I just sold my XSR900 and I will probably buy this beauty. Makers did not want to release this type of bikes because they have more profits with the bigger ones. A 350/400 cc bike makes a lot of sense, they are light, they are entertaining, have enough power to take you to the end of the world and they are economical.
It is a brilliant bike for cost looks and the ride is honestly immense, I would like it even more with the cb500 engine, let me know if you you buy it and it's not the xsr900 to many good bike now👍👍👍
Needs some Renthal "enduro bend" handle bars, some Michelin Anakee Wild motorcycle tyres, a set of folding mirrors and simple crash bars and then you'd have the latest "super cool" scrambler" and all for under four and a half grand!!
Great bike but it's a Honda so no surprise there. Just goes to show you don't need to spend 25 grand on a new GS to have fun. These 350/400/500 bikes are so good these days and they are the future., my 451 Eliminator SE is just in this sweet spot.
I really like that, It reminds me of the 250k4 I took my test on. Also loving the sound. Think it's crying out for a set of off road bias tyres. Cracking!
Great review, thanks for this no nonsense approach 👍. Honda have been a little late to the party with this bike. I remember seeing the H'ness 350 about five years ago and was disappointed it (or it's dervitives) weren't planned for the UK. I have a Classic 350 and love it. Small capacity bikes are making so much sense these days and are becoming more relevant than ever. I wish Honda every success with the GB350 and hope it sells well for them. Overall, it's great to have even more choice in this sector. The margins are small, but if this little bike means people are getting into their Honda dealers with the extra profit being delivered by way of sales of servicing, parts, accessories and clothing, this has to be a great thing overall too. We have lost far too many motorcycle dealers lately and the industry needs a boost no matter how. It's such a shame that the route to motorcycling for youngsters is so expensive and difficult. I honestly belive that bikes like these should be able to be ridden on a CBT licence at the age of 17. Also, a CBT should should be valid for longer than two years if you can prove you're riding regularly.
Couldn't agree more, I'm old now but we didn't have cbt not saying it's a bad thing but I could ride a upto 250cc there was no limit, this bike will be brilliant for younger rider's but will they like the older retro look, sales will tell, I tend to think it will be the over 50s that buy it👍👍👍
Me too BB. I passed my bike test in 1981. A bloke with a clipboard watched you ride around for a bit. In 1982 I took my car test where a bloke with a clipboard watched you drive round for a bit instead 😂
Cheers Paul, yes I think that will sell, I tend to think it will be the older rider's that buy not the younger ones great 1st or 2nd bike, but I went in there hoping the new NC was in🤔🤣🤣🤣👍
Very good review, found it very interesting, I ordered mine last week, here in Germany they are already sold out for the year, I had to take the loaner from my dealer, probably get it in June. Luckily it´s a grey one. Have fun and ride safe.
I live in southern Austria , and I’ve ordered mine , hoping to get it in two or three weeks all of the dealers I have contacted haven’t got any in stock yet
You will love it for the back lanes upto 55mph it's great if you want speed it's not the bike, it's stunning looks and that sound of the engine and exhaust is what would have me buy it, get a ride it's the only way you relly know👍👍👍
Agreed pal!…I think the similar spec RE Classic 350 is better set up for the atrocious UK weather and its roads! ( I think even the bigger Interceptor has the extended rear part of the front mudguard that is removable!…shame it’s not offered by Honda to please everyone…the practically minded and those who just prefer pure aesthetics! )
The more new channels I find , the more I see riders are choosing smaller bikes now, I on a 650 on my channel so not huge either, My rides in winter storage just now, & my stock footage for posting is running dry, So im reaching out to new channels & binge watching motovlogs to scratch my riding itch, Cheers enjoyed the ride along & sent a sub , ride safe mate
Just do it for you, I didnt think people would even watch, but biking has allways been in my blood, I could loose the car without a 2nd though, I'll have a look at your channel, at the moment for me it is still the NC750x dct ahead of the crowd but as I age I will be heading to the 400cc they just do everything well cheap light and fun👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker I did actually get rid of my car, don't miss it at all, but a bike is like a family pet or something, We love, protect & invest in them the same way, Cheers
Looks and seems to ride like my R.E. Hunter 350 which also seemed a bit underpowered when new but 3k miles later and its a hoot to ride and will hit 80mph without much delay. Its not designed for that tho but its happy to cruise at 60 to 70 mph all day and its pefect for a spirited ride on A and B roads
Great video, I was meant to test one yesterday but Nottingham honda didn't have it ready in time. I'm looking for something to replace my ADV 350 so I'm very interested in this new bike cheers Paul.
