Include Chennai guys too! It's a metro city. Honda does not even have a feather here, forget big wing! Unique video this. Good to see someone highlighting some cons too
man o man i love the videos you guys are putting up.. the dual perspective is great.. i just took my cb350 test ride today and I totally agree with pradip that the suspension is ok for stout guys, i myself being 85. The seat is substantially wide (stiffer side too) unlike what we perceive from the videos/reviews. The pillion comfort is not good at all in my opinion as i myself sat as pillion and there is no proper grab rail as such.. of course wife can grab on to her husband but for a single guy like me riding with my colleague or friend not so happy a "situation"..!! As on today they have no plans to bring in a back rest, so I guess we could look for after market options.. (By the way i booked my cb350).. Also yeah i agree the highness term sucks big time especially since they had to shorten it even further to H'ness.. (at this point I'm like wtf?!!).. I was desperately hoping they would bring in the Rebel 300 which would have appealed to the younger crowd a lot more.. But can't wait for such a scenario.!! Yes and lastly the ignition switch kind of scared me too..!! I was like why is it taking a lot of time?
I also faced this 80-100 struggle today and was not able to cross 100 in 5th gear. May be this is a weight thing as I am also 100kgs. But it is very annoying. Overall after 1 week of ownership, I am very satisfied with this bike, the ergonomics, braking, comfort level is just awesome. Definitely a lot better than Classic 350. And loved your vlog. All the issues raised by you are bang on. Honda should look into these. Specially the rusting and front mud guard thing.
I totally agree with what you said about the name. Its too crappy. If i were you i will stick an honda badge over that red ugly badge. 2 things i hated on this bike when i saw it first are the red badge and their colour options. Honda will really gonna struggle since most of the mainstream reviewers are now shifted a little towards meteor.
@Karthikthey could hit it big with a 400-500 cc thumper, maybe with a simple shaft drive. Its some thing really not covered at all, you either get beginner bikes or 600 and up monsters. Even the "entry level" 500cc are uselessly overpowered and usually twins. IMO the hness would have been close to perfect as a 500cc thumper with shaft drive.
A lot of your niggles are as you say just a personal thing. The bike does not need a oil cooler or rev counter, it just adds to the cost of the bike also more to go wrong. Agree getting to the toolkit is quirky. Regarding corrosion all bike fasteners will suffer in wet weather. Also agree Highness name is abit of BS. Motorcycle maker mostly fit front mudguards that are form over function, fitting fuller guards would involve fitting stays as support therefore increasing costs. I,m not a fan of three way stop/run/start switches either, I have one fitted to my Yamaha Xmax. The helmet lock is just that, it applies to all bikes, straps can be cut. Thumbs up from me, a Royal Enfield C500 rider in France.
@@Motoccino Yes rural France is heaven for motorcyclists like myself who ride its narrow well maintained tarmac. Not this year due to covid, but in the previous two years I have rode down to Spain on the Enfield and it's never missed a beat. Keep your reviews coming on the CB 350. Cheers.
Absolutely agree with the color options tied up with features. I LIKE SOLID COLORS AND FEEL ARE MORE PREMIUM and classic COMPARED TO THE DUAL TONES. Color should be a choice, not an option. The Highness badge is too bad. Just CB 350 would have been a classic again.
Please tell us about that change in shade on Pradeep's bike on the tank. Looks like he put a PPF and removed or something. Thank you, keep up the great work 👍
Quite a lot of comments are nitpicky - for example, the suggestion of a badge which says, customised for . What happens should you decide to sell the bike? The new owner has to live with that? Also, why do you need an oil cooler just because it’s the 21st century doesn’t mean the bike has to have an oil cooler. What you haven’t thought about is the added cost, complexity and weight that an oil cooler adds. Pretty confident that Honda has thought through the cooling requirements - a fact that you yourself have confirmed when you said that air cooling does the job well.
Please don’t take this the wrong way - quite a few of the design decisions are quite puzzling. The USB-C cable, the toolkit under the seat, switching the indicator and horn switch positions etc. are inexplicable.
@@madfly8082 Agree with you. As I repeat time and again, these are just opinions of one man, and not absolute truths. And also, don't worry - no question of right or wrong way - all views are welcome 😃
Hope Honda is listening. Also one of the things I don't like is the instrument cluster. A "true retro" should have had dual pods with one of the pods being a rpm one. (similar to the CB1000EX) The fancy electronic stuff could have perhaps been accommodated on a small horizontal strip below the Pods
Also i see a space left around 2 inches between the handle bar and rear view mirror...making the ORVM a lil longer till the end of gandle bar might helped in viewing the rear images better
It seems to be a summary of abhinav's videos, thanks. Please share your opinion about adding panniers and back rest. Will this bike look good with them.
