Honda CB 350 RS | What do we think of it?
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Hello,
This motorcycle has been around for a while and it has been reviewed 1000s of times already but we decided to have a go on it to see why this Honda has not lived up to sales potential or expectations. Hope you enjoy watching this video. Cheers!
#bigbearbangalore #hondacb350rs #motorcyclelife #ridereview #silkolene
I think I’m one of the few who have shifted from RE to CB350 and it’s been an amazing journey so far. It has fixed all issues that RE had and it offered me something that RE could not have, Reliability and refinement. Also the engineers who work on my bike are very knowledgeable they are good at accurately assessing. Yes it’s not designed for low end but mid and top are pure joy. I honestly feel customers need to demand more from RE, I feel like honda made this bike just to show RE how it’s done. Some how Honda feels more trustworthy 😅. I absolutely love your videos and it was very interesting to see what you had to say about CB 350. Cheers 🍻
Thanks for the detailed comment. 👍 Yes we'll plan a shoot of the CB350 Highness too.
Hey, even I bought the CB Highness last month. Just wanted to know how we improve the low-end punch?
Nice to hear your experience and happy to hear that you are enjoying your CB. Cheers!
try switching off throttle control and the gearing is very different compared with RE bikes so you'll have to push it in lower gears the bike can take it@@shashanksrivathsav
Same here, buddy...
They are on point Honda forgot the prime necessary for retro bike like this ,instead they came up with a RE blueprint ,still they could have given power more torque ,made it a Honda rather than a RE staple,and expensive as well
If Honda be Honda they can do better perhaps. Anyway.... good try.
Superb analysis sir.
Pls make a review of Honda hness cb 350.
Thanks. Will plan.
In Jan 2024 which bike should be best for person height 6.2
Honda CB350
Classic 350
Java 42
Harley X440
Triump 400
None of the above!! 😀
Bullet 350 is worth a test ride. Try it.
@@bigbearbangalore Sure vl try 👍🏼👍🏼
This bike is i think is the more superior version of bullet...
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This is my first bike, 10,000 km clocked on it and as you said, you can never go wrong with a Honda. Honestly speaking I am not a fan of the looks and sound of a RE Classic and bullet, never appealed to me. It feels slow, laid back and doesn't get your heart racing when you twist that throttle. The 350RS on the other hand appeals to a more Adrenaline seeking audience, gets me excited every time I hear that crackling and popping exhaust and the instant torque at the slightest twist of the throttle. It's more of a scrambler and retro mashup. As you rightly said, if you compare this with a RE classic, the Indian emotional connect with 'Dug Dug' can influence the buying decision for most people. But if anyone knows how much better Honda actually is, it's a no brainer decision. The bike was actually a huge hit in the Japanese market. It's called the GB350 there. The customization market is huge in Japan for this bike. This is honestly the best review so far, way better than the Enfield paid, biased auto journalists. Overdrive ahem ahem...... Will bring my bike in for service to your garage once the warranty service period is over. Cheers!
Thanks for the message. Well said. Cheers!
The Hunter falls in the same bag, and is a wonderful bike too. A comparison between these two would be great.@@bigbearbangalore
@sciencegeek4868 yes that would be a good comparo. Will check on this possibility. Thanks.
Hello Sir , Need ur valuable insight on any heating in engine area or foot pegs & 2 .) Front fender is too small for mud and rain water splashing , any solution ??
There's always an 'if' and 'but' for every bike. It is more of an individual preference and taste. For example, I wanted a neatly refined and reliable 300-400 cc motorcycle with modern elements and yet retro. To buy my first bike ever, Royal enfield was a bit too common on the streets for me. I fumbled on the Honda CB 350 RS one day and went ahead and got it. I absolutely love the machine. It is sooo good. Excellent road presence and feels great to ride.
Agree! And we shared our set of 'ifs' and 'buts' and like you said it's a personal preference. Cheers!
Even I shifted from RE Electra 350 to CB 350 RS for its fabulous features as Slipper Clutch, Refined Engine, Build Quality, Japanese Engine, 4 Valve, Dual Channel ABS, LED lights, DRL's, Scrambler Look, Butter Smooth Acceleration, what more we want from This CB350 RS. This bike is actually Underrated, Honda should market it well. This is an extraordinary machine to own it.