Hi Gaz, it's a nice bike, it would be better with cb500 engine, it felt 10% more power than my Himmy, I think down the back lanes brilliant, I wouldn't want to do the faster roads, it's best spot for me between 35-50 really comfy though, How the AT going👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker hi Paul, yeah still loving the AT .I've just bought some engine bars and some hard luggage. You gotta try the ADV it's way better than you think and will happily sit at 75 80 all day.
@ I really do think they will sell better, they will just hold there money more, although a couple of the Salesmen have already ordered there bikes, and the Insurance companies haven't got them in the system bit strange👍
In Australia the GB350 is aud$8k ride away. The Triumph 400 Speed is aud$9k ride away. The GB350 is 21hp and the Triumph 400 Speed is 39.5hp. They are the same weight. There's no comparison for net value IMO. Just sayin' lads.
Yes your right but he people who buy it just like the RE are not intrested in power, each bike is different, I'm the same I would love it with a twin and 500cc itwould be perfect, I did love the ride on the Triumph 400 speed it is a amazing bike👍👍👍
I’ve ordered mine , and the first thing it’s getting is a new Paintjob ! Never seen a bike in such uninspiring colours , Honda should have used some of the schemes from the 70s CB350 , the Asian/ Indian market H’ness and Cb350rs are much better looking
@ in Asia they offer many different customising kits , just wondering if those parts will be available in uk / Europe , Im English but live in Austria , and the cafe racer kit for the 350s is expensive here , I can buy it from India less than half price
@ yes , I’ve seen that , looks good, he didn’t like the Matt finish paint scheme either , Im a former professional car painter and I just can’t like a Matt finish on a bike or car !
Highbeam : simply put the pass to flash lever forward and there you have the highbeam 😊 i already ordered one before Christmas but our Honda headquarters still haven't got any bikes
@birchwoodbiker Will do. Live in a village in the Netherlands, close to Belgium and Germany. Will upload new footage too to my modest little YT channel in spring.
Is it not coming to you as the 350s it will do well across the pond, been watching all the whisky bottles on our group, I've stopped drinking it's killing me🤣🤣🤣👍
I am not sure a 350 would do well here. I started on a Yamaha V Star 650. Loved that bike, but learned that I did not like cruiser style bikes. But I do not remember the HP that Yamaha had, but it got me started and now do love my W800, but I would not want highway riding with that all the time. So a 350 would I guess be in the 25 HP range and limit a 20 mile stretch on a high way at 70 mph. I did do it on the Yamaha 25 years ago in New Jersey, but not sure with today's distractions, I would want to be on a 350. But around town, hell yes!😊
The thing with the revometer (or lack thereof) is: aren't you supposed to keep the revs down on these sorts of bikes when they're new, to run them in? How do you do that when you don't know what the rev count is?
You can tell when you ride them, it takes a lot to destroy a new engine, it's just not my bike and in the end someone will buy the demo, the green ecco light would help, but you can buy aftermarket revometres, I was watching a guy who done it on the CL500, the bike in honesty doesn't need it👍👍👍
Sold my XSR900 and this Honda is going to be my first choice. 350/400cc bikes make a lot of sense, you can go everywhere with them and they are light and economical.
