In-Depth Review After 10,000km: Honda GB350s - Strengths, Weaknesses, and Performance
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- After 7 months and 10,000km on my Honda GB350s, I'm diving deep into what makes this bike tick. In this video, I'll explore:
Strengths: What makes the GB350s stand out in the retro bike category.
Weaknesses: Areas where the bike could improve for riders.
Expressway Performance: How does it handle high-speed highway cruising?
0-100km/h Acceleration: A real-world test of its acceleration.
Ownership Experience: My personal insights and thoughts after extensive use.
Join me as I share everything you need to know before considering this classic-looking modern bike.
For more motorcycle adventures check out / @ridethrujapan
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Six years and 153,000km later, I still look back at my beloved CRF250 Rally. Bikes are a lot more than metal and rubber. I hear you.
So true! They just bring so much joy. Thanks for watching and dropping an awesome comment. 🙏😊 I am uploading all my motorcycle content over on my new channel if you want to take a look : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
great in depth review, Im from the uk and they are starting to import this bike next month, I fancy getting back into biking now I am retired (67) and was looking at a re 350 classic but this bikes takes my fancy being lighter and also being a Honda. keep up the good work, just subscribed.
Thanks for watching and subscribing 🙏😊 It really is a fun ride! Hope you like it 😊
5 stars ;)
The gb350s is arriving next year in Portugal. Cant wait to get mine .
Thanks for the vídeos
Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching🙏😊 will be uploading most content on my new channel: youtube.com/@ridethrujapan take a look 😎
Allready had subscrive both channels ;)
In my opinion, this is the best old style long stroke single motorcycle on the market today... Unfortunately, most reviews are done by young kids that have no clue on how to ride a long stroke engine... If you want to enjoy the journey on a ride or on a trip (you can comfortably do 600km per day) you will love this bike.. I'm telling you.. She's a keeper...
A mota já está disponível em Portugal
Great review. Nice retro styling, well-priced and looks like it would be easy to service at home home yourself.
Thanks for watching 🙏😊 yeah it is super easy to maintain, best thing about a naked bike with a smaller engine 😜 I am uploading all my motorcycle vids on my nee channel if you want to take a look : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan 😎🙏
I’m coming up to 57 and going through a divorce…my friends tell me I need to get back into biking to soothe my mind (cheaper and more effective than a psychiatrist) I’m seriously considering the GB 350, I really don’t think I need anything more powerful.
You have some wise friends! Sorry about the divorce but a beauty like the GB will soothe that for sure! Thanks for watching.
58 myself. Same situ. Looking at these things as a therapeutic and simple transportation to work.
I need some fun.
Comming off from a divorce and also considering this one... ride, be safe and heal soon 🎉🎉
Everyone getting divorced here ? Me too 🙁😀😂😎 Was divorced 14 years ago, doing well since i realized that you need a Hobby.
A man needs a constant point in Life you can invest interest in besides the normal all day Life !!!
Conclusion : Be a biker for lifetime 🤘If someone leaves your Life, something two-wheeled always stays 😎
Yep, 4 wheels move the body; 2 wheels move the soul. Wind and winding cyclo-therapy is A Very Good Thing.
Your visuals are a candy to the eyes. Great work and thanks
Thank you 🙏 you might like my new channel : youtube.com/@ridethrujapan will be uploading a bunch of eye candy there 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏😊
enfin un essai avec quelqu’un qui aime sa moto , moi aussi quand j’arrête le moteur je regarde souvent ma moto .la gb arrive en France au mois de Mars et je vais l'acheter pour mon fils et puis j'irais l'emprunter souvent .Malgré 25 motos dans mon garage ,j'ai toujours envie de rouler avec mon jeune permis de 1964..Bonne route .
un esprit de parenté ! merci d'avoir regardé et profitez du voyage !
Honda GB 350s is a great easy ride retro bike...Made in Japan , cheap for Honda simple , air cooled old school style engine 21hp , 29 nm , 193 kg .....Relax and Slow and if you ride to up hills slow motion......
Very reliable, relaxing motorcycle for people who knows what they buy. .if they don't know it's not for them and of course the reason is the power of the GB 350s its to slow bike .
Great videos and fantastic places , good job man .
Greetings from Thessaloniki Greece.
Absolutely true! Thanks for watching and leaving an awesome comment 🙏😊 All my motorcycle content is going up on my new channel take a look if you want to see more ☺️ m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Actually is made in India.
Thanks a lot for the review especially seating position by 187cm. Very impressing riding impressions.
You’re very welcome, thanks for watching 😊🙏
Such a great motorcycle review, thank you! The GB350S is finally available here in Germany for 2025. I ordered one blindly last month. Yesterday I saw it in person for the first time on the main motorcycle fair here Germany. I love it! Your Video makes me counting the days even more. It will be delivered next month, so I can have my take on it soon. Where are you riding? Looks really nice there. Have a nice one.
Thank you 🙏😊 You must be stoked! I filmed this video in Miyazaki Japan. Will be uploading lots of content from rides around Japan to my other channel if you want to look : youtube.com/@ridethrujapan I hope you enjoy your GB! Thanks for watching 🙏😎
@@BluePacificMedia Thank you! Yes I am stoked! 😉 What a nice area. You have a new follower. 😊👍
Thank you 😊
Which colour did you get? I'm going to order mine in Spain but I'm between grey and black...
