2024 Honda GB350 -5 Best Things I Like!

[@coreys8070]

I just updated from a cb125f to a gb350. Thanks for your videos

[@ridewithwarro]

cb125f is a great little bike at a good price but this one has that bit of extra power when required. need to use the gears more but again nice bike

[@coreys8070]

@@ridewithwarro thanks

[@MrBLACKBIRD1970]

So did I

[@michaelevans7260]

The more of the videos I watch that you make on the GB350, more I like it. Didn’t really grab me at first. Sounds like it’s range is fairly similar the CB125. While in Sydney the other day, went into 99bikes and asked them if they sell those hand held electric tyre pumps that are advertised on facebook. He said no, but Supercheap sells a version one on. They are about the size of your fist. Very compact and may be quite useful bit of kit to carry.

[@ridewithwarro]

some interesting thoughts there

[@ruahinesrider]

I got the Rocky Creek Rechargeable Mini air compressor & is very small & I also got their Rocky Creek 4-1 Tyre repair tool.I tested it & it'll pump up a tyre in about 4-5mins depending on the size of tyre.Cost $200nz & 4-1 tool comes with 5tyre bungs in sheath & was $80.Rocky Creek is a Ausie company too & their is a mini pump they make that runs off the battery but I prefer the rechargeable one.I checked the charge after 10-11 weeks & had 3bars still from 4 bars & they reckon it lasts 3months.I carry it in a small tail bag & probably fit in some bike jacket pockets but would be to heavy.I use SW Motech Pro Plus Accessory Bag.

[@michaelevans7260]

There’s a number of them out there. Coming from a cycling background, I’m particularly interested in the really light weight ones (rechargeable) that are also compact. They would be better than the small pumps you carry on your bike. The best pressure you can get in is about 40 pounds. Really not enough on a tyre that you normally run 80 to ninety pounds.for a negligible increase in weight, it’d serve as a better option. Carrying something like that on a motorbike, would be really useful.

[@ruahinesrider]

@@michaelevans7260 I don't leave home without it & if phone 📱 goes flat can plug into pump to charge phone.Our roads are rough in NZ's 🇳🇿 North Island especially after Cyclone Gabrielle pot holes,cracks & Rechargeable smart pump is great piece of kit.My Rocky Creek pumps up to 120psi & think 🤔 there's a 150psi model & 120psi model weighs 583g in carry case.Comes in a carry case & dimensions are 16cm×13.5×4.8cm & pump is 14cm×8cm×4cm.It has 4 seperate pressure settings so front,rear wheel on bike & car & auto shut off.

[@michaelevans7260]

@@ruahinesrider they look like a really good idea. I plan to get one very soon.👍

[@Scrambler695]

Beautiful machine + a reliable work horse ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥🔥‼️🌟🌟

[@ridewithwarro]

We agree! was on it today and starting to like the exhaust note more and more. all the best!

[@derekcostello1016]

I was nearly going to buy the GB 350 - Then I seen the RE Classic 350 in halcyon grey and fell in love. Keep up the good work Warro ! very entertaining, thanks mate.

[@ridewithwarro]

seeing i have both either choice is a good choice. all the best!

[@Bugoutnow589]

Warro, I really been enjoying your videos buddy. Been riding motorcycles for 29 years this April. After about 2 years of riding motorcycles. I swore never to have a bike with less than 1000cc’s. In 2022 I bought a DR650 and remembered how much I missed just taking a relaxing ride. Now I’m finding the mighty DR to be to big and powerful for the type of riding I enjoy now, so you have me looking At these small bikes just to bomb around bar hoping or just trying to get lost. Still think your Red & Chrome Classic is the way I want to go but this Honda has me thinking 💭. Cheers from your cousins in Canada 🍻

[@ridewithwarro]

another option if available is the suzuki vstrom 250sx. check out if they bring them your way.

[@johnwillard6198]

Hi from Butte Mt I have a Black 08 dr650se and a Halcyon Gray Classic 350, I find they fill all my needs 😊

[@Bugoutnow589]

@@ridewithwarro well buddy just looked and neither of those bikes are available here in Canada. 🇨🇦 Will have to stick with the R.E classic..

[@Bugoutnow589]

@@johnwillard6198 Thinking that’s the way to go. 🍻

[@dondle2]

A lot of good positive points, especially the tubeless tyres and decent sized tank. Looks a great wee bike overall.

[@ridewithwarro]

im gonna give it a good long dirt road ride next week.and see how it handles somme of the local tracks

[@desmcd1515]

Agree 100% with your 5 points Warro. Fit and finish is excellent. Love that I can fill up in the morning and ride all day without looking for a servo. For me I’d add sound of exhaust (great for a stock unit) and also overall looks and proportions. The RE looks great but for me I like the minimalist no-fuss look of the GB. Looking forward to your next video.

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks...must admit the exhaust note is good on the ears too. all the best!

[@findingneutral]

Excellent top 5. I REALLY like the lack of vibes part. Totally looks like a bike you'd see kicking around in the 70's. Pretty cool Honda saw fit to manufacture it in Japan vs abroad too.

