2024 HONDA GB350 - The 5 Things I Don't like!

[@MrBLACKBIRD1970]

I bought a GB350 before Xmas and just had its 1000km service. I’m glad I picked it over the Rebel 500. Thanks for the videos.

[@ridewithwarro]

never been on a rebel but i think the gb350 runs pretty good. good tp hear you like the videos too.

[@mattdog1982]

Excellent stuff. My dad took a test ride on the triumph speed 400 today. He said fantastic performance, however uncomfortable and missing that character. He prefers the 350 classic. I’m sure the Honda would have been a contender too, if available in the uk.

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks for sharing! very hard to beat the character of a classic 350 reborn. just something about the bike which makes one feel good. this one a good commuter and the classic 350 more a journey.

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Shame that in Australia you have only two color options. Otherwise to me this blue one looks very nice. Didn't know that the seat was so bad. :) Thanks for sharing it. Cheers.

[@ridewithwarro]

ive improved the seat by pulling the cover and inserting a 2cm gel pad cut to size. ive found that pretty good now. pity they dont come in different colours as i'd gone a glossy paint job to look even more period style these are overall pretty good bikes and nice to ride so i think well worth buying all the best!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@ridewithwarro I see. I watched the other video that you have about it and saw it. Thanks for sharing it. Have a similar opinion and cant wait to see it in person as it is coming to Europe now. :) Can check what I do when you can. Thanks a lot bro. Cheers. :)

[@brianrobertson639]

Have had the GB350 from the end of December. 1,800 ks on the clock, and loving her. 90% with partner on the rear seat. Run in period was a little different with a pillion and keeping the revs and max 1/2 throttle. I live in the country with 100 kph roads all around. Only two gripes with her. See next comment

[@johnmartin7158]

It looks an awesome bike. Very aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

[@ridewithwarro]

ive found so far if you get behind it a bit it can run along at 100 kph pretty well. lately ive just been cruising at 80 or 90 kph with the odd cool down stops chucked in.

[@stuartstibbs2069]

Yep. I sat on a new 750 Hornet, and the new 500Scrambler....shit seats, rock hard like concrete. Honda are losing the plot...and the GB with 20HP? 😂 The 400 Triumph puts out 40HP.😮

[@ridewithwarro]

@@stuartstibbs2069 its a hard life with bike HP...lol but saying that these hondas do run ok for such a small number. just not as fast as the triumph 400 but way faster than the ct125 trail...lol

[@stuartstibbs2069]

@@ridewithwarro ...yep. Im hearin ya. Its probably adequate and pleasant to ride... Would have taken nothing to put out at least 30HP... the little Suzuki gixxer 250 puts out 27...

[@johnfountain8588]

Thanks for the vlog Just my opinion but the RE had it all over this Honda The classic chrome knocks the eyeballs out with its classic looks and shine and in my opinion the build quality appears much better I don’t own a bike now but am looking and personally I will stay away from the Honda 350 I’m downsizing and the Classic is on my list Thanks for all your input Regards from Florida

[@ridewithwarro]

Fair enough! i must admit my red/chrome classic 350 gets far more attention than the gb350. either way i just rotate rides but this is more under the radar type of ride. overall a pretty good bike but lacks eye candy

[@dashamac]

Great video, Warro. Thanks for the update on the GB350! I agree about the colour options. I'd like a gloss white one. Also, it would be nice to have fork boots--like they H'ness. I'm curious if Kent offer a high performance camshaft for the GB350? The one you fitted to Classic RE added a few extra ponies which seemed to be worth the upgrade.

[@ridewithwarro]

the cam on the 350 certainly helped. but i still think this gb350 would beat it to 100 kph. on flat ground it will run 110 pretty easy too. speedo reading. its power if you call 20 hp power is in the first 3 gears. can go from start to 80 kph pretty quick. i think its not that far behind a stock classic 500 and near vibe free

[@GrampsD63]

@@ridewithwarro You just need a few more bits on the Enfield Brother. I guarantee mine's everything the 500 is but smooth like jazz. Runs right the hell up to the speed limiter no problem on the freeways and pulls 3rd gear to well over 60 mph. Leave them Hondas alone 😂

[@ridewithwarro]

@@GrampsD63 yep the 350 is a great looking bike and with cam mods goes up another notch indeed. all the best!