Ian you rode the RE 350 get a ride on that see what you think, I do think it's better quality the Honda when I looked at the NEC but the true British weather is what tells the truth👍👍👍
I've got a 350 Classic, maybe i should try the Honda. It looks great and of course it's a Honda, so it's better. Personally, I do prefer the Classic - it's more late 50s/early 60s whereas the Honda styling is kind of ten years on.. price is similar, performance.. it's wonderful rolling round the back roads with 20hp. Well done Honda, they really are making interesting bikes again!
nice bike but it is basically the hunter350 but with a 19inch wheel up front - i wait for their 500, hopefully if they do that it is a single - that would be great, no that would be better than great - if they put the bloody twin in that is in the CB range i'll scream
Hia it's the GB350 s. The GB350 isn't available here. To be fair it's pretty much the same model. Different exhaust and a few other bits too including different size wheels at the rear. It's supposed to have slightly sportier ergonomics than the standard gb350
Evening Birchy. I do like these middleweight machines, so easy to get on with. However, I struggle to see past the NC when it comes to a daily rider. I am though interested in the Triumph Rocket 3 Touring they have at Youles, I just need to find the time to get up there from South Warwickshire....
Hi Tommy 1 Wheels, Tank Handlebars Engine 🤣🤣🤣joking, I don't know I will ask it does come with traction ABS Centre stand, but it is a really basic bike, I need to see if the RE dealers will let me have a go on there 350 range👍👍👍
Oh MR Paul, how many times have you left your indicator on. 😂😂not like you. Nice little bike wold be great for couriers wouldn't it around town or as you say green lane.👍
The switch gear looks far cheaper than that on the RE 350 bikes, the power is virtually the same but the build quality isn’t as good. Your Himalayan 411 had 24 bhp so it had more power not less. I don’t think this bike will be as hard to beat as your title suggests. I had a Meteor 350 Fireball which for my choice looks better than the Honda and sounds just as good. There’s a lot of choice out there now in the smaller capacity bike market from these lower powered bikes to the likes of the Triumph 400’s the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 or the Kawasaki 500 range (actually 451 cc). Even Harley Davidson have partnered with Indian manufacturer Hero to produce the XR440. I have a Kawasaki Eliminator 500se and it’s a great bike, lighter than the Honda with 46bhp so a bit more exciting.
Well build quality many people are saying this the same with the exhaust been sub level, I can tell you for fact the GB is a better bike than the Himmy even though I really liked the bike, the difference with the GB to all of the Enfield range is weight, the GB350 is 178kg, and you feel that in performance, I do think the Honda switchgear isn't cheaper a lot of there bikes are using eco friendly components, which I agree may look different, where it will win overall is it will keep higher residuals, it's also cheaper than any of the Enfield's, I feel like I'm slating them but I'm not, for me it's great the options of choice and affordability, for me just like the Himmy if I bought it I wouldn't keep it, if it had the cb500 engine then yes, do appreciate your opinion, you have owned the bike⭐⭐⭐👍
@ thanks for the reply, I previously owned a Himmy 411 and a 500efi Bullet so I’m very familiar with the Enfield’s . Their build quality has improved with each new model and the 350 bikes are built to a much better fit and finish than the older models. When I was looking to replace the Meteor I test rode the Guerrilla 450 and Triumph 400 (both great bikes) before settling on the Eliminator, it was more expensive but works out the same monthly payments on pcp. I think RE deserve credit for revolutionising the small bike market, I doubt we’d have the number of bikes available at this price point without them blazing the trail of value for money machines. I also have a Honda Dax 125 and that is a really fun little bike but new they cost the same as this GB350, the difference being they’re made in Thailand not India and are possibly a little higher build quality. I also had a CRF250l you mentioned on the dirt road and they are good bikes but very expensive now for Chinese bikes like the Voge 300 being very similar for far less money. I think a lot of the older manufacturers are going to have to drop prices to compete with far cheaper products from China and India especially as their build quality continues to improve.
@ Yes 100% Honda doesn't have a choice 5 years ago no one would touch a Chinese Bike, it's great for us, I'll have to see if I can get a ride on the 350 RE you sound as bad as me I have to many bikes, the sad thing is it's the accountants ruling the build line now 👍👍👍
If the suspension , bar risers & head light was updated on the Hunter it could compete with the Honda GB350s, which will cruise at 70mph and top at 80mph but that wasn’t a Euro5+ bike so we’ll see when they’re run in over 2000 miles.
I didn't actually notice when I was riding, it is still great quality doesn't look cheap, I wish I could of had it at night see what it was like in the dark👍👍👍
Shame about the mindnummingly boring paint jobs offered on the UK bikes, compared to the great colours in other countries. Other than that, it looks like a cracking bike....will give the Enfield J series engines a run for their money.
