@@parsu4umedia is such a powerfull tool but i dont like when media guys influence gullible people to buy a certain product. Because every bike have different purpose and one bike cannot satisfy every ones need. If they really want to help people they can share the knowledge so the people can decide on their own.
Here are few points I concluded with your comparison video of the 2 motorcycles 1) Basically city ride & occasionally touring with Honda showroom & service center near you opt for Honda 2) max highway ride & touring opt for RE 3) Honda CB 350 is the lowest priced with traction control in india 4) Honda is not intrested in selling 100k units a year( not a product for every person) 5) RE plans to sell 100k units a year ( product for everyone) 6) Want to stay out of crowd opt for Honda 7) want to lead the crowd opt for RE
@@sinuslebastian6366 100% agree as we have been riding in a nation where we never had a traction control since ages, But what is offered we need to accept
It's hilarious how much of extensive comparison has been done by such a small team. And so call biggies of reviews are not able to even get a cb350. More power to you Abhinav! 👍
SuperYashtube Honda is to blame for that actually. Abhinav is able to review the CB350 because his "mamaji" bought one. Whereas Honda is still not able to figure out how to get the test bikes to the journos due to poor planning. Reviewers don't "get" bikes. Bikes are "given" to them by the manufacturer for testing
@@sinuslebastian6366 you have a valid point. But if you see some of their videos, they review bikes with Registeration plates. I'm sure they can get hold of someone. They might have agreed to an embargo by manufacturer which at this point might be absolutely redundant and they must allow the review to be uploaded as they are now missing out on reaching to a wider audience. Also, you are right about Honda mis-managing the show because pune doesn't have a showroom yet (as per my conversation with a few locals) . While here in vizag, the dealer claims to have delivered over 50 bikes between Dusshera and Deepavali !! 😂
Its just a value for money bike in metros which have big wing dealerships. Which is like 7 aprox showrooms in india. Rest throughout india Royal Enfield has better reach n service centers so it will be more value for money
For a skinny guy, I think Honda will be better. Highway cruising doesn’t matter much as all bikes can do n mostly people are on city ride. N even 100cc can easily go for Ladakh. So, I would prefer cb350 though already booked. 🤓
@@shashankranganath5745 actually when u test ride both of them back to back .. u shall feel the difference ... Suggest u first test ride the Honda and immediately test ride the metore after that within an hour ... U shall actually understand the difference ... Make sure ur ride is atleast for 7 to 10 KM's
Yes, RE service center network is awsome and also some local good RE mechanics are available in almost all cities.if honda breaks down it would be tough task getting it fixed if one is touring long distance.
Ya Ya.. ofcourse ,you can see lots of Honda unicorn with starting issues during rainy season...Toyota in LCV Honda in two wheelers have comparable reliability, quality control of RE....But RE have service stations in Himalayan mountain ranges.
@@jeevanmaynal9209 so many service centres for RE, but no use. Service in the authorized centres are worst, i had a re350 and i suffered a lot. Maintenance are comparitevely more than it's rivals. My friends 30k clocked re500 got engine complaints.
@@yasin_mhd_ I maybe the fanboy of RE. I have been using RE bikes all my life. I think their service is top notch. It's cheaper to maintain a RE cruiser than any other bike in that range. Though I'll always recommend you using genuine parts. So, far I haven't seen any problem with RE.
@@samyeharshel That sounds good. Ride safe. Maybe the service center in your area is good, good luck. In my area, the frauds rule the service centre. Sticking to local re mechanic shops was the solution, so everything was fine. Btw, i booked himalayan. But strictly i don't suggest re350's to anyone.
One deciding factor for me is that the CB 350 is a fresh design. Something about that motorcycle that tugs at my heart. Meteor seems good but it has the RE baggage! CB is my choice. Thanks for your videos
After thorough research and comparison , and seeing your most precious reviews dear Abhinav ... with a heavy heart cancelled my cb 350 booking. Meteor changed my whole conceptions n conclusions. Test ridden both. Both were supreme and butter smooth. Was very happy with the seating comfort offered by meteor. Cruising was effort less with meteor. The exhaust and clutch feel of cb 350 is unparallel. It was sailing swift like a feather through roads . Was very tough for me to decide . Dilemma was never this high in choosing a product. Finally left to the looks and style. And there I got my answer. With whole lot of customisation options ,colour options and appealing charm offered by meteor I made my final verdict. My better half from day 1 was there with my final decision. Cancelled my cb 350 matte black booking and customised a supernova beige Meteor. I will miss CB 350 for sure. But I won't ever have to regret losing RE Meteor. Happy for sure ... Thanks Abhinav..2 months tentative waiting begins ..❤️❤️❤️ And for all in dilemma....Both are wonderful and give the rest to your heart. You won't go wrong with either the choice...❤️
@@sriramarajupenmatsa2125 Didn't fill the tank and had a ride. But all the test riders confirm 35 to 40 as an avg.. mileage won't be a deciding factor..👍
Hi Abhinav! Been watching your videos especially since the news of H’ness has broken to public and it is immensely informative and is very credible! Found it to be very useful while sitting at my comfort while you were really doing the core hard work to get us all practical & validate our concerns! And also great to have technology like (GoPro) to make it happen! Thanks!
BRO THE REAL HERO OF THIS SEGMENT OF BIKES IS HONDA BUT MOST OF THE COMPARISSON VIDEOS NOT ACCEPTING THIS THINGS , UA-camR'S ARE FAVORING RE.WHAT TO DO WE WILL SEE.
Quiet strange on the sweet spot.. The gearing decides the torque availability and speed. Being geared taller cb 350 should be able to give a better fuel efficiency crusing at 80 but there might be compromise on roll on acceleration. Honda tried to attack the previous gen enfield engines with lower cruise speeds. RE was developing not just an engine but a better transmission with better cruise speeds.. Honda underestimated the new generation RE engines it seems. Just think what would happen if the new re engines are deployed in the classics and standard and priced much lower than meteor family... RE might just be unstoppable.. I am no fan of either brands... I always love my 2005 hero honda karizma better than these...
ajith pk the classic lineage with this new engine and chassis is coming in the first half of 2021. It is also getting the tripper system as standard equipment. That's when the CB350 will meet its true competitor
I've been following Abhinav for a while for these Meteor vs CB350 videos. I'm writing this comment before watching the video and I give Abhinav a huge shootout, as all of us viewers are giving. Personally I also wanna give a huge shoutout to his colleague Vaibhav for being a part of it from past few videos. Thank you.