[@ridewithwarro]

thanks. true is a very vibe free bike to ride so thats a big plus for me. not totally vibe proof but pretty close. all the best!

[@evanmiller2529]

I like the GB 350 but wish they had a "Classic" version, i.e. Gloss paint work, spoked wheels, steel mudguards and conventional lighting. (not LED) I do understand the advantages of alloy wheels with tubeless tires and LED lighting, but I love my Classic 350 because it is a more "Retro" retro bike.

[@ridewithwarro]

its got the steel mudguards but spoke wheels would be a good option. but the classic 350 is still a very hard bike to beat.

[@geekylucas]

Agree with all of this. The only thing I'd add is that I really love the putt-putt sound it makes. Very happy with my GB350. :)

[@ridewithwarro]

long as your happy -that is the main thing. not too happy today with that wind mic noise...lol but with just a few 100 views per clip -not worth my time to do it again

[@geekylucas]

@@ridewithwarro Over 5k views on your other GB350 videos. Doing very well there. Anyway, maybe don’t worry too much about the view count (says me who doesn’t upload anything). Just do what you enjoy and take some satisfaction from that. :)

[@ridewithwarro]

@@geekylucas well i did have a good run out there today so that was a plus. maybe next week i will give it a good long run on some of the local dirt roads i took the enfield on. it appears ok on the dirt and i know some good local remote roads. no use hitting them over the weekend but during the week i'd say i will be totally alone. that way no issues with bad drivers on wrong side of the track...lol

[@terrykeil6751]

I like the looks of the Honda CL300 here in Thailand...Thanks for your video!

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks for watching!

[@ilijajovcevski4419]

Aside from the overall visual aesthetics (these bikes, 350 and 350S, just speak to me), the tank is my favorite feature! I can't for the life of me figure out why other companies don't do larger tanks. With the fuel consumption on low-mid capacity bikes, you can forget yourself with a full tank on one of these babies. I also watched your highway video, and i'm glad it handles those ride modes quite well up to the speed limits, which are quite similar to what we have over here.

[@ridewithwarro]

it has no trouble running 100 kph faster if need be. still only easy on it with the low klm say 500 klm or 300 miles. it would easily get to 130 kph on flat country or so i think anyway. does require a bit of gear work as the speed incresses but its strong point i feel is in the first 3 gears where it can move along quite well and get you to near 100 kph

[@ilijajovcevski4419]

@@ridewithwarro thanks for the detailed info mate!

[@jamesharvey44]

Cast wheels are great for the road but are brittle and easily cracked when hard shock is applied, leading to total air loss with no means of repair. There is a reason most dirt bikes have spoked rims, they are less prone to total failure and can be adjusted for out of round on the trail if you warp them. Yes, tubes can be a pain but in 40 years of riding I have only had two failures (due to me running bald tires). I have had two cast rims split on my tubeless tires due to shocks of deep potholes. Each style has positives and negatives but for dirt, stick with spokes.

[@ridewithwarro]

all good points there plus if you take cast on dirt show them some respect and take it easy

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Made in Japan means a lot. Otherwise for being a 350 and having 21 hp it goes very nicely. :)

[@ridewithwarro]

i think so. good to ride and very easy to handle

[@dauwg99]

Its parts are made in India but the GB is assembled and QC’d in Japan!

[@ridewithwarro]

@@dauwg99 yeah its a bit misleading how this bike is advertised as made in japan. like you say assembled but thats about it apart from the higher price...lol

[@dauwg99]

@ Honda dealer in HK made the argument that many parts aren’t produced in Japan anyways but yeah even in India they said build quality is good! I’m gna test ride one tmr and see if I wanna order one lol

[@ridewithwarro]

@@dauwg99 take into account if you do like it once the 13t front sprocket is fitted it's a way better ride. for the $30 outlay for the sprocket it transforms the bike

[@8man_01]

Oh man, I really want Honda to release this bike in my country! It's everything I need! I just looked at the different models offered in Honda India and they have so much variations in colorways, fairings, and features! Interestingly they use CB instead of GB, with base models called CB350, H'ness CB350, and CB350RS. And each base models have DLX, DLX Pro, DLX Pro Chrome, Custom, Legacy. I personally think it needs a version with a tubeless spoked rims to really up the classic look. For now, I'm gonna use your vids to scratch the itch. Fingers crossed Honda releases this in my country.

[@ridewithwarro]

well this model is from JAPAN so it may end up your way. all the best!

[@splodge57]

Tubeless tyres always no.1 on my list. That's why I have a Triumph Speed Twin and why I'd like a Scrambler 400 as a second bike.😊

[@steven-vn9ui]

Hi. Is that for ease of repair or does th ehandling feel better?

[@splodge57]

Ease of repair at the side of the road rather than waiting hours for a recovery service here in the UK.

[@steven-vn9ui]

@@splodge57 Thanks, yeah, sounds better than a long wait around for sure!

[@ridewithwarro]

Couldn't agree more!

[@GO-fd6rm]

Will this ever reach the UK?

[@ridewithwarro]

anything is possible. not long ago released

[@johnwillard6198]

If you had to only choose one bike what would you ride ? The other question is would you choose this bike over the Classic 350?

