Honda Highness CB 350 Has An Achilles Heel And This Is Where Meteor 350 May Score: Suspension
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- By now, I have ridden the Honda Highness CB350 enough to tell you one thing - the suspension is set up just a bit too stiff for my liking. Highly placed sources in Honda told me that 50 per cent testing of this motorcycle was done in Japan, where the roads are butter smooth and can accommodate a stiff suspension.
For a motorcycle that will primarily spend its time in the city, as a premium commuter, on less than stellar Indian roads, do we really need a suspension that is stiffly sprung? At least I do not think so.
As a close friend and a fellow owner of the Honda Highness CB 350 put it: "Suspension hi weld kar diya."
Jokes aside, the suspension is NOT BAD. Please do not get this idea from the video - there are nuances to what I am trying to tell you. This is a good suspension to ride spiritedly, but a tad on the stiffer side for the city. What doesn't help is the fact that the seat is on the harder side too.
Again, great attributes for the highways, but I'd want a plusher ride when I do not want to be riding fast (which is probably what most of you would agree with).
Enter Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Royal Enfield have been doing their thing in India for decades and their new platform - this is my educated guess - will not get the suspension wrong. If previous Royal Enfields are to go by, the suspension would be supple enough for the city and the highway. And that is the biggest advantage the Royal Enfield will hold over the Honda Highness CB 350.
Of course, Honda's other big flaw is its decision to sell this bike only through Honda Big Wing showrooms (four in country as of writing this), but that will turn into the Highness's biggest strength too in a year. That, however, is a discussion for another day.
But this video is not all about the suspension. The Honda is a well thought out product and its strengths far outweigh the little cons it might have. For example tank range. I have tried to go a bit in depth about it in the video.
I hope you enjoy these ramblings of a madman.
There's more to come in the Honda Highness CB350 video series.
If you like my work or are interested in knowing about my other motorcycles, you can check out my Instagram page: / abhinavbhatt19
Have a nice day. Cheers
Boys joined Abhinav after his reviews on cb350
Men joined when he was remodeling his int 650
Legends joined him, when he was over clocking r15
🙏
Your presentations are very refined.
Good going
yeah since r15 top speed video 😄
Top speed bro
Yup way back from R15 days and to see videos of cb350 from Abhinav can't explain my happiness.
This CB350 took my sleep away it's 1:53 AM
I don't think his Mamaji is going to get the bike back.
Don't feel like giving it.
Haha
😄😄
Mama ji pad rahe ho na ye sab ......😂😂
Give it to mamaji after all reviews are over😊😊😊
The brand ambassador of H'ness 350....all your videos are great and I like them so much....and am fan of this bike
Mamaji sacrificed his money for ya all.....so you all could get a detailed view of this bike.....luv u mamaji...
Abhinav: We have a few more to go in this series..
*Sad Mamaji noises*
Hahaha. Mama ko chuna lag gaya
😂😂😂
Imagine we come to know in last video of this series ye jo mama he wo hi bhanja he 😅 aur jo bhanja he wo hi mama 😆
#justiceformamaji 🤣🤣
The pioneer in the Highness 350 reviews in India 🇮🇳🔥
I love the way You Bought this Honda CB350 Videos Back to back... Kindly stay Active in youtube as there are very Less Genuine Automotive Enthusiasts of a Motorcycles And you are one of them Abhinav 22.
Thanks bro. But I won't be able to. I got a massive kick while doing this series. But sustaining this high is impossible. If I do it this frequently I will get bored.
The first man who introduced Honda CB 350 to India! Great series of reviews man! Hats off to you!! ❤️
Mamaji be like: mai jawa hi le leta😂
i always notice the rearview mirrors everytime.. Look how vibration-free it is.. Loved that..
I think you ride an elephant.
bro honestly speaking....your review has helped me decide on cb350....i watched each and every video and it covers every aspect a sensible buyer would consider ....thanks....and yeah i would obviously would love to watch a comparison between cb350 and RE meteor 350....because you really seem to have good clarity about bikes....waiting for your videos
Thanks bro. I'll try.