How nicely you speak brother.. M a big fan yours.... The kind of knowledge you have, the way elaborate every minute details about motorcycling is amazing... I highly appreciate your videos bto.. Keep in up.. Your voice is really very sweet to hear.. That short video with the royal enfield fan too was very 👌
Thanks for the video abhnaiv. You literally have cleared any doubt anyone would have before purchasing the highness. It's high time honda recognises this and endorses you. Cheers on the content.💐💐
Kabhi lagata hai hness lu ... Kabhi lagata hai meteor lu. Wife ko pucha ...confusion clear karne ke liye ... Wo boli hai "gaav ki zameen bech ke dono lelo".
I appreciate your effort for last 15 days on these two beautiful motors, you spend a lot time & points what matters to a rider, but one question if you have to choose only 1 out of it, which one?
Hi Abhinav, thanks for delving into the details (also, on that interceptor part🤣🤣). . You told its a 5 step adjustable in CB350. . Cant we go down to have 2 or 3 step down preload on suspension for better comfort? Any disadvantage doing so?
The suspension is 5-step adjustable. From the factory, it probably came at level 3 (right in the middle). So you can go two soft. I think I went one soft.
@@shaleen2110 Nothing will happen brother, but if you ride with pillion there will be little bouncy and jump after the pot hole! Tight suspension = high speed stability
Bro ,i think u r the best in bike review buisness in india Ur videos are so deeep ,cover all the details and u put so mch effort to do long trips and u cover everything from touring comfort, suspension, aftermarket, comparison and everything I really wish to express my gratitude for ur effort in providing ur views every bit of detail Sir ,i wish u all the best and continue this journey and always stay true to this style of reviewing unlike other bike reviews where they just ride for a few days or one time and give their opinion based on that Pls take ur time ,dont rush stuff ,take a month or two for each bike review,the people who actually watch these videos to own these bikes with their hard earned money will definitely be watching ur review and not the others from autocar,power drift etc where they actually empasize on videography,script and stuff to gain more views ,instead of providing actual content. So according to my opinion u delivery quality content which actually helps a lot of people So pls continue doing that And also pls also provide the links or affiliated links of ridung gears that u use and recommend .
As I mentioned earlier as well this is what modern auto journos are missing. Unbiased and simple, straight forward review.Abhinav I believe Honda has a better top end than Meteor. Let me know. Also today I heard Honda CB zipping across me and it sounded awesome. Honda has done a good job with the sound engineering. What about Meteor top end? I believe it maxes out at 120. Reason I am asking is everybody has a sweet spot of cruising personally. Apart from that I like the way you review the bikes. Simple and Raw..And people are here to decide what to buy.. Good stuff.
Hi Abhi.. Your reviews on both these motorcycles are always welcome. If you get a chance, can you have us a video of a mileage test cruising constantly between 70 to 80kmph with not much revving or shifting gears on highways. In this case, I feel both will deliver more than 45kmph of average so that anyone thinking to buy a 200 or 250 will rethink on their decisions. A small request if you never mind...:)
As a personal preference i opt for Honda ..Because for their refined and quality engine for a Classic bike ..It would be very good to ride or cruise Looks cleaner than RE meteor
@@avengeranish I might not take it as a big deal because .. if we think like that then everyone should buy only TVS and Bajaj in India .. no one should even opt for Triumph,honda,BMW and many other brands
I have seen all your videos after the delivery of CB350 and i felt it was really fair.The initial reactions to Meteor were little different compared to this video.Also when compared to all other youtube meteor videos in youtube.I felt some contradictions.It started once the Meteor (with the showroom Ad sticker) came,i felt like there is some % leaning towards meteor in this video where actually cb350 shines for example like top speed.Can be my perspective issue too.Anyways keep up the good work
Great information man. I've been following you since the inception of CB350. Then comes the Meteor and I'm in love with your contents. And I'm intended to buy one between CB and Meteor. And I'm weighing around 100kgs and 6ft tall, also has a couple of bulged discs in lower back. I've a couple of queries: Which sitting posture is better for me? Meteor's Standard Posture or CB350's Cruiser Posture? Or atleast Which one would you pick? Also which one has roomy pillion seat? Sorry for the long comment. Hope you would help. Thanks man!
I personally feel the posture on CB will be better for your back, since on Meteor's cruiser style posture, the whole weight is on your lower back. If you have a back rest for the rider it would be comfortable, but otherwise for a tall person I doubt the comfort on Meteor for long distances. For city it would be ok. In most of the test ride spy shots you could see tall riders either hunched or placing their feet on rear (pillion) foot pegs. But as per Abhinav the suspension is better on Meteor, so that way shocks will be less.
If traveling in bajaj tuc-tuc dosen't bothers you, then riding honda CB350 will not hurt your back. Suspensions can be tweaked anytime as per riders liking
@@amit9565 Hey DumbArse these videos aren't targeted towards enthusiasts. These are uploaded for those who don't know much about automobiles. Sure, these videos help....a lot.
Great review, as always. I'm getting more and more realistically aware about the bikes. Thanks a ton, my friend. Wishing your interceptor friend the pink of health, as well. Ride safe and free. 👍
We need a smaller CB like 175 to sell alongside 350. Same design and same exhaust note with 40 kilo lesser kerb weight. It will blast all the sales charts of 160 cc segment
Thank you Abhinav sir, with lots of love and respect for your hard work. After watching your series since the launch of Highness, here is my theoretical review on CB350, based on your reviews: I think Honda should test CB350 Highness 2.0 in Indian conditions, as it need not to be surprise release anymore. By next year or two, or by the time Honda Big Wings open up in various parts of the country and their bikes be available in full fledged way, Honda should rectify few things: 1) Soften their suspension to Indian road’s comfortable standard. 2) Reduce its weight by around 10-15kgs. That would result in better power to weight ratio; and also it should give better mileage. A win-win situation for both city users and tourers. 3) Add Accelaration to its 5th gear and add a 6th gear to maintain the speed. 4) If possible liquid cooling can be provided, but may not be necessary if cost cutting needs to be done. 5) Provide the customizable accessories as options for touring enthusiasts. Then, surely I feel CB350 would be generations ahead than Meteor or any other bikes in the segment. Being more inclined towards Honda than RE, I want Highness to better than Meteor. That’s all thank you.