These are purely our opinion as owners of the bike, no mamaji or chachaji bike here 😂 On panniers,we added the honda OEM saddle stays and few third party aftermarket companies are designing backrests, might get one soon.
When you are comparing the Bullet to the CB350 and refer to Indian nostalgia factors in cinemas, you must put it in perspective leaving aside software "implementation' factors behind. When Kinetic Honda was launched, it was iconic compared to the Chetaks/Vespas. The same engine was developed by Honda for Kinetic and the models were Kinetic Honda. !Pre liberalisation 1991- 92, there was a 6 month waiting period, however, once the partnership ended and Honda launched the Activa, the Kinetic Honda quickly disappeared due to various factors including Bajaj pulling out of the market. Currently, the Activa is leagues ahead of the competition in terms of sales while still using the same engine, (however no longer a carburetted model). Kinetic Honda tapered off in sales from a 6 month waiting period to inventory piling up at dealers. When you compare the timing of the launch, the timing couldnt be better for Honda given the current circumstance. And Honda are persistent in improving ride quality without the gizmos. Contrast this to the Royal Enfield's unfettered access to the Indian market with nominal changes over 6 decades. The product still is outdated and shouldn't be in the marketplace. But they have persisted selling outdated models. In one of the RE forums, (I own an Himalayan, the only product worth buying from Enfield) I had specifically mentioned that the bike could have been better and its mileage was very poor. Out came the brickbats saying what do you expect in a 350 cc bike. The community does not understand that it is not the engine capacity, but the technology used which makes RE models dated. Now that the meteor is launched, I can easily see a few points of concern. Honda has rightly targeted the biggest niche segment for RE Bullet sales - the daily city rider/commuter for those office or normal commutes. RE relies on Hype, see the hype for the Meteor launch for the past few years. No one knew that Honda would launch a bike in the 350 cc category and you can see immediately that it is much refined in every engine performance/ driving comfort, ease of use parameters. And believe it or not, I firmly believe that as Honda ramps up on its model offerings, targeting the different categories of RE riders, RE either improves or perishes like the Kinetic. Hype can only work in an unchallenged market, not in a market discerned by quality.
Wow, a really well articulated analysis sir! Being an 80s kid myself, fondly remember the era of the Kinetic Honda, and how badly I wanted one. I was equally fascinated with how the Chetak managed to still hold its own (despite the naysayers) against the KH. Completely agree on the Activa, one of the best 2 wheelers that I cannot imagine the rest of my life without! The whole point of the movies thing at the end, was to close out the trilogy with a bit of cheeky fun (given the first 2 parts I thought probably were a bit too nit-picky) and to leave the viewers a bit light from a pure "escape" sense!
@@vivekselvadurai612 my heart is for CB but the point is I have to ride 260kms to and forth for service to Bengaluru. Also the spare parts of this bike takes time to reach the local mechanic. I haven't taken a test ride. Just by watching these RUclips channels I have become a fan of this beauty CB
@@darsh4282 I too actually have to drive more than you to reach the Bengaluru dealership, but please go there and take a test ride, also talk to them about your service concern, the dealership guaranteed to me that they could send someone to service the motorcycle even if I stayed a little far.. Also, they told that they've already delivered motorcycles to people staying in Tumakuru and Andhra Pradesh..so.. there's hope
@@darsh4282 I understand your angle .but as a bike highness is better leaving out the emotional part of RE. And in a year we will know how this new bike performs .all will be good as new .but Yamaha and honda you can rely on its quality .
Hey can share picture of the rust part pradip mentioned 04:30 onwards in high quality? Many not believing your rust update. Also please share picture of rusted threads of number plate.
The rust what we observed was at surface level only, not a real rust rust. The front number plates nut threads and the Fi side cover Allen screw head had some rust, which was taken off using wd40. So not really a deal breaker here😀
I completely agree with him, I've booked the dual tone matte black and gray variant from the same dealership as you got your motorcycle from, the name HIGHNESS is terrible.
The rusting issue is a cause for concern. Can you comment on whether it is limited to bolts and nuts (in which case you can replace them with stainless steel counterparts), or do you see rust appearing on other integral parts of the bike? Thanks.