Just got my CB350 delivered today..!! Thanks to you bro, you sealed my decision on getting this bike..
Congratulations :)
@@abhinavbhatt thank you brother..❤️
Which color?
@@MH-iq7dm same one as in this video. black with grey
Fair enough Abhinav Ji.... Honest review. Can't keep boasting always.❤️ ur H'ness😎
I'm nothing if not honest
Please buy RE METEOR 350, for some another relative of urs and do similar review as you did for H 350, and let us decide with confidence which one to buy...please
Hahahahhahaha
ssshhh! Don't give him ideas!
I don't think his relatives are going to trust him with their bikes anymore................. #justiceformamaji
Shikhar Maru Your wishes have been answered
Another quality content on highness, just when you think Abhinav has covered everything on this bike, *boom* a video even more informative drops...Thank you.
Love the helmet and gear you wear, a video/links on that please.
I'll do a video on them some day, will explain in detail and share links.
Thank you, really looking forward to that.
So much good information for prospectives buyers🤘🏻 good content
Thanks
Which is the best colour for pro fox?
Yup....The perfect real time reviews....
Abhinav ji it is possible to see your mamaji in your next video.the great man whom we admire more and wished everyone should have a uncle like him to us .
@@goldensteels3 I'll try when I return it to him.
So I guess only 2 more videos pending
1.The Bluetooth, Voice assistant &
2.The Traction control 😁
I'll discuss traction control in some video. It is insignificant really.
@@abhinavbhatt nothing to expect significant in the price range , but still.
Put the rear wheen on a slippery surface like tiles or loose dirt, give throttle with and without traction control, and show us the feedback. Cz It would help ppl thinking trips like leh ladakh👍 great content bro 👌
Anti click-bait videos ❤️
Bro why u forcing me to buy this one???? 😅Here in Tamil Nadu we have only 2 bigwings 😴and it's more than 550 km far away from my place....😢
Bro buy it and service it in your local honda dealership in your city after 1 service
@@satyajeetojha3051Sir Really ??
No one is forcing you to buy anything. He's just give a in depth review for potential buyers, which is great.😁
U just need a trusted well crafted mechanic with genuine spare parts... Rest assured it's a Honda so rare chances of break down.!
Even i am planning to do same... Buying it from kolkata n riding in my hometown Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand
I am from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. I am lucky, only 35 km from my home to showroom and walkable distance from my work place.
After watching your all videos of CB350. I think it's overall good and very practical motorcycle. Thanks for your honest review.
Great video again and loving the series. I am 99pct sold for highness. 1pct doubt on what meteor is bringing to the table. Hopeful that u might be able to do a comparison video next week🙏
Great show and cheers
All depends on whether RE gives me a bike to review
@@abhinavbhatt fingers crossed. 😉😁 Regardless I think even if one goes for Honda, there is no big loss. As they say " 19-20 ka farak hai" or even less in this case 😁
you are a good storyteller sir🔥 you represent some technicals like crosswind in very simple way❤️ great content sir👍
According to some reviews there are below problems in this bike.
1. Self start - Problem with electrical equipment. Self start not working...frequently need to change that unit.
2. Brake pads - Short life ...required to be changed frequently.
3. Rust
4. Wobbling.
Abhinav releases another Honda CB 350 related video.
Me: Taking notes on his review about the motorcycle.
Your opinion matters Abhinav.. And it's great to have a experienced rider like you to walk us through this experience of the Hness 350.. Since they have designed it for the city.. It will be a good company for potholes at moderate speeds in the city without bottoming out. However on the highway while cruising with a pillion the suspension would come on its own with the weigh of rider pillion and if possible the other unsprung weight.. Just my thoughts though.. Since I am a user from the age of 16 riding the 1968 made royal enfield and 2003 thunderbird. Let's see how the Meteor compares after Royal Enfield was stuck awe of the highness and their launch was delayed 😊.. By the way there is a bigger Honda coming soon. 😘
Thank you. I know about the bigger Honda :)
U made me fall in love with these machine mahnnn....Thanks brother #ABHINAV BHATT
Only abhinav gives real info great work keep it up
and please drag race with royal Enfield 350
I don't do drag races. Sorry.