Thanks abhinav for this well articulated series. Finally we settled on cb350 due to my father being an avid fan of the CB lineup from his days and since the bigwing showroom is only 24 km away from my house, it made it even more of a no brainer. One more personal suggestion to someone who might be confused, if you want something that makes you feel proud about owning it but doesn't grab too much attention , go for the cb, else meteor it is. One more thing i recently found out is that the bottom part of dual tone colour is a sticker and not actually paint. If anyone can confirm it, it would be great!
@@abhinavbhatt it is useful you can check traction off and on mode deference.it helps you when doing cornering,rainy and muddy roads it provide more grips
@@abhinavbhatt Small demo ride on dirt track to check this out may be ? Conversely with TC off , does it improve acceleration on CB ?.... This besides wish CB had atleast 30 🐎
Really want you to review a Jawa Classic/42 in detail, would make it extremely helpful for all the people looking at the 300-350cc segment, even a single detailed video would do!
Hi the presentation is good. I need a help.am looking for a bike.am in big big confusion which one i should buy meteor or highness.now am travelling 90 kms daily 50 km in highways 30 in cities.am 163 cm height and 68 kg weight.i tested both the vehicles.am 33 yrs and i ride normal bikes but i never owned one.please suggest
Hi Abhinav , this is related to interceptor .. do you feel the interceptor's 1st gear is quite short especially after riding it when the engine has sufficiently heated up .. One feels the need to chage from 1st to second gear at 30 - 35 km/ hr although pushing it further in first gear may give extra speed but it feels like pushing the engine . So in my opinion it felt short to me . What has been your experience ?
Hey abhinav, you have mentioned a couple of times that the hness cb350 has power issues while overtaking at high speeds. Is that issue there with the meteor as well?
@@SenthilnathanT ok thanks bro, tomorrow I planned to test ride so only. Becoz that Karthick noble Honda not response the call, that’s y I asked.. so for delivery how long it ll take.
@@hariharankalai4026 I booked the vehicle on October 6 on Honda BigWing website, but the showroom received the vehicle in the inventory on 9 November and I did the test ride on Nov 9. They planned to deliver it on 20 November, tomorrow. Let's see how it goes.
Had ridden both on long trips. Now don't get me wrong, i loved meteor. If i had a chance to chose both , i will But Honda has traction control, it really helps in rainy situation and off roads, sands on road etc Honda has slipper clutch and best clutch in its segment. You can stand up on it. You can adjust yourself. Not full load goes to your lumber spine. More relaibility. Wayyy more pillion comfort
Hi Abhinav, I took test drive on meteor. Meteor is quite good.( I am going to take test drive of cb350 on friday) one question is meteor Ka backrest thoda peeche le sakate hai kya... About 3 to 4 inches. When I ride with my brother it hurts to his back...
Hey Abhinav, Could you please help me out with a bit of confusion between Jawa 42 and Hness.....I mean which one should be considered for city rides as well as off roading...
@Abhinav Bhatt really have to appreciate how extensively you have covered these two bikes here...👍👍 Constant updates.. subtle nuances all explained and in good time.. as soon as the bikes are available. Superb stuff for a potential buyer.
You have made many videos about meteor and hyness. It has helped me to know many more important information about the two motorcycles. These two 350 cc are best for crushing in India. Thanks for the comparison videos but has one request for you to remove the DB killer and make another video of meteor 350 standing and fly by sounds...
@@abhinavbhatt apne to meteor ke phle video mein btaya ki ye Royal Enfield ka accessories exhaust lgaya hua hai. Usmein to DB killer remove kar sqte hai 100% please agar ho saqe to with and without DB killer sound wala ek video banaiye please
Abhinav I hope now the automakers get the message & call you up for new motorcycle launches ! Reminds me of early stage of Teambhp ! More power to you !
Please do a video of comparing of this two bikes 1. *Build quality*, saw a video, they told meteor uses plastic more than metals, meteor's speedo console is loose fit. 2. Is any touring seat and backrest is available for cb350.? 3. Both maintaining cost per year.
Nice comparative vdo bro.. Just keep up your good work.. One thing which striking my mind time and again is the performance of this bike in off road scenario.. Since d front mudguard's length is shorter than that of RE so i think the mud splash may easily get into the contact of lower engine compartment for which Honda doesn't even provide engine cowl option as an accessory..Plz do make a vdo on your off roading experience on Highness..
Though i had booked and haven't got the delivery of the Honda yet, I am getting second thoughts after looking at the meteor 350. It looks like a near perfect machine with almost zero vibrations even at highway speeds and a perfect riding posture even for the city riders like me. looks like the weight is shifting towards the meteor given that the Royal Enfield dealership is only a few kilometres from my place and Honda is almost 40 kms. Lets see.
Thanks Abhinav for yet another comparo. You have diffrentiated what a purist loves in a bike ie connectedness which perhaps is missing in this Honda which I have felt in other Honda bikes as well. One feels every thing is ok with Honda but some thing is missing ,inexplicable which Abhinav described as connectedness . Great revelation indeed🙏❤👍
I guess maybe that is why I seem to gravitate more towards the RE in the videos. It's a shame some take it as being biased. Feel is difficult to explain. They must ride to know what I am talking about.
Hi , i have taken test rides of both and found honda more refined , less vibrations than meteor , i could feel minor vibration on footpegs seat mirrors on meteor , not too much difference in suspension setup between two. Meteors weight is not manageable for guys like me in city traffic and its riding style is more suitable only for cruising. For a guy like me who is planning to buy for office and occasional touring I think honda is best. Meteor good only for touring enthusiasts and RE fans. Again i am not much experienced rider but this is what i have observed. Going to buy CB350 🕺🏻😉
I just realised today that even though RE has reduced seat height very slightly in the meteor. The handle bar are not high anymore like they were in thunderbird. Foot pegs were set forward in the earlier thunderbird too. So the seating stance wouldn't really change much compared to the thunderbird. I personally would have preferred those higher bars of the thunderbird with this seat height. That would make it a day and night difference between the seating stance of meteor and highness.