Good video.. all along the only major con I was hearing was the limited availability due to bigwing but this video has got many other things to the surface like the rusting
None of the issues mentioned here were major. No bike is perfect. Every bike has its own pros and cons. So, do research on your own about your expectations from the bike, test ride both hness and meteor and decide.
I'm with you on the name Pradeep. Possibly the worst name given for a bike. If I buy one, those badges are the first to go and I'll probably slap on the CB350 badge from the RS without the RS. That's another stupid moniker given for a bike. Road Sailing it seems 😂
Hey guys, your review gained attention on team-bhp forum and some guys over there are skeptical about Pradeep's observations and opinions. I am afraid they reacted to parts of the video without understanding the context. It's unbelievable how toxic their reactions are to a couple of enthusiasts putting in an honest effort. This is not how one encourages the riding community (looking at you, Mr Cyborg. Not cool!). My full support to you and Pradeep! 👍
Lol, first of all its an honor even being on TeamBHP, a forum of very knowledgeable and of course passionate people. With passion, comes strong opinion! I have myself been on the other side of the table often, so not shy to take a bit of a beating!
Not at all a problem. A very logical transition. The weight and power (depending on which specific 150CC you're coming from) is something you just need to be aware of, in the first week - a bit of acknowledgment and respect that its a bigger bike now! - is all that is needed. I went from my 98cc splendor to a Thunderbird about 13 years ago, and I specifically remember these are the 2 things I kept in mind - I am going to a heavier and a more powerful bike. With this, I was soon adjusted and then it was all fine very soon!
Tool kit , true I think our friend downed a few pegs more the night he designed the tool box location and horn position ..wtf is the logical reason..tell me.. love the bike though though a new marriage of 3 days , hope it lives up to my first one with RX.
It absolutely will sir. I could not be more happier with a bike in the longest time and really think this will be a long term keeper. All these 3 videos are just a bit of fun and mischief, thats all there is to it!
Its the LS2 (if you are referring to the all black one). Its a flip up helmet which I bought in a physical store on Lalbagh Road in Bangalore, called Megha Enterprises. Costed me around 7.5-8K.
@@Motoccino thank you for your response. I use glasses 👓... I am looking forwards to buy the mudular helmet (black one ) do u remember which model is this ? So that I can search it online
@@agnathavaasibgmnocopyright1987 if you ask me personally. I would pick the cb350. But it's a personal thing I suggest you to take a test ride. The thing is that if you like to take your ride a bit fast and rev the engine you should check the honda. Yes the availability is an issue but if you can live with that it's great bike. If you are looking for a simple common bike that you can ride anywhere calmly you can pick the re. That's it. Price is evenly matched so it's a personal thing . We cannot say one it better over other. Even the himalayan is priced almost same. So thatz the thing. Personally I would ring the engine hard often but I love classics and I love a bit low end too so I would pick the honda
Your friend Pradeep is very observant, manufacturers should hire him for his inputs, many things he pointed out wouldn't have crossed their minds. He is correct about the naming, so crappy. I mean it's a shame that honda is trying to become a RE wannabe. Hate that red badge. They've produced a great motorbike but screwed up in many places and you are only guys to bring out the real issues. All the other, especially big boys can't stop gushing over the bike, it's a farce
agree with the "highness" guy probably some high management japanese guy thinks highness will outsell "royal" as if trying too hard or maybe its an insider joke to differentiate the cb 350 twin and 350F a simple CB 350 S(single) would've been great someone supply me a cb 350 badge and ill get that cringy thing replaced....That eye sore red on an all black bike. even the TD vehicle at gurugram had splash marks upto half the engine side case
I was just kidding about the "needs to be fired" part. I don't mean it (except to appear a bit exaggerated and dramatic). I really hope nobody thats doing a good job and putting in a hard day's work has to be separated from their livelihood!
Owing and riding a bike is all about pride and satisfaction, which only the looks of the bike can provide, need i say more which bike can give it? I wouldn't have booked cb350 even if it was available in my city , and the name is a big letdown, HIGHNESS,o Mann, it's like someone riding it and others Bow down and sing, "shikari Raja aya reh aya reh"bruhh
I highly doubt that, Jawa's engine is tuned for more power than torque, and it's liquid cooled too, but it's gauge cluster feels dated now, and doesn't have the exhaust note like a CB350 or a METEOR, I'm not sure about it's reliability though..