@@photonigarcia I opted for black. It looks timelessly classic to me.
What makes the Cb350 stand out is the refined engine. No matter how long you ride it the engine never disappoints with its smoothness. And the Exhaust is just an icing on the cake.
Very true…thanks for watching 🙏😊
Awesome video, amazing review, I was thinking of buying the gb350 as my first bike.
It is a perfect first bike. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy her! 😊
Hey. The magic algorithm popped this video up for me and I'm glad I watched. Heading to Japan (like many Ozzies!) next year so might keep tabs, although your new channel looks more to my liking. Couple of smiles. RE trying to be a new bike looking like an old classic bike. No, they really are an old classic bike, trying to look (slightly) newer! And an 80kph expressway? Perhaps not what you would normally think of as an expressway. Thanks for the content, enjoyed. Cheers.
Haha, thanks for tuning in! :) Yeah Japan has a bunch of speed limits on expressways, some are 70, some 80 and others partially 100km/h, but most people just drive as they like and no one seems to care much. Just visiting Japan or moving here?
@@BluePacificMedia Just visiting - will be first time there. My wife and I are doing a tour, focusing on Japanese cuisine, over the first two weeks of next March, travelling from Tokyo to Osaka. Really looking forward to the trip. 🙂
Perfect! Hope it is an epic trip!
Adam, you should have a salary paid by Honda. Your review dispelled my doubts. I placed an order. It should be in my garage in March.
Haha I wish! Or just a few test bikes 🙏🙏 glad the review helped, it is a fun bike for sure! Thanks for watching😊🙏
Fantastic and spot on review. Totally agree.
Thank you 🙏😊 If you want to see more I am uploading all my motorcycle content to my new channel 🙏 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan 😎
I just find out your channel today, because I was considering GB350s as my next bike, finally in this year is available in my country too and I can wait to buy it.
Amazing review and you made my choice even more easy.
Greetings from Italy, and keep going the good job!
Thank you 😊 it is a fun bike for sure! If you are interested I am uploading all my motorcycle content on my new channel. Lot of videos on the GB there : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan thanks for watching 🙏😊 Much more to come 😎
Ps I love Italy! Was there last spring and can’t wait to go back!
Good clean review. 👍
+1 on the rear view mirrors..
Two points that I think need to be clear...
The GB 350S comes with 19" front and 17" rear, while the GB350 has 19" front and 18" rear..
The ECO mode is actually switchable on or off by accessing the simple scroll through menu...
Thank you 🙏 I found the option to switch the eco light off just after releasing the video, so happy about that.
Cheers for clarifying the tire size, I was running off of memory for that😂 Thanks for watching 🙏😊
@@BluePacificMedia Thank you for making the video... I got nearly 10k on my GB350 (Australia) and one day I actually played a game with the ECO light (try to have it on most of the times) and I was able to get 672km out of one tank of fuel... Mainly country roads and obviously never above 80kmh... (That's the speed at which the ECO stops working).. It is a great little bike, and yes, the only negative is when riding against a strong wind... There are however options for either a 37T or 38T or 40T rear sprocket, that can make a nice difference...
@@il-mozzo7672 very welcome and thanks for the advice… Will look into those, could always use a little more power 😜 yeah the fuel economy is pretty amazing, been getting 650kms from a brimmed tank pretty much.
@@BluePacificMedia Hi, good review! What about tall riders? 190 cm?
You can turn off Eco indicator by pressing both the buttons at once on speedometer to navigate menu then you can find Eco to turn it off you can also adjust the brightness of the speedo and try mirrors from suzuki intruder they worked for me and looks good too
Thank you 🙏 great info 😊 I am uploading all my new motorcycle videos to my new channel if you want to take a look 🙏 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
great video, great intro. Greetings from Athens, Greece
Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching! Athens has always been on my bucket list to visit! I have a new channel all about Motorcycles if you want to see more : youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
I have just ordered one!! I did consider a Royal Enfield but hate spoked wheels. I have spent my life riding Honda's - from a 125cc Superdream in the 80's, ST1300's, Transalps, NC's. I am getting on in years and just want a nice bobber - this thing just sits perfectly - ordered today - should arrive late March in the UK
That is awesome! Hope you love it! It just has a lot of character. Thanks for watching and the awesome comment 🙏😊I am loading all my motorcycle content over on my new bike channel, take a look if you are interested, lots on the GB there. m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Beautiful bike, nice presentation!
Thank you and thanks for watching 🙏😊
What a beautiful Honda GB350S (Honda CB350RS), I test rode the Honda GB350S (Honda CB350RS) in Singapore but I eventually settled for the Honda H’ness CB350 (Honda GB350). Has a more modern classic look.
Owning a Honda H’ness CB350 (Honda GB350) with it’s thumping exhaust is heaven to the ears as I cruise through the city of Singapore!