Good informative vlog Abhinav. Please make a video on how both behave in bumber to bumper traffic. Also which bike will hold max weight with panniers for a long touring ride.
This how automobile journalism should work!!. Empowering people and letting them decide on their own. Great stuff
Absolutely. Most of them nowadays are very biased.
@@parsu4umedia is such a powerfull tool but i dont like when media guys influence gullible people to buy a certain product. Because every bike have different purpose and one bike cannot satisfy every ones need.
If they really want to help people they can share the knowledge so the people can decide on their own.
Biased.... It seems paid ....
@@sukkisuneethsuneethweeee2w973 they too need income... What say?
@@sukkisuneethsuneethweeee2w973 paid by UA-cam??? ..maybe..
Paid by brands.??. No for sure
Here are few points I concluded with your comparison video of the 2 motorcycles
1) Basically city ride & occasionally touring with Honda showroom & service center near you opt for Honda
2) max highway ride & touring opt for RE
3) Honda CB 350 is the lowest priced with traction control in india
4) Honda is not intrested in selling 100k units a year( not a product for every person)
5) RE plans to sell 100k units a year ( product for everyone)
6) Want to stay out of crowd opt for Honda
7) want to lead the crowd opt for RE
Well said Anish
Just one modification " Be with crowd then Opt for RE". Rest points are great.
Anish Hindocha traction control on a 350cc bike, especially a cruiser is completely useless. Not a hater but it is what it is
@@sinuslebastian6366 On slush and stones, it'll be handy
@@sinuslebastian6366 100% agree as we have been riding in a nation where we never had a traction control since ages,
But what is offered we need to accept
Absolutely loving this series man meteor vs cb350 is just so entertaining! 👍🏻
Best reviewer I found till date, quite precise and honest in reviewing both the machines! Keep going and be unstoppable! 👌🎉❤️👏🔥
Thank you :)
It's hilarious how much of extensive comparison has been done by such a small team. And so call biggies of reviews are not able to even get a cb350.
More power to you Abhinav! 👍
👍
#Autocar
SuperYashtube Honda is to blame for that actually. Abhinav is able to review the CB350 because his "mamaji" bought one.
Whereas Honda is still not able to figure out how to get the test bikes to the journos due to poor planning.
Reviewers don't "get" bikes. Bikes are "given" to them by the manufacturer for testing
May they dont hv mama who can lend them his bike😝
@@sinuslebastian6366 you have a valid point. But if you see some of their videos, they review bikes with Registeration plates. I'm sure they can get hold of someone.
They might have agreed to an embargo by manufacturer which at this point might be absolutely redundant and they must allow the review to be uploaded as they are now missing out on reaching to a wider audience.
Also, you are right about Honda mis-managing the show because pune doesn't have a showroom yet (as per my conversation with a few locals) . While here in vizag, the dealer claims to have delivered over 50 bikes between Dusshera and Deepavali !! 😂
Honda feels more practical for everyday commute and occasional touring. Moreover your getting Honda's reliability.
True
Agreed
Booked the meteor based on ur videos. I’m just too happy. Thanks buddy
Most welcome.
Me too bro
RE has the most fan following in India. If it matters to you go for Meteor.
But those who are looking for a value for money bike can go for CB 350.
Its just a value for money bike in metros which have big wing dealerships. Which is like 7 aprox showrooms in india. Rest throughout india Royal Enfield has better reach n service centers so it will be more value for money
Meteor starts at 10,000 rupees less and there are absolutely no major differences between the two. How is Honda more value for money?
@@shaunrai5370 say that after 100000 KM honda will ride like same bike
@@Masters_Yukesh I'll sell my bike after 100,000 . People don't really use bikes after 120,000.
@@Masters_Yukesh dude sell ur bike if rode it for 100000😂😂
Both are good bikes. CB for me because of that looks & off course the exhaust🔥🔥
For a skinny guy, I think Honda will be better. Highway cruising doesn’t matter much as all bikes can do n mostly people are on city ride. N even 100cc can easily go for Ladakh. So, I would prefer cb350 though already booked. 🤓
And a100 cc bike can do better in city rather than Honda CB 350 😂
@@mohitdhatterwal1924 yes
@@mohitdhatterwal1924 in India, 100cc bikes are practically better in all terms.😂 even u can cruise at 110 in TVS sport+🔥😂
@@srttrans4777 😂😂
Better you should get activa 😂
Actually I rode both the bikes back to back today ... Honda is Honda .. booking the Honda !!
Are you from West Bengal? From which bigwing are you booking? It's not available in Kolkata till now.
@@amarsarkar2009 no I am from Mumbai 😊
Why Honda? I did test ride meteor, it was a very comfortable ride. Yet to test ride honda.
@@shashankranganath5745 actually when u test ride both of them back to back .. u shall feel the difference ... Suggest u first test ride the Honda and immediately test ride the metore after that within an hour ... U shall actually understand the difference ... Make sure ur ride is atleast for 7 to 10 KM's
@@avijeetroy2560 give mobile no
I m n mumbai
Hands down meteor 👍 main reason being the service reach for RE over Honda's big wing especially when you tour through towns and villages
Yes, RE service center network is awsome and also some local good RE mechanics are available in almost all cities.if honda breaks down it would be tough task getting it fixed if one is touring long distance.
Ya Ya.. ofcourse ,you can see lots of Honda unicorn with starting issues during rainy season...Toyota in LCV Honda in two wheelers have comparable reliability, quality control of RE....But RE have service stations in Himalayan mountain ranges.
@@jeevanmaynal9209 so many service centres for RE, but no use. Service in the authorized centres are worst, i had a re350 and i suffered a lot. Maintenance are comparitevely more than it's rivals. My friends 30k clocked re500 got engine complaints.
@@yasin_mhd_ I maybe the fanboy of RE. I have been using RE bikes all my life. I think their service is top notch. It's cheaper to maintain a RE cruiser than any other bike in that range. Though I'll always recommend you using genuine parts. So, far I haven't seen any problem with RE.
@@samyeharshel That sounds good. Ride safe. Maybe the service center in your area is good, good luck. In my area, the frauds rule the service centre. Sticking to local re mechanic shops was the solution, so everything was fine. Btw, i booked himalayan. But strictly i don't suggest re350's to anyone.
One deciding factor for me is that the CB 350 is a fresh design. Something about that motorcycle that tugs at my heart. Meteor seems good but it has the RE baggage!