@Motovin77. As you told u find issue to reach 100 on 5 gear this is the problem with it gear as they r long and to teach 100you need to shift down bez 5 gear is useless. Secondly you told why they r selling it on big wings only the reason is they are doing an rnd with customers to check how there bike are on indian market like pro n con to overcome in future and then they will sell it everywhere..as told lesser the bike lesser the complain to handel..😂
Well this was on week 1 of our ownership, when my friend Pradeep said that he could not hit 100 kmph, however same day i took my bike on the highway and i could het 100 easily and did it many many times, Pradeep is slightly on heavier side than i am, however he could do 100 kmph and more later, again these are brand new motorcycles. Honda and its Bigwing strategy was to keep the bigwing dealerships running by having them sell the CB350.
@@reyanshupadhyay254 Thanks, I think that's what Pradeep experienced earlier on, later he was able to do 100 kmph easily and yesterday I did 130 kmph and smoothness and refinement is unbelievable!
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These guys are from corporates, I too and liked their way of presentation.. All valid 🎯points
Trust me you guy's are giving so honest and detailed review for the CB 350 that I personally think no one has given yet.
Good Job Guy's👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Rusting is a real concern...didn't expect this from honda...amazing review...thanks for pointing out the issues with the bike
Include Chennai guys too! It's a metro city. Honda does not even have a feather here, forget big wing! Unique video this. Good to see someone highlighting some cons too
So true about the name . Even the logo looks like the Pixar Cars logo !!! CB350 it is !!!
I just noticed, you're right, it does look like the CARS logo lol
man o man i love the videos you guys are putting up.. the dual perspective is great.. i just took my cb350 test ride today and I totally agree with pradip that the suspension is ok for stout guys, i myself being 85. The seat is substantially wide (stiffer side too) unlike what we perceive from the videos/reviews. The pillion comfort is not good at all in my opinion as i myself sat as pillion and there is no proper grab rail as such.. of course wife can grab on to her husband but for a single guy like me riding with my colleague or friend not so happy a "situation"..!! As on today they have no plans to bring in a back rest, so I guess we could look for after market options.. (By the way i booked my cb350).. Also yeah i agree the highness term sucks big time especially since they had to shorten it even further to H'ness.. (at this point I'm like wtf?!!).. I was desperately hoping they would bring in the Rebel 300 which would have appealed to the younger crowd a lot more.. But can't wait for such a scenario.!! Yes and lastly the ignition switch kind of scared me too..!! I was like why is it taking a lot of time?
Thank you for brining all the minor issues into the light in the real world we have to face in with CB350 , hope honda Guys will watch and fix it
100% True. Honda for real !! "Highness" Even I asked the showroom guy.. what kind a name for such a classic motorcycle.
I also faced this 80-100 struggle today and was not able to cross 100 in 5th gear. May be this is a weight thing as I am also 100kgs. But it is very annoying.
Overall after 1 week of ownership, I am very satisfied with this bike, the ergonomics, braking, comfort level is just awesome. Definitely a lot better than Classic 350.
And loved your vlog. All the issues raised by you are bang on. Honda should look into these. Specially the rusting and front mud guard thing.
Thanks Vinay and Pradeep for sharing your thoughts. I just hope Honda should address all the cons you guys mentioned here!!
I totally agree with what you said about the name. Its too crappy. If i were you i will stick an honda badge over that red ugly badge.
2 things i hated on this bike when i saw it first are the red badge and their colour options.
Honda will really gonna struggle since most of the mainstream reviewers are now shifted a little towards meteor.
Having an Allen key of matching size on your key chain can help save some time.
Awesome review guys! Could u pls let me know how much does it makes sense of the bluetooth connectivity/navigation in the dlx pro.
I have not missed that feature as I rely on Google maps and already have a helmet bluetooth...
@@motovin77 That feature serves switching between Speedometer info than using it for Bluetooth
my hope is they will make a single 500cc and thats why they have the oil cooler provision...
@Karthikthey could hit it big with a 400-500 cc thumper, maybe with a simple shaft drive. Its some thing really not covered at all, you either get beginner bikes or 600 and up monsters. Even the "entry level" 500cc are uselessly overpowered and usually twins. IMO the hness would have been close to perfect as a 500cc thumper with shaft drive.
