In-Depth Review After 10,000km: Honda GB350s - Strengths, Weaknesses, and Performance

[@ricardoportugal3618]

5 stars ;) The gb350s is arriving next year in Portugal. Cant wait to get mine . Thanks for the vídeos

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thank you 😊 and thanks for watching🙏😊 will be uploading most content on my new channel: youtube.com/@ridethrujapan take a look 😎

[@ricardoportugal3618]

Allready had subscrive both channels ;)

[@il-mozzo7672]

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...

[@arvindn95]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Very true…thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@pjtoms79]

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 .

[@BluePacificMedia]

un esprit de parenté ! merci d'avoir regardé et profitez du voyage !

[@windkante6210]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😎

[@windkante6210]

@@BluePacificMedia Thank you! Yes I am stoked! 😉 What a nice area. You have a new follower. 😊👍

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thank you 😊

[@photonigarcia]

Which colour did you get? I'm going to order mine in Spain but I'm between grey and black...

[@windkante6210]

@@photonigarcia I opted for black. It looks timelessly classic to me.

[@11metrecbpropagationsoutha29]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Sounds like a good call, yeah the road trains are no joke. Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@BluePacificMedia]

The triumph speed 400 maybe another option for the style and size but with better performance…similar price here in Japan also.

[@tarikhamzic5954]

Awesome video, amazing review, I was thinking of buying the gb350 as my first bike.

[@BluePacificMedia]

It is a perfect first bike. Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy her! 😊

[@_wadewilson_]

Your visuals are a candy to the eyes. Great work and thanks

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thank you 🙏 you might like my new channel : youtube.com/@ridethrujapan will be uploading a bunch of eye candy there 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@Tobiker]

Thanks a lot for the review especially seating position by 187cm. Very impressing riding impressions.

[@BluePacificMedia]

You’re very welcome, thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@graemetaylor629]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thanks for watching and subscribing 🙏😊 It really is a fun ride! Hope you like it 😊

[@stavrosgiannakopoulos2018]

great video, great intro. Greetings from Athens, Greece

[@BluePacificMedia]

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

[@ogasi1798]

beauty of a bike, they make their way to England in the new year, looking forward to seeing and riding them

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thanks for watching, hope you get on one soon.

[@timboharty7325]

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

[@BluePacificMedia]

That would look cool! 😎

[@tonynichols2361]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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?

[@tonynichols2361]

@@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. 🙂

[@BluePacificMedia]

Perfect! Hope it is an epic trip!

[@MsDen-ie6jj]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

I love Chiba, spend a fair but of time out that way. Thanks for pointing that out, you are correct 👍 Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@MsDen-ie6jj]

Thanks your prompt reply. Ride safe!!

[@KonstantinosAnagnostopoulo-d3l]

GB it should stand for Great Bike because she is and also has that lovely retro classic look…enjoy her

[@BluePacificMedia]

Couldn’t agree more! Thanks for watching 🙏😎

[@davidsyms4094]

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

[@BluePacificMedia]

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

[@D_Ghost-e8c]

Honda CB/GB 350s are very good quality motorcycles. They feels premium, looks premium and behaves premium. add to that Honda provides official kits to make them unique and yours. I have tried these bikes in showroom and loved them so much. Unfortunately till now I can't bought one as last 5 years I am at the bottom of my life. But once I bounce back, definitely will have one of them.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thanks for watching🙏 I couldn’t agree more. Good luck getting back on track, best thing about being at the bottom is everything is up from there 💪💪

[@slawomirkulinski]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thanks for watching, yes a 500 single would be epic!

[@o00scorpion00o]

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 ! 😆

[@BluePacificMedia]

@ haha yeah I hear ya…my wallet is hiding from me.

[@o00scorpion00o]

​@@BluePacificMedia My wallet is afraid of my Wife a lot more than me 😁

[@povaraioan1650]

Beautiful bike, nice presentation!

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thank you and thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@indiacha]

Amazingly refined & great fun to ride bike

[@BluePacificMedia]

Absolutely agree! Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@mUdzislaw]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Haha I wish! Or just a few test bikes 🙏🙏 glad the review helped, it is a fun bike for sure! Thanks for watching😊🙏

[@il-mozzo7672]

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...