There is definitely loads of fighting talk from the RE to the Honda now, I must get a ride on the 350 RE, but like I said in all my comments we will be the winners, the prices are coming down, and I do think the bikes are now looking better than ever👍👍👍
Big Rodders in Ireland here. The dull uninspiring paint jobs on the UK model is a deal breaker for me. I’ll hold off in the hope that 2026 brings in paint options available in India, even though our bikes are made in Japan.
I like it, but Honda have designed all the charm out of it, too much dull plastic. Royal Enfield kept all the old charm with their classic & bullet 350's, l'd feel like l was getting more bike for my £ with the RE. Also, the paint choices are all as dull as dish water, 1970's Honda CB schemes would have looked better.
I haven't really looked at the Bullet, I'll have a look ans see, The problem is in 2025 bikes are built by accountants, the old CB350 I bet was heavier and all arround in todays money had more spent on it, the plastics and the exhaust I keep hearing they are naf but they have just changed with all the ecco friendly Hard one, all I can say I think the Honda will hold it's money much better than the Enfield, and the true old British weather will tell us the build quality, I will get a look at the bullet up close and try do a comparison in my view👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbikerBig Rodders in Ireland here. It’s a trade off but I’d sacrifice metal bits for the reduced weight. Even at 178kgs I consider it too heavy. A 20bhp machine should weight say 150kgs.
For your information this was released way before hunter 😂 Its RE who copied from honda just like they copy everything from triumph. Do your homework and comment brother
I just sold my XSR900 and I will probably buy this beauty. Makers did not want to release this type of bikes because they have more profits with the bigger ones. A 350/400 cc bike makes a lot of sense, they are light, they are entertaining, have enough power to take you to the end of the world and they are economical.
It is a brilliant bike for cost looks and the ride is honestly immense, I would like it even more with the cb500 engine, let me know if you you buy it and it's not the xsr900 to many good bike now👍👍👍
Needs some Renthal "enduro bend" handle bars, some Michelin Anakee Wild motorcycle tyres, a set of folding mirrors and simple crash bars and then you'd have the latest "super cool" scrambler" and all for under four and a half grand!!
that suspension is brilliant for the likes of holly bush lane👍👍👍
Lovely looking bike, I want one
There cheap and great for the back roads👍
Great bike but it's a Honda so no surprise there. Just goes to show you don't need to spend 25 grand on a new GS to have fun. These 350/400/500 bikes are so good these days and they are the future., my 451 Eliminator SE is just in this sweet spot.
Very best here: Your driving style. :-)
I really like that, It reminds me of the 250k4 I took my test on. Also loving the sound. Think it's crying out for a set of off road bias tyres. Cracking!
Except the K4 had 33% more power. I had a CB250G5 which again had more power.
How much better it would look with chrome mudguards and a 350 k4 style paintjob
yes I think the 70s two tone tank with pinstripe, the chrome would look exceptional on the black👍👍👍
Lovely Bike 🏍️
I think I saw the normal GB350 not the S version and it looked beautiful, better exhaust on it, but deffo a beauty 🤗
Yes it is, I have had loads of comment about the exhaust, honsestly it's well built, I had a Himmalayan and it wasn't as well built as the GB350👍👍👍
Great review, thanks for this no nonsense approach 👍. Honda have been a little late to the party with this bike. I remember seeing the H'ness 350 about five years ago and was disappointed it (or it's dervitives) weren't planned for the UK. I have a Classic 350 and love it. Small capacity bikes are making so much sense these days and are becoming more relevant than ever. I wish Honda every success with the GB350 and hope it sells well for them. Overall, it's great to have even more choice in this sector.
The margins are small, but if this little bike means people are getting into their Honda dealers with the extra profit being delivered by way of sales of servicing, parts, accessories and clothing, this has to be a great thing overall too. We have lost far too many motorcycle dealers lately and the industry needs a boost no matter how.
It's such a shame that the route to motorcycling for youngsters is so expensive and difficult. I honestly belive that bikes like these should be able to be ridden on a CBT licence at the age of 17. Also, a CBT should should be valid for longer than two years if you can prove you're riding regularly.