A lot of your niggles are as you say just a personal thing. The bike does not need a oil cooler or rev counter, it just adds to the cost of the bike also more to go wrong. Agree getting to the toolkit is quirky. Regarding corrosion all bike fasteners will suffer in wet weather. Also agree Highness name is abit of BS. Motorcycle maker mostly fit front mudguards that are form over function, fitting fuller guards would involve fitting stays as support therefore increasing costs. I,m not a fan of three way stop/run/start switches either, I have one fitted to my Yamaha Xmax. The helmet lock is just that, it applies to all bikes, straps can be cut. Thumbs up from me, a Royal Enfield C500 rider in France.
Thanks a lot. Bet the thumping characterful engine must be quite a sight (and sound) in those amazing French countrysides and back roads! 😃
@@Motoccino Yes rural France is heaven for motorcyclists like myself who ride its narrow well maintained tarmac. Not this year due to covid, but in the previous two years I have rode down to Spain on the Enfield and it's never missed a beat. Keep your reviews coming on the CB 350. Cheers.
Absolutely agree with the color options tied up with features. I LIKE SOLID COLORS AND FEEL ARE MORE PREMIUM and classic COMPARED TO THE DUAL TONES. Color should be a choice, not an option. The Highness badge is too bad. Just CB 350 would have been a classic again.
Very nice analysis Pradeep, we would love to see your feedback on the bike. Thanks for sharing. Keep posting tips and tricks on Motor bikes.
The toolkit part funny😂😂😂
It also means your seat can be stolen with an allen key 😬
Heheheh
Anything can be stolen if it's worth doing so.
I was to buy mate black and grey..but geen colour made me change my mind..its cool.
Please tell us about that change in shade on Pradeep's bike on the tank. Looks like he put a PPF and removed or something. Thank you, keep up the great work 👍
Excellent review !! 👍
i like ur comment throwing on the Name "High'ness"..😀
Quite a lot of comments are nitpicky - for example, the suggestion of a badge which says, customised for . What happens should you decide to sell the bike? The new owner has to live with that? Also, why do you need an oil cooler just because it’s the 21st century doesn’t mean the bike has to have an oil cooler. What you haven’t thought about is the added cost, complexity and weight that an oil cooler adds. Pretty confident that Honda has thought through the cooling requirements - a fact that you yourself have confirmed when you said that air cooling does the job well.
Please don’t take this the wrong way - quite a few of the design decisions are quite puzzling. The USB-C cable, the toolkit under the seat, switching the indicator and horn switch positions etc. are inexplicable.
@@madfly8082 Agree with you. As I repeat time and again, these are just opinions of one man, and not absolute truths. And also, don't worry - no question of right or wrong way - all views are welcome 😃
Hope Honda is listening. Also one of the things I don't like is the instrument cluster. A "true retro" should have had dual pods with one of the pods being a rpm one. (similar to the CB1000EX) The fancy electronic stuff could have perhaps been accommodated on a small horizontal strip below the Pods
Also i see a space left around 2 inches between the handle bar and rear view mirror...making the ORVM a lil longer till the end of gandle bar might helped in viewing the rear images better
Video length is good happy Sunday 😊
Very good observations. Honda must rectify the shortcomings particularly providing mud flap on the front chrome mud guard cover
It seems to be a summary of abhinav's videos, thanks. Please share your opinion about adding panniers and back rest. Will this bike look good with them.
These are purely our opinion as owners of the bike, no mamaji or chachaji bike here 😂
On panniers,we added the honda OEM saddle stays and few third party aftermarket companies are designing backrests, might get one soon.
Hey Guys, awesome video. Do you know where I could get a classic CB350 badging to replace H'ness
Some of them got a sticker done and some picked up from CB35 RS
@@motovin77 ok Thank you so much
It's a delight to hear Pradeep speak.
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When you are comparing the Bullet to the CB350 and refer to Indian nostalgia factors in cinemas, you must put it in perspective leaving aside software "implementation' factors behind. When Kinetic Honda was launched, it was iconic compared to the Chetaks/Vespas. The same engine was developed by Honda for Kinetic and the models were Kinetic Honda. !Pre liberalisation 1991- 92, there was a 6 month waiting period, however, once the partnership ended and Honda launched the Activa, the Kinetic Honda quickly disappeared due to various factors including Bajaj pulling out of the market. Currently, the Activa is leagues ahead of the competition in terms of sales while still using the same engine, (however no longer a carburetted model). Kinetic Honda tapered off in sales from a 6 month waiting period to inventory piling up at dealers.