No need bro this will definitely win
@@jasonjackie6274 definitely because of extra torque and light weight
But it will be satisfying to watch 😂😂
I could listen to you talk on bikes all day.
🙏
Abhinav bro be like riding honda on RE gloves thats some swag😂😂
Abhinav becomes a complete User Guide of Cb350 🙂
Fully satisfied with all ur cb350 videos
You perfectly said everything which I intended to know. Keeping aside this motorcycle addiction I just want to tell you never change your present looks. And ofcourse baldness looks good on you by the way I am also bald like you..
Sir I have been following you and i have loved your no nonsense , to the point content ,I also happen to be a bike enthusiast and own an 1976 bullet and a pulsar which i have made a crazy sleeper . Please keep doing what you do , love the cb series too 👍
Thanks buddy.
In cycling, a firm saddle is what is recommended because your sit bones are meant to be seated on a firm surface. I guess that rule applies to motorcycle saddle as well and I always find a firmer saddle makes more sense than a soft/cushioned one. I also love firm suspension as it offers way better traction and keeps the rubber firmly rooted on the road. Makes a massive difference to traceability and cornering
ll be First Indian to complete thousand kms on honda. Hness . 👍👌👌
Booked meteor but now changing my booking to honda
Credit to your videos man ❤️
You seems a very nice and calm person and very intelligent about bikes
Keep it up bro
I live at Rishikesh
Do let me know when ever you will be here
Would like to ride with you ❤️
Is that really anymore your mama's motorcycle? I guess you have the best mama in the world!
Hahahahha
Brother keep this bike with you always . I think this bike is lucky charm for you. See the channel growth after this bike and I am very happy for you when I saw you on cartorq page. Many more to come in future . Best wishes in advance 🎉🎈🙏
Suspension can be softened by tuneing
Or by increasing length of spring in suspension which I did in my Honda bike. New oil in suspension make it stiff after it becomes old it gets softer .
But stiffer suspension make handling better cornering better
Softer suspension good in off roads or road undulations, humps . But handling at high speed become less .
But comfort is my preority so I go to this fellow suspension expert who owns a small shop only suspension work he . Removed spring and manually increase length
CB 350 booked y'day. All thanks to you, Abhinav😍
While replying another comment, you mentioned that you've adjusted rear shock preload to softer side. Is this video after that?
Also, can a windshield added to this CB?
Love the "gyan" 🙂 the spontaneity really works.
Would love a video on your other bikes too, someday, and what all work/modifications you got done, and to what effect.
Thank you!
Honda has always had worst suspensions except for the sport models. They give good things only on sport models.
My preference has moved from classic 350 to apache rtr2004v to this beauty.
Way to go bhai, keep making awesome videos.
Thanks a lottt
Lol it goes on moving😁
We waiting for a complete series.
I watch all your Honda highness CB review videos because I plan to buy CB 350.
Do more with different aspects.
Thank you ji 🙏
The 'Abhinav Bhatt Encyclopaedia of CB 350' .....
Very informative 👍🏼
Hi Abhinav, I am 6ft one and a half inch tall and tip the scales at 120 kgs. Since I took delivery of my Inti (mind u, I have taking to biking after a hiatus of 19 years, my bike during my college days was a Kawasaki Bajaj KB 100 RTZ Delta), every jhatka of the road was felt on the tip of my spine which was really uncomfortable, at some time painful. Reported the same to the RE dealership, they changed the settings of the rear suspension, it was better, but not what gave me that comfort level. As per the owner's manual, the tyre pressure is to be at 32 psi front, 36 rear. After experimenting over a period of time (I am always a single rider with no luggage), for me the ideal comfort level was got at 32 psi front and 32 psi rear. Try experimenting with the tyre pressure on the Hness
Sure buddy. I will.