Couldn't agree more, I'm old now but we didn't have cbt not saying it's a bad thing but I could ride a upto 250cc there was no limit, this bike will be brilliant for younger rider's but will they like the older retro look, sales will tell, I tend to think it will be the over 50s that buy it👍👍👍
Me too BB. I passed my bike test in 1981. A bloke with a clipboard watched you ride around for a bit. In 1982 I took my car test where a bloke with a clipboard watched you drive round for a bit instead 😂
@@PhilipBallGarry Thet were the days
Now that a proper job of a review , I echo all your comments when I test rode on yesterday. Roll on March first week for delivery.
It is a proper little B road killer, I think people that buy it will love it, still not going to beat the NC🤣🤣🤣👍
Hiya, Thanks for a very good evaluation, looks like Honda got this one right , you just know its going to do well. Take care and ride safe.
Cheers Paul, yes I think that will sell, I tend to think it will be the older rider's that buy not the younger ones great 1st or 2nd bike, but I went in there hoping the new NC was in🤔🤣🤣🤣👍
Very good review, found it very interesting, I ordered mine last week, here in Germany they are already sold out for the year, I had to take the loaner from my dealer, probably get it in June. Luckily it´s a grey one.
Have fun and ride safe.
Thanks hope you enjoy, be great if you could send me some pics when you get it.👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker I have a picture at the dealership
Was, echt, in Deutschland für dieses Jahr ausverkauft ☹️ bin nämlich auch ganz scharf auf das Teil - wollte aber erstmal probesitzen.
@@dertechniker8867Also, mein Händler sagt dass er ausverkauft ist, habe mich vielleicht doof ausgedrückt, Sorry
I live in southern Austria , and I’ve ordered mine , hoping to get it in two or three weeks all of the dealers I have contacted haven’t got any in stock yet
Glad to hear you like it as definitely on my 2nd bike radar.
You will love it for the back lanes upto 55mph it's great if you want speed it's not the bike, it's stunning looks and that sound of the engine and exhaust is what would have me buy it, get a ride it's the only way you relly know👍👍👍
Thanks for the demo. I can't understand why Honda have removed the nice mudguard that is on the Indian version.
Ill have to have a look, it's the 350s in India it was full of mud when it got back so couldn't see it properly🤣🤣🤣👍
The Indian H’ness model is way better looking and comes in nicer colours too !
Just wish it had a proper front mudguard, it's nearly there but I suspect those muddy roads will have left their mark on the front of the engine.
@@stevetaylor8698 yes you Def needed bucket and sponge after👍😂
Agreed pal!…I think the similar spec RE Classic 350 is better set up for the atrocious UK weather and its roads! ( I think even the bigger Interceptor has the extended rear part of the front mudguard that is removable!…shame it’s not offered by Honda to please everyone…the practically minded and those who just prefer pure aesthetics! )
The more new channels I find , the more I see riders are choosing smaller bikes now, I on a 650 on my channel so not huge either, My rides in winter storage just now, & my stock footage for posting is running dry, So im reaching out to new channels & binge watching motovlogs to scratch my riding itch, Cheers enjoyed the ride along & sent a sub , ride safe mate
Just do it for you, I didnt think people would even watch, but biking has allways been in my blood, I could loose the car without a 2nd though, I'll have a look at your channel, at the moment for me it is still the NC750x dct ahead of the crowd but as I age I will be heading to the 400cc they just do everything well cheap light and fun👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker I did actually get rid of my car, don't miss it at all, but a bike is like a family pet or something, We love, protect & invest in them the same way, Cheers
Glad to see you back
What lids that u got now
Looks and seems to ride like my R.E. Hunter 350 which also seemed a bit underpowered when new but 3k miles later and its a hoot to ride and will hit 80mph without much delay. Its not designed for that tho but its happy to cruise at 60 to 70 mph all day and its pefect for a spirited ride on A and B roads
@@rosswilliams531 yes I see the Honda happiest at 65, but for me it would be the B lanes this bike exceeds at, must get a ride on Hunter👍👍👍
Great video, I was meant to test one yesterday but Nottingham honda didn't have it ready in time.
I'm looking for something to replace my ADV 350 so I'm very interested in this new bike cheers Paul.