Haha yes it is such a nice sound! I originally wanted the GB350 but then I sat on the GB350s and was sold. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 I am uploading lots of content to my new channel if you are interested 😎🙏 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Very cool bike.I am 70 and have had a lot of bikes over the years.I loved the Yamaha rd350 air cooled such a great bike all round I loved the xs650,xs1100..But the bike I loved the most was a hand rebuilt Triumph Tiger 500 later converted to a Daytona it never leaked oil handled like a dream gave me no trouble for 10 years,I should not have sold it.I recently bought a Mash 400 with the single twin port engine and it is magic just like the Tiger but a little quicker and amazing gear box. I am presently customizing it a bit respray and anti rust treatment,it really doesn’t rust perhaps more to do with the French end than Chinese but they are now making nice bikes.I love it and you can buy one 2015 low mileage and full history for £900-1200 simply a bargain and it fits right in to what is going to be the new engine size going forward.Darhai
A kindred spirit! Still riding at 70 is awesome! Many more years and smooth roads ahead! I am envious of your collection! Thanks for watching the video and dropping such a cool comment, will be posting a lot of bike videos on my new channel if you want to take a look. 🙏😊 youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Amazingly refined & great fun to ride bike
Absolutely agree! Thanks for watching 🙏😊
Fit a 13 tooth counter shaft sprocket from a xr600 up to 2000 model. Only 300 more rpm’s at 100 kph and a completely different bike. Love my GB. 11,500 ks to date.
Cheers
An Old Aussie
Have heard about this, it maybe something I do when the sprocket needs a swap. Appreciate the info and thanks for watching 😊🙏 I am uploading all my motorcycle vids on my nee channel if you want to take a look : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan 😎🙏
Thanks for the video, this bike sounds truly amazing, I could listen to it all day.
Regarding power, it would be nice to have 40 Hp like the Triumph Speed 400 but as the old saying goes, better to ride a slow bike fast than a fast bike slow.
I'm currently on a 40 Hp Tmax 500 scooter, got it to learn on and now that I've passed the test I want to get a proper bike but not sure I would like to have half the power I have now, it's a tricky one.
I do hope Honda make one that is 40-55 Hp that looks and sounds just as good because their current range of bikes look ultra boring, no character, too much tech and TFT screens, with the exception of the C125 of course although, honda modernised this too much with keyless start and a bit too modern speedo.
The Triumph Bonneville T100 analogue dials look beautiful, it would be nice to see more bikes with dials like these , while the analogue speedo of the speed 400 and GB350 s are much nicer than most modern bikes now it would be nice if they didn't have the digital screen shoved into the lovely analogue speedo.
Anyway, well done to Honda for finally bringing a great looking and sounding bike to Europe, finally.
Wow! Awesome comment!! Yeah even 5hp more would make this bike killer all day. But like I said it is well fun under 100km/h might be worth a test ride 😉 the triumph 400 just doesn’t do it for me 😭 seems lost going too far to the sporty look…but I bet they are fun as all get out! Thanks for watching 🙏😊
@@BluePacificMedia Yeah I hear you on the Speed 400.
I can't even look at the GB300 s as it's not in Ireland yet, hopefully will get to see it soon. As for test rides, I'd love if I could rent one out for a day.
The Air cooled engine is means it's a more simple bike which is always good.
A very interesting video, I have watched all your videos on the GB350S and am aiming to buy one as soon as they arrive in the UK dealers in January. They have my number and will call me as soon as they are in.
Thank you 😊 the wait must be killer! I nearly went crazy the week after ordering, watched everything on RUclips 😂
But that's the thing. You don't need 40HP to ride a 180kg motorcycle at 90kmh... You need to learn to use the long stroke engine as intended...
The Speed 400 is the typical new generation short stroke engine.. Nothing really new... The Honda CL500 offer that kind of ride...
For the GB350 Honda wanted a more real and relaxed ride.. That's why the opted for the long stroke... If you did ride one in the 70', you will appreciated... You have the look and the feel of the 70' with the latest technologies available... It's a win win...
Thanks for this video. I drove the dealer-GB350 for 10 minutes in Germany and i think, i have to buy it and to sell my RE Meteor 350. I had so much fun. I love the long-stroke character. Greetings from the most english City outside Great Britain (Hamburg in Germany)
Haha that is very cool 😎 yeah the GB has a lot of character for sure. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 I am uploading all my motorcycle content to my new channel if you are interested: m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan I am definitely visiting Germany on my next trip to Europe 😎
@@HolgerJänicke-Petersen was findest Du denn besser an der Honda?
Looks like a direct competitor to RE Hunter (not the Classic IMO). It is also very ‘aggressively’ prices to be comparable. They even sound quite similar. I am looking forward to check it out in person.
Yeah they are making it clear even just released the GB350c to go straight at the classic. Thanks for watching 🙏😎
@@BluePacificMedia that makes a lot of sense indeed. For me these more of a 'laid back' bikes - really look great in that classic design. The GB350c looks really sweet.