Yes agree!! 👍
Its 2 valve 😢
@globetrotter46o that's OK as long as there is decent performance.
Cb350 is 4 valve
U are correct
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We Indians have been hardwired to think that only Royal Enfield is entitled to make long stroke singles. If Yamaha happened to launch the SR400 (which has a legacy of its own) in India, I'm sure it will get the same criticism like the CB350 (not from buyers, but from auto journalists). It is obvious that no one criticizes the Ninja 300 for being a parallel twin like the R3. And the Imperiale 400 is a good bike in its own right. It is always better to have options so that the bar is raised furthermore. If you need performance, it is already there in the form of CB300R. And we all know that a twin cylinder 300 can never be priced below 4 lakhs today.
If the CB engine had some bottom end punch and shorter gearing it will not receive the criticism perhaps.
@@bigbearbangalore that would make it even more similar to the Enfield in character.
Yes and it would make it easier to ride in urban and hilly conditions.
I think it’s more about the fact that Honda is a legacy manufacturer, and if they wanted to make a classic or a retro motorcycle, they could’ve taken something from their own history, instead they chose to compete with RE by trying to make something similar to that. Which is not necessary at all. Honda has a rich history of some amazing motorcycles, they are the ones that gave us the Unicorn, which was a revolution in chassis and suspension when it came. So maybe instead of trying to copy RE and fail to steal sales, they can actually make a Honda and automatically steal sales from RE. Just my two cents though. It’s still a very good motorcycle, and I’m pretty sure the customers who bought it are happy with it.
@MrSordan well said. 👍
If these 350 twins only had 6 gears n 26-30 bhp, they would have made their place like Speed 400.
True, if they manage to increase BHP and change gearing it will be there to stay
Yes agree. And all ifs and buts. The fact is, this is what it is now.
There is an option available. My Big Wings Service Engineer said that there is a performance pack available which will increase the power of the motorcycle to 28. But as it is a custom pack it will cancel the Warrenty. Hence my suggestion is that you update it after two years.
I believe it is 18K+GST
Powertronics?
@@chinmaychiplunkar in June I got 6 year warranty, now they r giving 10 year warranty 😛. If we decide for probably we can do in 6 months itself after making sure it has no issues
Great to see you two back. Love the way you review and discuss bikes from a riders perspective
Many thanks. 🙏
I think Honda made this honda ka bullet show RE, how it's done. Whatever RE lacks in, honda has perfected it. The ride is such a joy. And I think many riders would feel the same. Good video 👍
Agreed 👍
Also cb 350 is the reason RE step up and introduced jseries engine orther wise they had a monopoly with that shit unreliable vibrator engine. But our gawar people will still buy it in the name of "feeling"
I feel the video leans towards your opinion. I really like my CB350 RS because I wanted a bike that looks new but still has that old-fashioned charm. This bike perfectly combines style, nostalgia, and how it handles.
Yes. Everyone leans and shares their opinion. 😊 Like you've just done. Thanks for your comment. 👍 Cheers!
agree
I liked the sound of RE Bullet from childhood but when i started riding bikes i rode my cousin brothers RE classic many times and i didn't feel like what i had imagined. It was super heavy, vibrations all around, maneuvering was hectic in traffic conditions and once it got punctured on a hilly terrain and with no shops near by i had the most difficult day dragging it till the puncture wala. The bike was difficult to handle over the speed of 80km/hr.
Now to the present i heard similar sound but with a different body and brand. I had a dream of owning a bike from childhood. Now that i am working man i was thinking of buying a dominar 400.But i dunno how i somehow went for a test ride of Scram400 on the other side was this bike the honda CB350 RS. I took the test ride of Scram, Dominar, Hunter, Meteor, and CB350 RS. Now i am a very happy owner of the latter. Sounds great, Mileage is great, maneuvering great, riding position is great for adults on a younger side, plus Honda is reliable than many other brands. It's 178 kgs but feels nimble as the weight distribution is awesome. It looks so gentle but also is an eye turner and classy. Its an allrounder beauty - Touring, drag race, crusing, sailing and also off roading ti some extend!
The only cons are :
Mud splashes due to short fenders
The horns are useless in highway
So is the headlight, and yes the long stroke feels akward at first but after sometime when you get its hang youll be more than fine as it has slipper clutch which makes this problem a very small one. I brought this about 2months back when all the Hype was about the Triumph SPEED. BELIVE ME I AM VERY DELIGHTED WITH MY DECISION.