[@ridewithwarro]

i think i'd go classic 350 and thats mainly because it looks more old school style compared to this. doesnt run as well but just looks older

[@Jonathan-L]

Hello Mr Warro, are those 'bobbins' on the top rear suspension mount & grab rail standard items on this model, or did you install them as aftermarket items?

[@ridewithwarro]

no i think they are just anchor points for luggage strapping in case one buys the factory rear rack or they may be just there to help secure the rear rack. another clip out later today on bike cruising along open highway

[@annettesomers7463]

I'm thinking of getting one. Can I fit handlebar risers to it or change handlebars like a cruiser style handle bar

[@ridewithwarro]

i think risers are available for the indian hiness version -same bike different name

[@chrisweeks6973]

Sounds like you're warming to this bike Warro. 👍

[@ridewithwarro]

id say...filling in time...lol

[@joetocchio9666]

I really do like the little bike. Trouble is , probably never see it in the US.

[@ridewithwarro]

hard to say but the honda trail 125 is there so anything is possible.

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Looking at top speed on one site Warrior that says top speed is 170 km/h or 110 MPH. 100 km/h seems plenty fast for me. The seat looks beefy to me and I bet the bike would assume a different character with no pillion seat. ( Like on halycon the Grey ) Big game downtown Tomorrow. Perfect time to ride when everyone is off the roads. 🏈

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i think they have that top speed site wrong. but it may do say 130 kph tops. either way 100 kph is the legal and it runs that pretty easy depending upon the terrain and what gear one is in. all the best

[@skaraborgcraft]

Ya reckon that wheel size combo is better than the Hunter 350? I think you said the suspension on the Honda was better also?

[@ridewithwarro]

hunter is more like a grom to ride so its a very quick steering and suspension side although this is not the best it is easily better than the bone jarring hunter

[@gtptvanbuuren3795]

Thank you.

[@ridewithwarro]

You're welcome!

[@DeiotarusBlogspotEs]

It's not bad, but I don't think it contributes anything new compared to a Royal Enfield Classic 350. The Classic, for me, is the reference in this displacement and class of motorcycle, simply unbeatable. Greetings from Spain!

[@ridewithwarro]

this would be a great around town commuter i think. very quick in the traffic but the classic 350 reborn is very hard to beat in the eyeball dept side.more to come all the best!

[@phatsokhim1881]

Are you saying RE classic350 is better than this one? Interesting. This Honda gb350 is twice the price of classic 350 here in Cambodia

[@1990-t1j]

This bike looks really good. It's made in India, isn't it?

[@ridewithwarro]

this one is made in japan. the hiness 350 in india

[@1990-t1j]

@@ridewithwarro Thanks for clarifying that, Warro.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@1990-t1j all good there. all the best

[@ruahinesrider]

Rocky Creek Rechargeable Mini air compressor will pump up a tyre in 4-5mins & enough charge to pump up 3 front tyres or 2 rear 180/17 & their 4-1 Tyre repair tool.I did a video about 6months back on it very impressed with it & small.Also has USB charger & lead to charge if bike & light & a S.O.S light. The cheapo one's take 10mins to pump up a tyre & overheat after 10mins & are cheap & brittle. Motobatt do a Rechargeable Mini air compressor & Jump Starter in one for $260nz but air compressor not as good as Rocky Creek but has jump starter.

[@ridewithwarro]

i bought both. the xiaomiand the rockie creek battery version. the one which attaches to the battery i think. might check it out again as never used it

[@ruahinesrider]

@@ridewithwarro Yeah I know the one run have the bike while running just to be safe so it doesn't drain battery.

[@ruahinesrider]

@@ridewithwarro Might if never used it but take it with you anyway for when you do need it.Charge phone 📱 too if get one with USB port.

[@ruahinesrider]

It's a great looking bike & fit & finish looks great. I think 🤔 in India it might be called a Honda Arlen Ness 350.

[@ridewithwarro]

lol

[@bfarm44]

We’ll never see this in the US

[@ridewithwarro]

overall not a bad bike at all. it maybe a bit underpowered for the roads your way too. im planing a front sprocket upgrade. just waiting now for it to arrive fit and then the test ride

[@stevesane800]

Better than the Classic 350 Warro but just doesn’t have the charm.

[@ridewithwarro]

one way to look at it...lol

[@stuartstibbs2069]

Good bike. Dont like the brown seat, never have...and all the beautiful colours that are available, and they paint it drab blue...bit disappointing...

[@ridewithwarro]

that it is drab in colour indeed.....lol i may even do a colour change myself to jazz it up. i am giving that some thought too. bike does run well but let down in colour choices.

[@stuartstibbs2069]

@@ridewithwarro Yeh, Ive seen the old honda red and white tank models on youtube, think they are in India....they look nice. 😁

[@ridewithwarro]

@@stuartstibbs2069 i might fo a straight blue if i do. about 6 months ago in my history i re-painted a brand new xmax 300 scooter blue. it looked ok so id probably go in that direction and paperwork would still have it as a blue unit

[@_________________________7050]

Good on ya Warro!

[@ridewithwarro]

all the best there!