I have a Meteor 350. We don't have the Honda GB350 here in the US. Ironically we don't have the Harley 440 either. We do get the 300 and 500 Hondas. 2025 we are getting the Kawasaki W175. We've had the W800 all along. We have had the Honda mini moto range of 125s also. Getting more Chinese stuff, especially brands like CF Moto. We do have the Triumph 400s. As far as Royal Enfield we have pretty much of their full lineup. Mine is a 22 and I have a little over 18000 miles on it. Only had one issue with a turn signal flssher went bad. Thanks for the review. 😎
Thanks for watching and the info. Crazy how they brand bikes. In Japan the license system is -250cc 250-400 & 400- yet to match US markets the rebel is a 250, 500 and 1100.
I have Bullet 350 and I agree these bikes are for nice back roads. I am waiting for GB500 to show up. If it is single cylinder thumper I am going to buy it.
Thanks for watching, yes a 500 single would be epic!
Yes I recently learned about the GB 500, that will be amazing and I might just buy it myself if funds permit either this or an old NT700.
It's really fantastic Honda Woke up and started making cool bikes again ! well done Honda, nothing like competition from Royal Enfield or Triumph to give you a bit of persuasion 😁
Speaking of RE, their new Classic 650 does look gorgeous too.
Great time to be a motorcyclist with all the choice, if only my bank account was a lot healthier ! 😆
@ haha yeah I hear ya…my wallet is hiding from me.
@@BluePacificMedia My wallet is afraid of my Wife a lot more than me 😁
That is a great review and a fantastic backdrop. This is a very nice bike and hats off to Honda for making it and offering a low capacity alternative to Royal Enfield but the Royal Enfield Classic 350 beats it for me in being a full modern classic. I hear people say that the Honda is similar to the Hunter but if it’s classified as a retro bike then the Classic 350 is it’s rival which is as close to a 40s bike as you can get with modern technology (electronic fuel injection and ABS). The fuel tank is a work of art, the spoked wheels give it a classic feel, the exhaust is all chrome and the speedo binnacle is superior on the Enfield. I’m not sure why traction control is on a bike with 20bhp. The fit and finish is high quality and that explains it weighing more than the Honda. Everything is metal and reassuringly solid. The Honda just didn’t feel as high quality when I saw one. The Honda is a nice bike but the cast wheels, part black, part chrome exhaust and non retro instrument binnacle just don’t quite do it for me but it’s another great bike in a segment that is bucking the trend in motorcycle sales and I’m sure it will be a good seller.
Thank you 😊 yeah like I said in the video, i don’t see the GB as being a classic, just has the classic vibe. They just released a GB350c that is fully classic styled. Thanks for watching and the awesome comment 🙏😊
Great video I have just ordered one traded my 23 bsa goldstar against it so your video was full of the information I wanted I'm 70 and have been riding motorcycles 90cc to1400cc from 1970 here in northern ireland can't wait to get it on the road found your channel by accident I love the roads your riding on 👍
@SamWaide-t6r thank you 🙏 sounds like you have had a blessed life😎 Hope the GB sends you down more roads and into more adventures. The roads here are really cool, so many quiet back roads through the countryside, always a good time. Thanks for watching 😊🙏 Much more to come 😎 I am uploading all my nee content on my nee channel if you want to see more m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Interesting video, sound from exhaust really singing on 3ed and higher gear when you opening throttle. That is as same as mine 125cc single cylinder. First gear so so, but from third gear wow how it sounds, bo-bo-bo!!! And all that fishes sitting in their cans know you are around . We are here in Russia dont have GB350S , but CB350rs instead. Which I think are the same bikes. Paint is different though. Like the way author described and felt about bike, calm..very calm . Thank you man !!
Thank you 😊 yeah this bike bring so much emotion and for a small capacity bike it turns heads for sure…thanks for watching 🙏😊 I am uploading all my bike content to my new channel, take a look if you are interested 😎 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Very nice👍🏻
@@kalaharimine thank you 🙏 I am uploading all my new motorcycle videos on my new channel if you want to take a look m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
ありがとうございます and greetings from Sydney. What a great review of a great bike. I have a Kawasaki W800, which is a similar air cooled retro Japanese bike (albeit larger parallel twin). Love the simplicity of these types of bikes. Very interested in the GB350 to add to my collection. And stunning scenery. As a regular visitor to Japan I'm keen to know where those lovely roads are in 日本?
Thank you 😊 I live the w800 my wife is all about Kawasaki’s. We have played with the idea of getting one many times 😂 This video was in Miyazaki. I am currently uploading all my motorcycle content to my new channel that you might really enjoy called Ride Thru Japan take a look here m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan Thanks for watching and the awesome comment 🙏😊 ありがとうございます😊
Great video man ... great bike as well. If you don't mind ... What helmet setup are you using for riding vlog ... and did you do something in post to the sound that?
Keep up the good work !
Thank you, this was with a cheaper Bluetooth setup, did a little eq to get a little better sound out of it. I am now using the sena system on my Bilt helmet straight to the insta360X4 now which is better. Check out my new motorcycle channel to see some more vids with that setup. (New channel, all motorcycle content going there now) : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan Thanks for watching 🙏😊
The Sound is coll !
Yeah I love the sound of this bike. Thanks for watching 😊🙏 will be uploading a lot if bike content on my new motorcycle channel if you want to see more : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Cool video. I feel the same way about my new CL500 honda scrambler. 7400 miles no problem and a great bike with 46hp.