Hi Gaz, it's a nice bike, it would be better with cb500 engine, it felt 10% more power than my Himmy, I think down the back lanes brilliant, I wouldn't want to do the faster roads, it's best spot for me between 35-50 really comfy though, How the AT going👍👍👍
You will miss the space under seat of your adv and automatic transmision in the city. And weather protection.
100% I'm trying to get a ride on the 350 adv, I recon my cl will be changed for it👍
@birchwoodbiker hi Paul, yeah still loving the AT .I've just bought some engine bars and some hard luggage.
You gotta try the ADV it's way better than you think and will happily sit at 75 80 all day.
Can't wait to have a play on one of these
@@exeterrider will it take you off your RE, I haven't rode the Hunter yet must get ago👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker that's what I'm worried about 🤣
@ I really do think they will sell better, they will just hold there money more, although a couple of the Salesmen have already ordered there bikes, and the Insurance companies haven't got them in the system bit strange👍
In Australia the GB350 is aud$8k ride away. The Triumph 400 Speed is aud$9k ride away. The GB350 is 21hp and the Triumph 400 Speed is 39.5hp. They are the same weight. There's no comparison for net value IMO. Just sayin' lads.
Yes your right but he people who buy it just like the RE are not intrested in power, each bike is different, I'm the same I would love it with a twin and 500cc itwould be perfect, I did love the ride on the Triumph 400 speed it is a amazing bike👍👍👍
I’ve ordered mine , and the first thing it’s getting is a new Paintjob ! Never seen a bike in such uninspiring colours , Honda should have used some of the schemes from the 70s CB350 , the Asian/ Indian market H’ness and Cb350rs are much better looking
That would be a great Idea with Honda to give a custom option, If I bought one it would be the Black Metalic that is lovely up close👍👍👍
@ in Asia they offer many different customising kits , just wondering if those parts will be available in uk / Europe , Im English but live in Austria , and the cafe racer kit for the 350s is expensive here , I can buy it from India less than half price
Ride with Warro...... has resprayed his CB350 red and put off road tyres on it for the Australian dirt tracks..
@ yes , I’ve seen that , looks good, he didn’t like the Matt finish paint scheme either , Im a former professional car painter and I just can’t like a Matt finish on a bike or car !
Highbeam : simply put the pass to flash lever forward and there you have the highbeam 😊
i already ordered one before Christmas but our Honda headquarters still haven't got any bikes
Your going to love it, yes I figured it out👍👍👍
Fantastic looking forward to my test ride on Monday 👍
@@Simpsx you will love it👍👍👍
onlt 24 hours Simon, hope they cleand it after🤣🤣🤣👍
Hi Simon how did you get on with the GB350 let me know BB👍👍👍
Great video thanks 👍👍
Sat on one of these during Intermot Cologne. Just had to have it. Gave in to greed. 😂 Mine in grey should be deliverend around April.
You love it send me some pics when you get it, or if your in the UK come out for a ride👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker Will do.
Live in a village in the Netherlands, close to Belgium and Germany.
Will upload new footage too to my modest little YT channel in spring.
Sad, I don't think it's coming to the US, but for the price of a Honda, that is amazing
Is it not coming to you as the 350s it will do well across the pond, been watching all the whisky bottles on our group, I've stopped drinking it's killing me🤣🤣🤣👍
I am not sure a 350 would do well here. I started on a Yamaha V Star 650. Loved that bike, but learned that I did not like cruiser style bikes. But I do not remember the HP that Yamaha had, but it got me started and now do love my W800, but I would not want highway riding with that all the time. So a 350 would I guess be in the 25 HP range and limit a 20 mile stretch on a high way at 70 mph. I did do it on the Yamaha 25 years ago in New Jersey, but not sure with today's distractions, I would want to be on a 350. But around town, hell yes!😊
The thing with the revometer (or lack thereof) is: aren't you supposed to keep the revs down on these sorts of bikes when they're new, to run them in? How do you do that when you don't know what the rev count is?
You can tell when you ride them, it takes a lot to destroy a new engine, it's just not my bike and in the end someone will buy the demo, the green ecco light would help, but you can buy aftermarket revometres, I was watching a guy who done it on the CL500, the bike in honesty doesn't need it👍👍👍
Sold my XSR900 and this Honda is going to be my first choice. 350/400cc bikes make a lot of sense, you can go everywhere with them and they are light and economical.