When you compare the timing of the launch, the timing couldnt be better for Honda given the current circumstance. And Honda are persistent in improving ride quality without the gizmos. Contrast this to the Royal Enfield's unfettered access to the Indian market with nominal changes over 6 decades. The product still is outdated and shouldn't be in the marketplace. But they have persisted selling outdated models. In one of the RE forums, (I own an Himalayan, the only product worth buying from Enfield) I had specifically mentioned that the bike could have been better and its mileage was very poor. Out came the brickbats saying what do you expect in a 350 cc bike. The community does not understand that it is not the engine capacity, but the technology used which makes RE models dated. Now that the meteor is launched, I can easily see a few points of concern. Honda has rightly targeted the biggest niche segment for RE Bullet sales - the daily city rider/commuter for those office or normal commutes.
RE relies on Hype, see the hype for the Meteor launch for the past few years. No one knew that Honda would launch a bike in the 350 cc category and you can see immediately that it is much refined in every engine performance/ driving comfort, ease of use parameters. And believe it or not, I firmly believe that as Honda ramps up on its model offerings, targeting the different categories of RE riders, RE either improves or perishes like the Kinetic. Hype can only work in an unchallenged market, not in a market discerned by quality.
Wow, a really well articulated analysis sir! Being an 80s kid myself, fondly remember the era of the Kinetic Honda, and how badly I wanted one. I was equally fascinated with how the Chetak managed to still hold its own (despite the naysayers) against the KH. Completely agree on the Activa, one of the best 2 wheelers that I cannot imagine the rest of my life without!
The whole point of the movies thing at the end, was to close out the trilogy with a bit of cheeky fun (given the first 2 parts I thought probably were a bit too nit-picky) and to leave the viewers a bit light from a pure "escape" sense!
Even I felt kinda awkward when I say high ess
Looks like I'm going to cancel my booking of this and go for meteor 😅😅
The small things seem to overshadow the many positives of this bike .
Try test riding both .I found highness better after riding .
@@vivekselvadurai612 my heart is for CB but the point is I have to ride 260kms to and forth for service to Bengaluru. Also the spare parts of this bike takes time to reach the local mechanic.
I haven't taken a test ride. Just by watching these RUclips channels I have become a fan of this beauty CB
@@darsh4282 I too actually have to drive more than you to reach the Bengaluru dealership, but please go there and take a test ride, also talk to them about your service concern, the dealership guaranteed to me that they could send someone to service the motorcycle even if I stayed a little far..
Also, they told that they've already delivered motorcycles to people staying in Tumakuru and Andhra Pradesh..so.. there's hope
@@darsh4282 I understand your angle .but as a bike highness is better leaving out the emotional part of RE. And in a year we will know how this new bike performs .all will be good as new .but Yamaha and honda you can rely on its quality .
Hey can share picture of the rust part pradip mentioned 04:30 onwards in high quality? Many not believing your rust update. Also please share picture of rusted threads of number plate.
The rust what we observed was at surface level only, not a real rust rust.
The front number plates nut threads and the Fi side cover Allen screw head had some rust, which was taken off using wd40.
So not really a deal breaker here😀
@@motovin77 agreed. But please share the pic of that surface rust even though it’s not rust rust.. 😄
I completely agree with him, I've booked the dual tone matte black and gray variant from the same dealership as you got your motorcycle from, the name HIGHNESS is terrible.
The rusting issue is a cause for concern. Can you comment on whether it is limited to bolts and nuts (in which case you can replace them with stainless steel counterparts), or do you see rust appearing on other integral parts of the bike? Thanks.
So far, its literally a small sub-cm splotch on those 2 places we mentioned. Nowhere else so far.
You're right, Rust is the last thing I would expect from a 2 week Honda that is considered "premium"
@@konstantinekalashnikov1356 even vehicles still in showrooms have rust on suspension top bolt...I have seen that..
All points reviewed well. And also Colours variants not good . They shouldn't give chrome for mudguard.
Thanks
Good video.. all along the only major con I was hearing was the limited availability due to bigwing but this video has got many other things to the surface like the rusting
Why do we pay so much n still spend to get mud flap , gear lever n so on….
the way you guys have covered everything lack demands the video to be this much length
Also we're waiting for the videos on why you sold your interceptors
I liked a lot the way Mr. Pradeep explains things ... he’s just awesome 👏🏻 👍👍👌🏻
Regarding the tool kit sir as u said its really a heck honda might had placed the kit in the very same place
Very good to know on the quality (rust) so soonnnnn
None of the issues mentioned here were major.
