2021 HONDA FORZA 350 - THE 5 VERY BEST FEATURES!

[@kerryburns6041]

Hi Warro, a bit off topic but I know you took an interest in the Honda Forza 350, and my "Dealer Experience" might interest you and Honda riders. I´ve had it for just over a year, and I´m very happy with the machine --- BUT ! I got an email from the dealer saying "Hey you´ve done 564 kilometres WOW!" How the heck did he know ? Same again at 784 k ??? Many emails inviting my over for a chat about the bike, offers regarding Bluetooth, maybe pop over for an oil change ? Then it went up a gear ! The ABS warning light kept coming on, accompanied by the indicator repeaters flashing double time. The ABS was fine. The handbook said with these symptoms I should immediately go to the dealer. On a bike with faulty brakes ? Then a friendly phone call, recommending a visit and an oil change --- bit of a "fishing trip" I thought. I emailed them and told them if they did not stop interfering with my property they would face legal action. Then I removed the Bluetooth device, wrapped it in tinfoil and stuffed it into a convenient crevice. No trouble since. If anyone else finds themselves being turned into a "Revenue Stream" I hope this helps.

[@ridewithwarro]

good info there.

[@richardharmon5682]

It is nice to see a review of a mid-size scooter rather than the latest shootout of 900cc naked 100hp performance motorcycles. It would be great if the big dog reviewers would check out useful scooters that have a price tag more in in line with the budget of the common man who just wants to get around at a reasonable price without driving a car. But that isn't likely to happen any time soon. So your review of the Forza is a real public service. Now if Honda would only import the scooter into North America....

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks RH appreciate the comment.if only i could get more views on the clip and i think quite a few would be impressed with this style of a ride i know for a fact -i am

[@laracherono778]

Awesome

[@wozza59]

I had the 300 version for a while, I liked the bike but the front suspension was really cheap and nasty and crashed over the many potholes on Britain’s awful roads.

[@ridewithwarro]

same here too. the stock suspension is pretty bad really

[@petebird7171]

We are “of an age” when 200km knee down bend no longer does it , comfort and stress less riding is everything, good video 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks for the nice comment. these scooters in the 350cc range are far better than i thought possible. easily enough power on tap to do what i think is the most important function......get up a good hill at a reasonable speed. so far i have not found a hill and i've been on many -that stumps it...lol only using just roll on throttle to do the task too so once run it i'd say it will be a good long distance hauler. all the best

[@112deeps]

@@ridewithwarro Just correction 330 cc Engine (I am sure you know but slip of the tongue ! )

[@ridewithwarro]

@@112deeps i do...lol but no-one wants to hear the word 330cc when its marked as a 350...lol

[@kerryburns6041]

Hi Warro, I know you took an interest in the Honda Forza 350, and my "Dealer Experience" might interest you and Honda riders. I´ve had it for just over a year, and I´m very happy with the machine --- BUT ! I got an email from the dealer saying "Hey you´ve done 564 kilometres WOW!" How the heck did he know ? Same again at 784 k ??? Many emails inviting my over for a chat about the bike, offers regarding Bluetooth, maybe pop over for an oil change ? Then it went up a gear ! The ABS warning light kept coming on, accompanied by the indicator repeaters flashing double time. The ABS was fine. The handbook said with these symptoms I should immediately go to the dealer. On a bike with faulty brakes ? Then a friendly phone call, recommending a visit and an oil change --- bit of a "fishing trip" I thought. I emailed them and told them if they did not stop interfering with my property they would face legal action. Then I removed the Bluetooth device, wrapped it in tinfoil and stuffed it into a convenient crevice. No trouble since. If anyone else finds themselves being turned into a "Revenue Stream" I hope this helps. I´ll be doing the 1,000 k service myself this week-end, I don´t want to take my machine to what is effectively a boutique.

[@ridewithwarro]

plan to pin itis great info

[@johnmartin7158]

Hi ! Scooters are surely marvellous aren’t they. I have the XMax as well as the bike. So comfortable scooters are and very relaxing. NZ

[@ridewithwarro]

Totally agree! pretty hard to beat really. in fact i just did a clip 2 days back saying i think this is the best new set of wheels that i've ever purchased. just completed the oil change too. upon draining i was totally surprised how clean the magnetic sump plug i fitted after it left the showroom.

[@Truthseeker71]

Awesome bike. I wish they would sell this here in the U.S.