Thanks for watching 🙏😊 was looking at the CL a couple of days ago, they have the 250 here for rental so may grab one for a day and hit some mountain trails.
7400 is quite literally nothing
I own CB350rs Matte Grey colour in India, I love this bike its refined ,but i feel its little underpowered especially while going in Ghat areas and the gearing is very long we have to keep changing the gears regularly,apart from that it really stand out from other bikes here especially So many Royal Enfield bikes in my town and I bought first ever CB350rs and everyone asks what is this bike ♥️
Haha nice! Yeah it is an underpowered bike, but so much fun 😎 Thanks for watching…I am now loading all my motorcycle content to a new channel, check it out if you want to see more : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Great review - it captures the soul of this bike well 🙂 I do have a quick question: I own a GB350 and am curious whether you did have the valve clearance inspected and whether they did require adjustment. The maintenance schedule states and inspection interval of 6000 km. BTW, you can disable that pesky eco light. The manual explains how.
Thank you 😊 I took it in for the recall and they told me to come back at 10K for the next check so didn’t do the 6k inspection but will take it in next week.
@@BluePacificMedia Sounds good! It'd be great if you could let us know whether the valves needed adjusting. I'm servicing mine myself and was thinking of waiting with the valves till about 10-12000 km. I'm not revving her and am gentle with the throttle and hope that'd suffice.
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Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching 🙏😊
The sound is amazing good job honda
@@ajp9263 completely agree…Thanks for watching. 🙏😊 check out my motorcycle channel if you want to see more : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Hello, I ride a white GB350 in 2023 model with 16,000km on it living in Chiba-Prf.
I would like to make one correction. At 15:13 it is explained that the rear also has two pistons, but the rear is a single piston.
I love Chiba, spend a fair but of time out that way. Thanks for pointing that out, you are correct 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏😊
Thanks your prompt reply.
Ride safe!!
It's a shame these bikes aren't coming to the United States, they look great and I certainly wouldn't mind having one in the garage. I completely understood everything you say about loving your machine, I feel the same way about my bike I'll keep it forever
Thanks for watching 🙏😊 I wouldn’t rule out a US release at some point now they have released in Europe. Wonder if they will make a 500cc for that market 🧐😋
@@BluePacificMedia A 500 with this same styling would be awesome if they end up doing that. I'd be interested in turning it into a scrambler build
That would be sick! I am thinking of going scrambler on this down the road.
Ask your president if he can get One for you.
@@corradosereni7085 is that a joke about how much Trump likes tariffs? lol
Is it any good for wheelies??
🤣 Probably not the best for wheelies, but I have had it up a couple of times. 😜 getting too ild for that these days. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 I am loading all my new motorcycle content on my new channel if you want to take a look 🙏 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Still waiting for this motorbike to be marketed in Indonesia🙏
Thanks for watching 🙏😊 Yeah I hope they change that and get this bike worldwide soon!
The die was cast..
Ordered one of those "ugly" machines...😄
Cant wait.
Oh,my "boss" say's high Adam🤧🔨
Haha I love it! Hope you enjoy the ride 😎 Also I am putting all my bike content over at my new channel : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
No forced cooling being small powered relaxed engine . That makes it utter reliable backed by genuine japnease technology .can drive fpr 500 kms on a tank full contnusly .
@@vikasshelke5544 all true except, I get well over 600kms per tank 😉. I am uploading all my new motorcycle content to my new channel if you want to see more : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
You can turn Eco mode off!
Did you read the owners manual?
Yes, i found it just after making the video…but no, I don’t read owner’s manual 😂 thanks for watching and letting us know 🙏😊
Very nice non nonsense bike. What is the max speed and tank capacity / consumption real life???
Thanks for watching 🙏😊 max I got was 120km/h tank is 15l but I always brim it and tent to get 600-700kms not riding too conservatively. Have a new channel all about bikes take a look if you are interested 🙏😎 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
nice video but whats the point censore your licenz when you see it when its move ?
Thanks, yeah I did notice it slip at one point after the video was online. But I don’t think there is a point where the entire number is completely visible. It is to avoid any issues if I accidentally ride too fast 😉
I want this bike so bad. It's not available in my country despite being close to Japan and other countries that has this. I love that exhaust note. I'm riding a cheap 250cc scrambler which I still enjoy but I'd swap it to the gb350 asap haha. Also i subscribed to both channels. I've been following JP bike vlogs for a while so finding an English language channel about riding in Japan is nice.
Ah thank you 🙏 such a bummer they don’t just put this bike out globally. Where are you watching from?
@@BluePacificMedia from the Philippines! there are a lot of neo-retro bikes here coming from Western brands like Royal Enfield and Triumph but not at lower capacities. I don't really need a big engine bike haha.
I’ve got a red rooster exhaust on my gb350 and sounds awesome
Sweet. Any clips online of it?
@@BluePacificMediaof mine no, of the exhaust in general, yes
the new Kawasaki 225 retro being released in 2025 will be an interesting review if you get the chance to test it.
