was very pleasantly surprised by what Honda are offering, a very different package to the 401s but still very cool.
@georgekrpan31816 ай бұрын
@@MotoJournoKris Cheers Kris!
@multilecful6 ай бұрын
I think its a winner, compared to the triumph 400 speed which lets face it will be a rust bucket in 5 years made in the baja. Nice to see its not chartered out to china
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Yep, it is nice to see manufacturing in the brand's country of origin. I was surprised how good those new 400s look though, but it's always hard to tell how new bikes last long term, especially commuter/beginner machines, which don't tend to get babied.
@properjob6 ай бұрын
Excellent, well thought out, comprehensive review - thanks. If I might make one suggestion, perhaps you ought to go through it and count how many times you say 'nice'. A professional reviewer should be able to steer clear of endlessly repeating the same adjective :-)
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Not enough time in front of the camera unfortunately to squash all my terrible habits. Working on it though.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o6 ай бұрын
More attractive than the Royal Enfield 350s. The S model is even nicer. Made in Japan makes a difference. My SCR950 was made there. The GB is a bit too slow for me, I think. I'll stick to the 390 as my second bike. And I'm sure you'll stick to your 401. Just out of interest, have you ever ridden an SR400? Regards, Nick
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
That will definitely be the sticking point for some riders. It reminds me quite a bit of the SR400 when they rereleased it, not quite as strong in the engine, but probably not a huge deal in it in some ways.
@tombombadilofficial6 ай бұрын
These are made in India. LMAO.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o6 ай бұрын
@@tombombadilofficial My mistake. Good build quality, though. I have a 390 Duke Mk2 as my second bike. That was made in India. The build quality is stunning.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I was told these are made in Japan, and turned up at the dealers in crates stating as such. The ones sold in India seem to be made locally from what I've read, but most of these style of bikes sell for significantly less in India, so that's probably necessary to compete there. I foolishly didn't take a picture of the VIN to confirm. @@tombombadilofficial
@hop-skip-ouch87985 ай бұрын
They are also planning an adventure and a scrambler based on this engine and they look suspiciously close to the old RE 411 models. This onencompetes against the classic 350 too.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
I guess it makes sense to spin off a few models. Although looking at the Himalayan/Scram by RE, there people seem to appreciate a bit more power.
@GhettoSuguru6 ай бұрын
Honda definitely nailed the looks of it , but it would have been nice to have more power and a nicer engine
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I think they're aiming to beat Royal Enfield at their own game, so fairly low performance is part of the offering/expectation. Be interesting to see their 500 in a similar style though, for those with more focus on performance, but who like the look.
@bfarm446 ай бұрын
Something we will never see in the US thankfully we have the new Triumph Speed 400
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Harder sell in the US I think, where performance and bigger capacity is more important. I think the success of the RE 350s (and the previous 500s) was a bit of a surprise here in Australia.
@somethingelse95353 ай бұрын
@@MotoJournoKris I think its because a lot of people are like me. Would never buy a bike that looks like a jetski. Pre 1980 had it right.
@bonniville4eva5 ай бұрын
Chuck a flat slide carburettor on it and you'd double your fun.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Be cool to see what people could get performance wise with some mods, that's for sure.
@kevirle54513 ай бұрын
I am considering buying one. I do need to keep up the the flow of traffic at 100km or the trucks have to overtake ( not fun). Did you find once it got to 100km it could stay there?
@MotoJournoKris2 ай бұрын
Sorry for the late reply, it shouldn't be an issue at 100 km/h, with a bit to spare.
@gregburke7736 ай бұрын
Great looking machine - can it hold reasonable freeway speeds IE can it stay ahead of the B Doubles ?
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
You're pushing things at highway speeds from what I saw, although the bike may free up a little with more mileage, as it was super new.
@sabyasaci5 ай бұрын
It might have been exported from Japan..this is why it is called GB 350.. otherwise from India it should be called CB 350...
@Peter-wc4kr6 ай бұрын
This will struggle to match on the Royal Enfields for looks. There is no mention of the power and torque figures so it’s probably safe to assume it won’t match the new Triumph 400 in performance. The Triumph 400 also has a 6 speed gearbox.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Styling is always subjective, but I think these are a match for the Royal Enfield 350s. RE have a little more flair on their retro styling, where I think Honda are a bit more down-stated but probably take the win on build quality from what I've seen. I wouldn't really put the GB350 or the RE 350s in the same class as the new Triumph 400s though. The 350s are very old school engines with the basics of modern tech for quality of life. The 400s are much sportier, more modern and run higher overall specifications, despite the classic styling. There's probably some overlap, but I think they'll attract vastly different riders.