[@ridewithwarro]

I hope so too! should it happen i highly recommend that you source it out and take a good look at it. nicely finish set of wheels with pretty good power on tap. i plan to do a few good long ride clips on this scoot all the best

[@StephanoHamez]

Beautiful 🤩 Japanese perfection.

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks happy to hear you enjoyed the look at the scooter. heres a clip a did 2 days back climbing a very steep local hill. bike performed great kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIeXm5-QhdZnj7M

[@peterc2248]

Will it cruise on a motorway at 110kmh /70mph?

[@ridewithwarro]

ive have sat on 110 for a short burst and i can tell you it does it very easy. i'd say it would even cruise at 120 kph so thats better still

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

to fix the rattle on the dash. remove screen and open up the top section where the rattle is. There is a small metal tab with a foam tip. Just bend that forward by 3/5mm and that solves that buzzing around 50 to 80 k's.

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks for the info-will take a look

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

@@ridewithwarro I might make a short video if I have some time. But it is prettt easy to fix.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@dean-does-stuff-81 might be a good clip to do - i went into the area in question and could not remove the rear blacl top section near the mirrors to get at the bolts underneath to remove the screen -so gave up

[@ridewithwarro]

@@dean-does-stuff-81 just to clarify my vibration /rattle. if one grabs hold of the centre of the black plasic housing directly above speedo/tach the noise goes out immediately

[@dean-does-stuff-81]

@@ridewithwarro yep. Same as mine

[@laracherono778]

A simple, great review, i listened to the last breath , i was hunting for a second hand Honda Forza 250 or 125 cc in Kenya after ring a 110cc Honda activa in India but hard to find till I traveled to Kampala, Uganda but still getting 10 to 15 year old ones , i wish Honda Forza riders could be able to sell hopefully 5 year old ones to Kenya

[@ridewithwarro]

the 350cc is a very good strong motor too. will run to 140 kph pretty easy

[@fatherted2948]

I do like those big scooters, I dont want one but they do look the part so i might get one some day but not at the Moment i'm still too young ,, Mid 70s ,,

[@ridewithwarro]

i never thought i'd be on one either... but thats how it goes lol all the best!

[@jeeves6490]

With your lifestyle, Sir Les, time is of the essence. You may wish to squeeze in new experiences while you can.

[@ianharding-jones7293]

Great bike, I put 4,500 miles on mine in a year, then some twat nicked it, cut trough a good lock, broke steering lock and wheeled it away 😢

[@ridewithwarro]

thats the worst about motorbikes-some-one always wants one for nothing!

[@stevetaylor8698]

Seat comfort is much more than the softness of the foam. My Brooks bicycle saddle looks like an instrument of medieval torture but it is sooo comfortable now it's worn in. I like how the Forza's saddle is so wide and well shaped.

[@ridewithwarro]

overall its a pretty good package with good power on tap through the whole range. excellent brakes too. ride quality is behinfd the yamaha but i feel could be improved with better rear shocks

[@ivanlucian2005]

are you sure this scooter has an alarm? i have the same scooter and have no idea how the alarm works if it has one...

[@ridewithwarro]

in Australia -all the info on the anti-theft alarm system is on page 54 of the owners manual.

[@ianharding-jones7293]

I had mine stolen last week, and I can assure you no alarm sounded !!!

[@Notabot1310]

Depends on the trim level of the bike. If your key fob has three buttons, it does have an alarm. I don't use it since I have two locks for the bike.

[@Dantraeger]

Nice Dialekt from the speaker..

[@ridewithwarro]

that too...thanks

[@danforbes4513]

i seen a vid of a guy taking one of these off road he was having a ball on it

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i'm not too sure about that....lol when i finally get my 300L it will hit the dirt but i dont like the idea of this belt drive job in the mud

[@paulbright7635]

They look good with a top box too 👍

[@ridewithwarro]

i'd say so too.

[@Anton-.]

The next video should be the 5 bad features. We have to know the things that u didn’t like as well. Thanks for the review mate.

[@ridewithwarro]

Not a bad idea. i might see what i can do.new clip up here kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIeXm5-QhdZnj7M

[@chrisw4215]

How is your lower back on the bumpy roads? Great vid

[@ridewithwarro]

i have owned many new motorcycles which ride far worse than this scoot so i think although its not perfect its still good enough. maybe later i might upgrade the rear shocks to a better set and maybe try the yss brand. but if i thought they were outright crap units i'd have either sold the bike by now or replaced the shocks-thats how i works but its still here so i still think there not as bad as some say