To all of you who are confused just take a test ride of all your fav bikes. You will instantly get connected with which you shall ride in future.
NOTE:IF you think im bluffing u can check my page. Cheers hope this helps you on your journey to owning your ride❤🎉
Well said. Thanks for fhe detailed comment.
Very well said. Sailing on the same boat. Test rode everything from speed 400 to even the new KTM DUKE250. The connect that Honda CB350 RS was instant. Going with it. 👍🏾
Thanks, in fact even I took the bike after watching this video among others!
@@srinivasaraghu8574 congratulations bro hope u have lots of good time with it🤙
@@themanbecoming thanks bro, yes having good time with the bike
It's like Zarine khan. May be a fabulous actress but ain't no Katrina.
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Both can't act though. So can't even call them actress 😂
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Hey guys loved the video!! All the things you said about the bike is soo true. I have hness cb350 and so far I am loving it. I am very new to motorcycles (5k+ km only) and watching some experienced enthusiast like you guys helps me a lot learning more about these machines. I just want to thank you for the content. ❤
Thanks. Best wishes.
@@ashutoshkhedwal1280 cb350 can be a good first motorcycle. Its practical and really easy to handle. Power is not that intimidating. In fact I taught my friend riding on this motorcycle. The weight of the motorcycle is really manageable. When you start rolling you won't feel the weight at all. I ride mainly in cities and on thing to keep in mind is that you frequent gear changes are sometimes required, but on highway this motorcycle shines. Fuel economy is also good, I get around 32-35kmpl in city and 35+ on highways.
They prepared for UCE platform, RE came up with J series, that is a game changer.
Yes probably.
Just two chill gentlemen having fun conversations on a Sunday morning over a Honda bike…loved it Sir.❤
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks.
Service network decent?? No absolutely not. The decision to have this in the big wing showroom and not the the usual ones in pretty damaging to themselves. I want to buy this but guess what, my city does not has a big wing dealer and I dont want to buy the bike from 120 kms away as its not worth that much hassle
Yes, I get your perspective. 👍
Agreed...plus in smaller towns and cities even if there is a service centre then it becomes another problem as they have complete monopoly...after sales and service will be a nightmare...
Monopoly is not good.
Somehow they cooked a fried rice instead of spaghetti, using Indian masala.😂
Tandoori pizza 😀
I've always known Honda motorcycles to be best in reliability. Great review of such a beautiful machine. Could you possibly make similar video on yezdi scrambler.
Yes they are reliable and durable. And will check on this possibility of the Yezdi Scrambler.
Why Honda Ka Bullet? Enormously reliability.
Honda ownership is a such a peace of mind
Name given by the public.
And yes, it's quite reliable. But not so great. Has issues too.
Nitpicking‼️It's best in the segment , powerful (30nm ) but economical! Light but has biggest range in segment ( 15L tank), Modern but retro 😆🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I wanna know current onroad price for this cb350rs ?!bcz im decided to buy this bike..thats why im asking..
Please check at a nearest showroom. Thanks.
Big dislike. Just another RE fanboy who cannot digest the fact that Honda made long stroke engine without vibration
Thanks for your indepth analysis of our mindset. Cheers!
Its started on a wrong note and remained stuck to it. Its not honda ka bullet. Its more like Spender and Unicorn ka bada bhai. Also all the bikes you mentioned have their own history. They have tried to compete with Royal enfield in india but not copied it. Ever since the launch of highness 2020 the bikes have remained same except fot few cosmetic changes. Where has royal enfield had multiple new bikes, change of platforms and engines, re-launches, iski topi uske sir etc. So its open for everyone to see that which product actually met the satisfaction of its buyers
There is no right or wrong perspective. It's a different perspective to yours. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Cheers!
You agreed that you are a bad chef. I guess you should admit that you’re a bad reviewer too.
Making fun of such a fabulous bike, which has got everything right…. Nonsense.
🫡😃👍 Thanks for seconding my belief that I am a bad chef. Am relieved. And apologies for hurting your sentiments towards the CB. And it's apparent that we don't share the same sense of humour. Cheers!