@vintagetintrader10625 ай бұрын
I’ve looked over a few Royal Enfield bikes only a few years old, even the Continental GT. The parts just dont stay looking new for long, the engine still looks good on most of them but it’s the small parts that rust and fade badly. This new Honda will still look great in years to come. And when you sell will hold its value. For comparison, look at the Yamaha SR400, they look great and hold value better than any Royal Enfield or other budget brand bike.
@MrJoniricoАй бұрын
Trying to decide between this and Speed 400.. shld I be concerned about Honda being underpowered in comparison?
@MotoJournoKrisАй бұрын
The Speed 400 definitely has a lot more performance on offer. If I was doing higher speed riding, or more freeway I think it's the obvious choice between those two. If the type of riding you normally do isn't that fast, then it might not be a worry at all.
@noone-zl2di6 ай бұрын
Highness 350 looks better, Rs 350 has its charm . But cb 350 also seems nice but the uncanny resemblance to an already existing bike , it's a let down.
@stevesanelli906 ай бұрын
It’s actually made in India… which is near Japan.😉 Don’t understand why they didn’t keep the CB350 name 🤔
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Nope, just double checked with Honda, as I was second guessing myself. The '24s are made in Japan, and aren't the same as the Indian spec CB H'Ness model.
@christoph_fer6 ай бұрын
@@MotoJournoKris it is not the Indian spec H'ness but the GB models very well could be exported from India.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I contacted Honda directly and they said it's made in Japan, as this question came up a lot. The Kumamoto Plant was also reported as producing them a year or two ago. I'll take a look at the VIN next time I see one to double check. @@christoph_fer
@chrispekel57096 ай бұрын
GB was always their retro bikes. Remember the GB250 and 400 cafe?
@desmcd15155 ай бұрын
The VIN on my GB350 begins with “J”. Hence made in Japan.
@shihaskn68896 ай бұрын
Did you feel getting 30nm torque at 3000 rpm for real?
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I was pleasantly surprised by the torque. Maybe not blown away, and there is a little bit of a powerband to keep the bike on the boil and get the most out of the engine if you're accelerating hard and trying to reach a high(er) speed. But overall good torque from down low. You can't be too lazy on the gearbox though if you want acceleration on demand.
@Eric-bj6gfАй бұрын
Anyone know why they don’t sell these in the states? This is my dream bike but unfortunately they don’t sell them here.
@MotoJournoKrisАй бұрын
US doesn't get some of the smaller capacity/lower performance options often, it may just come down to that.
@gaza19526 ай бұрын
Yeah but does it look, feel and have the pleasant grunt right off idle like the Enfield Classic?
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I thought so, without testing them back to back. It's a little more refined than the RE, still a nice exhaust note, where I can see some people liking that more mechanical vibe on the RE where you're more aware there's moving parts in the engine doing their stuff.
@ashyknob5 ай бұрын
Hi guys! There’s some confusion between the model variants but here’s some insights on Honda’s 350cc series. H’ness CB350 (India) / GB350 (Japan) CB350RS (India) / GB350S (Japan) CB350 (India) / GB350C (Japan) Honda BigWing India just released the CB350 in 2023 and the Japanese variant, GB350C, will be on Japanese shores in June 2024.
@ashyknob5 ай бұрын
I live in Singapore and I own a 2022 H’ness CB350 through parallel import. A definite decent modern classic bike!
@MotoJournoKris4 ай бұрын
Important to remember this isn't just the Indian made H'ness with a new name.
@seanylewl6 ай бұрын
My sister is currently deciding between this and the triumph scrambler 400. Any thoughts on that?
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
I'm testing out the Triumphs later today, but I think this will be the more sedate of the two machines by a long shot, ideal for a rider who wants something a bit more relaxed and more about the character!
@sreesanthsasidharan38414 ай бұрын
Honda India calls it a CB350 H'ness. They also sell a variant of this motorcycle called CB350 that looks like a Royal Enfield classic 350. It's got bigger old fashioned metal mudguards and exhaust pipes, fork covers, split seats and more chrome. It looks more like a 1950s british motorcycle compared to the GB350/CB350 H'ness. You can see it in this review➡ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/grt3bLSkt5m4iY0.html
@MotoJournoKris4 ай бұрын
Yep the H'ness is the Indian made version.
@TheINDIAN6 ай бұрын
Is there by any chance you faced handle bar shake from 60 to 80 kmph speed. As this is an issue that PPL are facing. Here in India . Do you feel that Honda is using their 1960s strategy to Kill Royal Enfield. The last standing unchanged British bike.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Tiny bit of vibes through the 'bars but no handlebar shake or tank slapper style behaviour that I experienced between 60-100 km/h, even pushing a little higher. This bike definitely looks like they've got their sights set on competing with Royal Enfield in this category.
@davidcoleman49415 ай бұрын
Hi why didn't you show the left side of the bike
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Normally end up with less left side shots, so they're just less likely to end up in the final cut!