[@michaelevans7260]

I figured that the shifter would get a mention. Went into the local shop with a view to buying a bike yesterday. Checked out the GB350 and saw what you were talking about in regards to the shifter. Didn’t have the bike in stock that I was after, so will have to check in again when I get back from some holidays. I was keen initially to get a postie bike, after seeing some of the adventures folk were having on them, but after watching the videos you put up one the CB125f, that looked like more fun to me. Would like to get it in Blue, but no longer an option.

[@ridewithwarro]

i found the cb125f a pretty good little bike and i thought better value by far than a ct125 trail at near double the price. this gb350 i think is really just a bigger version of the cb125f with a bit more power on tap. you can ride the cb125f near anywhere just not as fast to get there as the gb350 but if your adventure is pretty close the cb125f will do the job

[@brianrobertson639]

When checking the oil, the crankcase is so long bike must be 0 degrees both ways. That lousy little dip stick will barely show oil otherwise. Next problem came from the back seat. Not enough room. Both of us 70 kg but not short. The split seat I can tell you is much better but after talking to Honda Australia they are not included as an accessory. Important one direct from overseas $340 incl freight. Looking at fitting a CB500x rear if can get the correct teeth numbers. Mainly for two up. Have fitted crash Bars $130,windscreen $100 and my old saddle bags. Waiting for the Honda knee rubbers, rear rack and fork boots. Split seat is a game changer. Cheers Brian

[@ridewithwarro]

interesting mods. so you find the split seat better and what about that screen-hows it. overall i find this a pretty well behaved easy to ride bike. i may take it dirt road riding tomorrow. will depend i guess on the local weather

[@brianrobertson639]

@@ridewithwarro if I could upload a picture would do so. Screen is a medium but will add extra turn up on top to get rid of last bit of buffering. Have used a screen since 1965 on everything, just a 78 year old softy. Shall try and put a few links. Had a RE bullet 500 1990 model with gear shift on the rt. Spent to many hours fixing to keep going. Had to clench teeth once revs got up, so stuck to a Honda instead of Classic 350 even with the engine mods. About 34 to 36 kpl 2 up.

[@desmcd1515]

Agree on the dip stick issue. Need a magnifying glass.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@desmcd1515 never check it yet. i will have to take a look

[@edwardwest5035]

Good one Warro. That seat must be grim to use an Air Hawk. I have to use one on my Vespa 300. I used to take it in the pub because the seats are rock hard. I went for a pee and some bastard pinched it and you know they aren't cheap. Regards Edward

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i think i could do better seat wise...lol find the airhawke ok but later i hope to improve on the seating situation. fixed up the heel and toes shifter side which now works pretty good. next up i think how to quieten that rattle in the rear of the seat. foam or rubber blocks i think are in order there.

[@WyreForestBiker]

Matt Blue with a brown seat certainly is a "strange" combination ? .. sure it will run reliably for ever though !

[@ridewithwarro]

nothing really against this bike. actually runs pretty good but if there had been a gloss option i'd grabbed that for sure. all the best!

[@stuartstibbs2069]

Yep some drug crazed moron thinks brown seats are retro. 😂 No bike from 1960 to today ever had a brown seat...maybe back in 1920...brown seats look crap.

[@mantarayal]

Thanks Warro. Agree about the colours. Last year saw some really cool designs in the Indian market...gloss black with super-nice horizontal stripe decals for example. Interested in your comment that maybe it's the Japanese market that likes the matt. Not a fan of any matt paint on a bike really that I can think of. Still, yours looks cool. Ride safe mate.