Oh that would be cool, thanks for the heads up. 🙏😊
beauty of a bike, they make their way to England in the new year, looking forward to seeing and riding them
Thanks for watching, hope you get on one soon.
I really like this bike but if I buy one , I’ll have to have painted in a 70s colour scheme , modern bike colours are so dull, great scenery where you are , I’m in southern Austria , near the Italian border, this bike will cost 4690 euros here , which is the same as the Royal Enfield Hunter 350
That would look cool! 😎
Love the looks and sounds quite good, bhp isn't that important for me at 65 years of age doing 65 mph is fine. I'd have to put a little bit of black electrical tape over the ecco light. Perfect.
Haha I hear ya! This bike is just a lot of fun, I am sure you will love it! Oh and the eco light can be switched off, just found out a few days after releasing the video. Thanks for watching 😊🙏
Hello, I love your videos. I am 22 years old and I am looking for my first motorcycle, I am between the Triumph speed 400 and the Honda GB 350 s. The use I am going to give it is by city. I love the Honda, but I don't know if the 20hp is going to be short for me. Which one do you recommend? all the best!
Thank you 😊 haven’t ridden the speed 400 so can’t comment much but the honda is plenty good up to about 115km/h so no issues for city and b road riding. Best advice is to test ride both and see which one captures you😊 Thanks for watching, i have a new channel all about motorcycles if you want to see more take a look 🙏😊 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Awesome video, amazing review. You know where it is made?
Thank you and thanks for watching…Made in Japan. The GB350 in Japan is made here, not sure if all will be made in Japan for other markets though.
The CB350Hness and all the other derivate models are made in India. The GB350 and 350S have been made in Japan since 2021... Most accessories for the entire range of Honda 350 are all out of India at the moment... Honda was a bit slow to understand and appreciate the demand that this model is having worldwide... TMK
@@il-mozzo7672 Thank you very much my friend.
Hi, good review! What about tall riders? 190 cm?
Thank you 🙏 should be fine, but only way to know is to go sit on one. At your height most bikes probably feel a little small, but the GB saddle is 80cms so not a small bike in this class.
@@BluePacificMedia thanks for answer=) For sure will try it in showroom when it finally will come to europe.
Thanks a lot for this video ! You convinced me even more, looking forward to get one, it will come to france in 2025 but not sure about when exactly, if someone knows ?
Do you think it would be suitable to do some long road trips, like few weeks riding from a country to another ?
Thanks for watching 🙏😊 oh absolutely fine for road trips, I have done a bunch already, mostly 4-5 days. Plenty comfortable. Will be posting trip videos on this channel from now : youtube.com/@ridethrujapan Seems like they will be delivering around April in Europe from what I am hearing but beat ask a honda dealer to be sure.
@@BluePacificMedia Thanks so much for your reply 🙏, then I will definitely get one, I'll check that out 😉. Ride safe 🏍
GB it should stand for Great Bike because she is and also has that lovely retro classic look…enjoy her
Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching 🙏😎
Is there no rev counter on the bike?
No, it bothered me at first but soon just feel the need to shift. You can fit an add-on one though.
For some reason I can't find any of these on the Honda Canada website. I don't think they're coming here. I'm sad. My first road bike was a little 1983 Suzuki 400, and I loved that bike, but all my friends made fun of me for having a "baby bike" so I sold it and got a 750 Shadow. It was a nice bike, but I've forever missed my little Suzuki 400. Now in my 50's I'm shopping for a bike again, and am looking at the Royal Enfield 350, and the Kawasaki Eliminator. I'd love to test ride this bike, but like I mentioned, it doesn't look like they'll bring it to Canada.
Thanks for watching 🙏😊 yeah they aren’t in North America or Canada yet, but fingers crossed that changes after they hut the European market next year. I hear ya on the smaller bike front, just so fun 🤩
Another bike crossed off the list. Haven't tested one yet but have test ridden a Hunter so in the same postcode for performance. Thing is, within 2 minutes of my driveway are rural A and B roads with a 100 kmh speed limit populated by trucks with anything up to 3 trailers and doing their best to stay at that limit. I found the Hunter one of the most dangerous motorcycles around in that situation so i expect the Honda to be just as dangerous. I really need something that can keep a distance between my rear wheel and bloody great bullbar bearing down on me and doesn't start to go backwards at even the slightest anthill. Seriously now looking at spending the money on a refurb of my GS500 instead of a new bike. Thanks for the honest video.
Sounds like a good call, yeah the road trains are no joke. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
The triumph speed 400 maybe another option for the style and size but with better performance…similar price here in Japan also.
pretty sure the "eco" light mean economic rather than ecologic, telling you that you're in the low fuel consumption range. nice bike, nice video and great scenery
Haha very true! Thanks, glad you liked the video, got a lot planned over at my nee channel too, take a look if you like : youtube.com/@ridethrujapan Thanks for watching 🙏😊
Excellent review. I wished the bike made 40 horses, that would be perfect for me. I understand that you cannot have this performance and fuel economy from an air cooled 350 and have a reliable bike like the GB. Perhaps Honda will make a GB500S. It’s not a matter of performance for me but rather a matter of safety to have enough power to overtake. Greetings from Athens.