CB is my choice. Thanks for your videos
I wanted something that stands out from the crowd.... That's why I chose CB350 ✌️
@@yashrajverma2170 This bike is an understated looker.
@@yashrajverma2170 colour?
@@saurabhpawar161 pearl night star black with silver (DLX pro)🔥💖
After thorough research and comparison , and seeing your most precious reviews dear Abhinav ... with a heavy heart cancelled my cb 350 booking. Meteor changed my whole conceptions n conclusions. Test ridden both. Both were supreme and butter smooth. Was very happy with the seating comfort offered by meteor. Cruising was effort less with meteor. The exhaust and clutch feel of cb 350 is unparallel. It was sailing swift like a feather through roads . Was very tough for me to decide . Dilemma was never this high in choosing a product. Finally left to the looks and style. And there I got my answer. With whole lot of customisation options ,colour options and appealing charm offered by meteor I made my final verdict. My better half from day 1 was there with my final decision. Cancelled my cb 350 matte black booking and customised a supernova beige Meteor. I will miss CB 350 for sure. But I won't ever have to regret losing RE Meteor. Happy for sure ... Thanks Abhinav..2 months tentative waiting begins ..❤️❤️❤️
And for all in dilemma....Both are wonderful and give the rest to your heart. You won't go wrong with either the choice...❤️
Overdrive test ride reporting meteor mileage only 24.5 kmpl?
@@sriramarajupenmatsa2125 Didn't fill the tank and had a ride. But all the test riders confirm 35 to 40 as an avg.. mileage won't be a deciding factor..👍
Bro 2 month waiting period?
@@bikeify1152 Yeah.. Tentative delivery by January 2021 @ Kerala... Happy to wait ❤️
@@sriramarajupenmatsa2125 if will be in bumper to bumper traffic
Hi Abhinav!
Been watching your videos especially since the news of H’ness has broken to public and it is immensely informative and is very credible! Found it to be very useful while sitting at my comfort while you were really doing the core hard work to get us all practical & validate our concerns! And also great to have technology like (GoPro) to make it happen! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it.
If ur friend Is willing to, then ask him for his opinion too.
Sure.
Yes. When Jawa rider can give his perspective, why not from from a Dominar rider...
Sure
But almost most of my friends who has ridden out both the motorcycles has been impressed with cb350 over meteor
Same here cb350 is on all different level.
It's awesome
BRO THE REAL HERO OF THIS SEGMENT OF BIKES IS HONDA BUT MOST OF THE COMPARISSON VIDEOS NOT ACCEPTING THIS THINGS , UA-camR'S ARE FAVORING RE.WHAT TO DO WE WILL SEE.
But only problem with CB350 is that it has to be bought and serviced in Big wing... It is less accessible.
@@keyurkambli75 where bigwing is not there, normal honda service centers are servicing this bike.
I think the Heel shifter on Hness is for the Pillion to shift gears .. 😬
No, earlier all bikes had heel shifter except Yezdi I think. Eid Mubarak
@@Dee_p_sa-ku not about the shifter,
What I meant is its length, its too long.
😂😂
Quiet strange on the sweet spot.. The gearing decides the torque availability and speed. Being geared taller cb 350 should be able to give a better fuel efficiency crusing at 80 but there might be compromise on roll on acceleration. Honda tried to attack the previous gen enfield engines with lower cruise speeds. RE was developing not just an engine but a better transmission with better cruise speeds.. Honda underestimated the new generation RE engines it seems. Just think what would happen if the new re engines are deployed in the classics and standard and priced much lower than meteor family... RE might just be unstoppable.. I am no fan of either brands... I always love my 2005 hero honda karizma better than these...
ajith pk the classic lineage with this new engine and chassis is coming in the first half of 2021. It is also getting the tripper system as standard equipment. That's when the CB350 will meet its true competitor
@@sinuslebastian6366 waiting💥💥💥😎😎😎
@@sinuslebastian6366 you're right. CB 350's true adversary will arrive in 2021 in the form of new Classic 350 with the J-series chassis
It means that Royal enfield will again dominate the 350cc segment
SHAKTI RANJAN BEHERA it has always been dominating the segment. There are just new players now that's all.
I've been following Abhinav for a while for these Meteor vs CB350 videos. I'm writing this comment before watching the video and I give Abhinav a huge shootout, as all of us viewers are giving.
Personally I also wanna give a huge shoutout to his colleague Vaibhav for being a part of it from past few videos. Thank you.
How nicely you speak brother..
M a big fan yours....
The kind of knowledge you have, the way elaborate every minute details about motorcycling is amazing...
I highly appreciate your videos bto..
Keep in up..
Your voice is really very sweet to hear..
That short video with the royal enfield fan too was very 👌
🙏
Based on your review I booked meteor...as I would touring some good distances
Jawa PERAK .. if you love Single Solo Rider ..... life
He is not single like us ..i gess 😂😂😂
Hello Suraj...if I am not wrong...isn't the seating a bit stiff on Jawa perak??
Yes metor is better than highness
Congratulations.
I was never a fan of RE but this meteor is ❤️ at first sight.
From Thane?
Look in real😂
Honda better✌️❤️ if i got money buy this cb 350 or i don't get that much I'll go for Hornet 2.0
Hornet is faster though and provides better mileage.
Thanks for the video abhnaiv. You literally have cleared any doubt anyone would have before purchasing the highness. It's high time honda recognises this and endorses you. Cheers on the content.💐💐
Glad you liked it.
Kabhi lagata hai hness lu ... Kabhi lagata hai meteor lu. Wife ko pucha ...confusion clear karne ke liye ... Wo boli hai "gaav ki zameen bech ke dono lelo".
bilkul sahi boli bhabhi
Hahahahaha
😭😭
Arre badiya. Tab bhabhi ke saath tour pe jana dono bike leke, ek bike bhabhi chala lengi.. 😄
Bhabi ki bat man lo✌️😂😂😂
No irritating music, no hidden agendas , no sponsored bias , no pushing for subscriptions and likes , finally a world class Indian moto vlogger .
You should compare more motorcycles in this way.. you are like Shashi tharoor of auto geek❤️ great work sir
I appreciate your effort for last 15 days on these two beautiful motors, you spend a lot time & points what matters to a rider, but one question if you have to choose only 1 out of it, which one?