[@ridewithwarro]

colour either makes or breaks. in my clips you'll see a yellow sports car. when i purchased it was a boring dirty black. so i rubbed it back and resprayed it yellow and that car gets more comments from people at service stations and when parked than any car ive owned. ive had some very good stuff too..lol so colour wise its downhill for this but other than that a pretty good bike

[@joetocchio9666]

Great video as usual. Worst seat I ever had was on the 2020 Interceptor. That matte paint on any bike is terrible. Shiny paint and chrome for me. Good looker though.😊

[@ridewithwarro]

very hard to beat a good gloss finish thats for sure. especially on a bike and better still if its two tone too...lol triumphs like that style. there appears to be lots of bike seats which are more visual than a work horse...lol

[@findingneutral]

All very good points. The OEM seat theory across the board will always baffle me. I can only assume they try and make the seats to look good, but with the most cost effective foam products they can find. Sad part is we know Honda knows how to make a soft seat, look at the Monkey seat. As you did your review I noticed the passenger foot pegs looked like they were for a modern bike not the GB. I'd just delete them if possible. But on the other hand this bike comes with a nicer looking exhaust, bigger front fender, center stand, rear grab handle, better looking headlight, better speedometer, better Honda badges, better fuel tank angle, better key ignition placement, and chrome accents VS the more expensive CL500. Go figure? Hands down I'd choose your GB over the CL as a Scrambler. Not to mention air cooled vs liquid equals less headaches. Cheaper too. I agree on the color offerings. I like the blue vs boring black though.

[@ridewithwarro]

such kind words there F/N. you pointed out some very key points on this bike. overall if i can improve on the seat side i'd be happy there plus i want to hit a few dirt roads too. hit as in ride not hit as it HIT...lol

[@frednerks1379]

I own a CL500 and it's not a fair comparison. The GB is a City bike and has firmer shocks at both ends. The CL is made for what Warro rides over in the bush tracks, slower going and climbing over ridges and small rocks. The CL500 has a firm seat, and it's good for 2 to 3 hours non stop in the saddle, and I expect the GB would be similar as they feel the same.

[@findingneutral]

@frednerks1379 I was using it as an example. I actually really like the CL and have wanted one a while. I feel Honda gyped us though and should have given it more bits like the GB got.

[@seam4002]

I own a matte white one in Japan. I love the seat and spend hours on it without fatigue...

[@ridewithwarro]

great to hear you have no seat issues. would be nice if i could say that but apart from that...a pretty good bike

[@A861967]

Great information Warro 😊

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks for watching! next clip i plan to do its best features. i think its got a lot going for it.

[@paulstoker7650]

I was curious to see how much they're expected to sell for in the UK, the estimated price is £5903, plus there'll be on the road charges. That's quite expensive and into Interceptor territory. It'll be a well made and reliable machine but the price might put some people off.

[@ridewithwarro]

its no 650 intereceptor thats for sure and you know i had 2 of them...lol its alright and goes pretty good but i feel honda is totally ripping of the trail 125 buyers and other cheaper bikes.

[@markfraser6307]

Can’t see it coming to the UK

[@splodge57]

£5903!!! The Triumph Speed 400 is only £4995 on the road! Must be some mistake.

[@frednerks1379]

As it is not Euro 5 compliant, it probably cannot be sold in the UK or European Countries. Japan like Australia, does not require E5. The vast majority of bikes we get in Australia are imported as E5, so our Government just takes what the World gives to us as bikes. Cars and trucks are different because of the large numbers imported.

[@desmcd1515]

That seat movement isn’t right Warro. I’d take it back to the dealer and get it sorted. Mine sits in tight. I don’t find the seat too bad comfort wise. Done a few 300km rides and no major discomfort.

[@ridewithwarro]

i might have a better look at my seat and see what goes there. apart from that it really is a pretty good ride experience. next clip on that side all the best.

[@seam4002]

The seat doesn't wobble when you sit on it. 😂😂 The seat on mine does the same, with the right side lifting off a little without load. Must be a design problem but doesn't bother me, really.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@seam4002 that worked for me too....lol meanwhile i sat self sticking foam blocks under the seat and its nice and solid now. so all good there. nice bike to ride too. pretty sdmooth ride indeed,

[@BikerBob1300]

looking forward to the highway run review

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i might take it highway run tomorrow and then straight onto the dirt and do the bridle track at bathurst...lol.