Thank you 🙏 I hope so too! It would bring the bike to so many more people. Thank you watching and dropping an awesome comment. Btw I have set up a new motorcycle channel where I have been dropping all my videos, take a look if you are interested : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
I wish it had a chunk more power, if it could overtake on highway, id be so happy
Yeah I feel the same, even just 5hp more would have made a world of difference, 20 more would be dope! Still I love it so much.
Great review! (Interesting Australian/North American accent).
Thank you and thanks for watching! Great ear, yes I am US born and raised in Australia.
This over a triumph speed 400? Lovely roads you ride along the ocean!
Just depends in your personal taste. I love the 400x but find the stance on the speed just feels/looks wrong for me. Performance the speed for sure, but I prefer the sound and vibe of this Honda. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
Hi, Would you say something about the need for frequent gear changes in the city? Does the engine heat up at temperatures around 30 degrees celcius? I'm considering GB350 vs Triumph Speed 400, Triumph more versatile, but Honda is so beautiful.
The shifts are not super frequent, i just like shifting 😜 you can easily sit in 3rd from 35-70km/h. I ride the hell out of it both open road and in traffic this summer (37c on a few days) no overheating except for the old man in the saddle. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
17:57 that clock has a kinda triumph speed 400 vibe to it don't ya think 🤔
Haven’t ridden one yet, but hope too next year.
Personally 48HP iis the minimum I need on a motorcycle to have fun and feel good. But I like the styling of the GB.
This bike is plenty fun, but we all have our own style. Hopefully they will drop a 500cc in a future model.
It is possible to get EFI mapping kit for this bike to boost the power. There will be bore kits too. I have a Kawasaki W650 which supposed to be 49HP, but it is slow, except on a highway, it does have legs and can start pulling at higher speeds. Around town and country roads it is a slug. A cool looking slug.
Very tempted by this bike as a first motorcycle - but the 20hp is making me nervous. I'm based in Corsica, lots of uphills and mountain roads, don't know if it's enough power to overtake tourists trailers on mountainous uphill... Otherwise hesitating with an Interceptor, or Bonnie T100 with A2 (47hp). Any insights ?
I can understand that, but worth a test ride maybe. I ride hills almost daily and no power issue for me. Check out my motorcycle channel for more videos that may help…have one coming tomorrow that is about riding a super winding road up a volcano 🌋 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Thanks for watching 😊🙏
GB 350s is a brilliant reliable motorcycle for easy rides, 21 hp ,29 nm engine , 196 kg full tank and oil's......mean slow easy flow....
For your place if you want the punch for up-hills and passes you need the 40+ hp liquid cool engine..if you are easy rider and you like air cooled old school engines Honda kiks...
Hello, what is the fuel consumption when driving 70-90 km/h?
Super good, I am getting 650-700kms out of a tank, riding mostly around 80km/h in the video I rode 220kms and dropped 2 fuel bars by the end. The trip told me an average of 51km/l. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
@@BluePacificMediawhoa!!! That is something!!!❤❤❤ how much does the tank hold?
Why those colours!? I get the black one, but why two slightly different grey tones as an alternative?
@@ILCARCIOFOROSSO sorry I am not sure about the grey tones…there is a beige like color here in Japan or this metallic black…the standard GB comes in matte black and blue but maybe more colors in Europe?
@BluePacificMedia in Europe we will get matte black, grey and a strange bluish/light grey similar to the previous grey. It's a fun little bike, in India the RS version comes with beautiful vibrant colours; I just don't understand why the western world is often limited to black and not black paint jobs. In comparison Royal Enfield offers a vast amount of colour options for a similar bike.
@ yeah that is a good point…I guess it will be up to the owners to get creative 😝 but would be nice if they had more options for sure. BTW i am uploading all my new bike content over at my new channel if you are interested: youtube.com/@ridethrujapan 🙏😊
@@BluePacificMediano , same dull colours in Europe , I’ve ordered one , and the first thing it’s getting is a respray !
Kde,na akom mieste bol umiestnený mikrofón pri jazde?
On the seat above the exhaust
No, u dont Sound like an idiot
You described it very well...
I feel the same for my Harley...but the older I become the more the weight of the bike is a bit of a struggle for me, Therefore I am looking at smaller and lighter bikes like the Honda 350 recently, but like you said its too many of em around that makes it difficult to come up with a decision or even a closer range of bikes to Choose from....
Well done , man😊
Thank you 😊 I hear you on the weight, Since I got back on a bike I have been doing a lot more leg training. Still a Harley is another beast. Started out on a bashed up old fatboy, heavy bike. These days I am pretty much inly on bikes under 250kgs.. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 I am uploading all my motorcycle content over at my new channel if you want to see more 😊 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
@BluePacificMedia sure will, thx
i wanna get the gb350s as my first bike when it releases in germany next year! it is gonna be an allrounder for me bcs i dont have a car so im wondering if it is gonna do ok on the german autobahn. i dont need much speed bcs im mostly gonna be sitting on the right lane with 90/100kmh but im wondering if the bike has enough power to overtake the trucks that are driving 80-90kmh. does it do the trick? is shifting down to 4th and pushing the bike gonna be enough? if it is im 100% sold on the bike!
and btw very nice review!!!!