Abinav is brand ambassador for Honda cb350 in India , great review. Seeing ur review everyone want to buy this bike. Keep up ur great work. U should also give ur review of cars also
Luv u Abhinav bhai ❤️
Kya dedication h...
Honda highness cb350 is perfect for me. The power is enough for my riding style. It has tubeless tyres, fuel gauge and reasonable fuel economy.
such a good presentation...feels like riding that bike..became the fan of highness and you bro🙌🏾
You are about to be christened Honda cb350' encyclopedia, great job. Meteor will be a great and smooth bike to ride with higher cruising speed compared to previous Tbx, wait and see.
Wasn't that excited even for Mirzapur 2 than m excited for 'few more to go'. 😅🤘
:)
Any bike with alloy wheel will feel harder in comfort, spoke wheels offer immens comfort as they absorb the shock first, then the shock is transferred or handled by suspension.
So more than the suspension, it is also the type of wheel (spoke/alloy) decides the comfort levels.
fork springs and fork oil viscosity play a bigger part
Race between two trucks was just awesome
A video on your biking gears would be very much appreciated👍🙏
Sure.
@@abhinavbhatt Yes look forward to riding gear video, please focus on budget oriented but high on safety products
@@ceekay8487 Okay.
It's Good that you want to be honest and neutral with your suggestions but people do watch review for your own opinion also like one firm stand on your opinion ,too , Though it is very detailed review thanks for the video it helped me to decide.
This Video is Full of Knowledge..... thanks Sir 👍👍
I'm 100% sure last video on this bike will.be mama ji ka ride review 😂😂😂
Everybody is talking about how good his mamaji is, nobody is talking about much money Abhinav has made after making such good videos of the bike.
Enjoyed your ramblings and insights about this bike. Meteor's seat size, & dimensions and forward foot pegs with lower wheelbase would be favorable for shorter riders . Thanks for all your efforts 👍
Thanks brother.
I actually googled wtf is ACHILLES HEEL!
Wiki Answer:
Achilles' heel or Achilles heel is a weakness in spite of overall strength, which can lead to downfall. While the mythological origin refers to a physical vulnerability, idiomatic references to other attributes or qualities that can lead to downfall.
Go and read the story bro...
It's interesting
Hmm... Achilles heel is quite famous word
wait.... you've never heard of Iliad? Trojan war? Troy the movie?
Aspiring from the Greek mythology, the tendon is also termed as Achilles tendon 😋.
@@kaushikmitra28 please execute me with a dagger .
You gave all the information. I m going to buy this bike.
Thanks😍😍😍
Hard Suspension is a big big negative and a major factor in decision making. I am now holding off my decision to buy this bike. Hope Honda is listening and doing something about it immediately
Ride it once. That's the only way to know.
@@abhinavbhatt surely will take test ride whenever god knows it is available. But another review from gaadiwaadi.com said similar things about hard suspension. Your reviews are believable.
Reading team-BHP member Sebring's comments, it's very obvious that multiple hardcore Bulleteers are getting converted towards the "big wing"; no pun intended.
Meteor is going to be cruiser styled bike, whilst CB 350 is a standard/classic styled bike. Thus comparision with Classic 350 is unavoidable me thinks if not in terms of platform/technology then in terms of spirit of classic style🙂
Comparison makes sense since they compete for the same buyer. A fair competition will be when the next gen Classic is out next year.
And then in some time a bigger twin pot CB500/650😉😉
After ur review i called up kochi bigwing and came to know that deliveries hasnt still commenced and lots per showroom hasnt also provided to know the waiting period. 2,27,000/dlx and 2,32,000/dlxpro is the onroad price in Kochi, Kerala.
You need to give around 100kms to let the new rubber to bed-in on a new rims. Even if the pressure is perfect at the time of delivery, u should always recheck pressure in about a week or 100 kms, which ever comes early, that applies to new tyre replacements too.
Amazing work sir...