[@kennethheldreich6604]

Great video mate, must say I am quite a fan of the colour scheme, it looks like a modern twist on a retro shape, like you say the indicators could be a little better though 🌞🙂👍🏍🇬🇧

[@ridewithwarro]

either way i think i will be able to run it along dirt roads and not return home to do a clean up. that colour should blend in well there...lol

[@atulshukla4471]

Hello friend, I am watching your video from India. If I ask you that if you have to travel more in city traffic and sometimes on the highway, then which bike will you choose between Honda CB 350 and Royal Enfield Classic 350

[@ridewithwarro]

well i own both and was riding them earlier thios week. i think the gb350 would be better in the city as its roughly 15kgs lighter and much easier to move about. so it feels light in stock form once you get out on the road it sort of runs out of puff at 100 kph and slow on the hills BUT if you fit 13t front sprocket that side greatly improves the enfield is ok around town but way better cruising at 80 to 100 kph on open roads. plus gives the feeling you are riding a good solid bike. both bikes very reliable too. honda would be better on petrol plus has gear indicator but i see the new enfield 350 has that too. both have abs bracking but honda has traction control which works well and is switchable to off too. so my thoughts either one are nice rides and in the end id say test ride both bikes and you'll know immediately which is the bike for you

[@loki1066]

Why can't we get blue/white or red/white like they had in the seventies?

[@ridewithwarro]

that would have been pretty cool indeed. they have some great colours in the indian hiness version but unfortunately not this way

[@pmay222]

nice scenic spot.. that would be perfect with 30bhp...... its just a bit sluggish for uk..

[@ridewithwarro]

not a bad area to park and full of fish too. 25 hp would be ok too...lol

[@suomalainentalvi2792]

Love ya work , True that about Color scheme .. Really like the gloss White , would have kicked me into buying one asap 👍🏻

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i could go gloss white myself. once i hated white cars or bikes...now i buy them...lol

[@andrewgreen6060]

I don't like the colour either. Anything gloss would be better. But would prefer the crankcase was matt!! (Gloss looks plasticy on that). Apart from the colour, this bike would probably suit me very well, but I just don't know if I can be bothered! As you said Warro, the Vespa beats them all... Keen to see your clips showing you flogging it on the dirt and highway (but don't wreck it like the Hunter!). Actually I think Honda build quality would probably safeguard the bike to some extent, even if it's mistreated (unlike RE).

[@ridewithwarro]

theres roughly $5000 splitting the vespa for either one of these bikes so vespa do know how to charge for their product....lol yeah i will just give it an easy 100 kph cruise clip with a few slight hills thrown into the ride. that will give a good idea how it handles general running i'd rathered just the outright metal in the casing. never been a real fan of even the painted matte black enfield motor. lot harder to actually see the engine detail when its masked in black paint

[@igorzubko7577]

My favorite bike, Im waiting to buy it second hand😊

[@ridewithwarro]

Great 👍

[@splodge57]

Nice bike, dont know why we dont get it in the UK. I'll probably go for the Triumph Scrambler 400, it's priced well here.

[@ridewithwarro]

that bike would be hard to pass on especially if you had a dealer close by. i went very close to getting an x400 but dealer network and distance here had me concerned.

[@frednerks1379]

As it is not Euro 5 compliant, it probably cannot be sold in the UK or European Countries. Japan like Australia, does not require E5. The vast majority of bikes we get in Australia are imported as E5, so our Government just takes what the World gives to us as bikes. Cars and trucks are different because of the large numbers imported.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@frednerks1379 great info to know

[@Orga50]

overall do you prefer this bike or the RE 350 classic?

[@ridewithwarro]

this would run better than a stock classic 350 BUT the classic 350 has more character. BUT not again....lol the vespa gts supersports 300 i feel is better than the lot...lol not only that its better than most actual motorcycles ive owned so as much as i knocked scooter -you could say ive jumped the fence...lol

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

​@@ridewithwarro Interesting info there. Step threw 🤯

[@oldsparky14]

good looking little run about , but why cant bike companies make comfortable seats ?? does not matter if you buy a 8k honda or a 40k harley . Maybe its because you cant test ride the seat, so they don't care

[@ridewithwarro]

maybe...lol but i will have to do something with that seat. apart from that all is good

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah probably right. they couldnt give a stuff...lol

[@randompete2204]

A bike I wish Honda would import to the UK.