Not sure yet.
Hi Abhinav, thanks for delving into the details (also, on that interceptor part🤣🤣). .
You told its a 5 step adjustable in CB350. .
Cant we go down to have 2 or 3 step down preload on suspension for better comfort? Any disadvantage doing so?
The suspension is 5-step adjustable. From the factory, it probably came at level 3 (right in the middle). So you can go two soft. I think I went one soft.
Problem solved.
@@abhinavbhatt Ohkay great. Thanks bhai. 👍 just want to understand will there be any issue, if i go all steps down?
@@shaleen2110 Nothing will happen brother, but if you ride with pillion there will be little bouncy and jump after the pot hole! Tight suspension = high speed stability
A fine informative channel ....really appreciate your content and the clarity 🔥
Thanks
Honda - No maintenance - Enfield - you will make lot of friends - all mechanics in town will become your friend.
Bro ,i think u r the best in bike review buisness in india
Ur videos are so deeep ,cover all the details and u put so mch effort to do long trips and u cover everything from touring comfort, suspension, aftermarket, comparison and everything
I really wish to express my gratitude for ur effort in providing ur views every bit of detail
Sir ,i wish u all the best and continue this journey and always stay true to this style of reviewing unlike other bike reviews where they just ride for a few days or one time and give their opinion based on that
Pls take ur time ,dont rush stuff ,take a month or two for each bike review,the people who actually watch these videos to own these bikes with their hard earned money will definitely be watching ur review and not the others from autocar,power drift etc where they actually empasize on videography,script and stuff to gain more views ,instead of providing actual content.
So according to my opinion u delivery quality content which actually helps a lot of people
So pls continue doing that
And also pls also provide the links or affiliated links of ridung gears that u use and recommend .
Thank you, my friend. This comment means a lot.
As I mentioned earlier as well this is what modern auto journos are missing. Unbiased and simple, straight forward review.Abhinav I believe Honda has a better top end than Meteor. Let me know. Also today I heard Honda CB zipping across me and it sounded awesome. Honda has done a good job with the sound engineering. What about Meteor top end? I believe it maxes out at 120. Reason I am asking is everybody has a sweet spot of cruising personally. Apart from that I like the way you review the bikes. Simple and Raw..And people are here to decide what to buy.. Good stuff.
Honda has a better top end but due to the lazy gearing in the fifth, you don't feel like holding above 100 speeds for long.
Hi Abhi.. Your reviews on both these motorcycles are always welcome. If you get a chance, can you have us a video of a mileage test cruising constantly between 70 to 80kmph with not much revving or shifting gears on highways. In this case, I feel both will deliver more than 45kmph of average so that anyone thinking to buy a 200 or 250 will rethink on their decisions. A small request if you never mind...:)
I shall try.
As a personal preference i opt for Honda ..Because for their refined and quality engine for a Classic bike ..It would be very good to ride or cruise
Looks cleaner than RE meteor
Yes but what if the showroom or service center is 500km from where you stay????
@@avengeranish i guess thats why he said it is his personal preference
@@mayanksharma7931 yes bro
@@avengeranish I might not take it as a big deal because .. if we think like that then everyone should buy only TVS and Bajaj in India .. no one should even opt for Triumph,honda,BMW and many other brands
your review of these two bikes have become like a must to watch 😂
Sweet cruising spot of meteor is more than CB350?? Did I hear that right..? That came as a surprise..
Bike feels in power band and has some juice left to overtake immediately. But this is what I feel.
@@abhinavbhatt Or may be the extra weight gives that extra stabilty and confidence at higher speeds..
That's because of new bore and stroke dimensions of Meteor, stroke is reduced slightly and bore is increased lending it better revvability
@@pradzsongs Hmm..that's explains meteors more power at higher rpms...
I was booked meteor and tomorrow is a delivery day,,,I'm really excited to see my beast,,,RE ALWAYS RE,,,👍
Hope you enjoy it!
@@abhinavbhatt thank you 🤝
I have seen all your videos after the delivery of CB350 and i felt it was really fair.The initial reactions to Meteor were little different compared to this video.Also when compared to all other youtube meteor videos in youtube.I felt some contradictions.It started once the Meteor (with the showroom Ad sticker) came,i felt like there is some % leaning towards meteor in this video where actually cb350 shines for example like top speed.Can be my perspective issue too.Anyways keep up the good work
Great information man. I've been following you since the inception of CB350. Then comes the Meteor and I'm in love with your contents. And I'm intended to buy one between CB and Meteor. And I'm weighing around 100kgs and 6ft tall, also has a couple of bulged discs in lower back. I've a couple of queries: Which sitting posture is better for me? Meteor's Standard Posture or CB350's Cruiser Posture? Or atleast Which one would you pick? Also which one has roomy pillion seat? Sorry for the long comment. Hope you would help. Thanks man!
I personally feel the posture on CB will be better for your back, since on Meteor's cruiser style posture, the whole weight is on your lower back. If you have a back rest for the rider it would be comfortable, but otherwise for a tall person I doubt the comfort on Meteor for long distances. For city it would be ok. In most of the test ride spy shots you could see tall riders either hunched or placing their feet on rear (pillion) foot pegs. But as per Abhinav the suspension is better on Meteor, so that way shocks will be less.
@@GodsOwnRider That's a great observation. Thanks brother.
Really liked cb350 than meteor. but still confused over the suspension .
Ride both and decide.
If traveling in bajaj tuc-tuc dosen't bothers you, then riding honda CB350 will not hurt your back. Suspensions can be tweaked anytime as per riders liking
Ride both and decide don't waste time on review videos.
Ride both. Will take test drive again for a longer distance. 😅
@@amit9565 Hey DumbArse these videos aren't targeted towards enthusiasts. These are uploaded for those who don't know much about automobiles. Sure, these videos help....a lot.
Hello abhinav, which one would you prefer overall metoer or cb350? Please reply
Great review, as always. I'm getting more and more realistically aware about the bikes. Thanks a ton, my friend. Wishing your interceptor friend the pink of health, as well. Ride safe and free. 👍
Thank you. He's much better now. I'll put up his views on the Meteor soon :)
@@abhinavbhatt great. Looking forward, as always. 👍
We need a smaller CB like 175 to sell alongside 350. Same design and same exhaust note with 40 kilo lesser kerb weight. It will blast all the sales charts of 160 cc segment
Can we install the rear shock absorbers of meteor on highness if we could how would the ride quality be of highness over bumps and potholes....