No bike is perfect. Every bike has its own pros and cons. So, do research on your own about your expectations from the bike, test ride both hness and meteor and decide.
Fully agree. All are subjective and the very fact that the issues are so minor itself should tell people how nice this bike actually is! FTW
its not available in a city like Kolkata the nearest bigwing showroom is in Siliguri which is 600 km away
Mentioning, of handle bar weights(mirror buzz killer), pillion rubber footrest,metal headlight casing, were missed.....
Yup , bar end weights are made up of plastic !! Same can be found in shine, Hornet, xblade too. And the suspension is stiff.
I'm with you on the name Pradeep. Possibly the worst name given for a bike. If I buy one, those badges are the first to go and I'll probably slap on the CB350 badge from the RS without the RS. That's another stupid moniker given for a bike. Road Sailing it seems 😂
Very valuable inputs Sir !!! Thank you.
Hey guys, your review gained attention on team-bhp forum and some guys over there are skeptical about Pradeep's observations and opinions. I am afraid they reacted to parts of the video without understanding the context. It's unbelievable how toxic their reactions are to a couple of enthusiasts putting in an honest effort. This is not how one encourages the riding community (looking at you, Mr Cyborg. Not cool!). My full support to you and Pradeep! 👍
Lol, first of all its an honor even being on TeamBHP, a forum of very knowledgeable and of course passionate people. With passion, comes strong opinion! I have myself been on the other side of the table often, so not shy to take a bit of a beating!
Very informative.thanks👍
Great points all r
Honda guys will take back your motorcycle soon... 😂😂😂😂 Very nice video 👍
Hahahahaha 😂😂😂
They will have to fight me to death and then pry my dead cold icy fingers off from this beautiful motorcycle!
@@Motoccino hahaha
@@Motoccino Hahaha a diehard Honda Fanboy 😀
Awesome presentation.. very valuable points
Thats a cool review, no non sense, i really like you gentlemen
Thanks sir, we will bring more videos that will hopefully add value.
Sir, I am 5’5” Can I ride this bike with ease??
Super easy for you!
You might have to tip toe brother, just take a test ride
How this bike would adjust to a guy who is transitioning from 150cc segment.. Would the tall gear set up come back to bite you?
Not at all a problem. A very logical transition.
The weight and power (depending on which specific 150CC you're coming from) is something you just need to be aware of, in the first week - a bit of acknowledgment and respect that its a bigger bike now! - is all that is needed. I went from my 98cc splendor to a Thunderbird about 13 years ago, and I specifically remember these are the 2 things I kept in mind - I am going to a heavier and a more powerful bike. With this, I was soon adjusted and then it was all fine very soon!
6:15 Taller Gear Ratio typical Honda problem,even has in CBR250R
True
Can we drive comfortably by standing over foot pegs ?
Have never tried it, not even on my 390ADV. I have an irrational fear that my weight will bend the footpegs down! 😂🤷♂️🤦♂️
Tool kit , true I think our friend downed a few pegs more the night he designed the tool box location and horn position ..wtf is the logical reason..tell me.. love the bike though though a new marriage of 3 days , hope it lives up to my first one with RX.
It absolutely will sir. I could not be more happier with a bike in the longest time and really think this will be a long term keeper. All these 3 videos are just a bit of fun and mischief, thats all there is to it!
Pradeepji, also review Jawa 42 in same way...
Hey brother,
Very informative video.
Can I ask you which helmet ⛑ is this? Can u send me the buy link here
Its the LS2 (if you are referring to the all black one). Its a flip up helmet which I bought in a physical store on Lalbagh Road in Bangalore, called Megha Enterprises. Costed me around 7.5-8K.
@@Motoccino thank you for your response. I use glasses 👓...
I am looking forwards to buy the mudular helmet (black one ) do u remember which model is this ? So that I can search it online
Toolkit treasure hunt😂😂😂
Nice valuable informations 👏👏 thanks
That mud flap thing do we have option to use with the help of nut bolt or we hv to drill a hole in that fender,it will be available right
Can be done easily.
Can you do coating vlog?
Excellent review...
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Finally is it good or bad plz tell me......
If you can live with these simple issues go for it. Or Most of issues will be solved in near future. You can wait for that .
@@mediamalayalam595 ok............tan q .......which better between royal Enfield or h'ness what's is ur opinion brother
@@agnathavaasibgmnocopyright1987 if you ask me personally. I would pick the cb350. But it's a personal thing I suggest you to take a test ride. The thing is that if you like to take your ride a bit fast and rev the engine you should check the honda. Yes the availability is an issue but if you can live with that it's great bike. If you are looking for a simple common bike that you can ride anywhere calmly you can pick the re.