@ibrahimbaydar85395 ай бұрын
Bu motorsiklet türkiyeye gelmeli😢
@Cheeseatingjunlista4 ай бұрын
I used to have a CB 350 back in the 70s - it was a twin closely based on the Triumph 3 TA, the bike the Honda replaced in my case. Thought it was really tough, when a cement mixer truck backed over it, well that gave it no chance. Looks v cool, enjoy yours, but avoid construction sites
@MotoJournoKris3 ай бұрын
Yea, not much would survive that!
@LaJiahao6 ай бұрын
Dont know man, for 2000 aud more i can get a new cb750 hornet
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Hornet is a fair bit more than that. $8K (GB350) versus almost $14K for the Hornet. I'd be inclined to go the Hornet though if I was after a performance mid-capacity, I think it's very good value there and puts the older 650s in the shade.
@gohan129915 ай бұрын
AUD 8000? 😶. Australian prices seem high
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Aussie dollar isn't worth much! Plus our prices are generally ride away or out the door pricing, which isn't the case everywhere. I've seen some riders in US pay almost as much as us in USD out the door, and the exchange is 3 AUD to 2 USD! Granted I've also seen US riders get some crazy better prices too.
@pauls84562 ай бұрын
Looks great but still 6hp less than the Honda CB250RS I owned in the eighties………
@11metrecbpropagationsoutha295 ай бұрын
Love basic simplicity and this bike with all its electronic whizzbangery does not fit in. My old girl, 72 CB 250, was more powerful out of the showroom. She's probably lost a few ponies in the 50 years of her life but she'd still be above the 20 of this thing.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Fair enough. I think they're more aimed at those not too concerned with performance and who want a classic bike, but the ease of a modern machine.
@11metrecbpropagationsoutha295 ай бұрын
Looks very much like the old K series which i do like, but honestly Kris, you'd think that in 50 years Honda would find a way to make a 350 that is more powerful than a 250.
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
@@11metrecbpropagationsoutha29 Very true, 30 hp is a nice point performance wise.
@user-vt9uh7pt4j2 ай бұрын
Which one GB 350. /. Royal Enfield 350 classic.
@mdtfvenz2 ай бұрын
Are you sure it is made in Japan?
@MotoJournoKris2 ай бұрын
Yep, double checked with Honda Motorcycles Australia as I had so many people asking.
@Neo9893224 күн бұрын
What tyres are used in this machine?
@MuhammadAli-fb6nuАй бұрын
and why these are not in USA market ? look at the build and material quality ! RE is trash in front of this
@MotoJournoKrisАй бұрын
Not sure on that one! Does seem the ideal competitor to Royal Enfield's offerings.
@ArjunKumar-qn3ex4 ай бұрын
honda is manufacturing this in India for the world
@MotoJournoKris4 ай бұрын
No. As stated, these are built in Japan. There's Indian made variants.
@gaza19526 ай бұрын
Traction Control??? with 20 hp ? !
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Yea I'm not sure it's really necessary but seems to be the big thing in Europe these days, with everything coming with it. I guess maybe for icy conditions?
@12madcats5 ай бұрын
Did you take it on the freeway at all?
@MotoJournoKris5 ай бұрын
Nah it got very flat around 90 km/h and the freeways are 110 km/h around there. I try and avoid them on bikes that don't comfortably reach the speed limit, although I realise some people don't mind that limitation at all. Had my testing seen me reach 110 a bit more easily elsewhere I'd have given it a go.
@Hand5omeNZ6 ай бұрын
GB350 is 180 kg wet weight with only 20hp, plus 6000 kilometers service intervals make it bad. Just get CB300!
@atwntennisclub6 ай бұрын
If only the cb300 looked like the gb350 😁
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
If you're worried about performance, this isn't the bike for you.
@rudyberkvens-be6 ай бұрын
Hey a Royal Enfield clone.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Haha, I don't think with Honda's history they'd need to copy Royal Enfield to launch a classic 350.
@amritprusty60974 ай бұрын
In India there are 3 variants of this bike . Cb 350 , Cb350 rs and cb 350 h'ness . Although hness and rs look unique , the plain cb350 looks plain copy of re classic with even the paint scheme copied . Honda shouldn't have done it thouh and should have stick with their uniqueness. The gb350 looks like cb350 hness
@calvinvuongeraАй бұрын
The top speed is mediocre! 140 😢
@MotoJournoKrisАй бұрын
Yea, it's not really a bike that's focused on top speed. There's no doubt they could have fitted a more powerful engine, but I think a lot of the character would have been lost.
@londo06 ай бұрын
Sorry, but classic 350 looks much better.
@MotoJournoKris6 ай бұрын
Fair enough, gotta buy the bike you like the look of!