@@bigbearbangalore You and your sense of humor . Yep, cheers!
We needed a RE from Honda , so that the engine would be refined and it is , cb350 rs is a great motorcycle, it is absolutely wonderful.
Yes it is.
Your video helped me a lot to make my purchase decesion finally got this beast in Blue
Congrats!
@@bigbearbangalore One major reason why I like this channel is the conversation between you two guys which is funny and actually very informative at the same time
Many thanks!
1:36 trying to make a RE bro said but at what aspects? Can you make it clear. Only think matches with re is that "350" name rest engine is far superior, gearing style is different, traction control, better brakes/tyres, slipper clutch, better mileage. So how is that they tried to make it RE ? Or is it that only RE is allowed on 350 segment ?
Yes technically the CB is superior. Agree.
I think the long stroke is provided so as to improve mileage and heat management but the drawback is they compromise on power but its okay for Indian road conditions... Motorcycle as a whole is a excellent stuff where it is difficult to point out flaws. My opinion is they need to improve in their gear ratio.
Perhaps. And for Indian road conditions, low end performance is more important.
I bought It 2months back...i really loved the machine...its like a butter smooth... who Ever thinking to buy 350 Series bike just go with this #CBS350rs.
Good choice.
@@bigbearbangalore Thank you sir☺
Have heard about some rusting issues and that paint quality is not great is it true.......? am planning to buy this and bit confused between triumph speed 400 and cb 350RS
I haven't heard of it
Honda could have really bought their XR400 single air cooled engine which has around 35 bhp and put it in a streetbike and an adventure bike. That engine is very durable and will last a very long time.
Yes, and pricing & emission concerns perhaps that have stalled those plans.
Honda already had a CB350 back in the seventies itself although not in the guise of a single cylinder bike...so probably it's not right to say that it's mimicking the RE...Honda's pedigree needs no mention
OK and if so I wonder why they did not mimic that 70s twin CB?
@@bigbearbangalorethat would have driven up the price ...and Honda is very notorious for overpricing their bikes as it is😅
But they lost the lovely twin which is the CB's soul.
They should make a twin CB for maybe a larger segment, say 500cc. That would be great.
Yes they should.
This is an RE without the RE quirks. Over two years of living with it and trust me, I wouldn't swap it for anything else.
Ok
If u are planning to buy cb350Rs (red) in Bengaluru be ready to wait for 1.5 or 2 months for delivery 😭
I Booked my bike and it's been a month till now no sign of bike 😭
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i was surpised how nimble this bike is for being a 350 cc. feel like riding a splendor . honda is honda .
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Confused between highness 350 and hd x440...plz provide some Intel..
Test ride back to back to know more.
this honda bigwing bikes actually justifies there cost then RE does, and looks much more premium than RE.
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They need to put more lower torque, cruiser sitting position, refined engine should sound from silencer as a Honda signature sound. Rest is good.
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RE launched Hunter after this ..which is RE ka Highness...Hope u guys agree😀😀
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royal enfield's every bike has it's own characters which this one significantly lack ...
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These guys act like salesmen.point of the motorcycle is enjoying the ride.which it does it doesn't have to sell big to do that
"We see things as we are and not as they are." Cheers!
CB300R with Retro design could have been CB350. Mighty Honda would have made something superb which no other would have.
Yeah probably.
Planning to buy this... and now confused with speed 400 and cb350rs
Ride them and choose. They are quite different to each other.
For daily usage go with CB 350
3 years of ownership of cb highness ...its engine is gem and superior performance with high speed stability
Good to hear! Thanks for sharing.
What is the paid service cost
There should be options for long stroke in market
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I thought u guys had some idea of the history of honda motorcycles... Honda has never thought of mimicking the bullet with CB350 because this is a long running model since the 1980s, please do some research before you say something like that..this existing version of CB350 was launched outside India where RE didn't operate as GB350, on the silencer sound part refer to old cb350s sound and see how similar it is..
Thanks for the Honda history lesson. And irrespective, the CB in india is considered a direct competition to the Royal Enfield. That's the market perception so, no matter the history, the Indian CB is considered as Honda's reeponse to the Bullet. Cheers!