Thanks for watching 🙏 yeah if that is your plan it will do fine. Just takes a little longer to punch past say 110km/h but passing a truck doing 90 it is fine.
@@BluePacificMedia thanks!
Hi Tobias, I don't think the GB350S will be good for overtaking trucks here in Germany, since most people on the Autobahn driving way faster than 100 km/h. Every overtake will be a thrilling experience. Maybe something like the RE Guerrilla is the better choice for your needs.
@@windkante6210 lkws are diving at 80-90kmh tho and i wouldnt need to overtake someone ehos driving 100kmh bcs that is my intended travelling speed
It would be nice to have that in the Philippines. But my corrupt government would not allow motorcycles below 400cc to take to the tolled highways.
Ah that sucks! Damn regulators! I think Japan is anything over 125cc but I wouldn’t want to be on a bike that small on an expressway. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 I am uploading all my new motorcycle content on my new channel if you want to take a look 🙏 m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
@BluePacificMedia . No worries. I bought a z650rs several months ago.
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Thanks for watching! Love the wraps!
16:05 traction control on a 20bhp bike certainly seems like overkill tbh
@@kevindarkstar haha yeah, but nice first new riders
Is that the standard silencer ?
Yes the bike is fully stock. 😎
@@BluePacificMedia I definitely need one.
@@johnbale6343 😎😎
The eco light can be disabled.
Thank you, yes I found it the next day after posting the video. 😂
Very interested in this bike that is now available in Europe. Does the black color have flakes? Or is it solid? Is it gloss? Do you feel the gears too tall? I am 1,71 cm tall and I do not know if the seat high it is going to be for me. Thanks!
Das passt schon.
I'm 178 cms tall and I can ride this bike comfortably, in fact I'd say that this bike is perfect for people between 170-180 cms. Gearing may feel a little tall when you're going uphill with a pillion. No comments on the black colour scheme as mine's red.
@tnvd. Thanks!
@@tnvd1605 im 175cm that sounds perfect :D
In Japan the S is in black metallic or a beige like color. The GB350 comes in matte black and blue. You will have no issues with the ride height, my wife is 157cm tall and rides it all the time. Thanks for watching 🙏😊
Not fast for 350 but definitely reliable...Top speed around 140kmh depending on your style and weight
Definitely not a fast bike, but plenty of fun…it has soul. I don’t think I could get 140kmh even down hill 😂 thanks for watching 🙏😊
if you like those kinf of bikes and classic bikes, you must be hyped for the rturn of the morini 3 1/2 ...33hp lol =D i sure am i want one so bad
Will check it out! Thanks for watching 🙏😎
The Morini 350 was/felt smaller. The GB350 is a lot more similar (in size and look) to the Ducati 350 of the 70'
@@il-mozzo7672 i think you are rigth but i dont know the specs...i hope the new morini is good and then i hope i get one lol
Honestly for the same money as the gb350 i would rather the re guerilla 450 more power handles better , better fuel economy.
Best thing about the free market, there is something for everyone 😎 Thanks for watching 🙏😊
You can actually turn off the eco.
Yes I found that the day after posting the video 😜 Thanks for letting me know and for watching! 🙏😊
Strange that honda chose to make it virtually exactly the same as the royal enfield 350 and with that most of what you say about it was exactly the same as the bulk of the reviews on the meteor 350 and the classic a couple of years ago 🤷🏻♂️ at the moment it's nearest competition would be the hunter 350 I'd think 😊
All bikes in this class are going to be comparable, bikes are simple things. I only brought up the comparison because people asked a lot about it in my first review. My philosophy is choose the bike that grabs you and then ride the hell outta it😎 Thanks for watching 🙏😊
I'm just wondering now will the 350s sound as good when it reaches Europe with it's Euro 5 compliance ? on of the reasons for the delay in it reaching Europe seemingly was due to the engine not complying with E.U Euro 5 regulations so whatever they did to make it Euro 5 compliant remains to be known, It would be a shame if that wonderful exhaust note we hear in this video fell victim of Euro 5 regulations.
@@o00scorpion00o that is a fair point. I really hope not. Based on the images it looks the same and Japan is pretty strict on emissions so wouldn’t think it would be an issue.
@@BluePacificMedia I hope you're right, I can't wait to hear some of these bikes going around 😀
I'm downvoting this video because I want to see the speedometer clearly.
Had to mosaic it mostly for legal reasons 😜
Need USD forks
Would be nice, but it doesn’t have the performance to really need it, and that would drive up the price.
Not really.
Bye bye Royal Enfield... 🤣
@@Madprax 🤣 thanks for watching 😊🙏 awesome comment 😎 I am uploading all my new motorcycle content on my new channel if you want to see more : m.youtube.com/@ridethrujapan
Usa il cambio, scala ste marce, accelera a pieno regime! Piegati! Ma sai andare in moto, o no? Guidi come mio nonno!
Whatever dude, you do you. Plenty of videos for riding roads like a track. I ride my way, for me. Dumb comment.