[@ridewithwarro]

anything is possible. not a bad bike at all

[@malcolmmathers2690]

warro u should try moto guzzi yer more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ but quality fit finish and pleasure to ride

[@ridewithwarro]

maybe i will one day. all the best

[@geekylucas]

My top 5 dislikes with the GB350 so far: 1. Lack of USB charger as standard. 2. The metal arms the pillion pegs are attached to. It has an overly modern shape/look compared to the rest of the bike. 3. The bike can be a bit jumpy while it's still warming up. Slightly faster idle, etc. 4. Related, I'd love a tachometer. 5. And, I'd love the brakes to have a tiny bit more bite. Nice video as usual, Warro. No worries with my seat so far thankfully.

[@ridewithwarro]

see i find the brakes ok but in the beginning i did give them a few harder stops...lol now with 450 klm on clock usb i dont think ive even used that on the endield 350s but i did fit one to the honda ct125 trail. well actually to both bikes. that jumpy fast idle throttle is something to keep an eye on but it settle down pretty quick after a couple of minutes ride. i ran a spark plug wrap around tacho on the ct125 trails. easy to fit and cost about $20 off ebay the seat is my main concern unless i buy two good slabs of rump steak...lol that may cure that side

[@seanmack4552]

This camera seems low frames or something mate, not smooth like your other vids. Could just be settings but thought I’d let you know.

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i think it may take a few tries to get it right. its classed as one of the best cameras about so its more user error...lol the other clips were shot on the new insta360 ace pro -fitting the cam to endield etc very good camera that one. and about half the cost too. all the best and we will see how this turns out .

[@seanmack4552]

@@ridewithwarro good luck mate,gotta be a rocket scientist to work them out these days 🤣😂

[@malcolmmathers2690]

i like the look of the enfield more

[@ridewithwarro]

i have both so its a bit of a change to ride either. i think both have there good and bad points

[@chrisweeks6973]

It would seem that Honda have done a very cheap build on this bike. The original gearshift looked a very flimsy affair and the poorly-mounted and uncomfortable seat is unacceptable.

[@ridewithwarro]

bit overpriced but again so too was the honda ct125 trail. apart from that it does run well. some dirt roads coming. i think the bridle track at bathurst

[@girlinagale]

It's a Royal Enfield Classic 350 with all the beauty removed.

[@ridewithwarro]

true...a raw experience indeed.

[@colinchapman2613]

Kawasaki KLR650 worst seat ever!

[@ridewithwarro]

i never had one of those. klr650 so can't comment on that bike

[@brianrobertson639]

DR650 was a plank as well

[@gary1477]

My Kawasaki KLR650 has the original seat which I find to be comfortable. My brother on a Suzuki DR650 and I rode 4,000 kms coast to coast. I found the seat of the Kawasaki KLR650 to be comfortable. My brother had to use an Airhawk pad for comfort on the terrible Suzuki DR650 seat.

[@dondle2]

Great vid as usual, keep them coming young fella.

[@ridewithwarro]

Thanks, will do!

[@stevesanelli90]

Rump! 😂😂😂 A classic way of saying fat😂😂. I actually don’t mind matte colour schemes. Bugger to keep marks & scratches away. Get yourself a good quality matte detailer spray. Thanks Warriors for the laughs! Enjoy the Honda!

[@ridewithwarro]

yeah i sort of COVERED that side of the ride...lol

[@stevetaylor9265]

Hondas are terrible on price anymore.

[@ridewithwarro]

true. doesnt matter what you buy now its all changed for the worse since 019

[@Rita-ow3hp]

👊 *PromoSM*

[@ridewithwarro]

now what does that mean...lol

[@londo0]

To me it looks like one of those Chinese Sol, Mutt, brapp motorcycles.

[@ridewithwarro]

never seen any of those so unable to compare there. no dealers in my area

[@londo0]

@@ridewithwarro basically, they are just cheap Chinese bikes with Honda's old engines.

[@ridewithwarro]

@@londo0 fair enough. i once thought about the mutt i think but closest place to take a look was in sydney so passed on that one. still think the 5 speed grom is a fun little bike to ride. much more fun that the ct125 trail and i think or believe the monkey bike is better than the grom but more expensive. so hard to win...lol

[@tomschouten4737]

unintelligible accent

[@ridewithwarro]

you should get something for your cough...lol