@bigbearbangalore yea... actually I do own a cb350 and of all the things what irritates me the most is referring it as an honda ka bullet... Even some reviewers seeing the tail section of hness right way say it was copied from standard350, but actually it is just the revamped version of old cb350 tail light
Don't be irritated! The bottom line is the CB is a Honda. Can't go wrong with a Honda. Enjoy your ride.
@@ashlinbabu5278people of our country has this idea that Royal Enfield is the pinnacle of motorcycle. Witness any new retro motorcycle they will compare to bullet and already give the verdict that its shittier,cheap copy, Enfield wannabie. Just ignore and enjoy your ride. The people who owns this know how good the bike actually is 😉
@lauralassan325 Bottom line : the 'people' decide whether the model is a hit or miss. So, no matter what a brand thinks or believes, it's these 'people' who have the final say.
I took a ride of cb350 and classic 350 j series one after another and felt cb 350 was very good the looks, refinement ,sound ,performance everything except the low end torque then i rode the classic and realised the cb350 looses some magic or wat to say like feel i dont know the right word which the classic have . Cb 350 is good but the classic is more engaging, I don't know just my opinion.
Emotional connection with the RE perhaps. 🙂
It's just you're RE fan.
@yasinmhd_74 yes, I am. So am I of Suzuki and of KTM of Triumph.
@@bigbearbangalore oops. I was replying to him, not you sir. 🥲
😀🙌 got it sir
Hi Bhaski sir,
Hello Big Bear team.
Deepak here from Davangere, Hoping for a guidance from u Bhaski sir.
I am a regular commuter & daily I commute around 25kms. I am not fond of long rides.
Earlier I owned 2019 model Classic-350 which I sold last year due to many issues like vibration, tank issue, chassis issue, golmals in Service centre etc etc..
I have max onroad budget of 2.5lk & looking for similar bike. Now I am planning to Buy HONDA CB 350 (Not RS or Hness). Looked for ur videos, but I failed to find review & ur thoughts on CB350. Pls share ur views or a detailed review on CB350 (Not RS or Hness) so that I can book one. I understand the engine is same, but need ur overall views.
Can't go wrong with a Honda.
@@bigbearbangalore Yeah, thanQ sir😊
In terms of handling, which one is better? Hunter 350 or CB350 RS?
Low speed Hunter, higher speed CB.
@@bigbearbangalore Thank you
As a H'ness owner, I wouldn't recommend this to anyone looking for any serious touring (300+ kms a day). It is way too underpowered for an open highway. I fell for the engine refinement etc. but ultimately power is what you need to tour. This may be at best a city bike.
Ah ok. But isn't it better on crusing / top speed than the Royal Enfield on the highways?
Do you feel RS is better for touring
From being a die hard fan of RE, my whole perspective changed after buying the CB350 RS. While the statement "Honda kah Bullet sound weird" but that was the very factor for me to change to Honda and now i understand what people mean by refinement. 😅 s..t i have wasted a decade due to the obsession i had on RE.
Good for you. Cheers!
Hello Sir , Need ur valuable insight on any heating in engine area or foot pegs & 2 .) Front fender is too small for mud and rain water splashing , any solution ??
Funny review⁉️ says "it did not need long stroke single"😂but the owners thank honda for blessing with such a low range torqy"long stroke" engine! Also it wouldn't had the most torque in the segment without it (30nm)‼️
Sorry to say this sir but maybe you're biased towards Royal Enfield
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Agreed‼️ 1. They're talking about royal Enfield in a Honda review?we're here to know how this machine perfoms!thats a review 😅
2. Indians really don't know any other bike than Royal Enfield! This bike is actually predecessor to cb1100 RS ,the headlight cover,tank, air box all similar 🌟 and saying it's a royal Enfield copying is like saying royal Enfield is bsa/Norton copy 🤣it's segment like Suvs and sedans
nothing go wrong with Honda!!
Agree
Gentleman Gentleness about a Gentle Bike❤
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They DID put the right engine on balance. Based on your questions on its purpose, you are looking this thru the RE lens. It is a good machine, better than the Hd440 jatka gaadi!
Ok
It's Best bike then Classic 350
Possible.