Asked and answered. Keep up the good work, man!
Very informative and useful video. So crisp and clean explanation.
Thank you Abhinav sir, with lots of love and respect for your hard work. After watching your series since the launch of Highness, here is my theoretical review on CB350, based on your reviews:
I think Honda should test CB350 Highness 2.0 in Indian conditions, as it need not to be surprise release anymore. By next year or two, or by the time Honda Big Wings open up in various parts of the country and their bikes be available in full fledged way, Honda should rectify few things:
1) Soften their suspension to Indian road’s comfortable standard.
2) Reduce its weight by around 10-15kgs. That would result in better power to weight ratio; and also it should give better mileage. A win-win situation for both city users and tourers.
3) Add Accelaration to its 5th gear and add a 6th gear to maintain the speed.
4) If possible liquid cooling can be provided, but may not be necessary if cost cutting needs to be done.
5) Provide the customizable accessories as options for touring enthusiasts.
Then, surely I feel CB350 would be generations ahead than Meteor or any other bikes in the segment. Being more inclined towards Honda than RE, I want Highness to better than Meteor. That’s all thank you.
I ve seen reviews of both these bikes on YT and no one does better than you buddy!
Thanks abhinav for this well articulated series. Finally we settled on cb350 due to my father being an avid fan of the CB lineup from his days and since the bigwing showroom is only 24 km away from my house, it made it even more of a no brainer. One more personal suggestion to someone who might be confused, if you want something that makes you feel proud about owning it but doesn't grab too much attention , go for the cb, else meteor it is. One more thing i recently found out is that the bottom part of dual tone colour is a sticker and not actually paint. If anyone can confirm it, it would be great!
Congratulations
In dual tones, the middle line is sticker while the bottom part is painted
@@abhinavbhatt thanks 😁 and keep going!
For mostly City ride & occasional Highway cruise CB 350 would be better I guess ?
Yes.
@@abhinavbhatt How about Traction control & slipper clutch on CB ? Any good ?
@@vk9626 traction control is useless. Clutch is light so good.
@@abhinavbhatt it is useful you can check traction off and on mode deference.it helps you when doing cornering,rainy and muddy roads it provide more grips
@@abhinavbhatt Small demo ride on dirt track to check this out may be ? Conversely with TC off , does it improve acceleration on CB ?.... This besides wish CB had atleast 30 🐎
Honda cb 350 is better, but he can't disappoint his freind
And you know better because you have ridden both.
@@abhinavbhatt are you asking him or telling ? 😂😂
@@abhinavbhatt 😁😝
@@PepperShepard it's called " sarcasm " bro
@@jishnu5451 yup 😂
What is the cruising speed of both the bikes on highway with the pillion???
Really want you to review a Jawa Classic/42 in detail, would make it extremely helpful for all the people looking at the 300-350cc segment, even a single detailed video would do!
I'll ask Jawa for a bike.
Hi the presentation is good. I need a help.am looking for a bike.am in big big confusion which one i should buy meteor or highness.now am travelling 90 kms daily 50 km in highways 30 in cities.am 163 cm height and 68 kg weight.i tested both the vehicles.am 33 yrs and i ride normal bikes but i never owned one.please suggest
Hi Abhinav , this is related to interceptor .. do you feel the interceptor's 1st gear is quite short especially after riding it when the engine has sufficiently heated up .. One feels the need to chage from 1st to second gear at 30 - 35 km/ hr although pushing it further in first gear may give extra speed but it feels like pushing the engine . So in my opinion it felt short to me . What has been your experience ?
Yes it does. 2nd gear is good enough and has good torque too.
I've not ridden a stock Interceptor in a while. I really don't remember.
Hey abhinav, you have mentioned a couple of times that the hness cb350 has power issues while overtaking at high speeds. Is that issue there with the meteor as well?
No. Meteor is geared much better.
Last 10 sec sum up everything. Nothing left to test i guess... Am i the only one who's repeating intro with abhinav😉😂👌🏽👍🏼
Which one is better in off road & on up hill ride.
Hi Abhinav,
What should I prefer with regard to confort of pillion rider, which is more comfortable?
Meteor.
@@abhinavbhatt thanks a lot🙏
Booked the CB350 already, test drove it for few kilometres and will be getting the bike delivered on Friday 👍
From where u got test ride bro in Bangalore or from tamilnadu?
@@hariharankalai4026 Bro, I did the test drive in Tamilnadu - Erode, The Noble Honda - Big Wing
@@SenthilnathanT ok thanks bro, tomorrow I planned to test ride so only. Becoz that Karthick noble Honda not response the call, that’s y I asked.. so for delivery how long it ll take.
@@hariharankalai4026 I booked the vehicle on October 6 on Honda BigWing website, but the showroom received the vehicle in the inventory on 9 November and I did the test ride on Nov 9. They planned to deliver it on 20 November, tomorrow. Let's see how it goes.
@@SenthilnathanT all the very best and I hope Honda ll be the beast..
Had ridden both on long trips.
Now don't get me wrong, i loved meteor.
If i had a chance to chose both , i will
But
Honda has traction control, it really helps in rainy situation and off roads, sands on road etc
Honda has slipper clutch and best clutch in its segment.
You can stand up on it.
You can adjust yourself.
Not full load goes to your lumber spine.
More relaibility.
Wayyy more pillion comfort
Hi Abhinav, I took test drive on meteor. Meteor is quite good.( I am going to take test drive of cb350 on friday) one question is meteor Ka backrest thoda peeche le sakate hai kya... About 3 to 4 inches. When I ride with my brother it hurts to his back...
Highness Ka pick up meteor ke comparison me Kaisa hai
Bro with ur review, I got to know about hness cb350
I booked that curiser bro...
Thank u bro for valuable comments 👊💪👌💯
If someone just want to choose a bike for exhaust sound like bassy and loud which would you prefer from both of them
Honda
@@abhinavbhatt can we change it’s exhaust easily?
Hey Abhinav, Could you please help me out with a bit of confusion between Jawa 42 and Hness.....I mean which one should be considered for city rides as well as off roading...
