It kills me that the CB/GB350 is still not available in europe after all these years. I'm now eyeing the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 to be my first bike, but if the Honda was available it was not a debate which one I'd get... Absolutely in love with this bike. Knowing my luck I will settle for the enfield and they will start selling the Honda next year...
This bike is kind of a everyday comfortable commuter. Seems like its made for people who like stay relaxed while riding a bike. Also you should have tried to turn of the Traction control and ride it once..
Not sure what you were expecting??? It’s a solid beautiful bike. It’s not lazy, it’s not a track bike. If you appreciate bikes and know how to ride you don’t have any complaints. I ride one in Australia, no complaints or negative things to say.
As mentioned in the video, the CB250R/CB300R felt way better turning and accelerating. I completely understand it’s not a sporty bike, but it definitely did not suit me.
I think it comes down to preference, and it’s normal if a bike doesn’t suit everyone. It’s not bad, just not for me. In the end it sells like hot cakes, so a good bike for a lot of people indeed.
29 nm = 21.3 ft/lb which isn't bad when it comes in at 3,000 rpm. It's slightly more than the SR400's peak torque figure which also kicks in at 3,000 rpm. It sounds like the perfect bike for Tokyo. The tyres: how many miles have they done? That could affect how it turns in. Also the tyres that come as standard. I lived in Tokyo for over three years in the early '90s. I used to blast across Tokyo on a Suzuki DR250SH. Great bike. As is this GB.
Was a relative new bike, less than 5000km. On paper this bike looks great, hence why I even tried it out. But it felt reluctant to accelerate, fights you in corners, so really wasn’t my cup of tea. It’s not like I am a large cc motorcycle supremacist too, I thoroughly enjoyed my CB250R and CB223S before that.
@@WilliamInJP I'd be interested to know how it compares to the SR400. I have just googled the respective wet weights. 174 kg for the SR, 178 kg for the GB, so no difference there. Have you ever ridden an SR400?
@@WilliamInJP I hope you do. I think comparing the GB to your CB250R misses the point as four-valve, shorter-stroke liquid-cooled singles spin up faster. It is the initial take-up that is so satisfying with a two-valve, long-stroke, air-cooled single. Everyone knows that they don't rev out the same.
@@1990-t1j I understand that, that’s why I said in the video for those who want a sportier ride go for the 250, and the GB350 is not my cup of tea. Just preference
Perfect choice, no reason not to get it But bear in mind it does not suit highways, if you plan to do a lot of travel I will suggest something like a CB400F or Z400/Ninja 400
Well this bike is purely made for South East Asian road and specifically for Indian roads.... This bike is really fast for Indian roads.. as i own one..😅
It kills me that the CB/GB350 is still not available in europe after all these years. I'm now eyeing the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 to be my first bike, but if the Honda was available it was not a debate which one I'd get... Absolutely in love with this bike.
Knowing my luck I will settle for the enfield and they will start selling the Honda next year...
That's a pitty, but the Hunter 350 is also a great bike, so won't be a bad choice at all.
This bike will be fun on UK B roads and simple riding.
2025 the GB350S at 4490€ will be here in Germany 😛
It's a 350cc air-cooled budget cruiser. What'd you expect? Showa forks, 40PS & 40NM performance?
Nope, not expecting that. But as mentioned in the video it's even less fun then my CB250R, comes down to preference I guess.
@@WilliamInJP It must have more low-down shove than that, though. And that's what you need in a city.
@@1990-t1j That’s what I expected, but no it was sluggish
This bike is kind of a everyday comfortable commuter. Seems like its made for people who like stay relaxed while riding a bike. Also you should have tried to turn of the Traction control and ride it once..
Didn’t even notice it had TC! My bad
Not sure what you were expecting??? It’s a solid beautiful bike. It’s not lazy, it’s not a track bike. If you appreciate bikes and know how to ride you don’t have any complaints. I ride one in Australia, no complaints or negative things to say.
As mentioned in the video, the CB250R/CB300R felt way better turning and accelerating. I completely understand it’s not a sporty bike, but it definitely did not suit me.
@@WilliamInJP I think there’s something wrong here, maybe with the bike you rode. Mine accelerates well and pulls nicely and has lots of character
I think it comes down to preference, and it’s normal if a bike doesn’t suit everyone. It’s not bad, just not for me. In the end it sells like hot cakes, so a good bike for a lot of people indeed.
29 nm = 21.3 ft/lb which isn't bad when it comes in at 3,000 rpm. It's slightly more than the SR400's peak torque figure which also kicks in at 3,000 rpm. It sounds like the perfect bike for Tokyo.
The tyres: how many miles have they done? That could affect how it turns in. Also the tyres that come as standard.
I lived in Tokyo for over three years in the early '90s. I used to blast across Tokyo on a Suzuki DR250SH. Great bike. As is this GB.
Was a relative new bike, less than 5000km. On paper this bike looks great, hence why I even tried it out. But it felt reluctant to accelerate, fights you in corners, so really wasn’t my cup of tea. It’s not like I am a large cc motorcycle supremacist too, I thoroughly enjoyed my CB250R and CB223S before that.
@@WilliamInJP I'd be interested to know how it compares to the SR400. I have just googled the respective wet weights. 174 kg for the SR, 178 kg for the GB, so no difference there. Have you ever ridden an SR400?
@@1990-t1j Unfortunately not yet, it is definitely on the list though
@@WilliamInJP I hope you do. I think comparing the GB to your CB250R misses the point as four-valve, shorter-stroke liquid-cooled singles spin up faster. It is the initial take-up that is so satisfying with a two-valve, long-stroke, air-cooled single. Everyone knows that they don't rev out the same.
@@1990-t1j I understand that, that’s why I said in the video for those who want a sportier ride go for the 250, and the GB350 is not my cup of tea. Just preference
The best 💗💗💗💗💯💯‼️‼️
yeap great bike
The orginal CB 350 H'ness and CB350 RS has 21 hp and 30nm torque
this should be identical
We want this in Great Britain, it's is called the 350GB 😀
Fingers crossed, but Triumph’s 400cc lineup will be a great alternative.
How would you rate this as someone's first/beginner bike?
Perfect choice, no reason not to get it
But bear in mind it does not suit highways, if you plan to do a lot of travel I will suggest something like a CB400F or Z400/Ninja 400
@@WilliamInJP thanks mate, much appreciated!
I think it's an Awesome bike..i dont mind the Acceleration
It’s great for bopping around, has its purposes.
It's actually CB350 RS in India
Indeed!
@@WilliamInJP you guys get way cooler colour options though
@@cj7073 I have to say hit and miss, Japan tends to only have 2-3 color ways per model, and usually it’s dull ones like white black and grey…
I actually love dull colours
Is it not made in India?
watching this cause the black color RS is not available in India and everyone is just putting black PPF 😅
That’s a pity!
Well this bike is purely made for South East Asian road and specifically for Indian roads.... This bike is really fast for Indian roads.. as i own one..😅
I can see that indeed
Ship to Viet Nam for me ?
err… ship what?
@@WilliamInJP He means he wants it to be available in Vietnam.