Absolutely love my Hness CB350 but you rightly said that Honda should have made an engine with it's own character. Big problem is the wobbling issue won't go. Started at around 7000 kms and now I'm at 20000+ kms and I've learnt to live with it. Big Wing Pune service has been very helpful and supportive but issue remains. Some have found switching out the stock MRF tyres to a different brand helps but it's very difficult to get the same front & rear tyres due to the weird tyre spec combination of front & rear. Front size is like a scrambler or adv tourer so all knobby tyres are available and rear size is your regular classic bike size so mostly street tyres are available. You can get away with fitting tyres from different manufacturers and there are a few options to either go both wheels knobby or street tyres but I have been advised to find the same tyre due to the extent of my bikes wobbling issue. Also I find the braking balance between front & rear a bit weird when it's not a similar tyre. Since October 2023 I've been trying to hunt for such tyres but with no luck. Only stock MRF are available but they seem to cause the wobbling issue after a few thousand kms. Reise moto is coming up with tyres in this size which I've ordered through my local dealer since December but they still haven't delivered them. Every week they say they will deliver next week but they don't. I hope this issue gets solved as I love my bike but I'm fed up. I keep thinking of selling it but the good service people and my love for the bike stops me everytime. Triumph scrambler 400X is pulling me hard but I keep on resisting it as I won't give up on my bike unless I've exhausted all options.
Thanks for the detailed comment. Much appreciated.
The Scrambler comes with the MRF tyres. And am switching to Reise.
Have you faced any rust issues that have recently been popping up a lot?
If he was a sardar he must have said Honda ka bult 😂
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Had CB350 RS for a year. The bike's dynamics, breaking and Engine together were not in sync. good at high revs as you said but not so good bottom end. On broken roads the front and rear suspension felt out of sync.
Ah ok. Thanks for sharing.
2 grandpa's on the Pension day expressing their joy...😅
Hope someday you'll join is
@@bigbearbangalore lot of time for it. btw, you make great content..
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Ive cancelled the meteor 350
After having ansour experience service side on my interceptor
But finally after owning and riding the 350RS for 45K
It never felt dull
You need to redline the sh*t out of every gear when you want to ride hard or just crusie at city speeds when you are in city limits
- Refinement is 💯
- Brakes, Seat and suspension are the main focus areas which honda should improve on
- Other thing is transmission/gearing ratio could be improved to make it a better performer at low end And higher end
Thanks for sharing.
Could've been a cafe racer
Could have
Lovely review. 😊😊😊
Thank you
first of all RE Classic is copy of Triumph so i think its better to call it Honda ka Triumph 🙂
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Best bike in 350 segment....best and best then Royal Enfield bikes
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I am a city 90 percent rider and 10 percent highway rider. And I want to buy a bike. Pls suggest me in between classic 350/ honda rs350/ honda hyness 350.
Pls suggest me
Test ride and choose which style of engine power delivery you enjoy more.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Far superior. Triumph Speed 400 a step up again, Honda wasting their time. They've had their day in the sun.
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This big bear guy is a RE's agent. He can criticize every other scram in Market. Ask him how should a scram sound typically. If it has a thump thump thump then it shouldn't be compared to RE.
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Can we please stop comparing it to a royal Enfield? It doesn't look anything like royal Enfield and definitely doesn't ride like one. It's the other way around, royal Enfield hunter is actually a copy of this. This is supposed to be a modern classic scrambler. Rode speed 400 and it feels sluggish specially in the mid range, compared to this. And looks wise, it's definitely a head Turner and a very masculine looking motorcycle. I would give this motorcycle an 8.5/10, only negative point for me is the headlight brightness.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
We love the sound of royal Enfield but don't trust the quality and performance of a Royal Enfield. So sound is important. If I want a beautiful, refined, mid weight motorcycle, this seems wonderful.
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Thats the one way of looking it.
What they tried to do is …. Target those ppls that loved the idea of RE but though their workaholic , hectic city lifestyle wont support it. Its all good rolling that RE on the roads of Chandigarh/ UP but being practical i wont fancy riding a 2 quintal metal ball in that bumper to bumper Mumbai traffic.
To conclude Honda gave us 50% RE feel with the practicality of modern bike.
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I own a CB350 RS for more than 2 years. As a machine, its excellent! flawless I would say. As a product, its a confused and sort of not so hit product. Honda doesn't know what they have made, they seemed to be confused themselves. There's also no post sales engagements from Honda. A customer does not feel sense of belongingness.
I then added myself to the RE clan and I'm really happy. I am keeping both the Honda as well as the himmy 450. Excellent machines!