Nice review of the bike Honda built to grab sales off RE. It’ll sell well, no doubt about it 👍
Ian you rode the RE 350 get a ride on that see what you think, I do think it's better quality the Honda when I looked at the NEC but the true British weather is what tells the truth👍👍👍
I've got a 350 Classic, maybe i should try the Honda. It looks great and of course it's a Honda, so it's better. Personally, I do prefer the Classic - it's more late 50s/early 60s whereas the Honda styling is kind of ten years on.. price is similar, performance.. it's wonderful rolling round the back roads with 20hp. Well done Honda, they really are making interesting bikes again!
nice bike but it is basically the hunter350 but with a 19inch wheel up front - i wait for their 500, hopefully if they do that it is a single - that would be great, no that would be better than great - if they put the bloody twin in that is in the CB range i'll scream
Hia it's the GB350 s. The GB350 isn't available here. To be fair it's pretty much the same model. Different exhaust and a few other bits too including different size wheels at the rear. It's supposed to have slightly sportier ergonomics than the standard gb350
Ill have to find some Indian reviews, I was suprised to be riding it and not done any research, but people do seem to love it👍👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker look up Strell he does some good reviews
It would look nice with a straight peashooter type exhaust like can be had in India
I think there will be loads of aftermarket parts for this, I would put complete staineless, wouldn't be more than a couple hundred👍👍👍
Evening Birchy. I do like these middleweight machines, so easy to get on with. However, I struggle to see past the NC when it comes to a daily rider. I am though interested in the Triumph Rocket 3 Touring they have at Youles, I just need to find the time to get up there from South Warwickshire....
Joe Keeps asking me to ride it, it's a monster, I may take him up, but yes for me if I only could have one bike it would be the NC, cheers Bib👍👍
@@birchwoodbiker Now I would LOVE to see you review the R3! It's a lot of bike for the money....
What actually comes on it as standard?.( centre stand etc?)
Mine (NL) comes with center stand, traction control, helmet lock, Tourance Next tubeless tyres. Pretty much it.
Hi Tommy 1 Wheels, Tank Handlebars Engine 🤣🤣🤣joking, I don't know I will ask it does come with traction ABS Centre stand, but it is a really basic bike, I need to see if the RE dealers will let me have a go on there 350 range👍👍👍
Price will be the make or break factor
Yes they have squared upt to RE and the Chiniese market, and be honest my money would go into the Honda it will be wworth more at the end👍👍
Did I hear rumours of a GB500? Its better looking than any of the Honda 500 twins imo.
Tony got his 5 seconds of fame! 😂
He loves it the salemen had to pry him off it🤣🤣🤣👍
Eco help to destract, get whacked! 😂
Oh MR Paul, how many times have you left your indicator on. 😂😂not like you. Nice little bike wold be great for couriers wouldn't it around town or as you say green lane.👍
The switch gear looks far cheaper than that on the RE 350 bikes, the power is virtually the same but the build quality isn’t as good. Your Himalayan 411 had 24 bhp so it had more power not less. I don’t think this bike will be as hard to beat as your title suggests. I had a Meteor 350 Fireball which for my choice looks better than the Honda and sounds just as good.
There’s a lot of choice out there now in the smaller capacity bike market from these lower powered bikes to the likes of the Triumph 400’s the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 or the Kawasaki 500 range (actually 451 cc). Even Harley Davidson have partnered with Indian manufacturer Hero to produce the XR440.
I have a Kawasaki Eliminator 500se and it’s a great bike, lighter than the Honda with 46bhp so a bit more exciting.