Honda
Honda highness or honda cb350rs
Which one ia best
@Abhinav Bhatt really have to appreciate how extensively you have covered these two bikes here...👍👍 Constant updates.. subtle nuances all explained and in good time.. as soon as the bikes are available.
Superb stuff for a potential buyer.
Thank you.
@@abhinavbhatt hope you will do the same once 650 cruiser is released. I'm eagerly waiting for that.❤️
I'll try.
So Abhinav! You proved Yourself right about the suspensions!
:)
How much speed should be upto first service??
Is Meteor is good for city ride example Mumbai?
Wonderful review as always. Really liked your gloves and boots bro. From where did u get them. Please let know.
I'll make a video series on my riding gear.
Which is better for mountainous roads in India?
You have made many videos about meteor and hyness. It has helped me to know many more important information about the two motorcycles. These two 350 cc are best for crushing in India. Thanks for the comparison videos but has one request for you to remove the DB killer and make another video of meteor 350 standing and fly by sounds...
I don't think they come with removable DB killer.
@@abhinavbhatt apne to meteor ke phle video mein btaya ki ye Royal Enfield ka accessories exhaust lgaya hua hai. Usmein to DB killer remove kar sqte hai 100% please agar ho saqe to with and without DB killer sound wala ek video banaiye please
🌹Thanks for giving great information about this bike brother.. Hope Will buy soon... Have a safe ride and stay safe bro
That was a very neutral
and informative video. Good job done.
Abhinav I hope now the automakers get the message & call you up for new motorcycle launches ! Reminds me of early stage of Teambhp ! More power to you !
Thanks buddy.
Also honda seems to be more at ease at 110 (judging from the sound of the motor)
Please do a video of comparing of this two bikes
1. *Build quality*, saw a video, they told meteor uses plastic more than metals, meteor's speedo console is loose fit.
2. Is any touring seat and backrest is available for cb350.?
3. Both maintaining cost per year.
Let me try.
This video was a great help. Thanks a lot rider. ❤️
I see that you have removed the windshield on Meteor. Is it something that can be removed and put back easily?
It was never on the bike. I got it from the dealership before the screen reached there.
How hot do the engines and silencers of both the bikes get? Like in traffic and highway touring?
I had this concern as both are just air cooled only.
I did not find either to get hot enough to notice.
@@abhinavbhatt Wow. And my Bajaj Avenger burns after 40 mins ride now 😂
But it's 8 years old now so yeah I guess that's why.
Please do a video of your mamajis feedback and ownership of the CB350 also 😀
Nice comparative vdo bro.. Just keep up your good work.. One thing which striking my mind time and again is the performance of this bike in off road scenario.. Since d front mudguard's length is shorter than that of RE so i think the mud splash may easily get into the contact of lower engine compartment for which Honda doesn't even provide engine cowl option as an accessory..Plz do make a vdo on your off roading experience on Highness..
I'll try.
@@abhinavbhatt 🙏🙏
Both the bikes are extremely good! Its just the matter of preference like if you want lay back sitting posture or standard way of sitting posture...😊😊
I've been saying that from Day 1 :)
Is the Hness tank Broader compared to classic?
Like bigger tank?
i can bet
no one can beat him in presentation part in Indian journalism
Hi, Abhinav.
All your reviews and videos are too good.
Well done.
Can you do a review of Dominar 400?
Carry on All the best.
Little unlikely as of now. Sorry.
Though i had booked and haven't got the delivery of the Honda yet, I am getting second thoughts after looking at the meteor 350. It looks like a near perfect machine with almost zero vibrations even at highway speeds and a perfect riding posture even for the city riders like me. looks like the weight is shifting towards the meteor given that the Royal Enfield dealership is only a few kilometres from my place and Honda is almost 40 kms. Lets see.
Thanks Abhinav for yet another comparo. You have diffrentiated what a purist loves in a bike ie connectedness which perhaps is missing in this Honda which I have felt in other Honda bikes as well. One feels every thing is ok with Honda but some thing is missing ,inexplicable which Abhinav described as connectedness . Great revelation indeed🙏❤👍
🙏
I guess maybe that is why I seem to gravitate more towards the RE in the videos. It's a shame some take it as being biased. Feel is difficult to explain. They must ride to know what I am talking about.
@@abhinavbhatt I fully endorse your opinions which are brutally honest . Thanks for your contents and looking forward for more.👍
Hi , i have taken test rides of both and found honda more refined , less vibrations than meteor , i could feel minor vibration on footpegs seat mirrors on meteor , not too much difference in suspension setup between two. Meteors weight is not manageable for guys like me in city traffic and its riding style is more suitable only for cruising. For a guy like me who is planning to buy for office and occasional touring I think honda is best. Meteor good only for touring enthusiasts and RE fans.
Again i am not much experienced rider but this is what i have observed.
Going to buy CB350 🕺🏻😉
Congratulations
@@abhinavbhatt thanks abhinav , your videos helped me alot , you do really great 👍🏻
I just realised today that even though RE has reduced seat height very slightly in the meteor. The handle bar are not high anymore like they were in thunderbird. Foot pegs were set forward in the earlier thunderbird too. So the seating stance wouldn't really change much compared to the thunderbird. I personally would have preferred those higher bars of the thunderbird with this seat height. That would make it a day and night difference between the seating stance of meteor and highness.
Bro your reviews are more than enough to take clear decision which buy bike we need to buy it's highness or meteor 350
Mr Abinav, if ur asked to select either anyone of this bikes , which one will you recommend for ur viewers??
Mostly city usage - Honda, mostly touring - RE
Thnx abinav just because of this video I have. Made my choice I am gonna buy highness 😍😍🥰🥰🥰😍
Congratulations
Wait for 2021
if the road is not good, disabling traction control on CB350 will help right ?
Yes.
Nice video .
Will it make any noticeable difference if CB350's suspension is in its softest setting.
Meteor is a Cruiser bike and CB350 ? what we can call him.. like Scrambler ? Classic ? Modern Classic?
Modern Classic.
These bikes are more alike than different..
"Minor differences depends on personal preferences"
Good informative vlog Abhinav.
Please make a video on how both behave in bumber to bumper traffic. Also which bike will hold max weight with panniers for a long touring ride.
Honda is far better in traffic. Both will take decent weight.
Highness തകർക്കുo 🔥🔥🔥
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