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I totally agree honda should make what they are at and not remake something else just to get RE customers.
But still have made CB350RS better than a RE bike and it has better exhaust sound than RE also.
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that exhaust is trashed, probably cause the bike has fallen to its side(right side) that explains why the exhaust is all scratched up and the barend is missing cause it broke off during impact, typical noob mistake.
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"Well it's hard to dislike it". Wow. One of it's most visible cons is the aesthetics of the exhaust pipe. It doesn't seem to be that of a close to 3 lakh bike but some cheap tvs or hero 150 cc bikes. The design's too generic and less detailed. The chrome exhaust guard could also have been designed more subtly. Wonder how could a motorcycle enthuast couldn't notice it. Moreover, the plastic switches could have had better finishes.
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3:00 I consider it as character of the motorcycle. I guess the Honda tuned the bike in such way because the stroke length of the cb350 engine (bore x stroke : 70mm X 90.519mm) is taller than classic 350 (bore x stroke : 72 mm X 85.8 mm). That means cb350 has high torque at low end but can't rev as high as classic 350. To compensate this Honda has given taller gear ratio. The benefits being that cb350 revs low compared to classic 350 while achieving higher speeds which technically* resulting in less heat and more fuel economy than classic 350. Pair it up with Honda's reliability, we have perfect middle weight motorcycle for a middle class Indian who wants a bike to cover most of their necessities
Thanks for sharing.
Honda ko CB 350 RS body frame with SP 160 cc engine lana chahiye for mileage.
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Sir. Honda CB 350 2024 vs CB350 H’ness. Which one is better??
Am not so sure which is better. Personal preference I'd say. Both are good.
Theres always will be a person who would prefer to watch Sholay rather than Pathaan, thats how it is. No offence intended. If you look at Hondas uncountable long stroke engine bike models, you will not compare it with the RE left footed brakes with Honda
Oh yes yes. And there is always someone who prefers Interstellar to Star Wars.
Just prefer this Honda to RE Classic.Sorry guys...big fan of RE thou
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CB 350s >>>>❤
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So many guys are facing self start problem in honda big wing bikes.. Whats the root cause for this? Is honda that bad🙁
I don't know about that. Likely a battery related issue.
CN you review interceptor 650 2023. I want here some comments from a knowledgeable person like you...
Will check on this possibility. Thanks.
Honda didn't try to copy the royal Enfield..it's a great bike way better than any RE..
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Cb350rs or triumph scrambler
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It's interesting how Royal Enfield, when they recaptured the Indian market, chose not to ape the Harley which is an icon in the long stroke market. They brought the twins but had a 650 engine, and capitalised in the gap between the RE 350 cc and the Harley's 750 cc engines. It is not just a success story of staying in the market with confidence and improving their product line, but also what type of products to make and how they should be positioned. Kudos to the team!
Thanks for the comment. Regards.
I too own cb350rs,2 service done already and its been osm journey, very satisfied with the bike, with performance and seriously in love with that smoothest engine
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Could anyone recommend an exhaust for the CB350 RS that'll reduce the decibel levels?
Reduce? That'll be tough to find.
I just booked my cb350 rs and one of the main reasons is i wanted a Royal Enfield without buying a Royal Enfield.
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The engine got heat up more once u reach 100km.
The pillon can feel the heat in legs.
Low end tourque.
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RS350 is awesome machine. RE service sucks.
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which is better? cb 350rs or triumph speed 400?
Depends on what characteristic you like. Laid back reliable retro thumper or a light, revvy and lively motorcycle.
It's the easiest thing in the world for Honda to make a simple bike better than a Royal Enfield
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Very nicely explained... Bind between you two is the next level.... Sign if long sprwad friendship and many common interests... Kepp it up... Cheers...🍻
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Hello Sir , Need ur valuable insight on any heating in engine area or foot pegs & 2 .) Front fender is too small for mud and rain water splashing , any solution ??
Mud splash really don't know. May be ok but will know in monsoon.
Heat is quite manageable.
Much awaited review!
Thanks.
No comparison between this and RE ....this is showing the RE ...how to make it right
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'The way it looks is one way, the way it sounds is another way',😂 smart way to sum it up. Its basically a roadsters that looks like a scrambler. But good looking nonetheless.
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