Well build quality many people are saying this the same with the exhaust been sub level, I can tell you for fact the GB is a better bike than the Himmy even though I really liked the bike, the difference with the GB to all of the Enfield range is weight, the GB350 is 178kg, and you feel that in performance, I do think the Honda switchgear isn't cheaper a lot of there bikes are using eco friendly components, which I agree may look different, where it will win overall is it will keep higher residuals, it's also cheaper than any of the Enfield's, I feel like I'm slating them but I'm not, for me it's great the options of choice and affordability, for me just like the Himmy if I bought it I wouldn't keep it, if it had the cb500 engine then yes, do appreciate your opinion, you have owned the bike⭐⭐⭐👍
@ thanks for the reply, I previously owned a Himmy 411 and a 500efi Bullet so I’m very familiar with the Enfield’s . Their build quality has improved with each new model and the 350 bikes are built to a much better fit and finish than the older models. When I was looking to replace the Meteor I test rode the Guerrilla 450 and Triumph 400 (both great bikes) before settling on the Eliminator, it was more expensive but works out the same monthly payments on pcp. I think RE deserve credit for revolutionising the small bike market, I doubt we’d have the number of bikes available at this price point without them blazing the trail of value for money machines. I also have a Honda Dax 125 and that is a really fun little bike but new they cost the same as this GB350, the difference being they’re made in Thailand not India and are possibly a little higher build quality. I also had a CRF250l you mentioned on the dirt road and they are good bikes but very expensive now for Chinese bikes like the Voge 300 being very similar for far less money. I think a lot of the older manufacturers are going to have to drop prices to compete with far cheaper products from China and India especially as their build quality continues to improve.
@ Yes 100% Honda doesn't have a choice 5 years ago no one would touch a Chinese Bike, it's great for us, I'll have to see if I can get a ride on the 350 RE you sound as bad as me I have to many bikes, the sad thing is it's the accountants ruling the build line now 👍👍👍
If the suspension , bar risers & head light was updated on the Hunter it could compete with the Honda GB350s, which will cruise at 70mph and top at 80mph but that wasn’t a Euro5+ bike so we’ll see when they’re run in over 2000 miles.
@@sergentcolon1Big Rodders in Ireland. My understanding is that the GB just released in the UK is Japanese built.
Another off-centre dial. I do wish they’d knock it off.
I didn't actually notice when I was riding, it is still great quality doesn't look cheap, I wish I could of had it at night see what it was like in the dark👍👍👍
Shame about the mindnummingly boring paint jobs offered on the UK bikes, compared to the great colours in other countries. Other than that, it looks like a cracking bike....will give the Enfield J series engines a run for their money.
There is definitely loads of fighting talk from the RE to the Honda now, I must get a ride on the 350 RE, but like I said in all my comments we will be the winners, the prices are coming down, and I do think the bikes are now looking better than ever👍👍👍
Big Rodders in Ireland here. The dull uninspiring paint jobs on the UK model is a deal breaker for me. I’ll hold off in the hope that 2026 brings in paint options available in India, even though our bikes are made in Japan.
turn ur indicators off., good vlog though.
@@gazb6176 I know I do it in all the vids 😂😂😂👍
@ I know mate it’s easy done
I like it, but Honda have designed all the charm out of it, too much dull plastic. Royal Enfield kept all the old charm with their classic & bullet 350's, l'd feel like l was getting more bike for my £ with the RE. Also, the paint choices are all as dull as dish water, 1970's Honda CB schemes would have looked better.
I haven't really looked at the Bullet, I'll have a look ans see, The problem is in 2025 bikes are built by accountants, the old CB350 I bet was heavier and all arround in todays money had more spent on it, the plastics and the exhaust I keep hearing they are naf but they have just changed with all the ecco friendly Hard one, all I can say I think the Honda will hold it's money much better than the Enfield, and the true old British weather will tell us the build quality, I will get a look at the bullet up close and try do a comparison in my view👍👍👍
@birchwoodbiker l think you are right about residuals, but at £4k new do they really matter?
@@birchwoodbikerBig Rodders in Ireland here. It’s a trade off but I’d sacrifice metal bits for the reduced weight. Even at 178kgs I consider it too heavy. A 20bhp machine should weight say 150kgs.
Straight copy of the RE Hunter
I've not riden any of the RE 350 range, but in honesty it's great for all rider's cheap to buy and getting to enjoy the bit of freedom we have left👍👍👍
For your information this was released way before hunter 😂
Its RE who copied from honda just like they copy everything from triumph.
Do your homework and comment brother
You like keeping your indicators on lol
I do it on all my bikes I like to keep the cars guessing🤣🤣🤣👍