Very genuine and inspiring reviews sir...
Hey Abhinav,
Gr8 video again!! I will say, this is still the run in period of the bike. So maybe after the 1st service, is possible that it might feel even better. Moreover, suspension can be adjusted to suit your purpose. You seriously, might want to get that done during the 1st service. And outs also very well possibly that post the 1st service the ride quality improves. Time will tell!!
Tnx for all these videos on various aspects. Appreciate it!!
Stay safe, take care!!
The RE Meteor 350 launches on the 6th Nov. But one would have to wait a month b4 getting some good inputs on it! Hopefully, like you, there might be a RE enthusiast who takes it upon herself/himself to do pretty much what you've done with the CB350. Seat position, heat dissipation, pillion comfort, ride quality, vibrations etc will all be revealed post the 6th.
I still have my reservations on the build quality of RE. Only time will reveal all these secrets!! 😉😉 Also, diehard RE fans will be prepared to give an & a leg for the RE Meteor 350!!
I will get the preload adjusted tomorrow during service. Will update. And if I can, I will try doing the same with a Meteor too. Cheers
@@abhinavbhatt Waiting for your suspension review post adjustments. Fingers crossed.
We need skilled people who can tweak suspension to any requirement! The company should not have a monopoly on this
Again to the point content.. No drama n nonsense. .. Cheers.
I don't think the markets of two bikes should collide. Meteor is a full blown cruiser stance bike with lowered seat, forward foot pegs and raised handles whereas highness is a retro classic with a normal seating stance comparable to that of classic.
I have Honda CB trigger. When I purchased I felt that the suspension was stiff. After 2000kms run the suspension became soft. After that I have driven many kms with no issues. Now I have clocked 30k kms.
Nice. Maybe this Honda suspension will get better with time.
@@abhinavbhatt yes you are right...
Very good review once again but pls make a video of new bigwing showroom and service center updates.. because this is the main thing. As u are the ambassador of cb350. Pls.
Haha. Tomorrow will shoot the service.
Wow brother to much growth of channel in this week
✌
The max torque at 3k rpm is a bit too law and that tall 5th gear.
That 30 nm max torque must stay till atleast 5.5k-6k rpm.
Guess not enough gas left at higher rpm.
Hope this can be fixed with ecu map.
What are you even saying. It is available in tier 2 and 3 cuties by next month and honda had promoted it for touring too. The only thing that would matter in the latter regard is the cruising speed of cb350 to REs.
As usual very crisp and precise observations Abhinav ✌️ I'm still waiting for a proper twin cylinder tourer for the last 1.5 yrs. RE is dead slow in launching the cruiser version of the #interceptor. #Honda now seems to be in the right track and I'm 🤞 for Honda to launch the twin cylinder #CB 500. After all when it comes to reliability it's hard to beat them. Let's see 🤐
As someone who disliked RE and then fell in love with it and to own it, imo its a difficult job for any brand to carve their own piece of the pie in this segment. The allure of an RE is inexplicable even with its many flaws. Nothing matches it. Their new bikes could potentially lose that "character".
Abhinav bro,I have one doubt.
How do you ride your tiger in traffic as it is nearly 270 kgs right?
How do you maneuver it in traffic?
It is the easiest bike to ride in traffic. Trust me, I ride it in a vest, shorts, chappals, open face helmet and Ray Bans. And then I chill through traffic. Hahahahhaha
@@abhinavbhatt hahaha.. man at short ..you are a skilled rider 😂
I would like to see a comparison with RE 350 or Meteor. Not with Legacy cause it just won't be useful. With actual things. Compare braking, comfort, lights, parts, engine performance, milage. Cause I was planning for RE 350 and suddenly stumbled to CB350. Would like to get a conclusion.
👍Bhai you have been giving best and honest reviews. Is the suspension so stiff that we cant live with considering our road conditions...
You can live with it.