That's it.
Price is evenly matched so it's a personal thing . We cannot say one it better over other. Even the himalayan is priced almost same. So thatz the thing. Personally I would ring the engine hard often but I love classics and I love a bit low end too so I would pick the honda
@@mediamalayalam595 tan q brother........my doubt is cleared.....I also picked Honda
@@agnathavaasibgmnocopyright1987ride safe bro.❤️❤️
Your friend Pradeep is very observant, manufacturers should hire him for his inputs, many things he pointed out wouldn't have crossed their minds. He is correct about the naming, so crappy. I mean it's a shame that honda is trying to become a RE wannabe. Hate that red badge. They've produced a great motorbike but screwed up in many places and you are only guys to bring out the real issues. All the other, especially big boys can't stop gushing over the bike, it's a farce
Is this bike is suitable for tall persons( 6.3 feet) with pillion
My friend who is 6 feet was comfortable though
dhaga khol ke rkh diya mota bhai ne
Hello Guys, did you faced Heating issue in bike when it is parked after riding? Do suggest
Even i hate the logo... hiness ( just like haldiram logo) C'mon Honda... what is this!?
These bikes are Available in VARANASI
Lol. So glad to know. Me and my foot in the mouth statements! 😁😁🤦🏻♂️
Phat phat phat i liked that part..😅
agree with the "highness" guy probably some high management japanese guy thinks highness will outsell "royal" as if trying too hard or maybe its an insider joke to differentiate the cb 350 twin and 350F
a simple CB 350 S(single) would've been great
someone supply me a cb 350 badge and ill get that cringy thing replaced....That eye sore red on an all black bike.
even the TD vehicle at gurugram had splash marks upto half the engine side case
I was just kidding about the "needs to be fired" part. I don't mean it (except to appear a bit exaggerated and dramatic). I really hope nobody thats doing a good job and putting in a hard day's work has to be separated from their livelihood!
Whats so odd about naming it highness is beyond me
Owing and riding a bike is all about pride and satisfaction, which only the looks of the bike can provide, need i say more which bike can give it? I wouldn't have booked cb350 even if it was available in my city , and the name is a big letdown, HIGHNESS,o Mann, it's like someone riding it and others Bow down and sing, "shikari Raja aya reh aya reh"bruhh
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Does jawa 42 is better than h’ness?
I highly doubt that, Jawa's engine is tuned for more power than torque, and it's liquid cooled too, but it's gauge cluster feels dated now, and doesn't have the exhaust note like a CB350 or a METEOR, I'm not sure about it's reliability though..
Use cases. Haha.
This might be so alien to many.
True, few people called us "Angrez" also 😂😂😂
I prefer the name to be simpler CB350. I am going to get rid of that badge for something much better.
5th gear doesnt give power to cross 100 or more or overtake. its totally waste. i ride on 4th gear only
Its an overdrive gear sir; so that's how its designed to work! Even I realized later.
@Motovin77. As you told u find issue to reach 100 on 5 gear this is the problem with it gear as they r long and to teach 100you need to shift down bez 5 gear is useless.
Secondly you told why they r selling it on big wings only the reason is they are doing an rnd with customers to check how there bike are on indian market like pro n con to overcome in future and then they will sell it everywhere..as told lesser the bike lesser the complain to handel..😂
Well this was on week 1 of our ownership, when my friend Pradeep said that he could not hit 100 kmph, however same day i took my bike on the highway and i could het 100 easily and did it many many times, Pradeep is slightly on heavier side than i am, however he could do 100 kmph and more later, again these are brand new motorcycles.
Honda and its Bigwing strategy was to keep the bigwing dealerships running by having them sell the CB350.
@@motovin77 yes u can reach 100 easily in 4 gear,if you try to reach 100 from 80 in 5 gear there u will find the issue,try and check
@@reyanshupadhyay254 Thanks, I think that's what Pradeep experienced earlier on, later he was able to do 100 kmph easily and yesterday I did 130 kmph and smoothness and refinement is unbelievable!
REGAL should have been the name
Wow - actually like that one!
H ness name same i feel
Not even hyderabad the state capital of telangana has a bigeing here dam honda
Hopefully entire country and rest of world get to experience this machine soon.
Need real time navigation..................
Covert operations 😀😀😀
Badboys 4 😎
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