@@abhinavbhatt Thanks Bro...I am planning to buy honda cb350. I have watched each and every video of yours on cb350. Enjoyed the series of videos👍
Awesome Abhinav..though I have quit riding...I have become a fan
Thanks
Abhinav: lets make another review of Honda cb350! Yay
Mamaji: arey bhai, meri bike mujhe Kab milegi?
In the end it doesn’t even matter(humming)..
No PDI by the dealer is concerning. Hopefully, it was just a side effect of a rushed rollout. That said, for a bike that will ostensibly spend most of its time puttering around in city traffic, a stiff suspension can be a deal breaker, even with comfy seats. Will you be playing with adjusted preload to see if there's a hidden sweet spot?
IIRC, the SP 125 also received similar critique, which is a shame, because it seems to be a decent bike, albeit a tad overpriced.
I will adjust preload. It's not all that bad, but a tad stiff. What's SP125?
@@abhinavbhatt The SP 125's a commuter, also made by Honda in India. I think it replaces one of the Shine models.
@@recyclebin Okay. Sorry man, I had no idea.
Damn that road. Is that NH-48? Looks like a nightmare.
I hope you should do the first ride review of Meteor 350 supernova so we will get the clear picture.
At least it doesn't wobble like The Premium 650s
❤️ from pune .
Thanks for unbiased and honest reviews .
Will you recommend this bike for proper city ride especially Cities like Mumbai , Hyderabad, Bangalore, pune ?
Yeah, why not. But take a test ride. What works for me may not for you. Cheers
Mamaji waiting for Meteor 350
Coz of u bro , i will be riding hiness rather than the car, from next week... 😎
Nice. Congratulations.
Subscribed....
Had to, looking at the dedication...,
Exhaustive vlog.
Harder the suspension better the stability of bike on high speeds
It is one of the most stable small bikes I have ridden.
you must be having lot of money to spend on bikes 😀👍 lucky man. does this honda hurt on the lower back on pot holes?
Not really. And I am broke. It's due to the bikes.
@@abhinavbhatt Wish God make us all broke like u 😀👍 thank you.
You have no idea.
Can you make a video on the touring capabilities and accessories which will be need for this bike. I am 85% certain I want to buy this beauty❤️. So that video will help me to decide that 15%. Love from Mumbai.❤️😁
I'll try to.
You can compile all your videos into episodes and put it on Netflix/Amazon prime/Hotstar etc.
Season 1 Mamaji's CB350,
Season 2 Modifying my R15,
Season 3 Me n Tiger,
Season 4 living with a twin,
Season 5 Adventure life
Season 6 The Interceptor
Hahahahahaha. Idea achcha hai.
Hello Abhinav, hope you are doing good...
After the R15 project is complete, kindly consider the S&S engine bore kit for your interceptor.
No money.
Great video. A friend of mine is selling his bullet 500. Would you recommend this over the 500cc as well? Thanks!
suspension can be adjusted the service place might be able to dampen the feel.
Not the front.
I own a Honda Hornet and I will be buying a new bike soon but it wont be a HONDA, not because of Honda is not a good bike, I am extreemly happy with the performance and even after 4 years the bike performance is superb BUT because of the service centres and the lack of knowlege the servicing staff has ..I wont opt for another Honda. Just my experirnce and my opinion
We r not getting the bike in small cities unlike RE... I wish Honda had launched it for all showrooms... If people in small cities can afford RE they can also afford CB350... Very poor decision at Honda's part... Sad :(
Bs6 jawa 42 is also refined. I think it would be a good competitor for this bike in terms of refinement, fuel economy and looks.
Don't miss tomorrow's video.
@@abhinavbhatt I have not missed a single video of yours👍. Is it fair to compare H'ness 300 with mojo 300? I'm asking because I think apart from the looks, both the bikes are meant for the same purpose ie, city commuting & touring. Mojo 300 is very refined & also gives 500-600km range with its 20L fuel tank. Kindly do a video on this bro. With all these bikes in the market, it's very confusing.
@@hector1094 I've never ridden the Mojo, but I see how these two can be compared. If I ever get a chance, I will.