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@il-mozzo7672]

@@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...

[@BluePacificMedia]

@@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.

[@mikhailtertychnyi7976]

@@BluePacificMedia Hi, good review! What about tall riders? 190 cm?

[@mikhailtertychnyi7976]

Hi, good review! What about tall riders? 190 cm?

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@mikhailtertychnyi7976]

​@@BluePacificMedia thanks for answer=) For sure will try it in showroom when it finally will come to europe.

[@Adik.Ad.]

Hello, what is the fuel consumption when driving 70-90 km/h?

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@o00scorpion00o]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@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.

[@gordonyoung3668]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thank you 😊 the wait must be killer! I nearly went crazy the week after ordering, watched everything on KZbin 😂

[@il-mozzo7672]

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...

[@Thomas-Loetscher]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@Thomas-Loetscher]

@@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.

[@petershallis2294]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

You have some wise friends! Sorry about the divorce but a beauty like the GB will soothe that for sure! Thanks for watching.

[@andreaspappamikail9918]

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 ?

[@BluePacificMedia]

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

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@markfletcher443]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@kevindarkstar]

17:57 that clock has a kinda triumph speed 400 vibe to it don't ya think 🤔

[@BluePacificMedia]

Haven’t ridden one yet, but hope too next year.

[@kristophertrout7328]

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. 😎

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@AxialCut]

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 ?

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@AxialCut]

@@BluePacificMedia Thanks so much for your reply 🙏, then I will definitely get one, I'll check that out 😉. Ride safe 🏍

[@TobiasHeinemann-l6f]

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!

[@TobiasHeinemann-l6f]

and btw very nice review!!!!

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@TobiasHeinemann-l6f]

@@BluePacificMedia thanks!

[@windkante6210]

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.

[@TobiasHeinemann-l6f]

@@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

[@tomoates8568]

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

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🧐😋

[@tomoates8568]

@@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

[@BluePacificMedia]

That would be sick! I am thinking of going scrambler on this down the road.

[@ILCARCIOFOROSSO]

Why those colours!? I get the black one, but why two slightly different grey tones as an alternative?

[@BluePacificMedia]

@@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?

[@ILCARCIOFOROSSO]

@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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

@ 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 🙏😊

[@gordonduncan3865]

You can turn Eco mode off! Did you read the owners manual?

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@christos_6]

Awesome video, amazing review. You know where it is made?

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@il-mozzo7672]

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

[@christos_6]

@@il-mozzo7672 Thank you very much my friend.

[@SFSomega]

Personally 48HP iis the minimum I need on a motorcycle to have fun and feel good. But I like the styling of the GB.

[@BluePacificMedia]

This bike is plenty fun, but we all have our own style. Hopefully they will drop a 500cc in a future model.

[@mariuszzwolski9692]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@justkidding9751]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 😊🙏

[@jjstuartonwriting8150]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🤩

[@Julung88]

Still waiting for this motorbike to be marketed in Indonesia🙏

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thanks for watching 🙏😊 Yeah I hope they change that and get this bike worldwide soon!

[@matusknives]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Yeah they are making it clear even just released the GB350c to go straight at the classic. Thanks for watching 🙏😎

[@matusknives]

@@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.

[@coreys8070]

I’ve got a red rooster exhaust on my gb350 and sounds awesome

[@BluePacificMedia]

Sweet. Any clips online of it?

[@coreys8070]

@@BluePacificMediaof mine no, of the exhaust in general, yes

[@johnbale6343]

Is that the standard silencer ?

[@BluePacificMedia]

Yes the bike is fully stock. 😎

[@johnbale6343]

@@BluePacificMedia I definitely need one.

[@BluePacificMedia]

@@johnbale6343 😎😎

[@eddybouh2079]

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

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@0scartheCat]

the new Kawasaki 225 retro being released in 2025 will be an interesting review if you get the chance to test it.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Oh that would be cool, thanks for the heads up. 🙏😊

[@josevi5835]

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!

[@ricardalodni102]

Das passt schon.

[@tnvd1605]

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.

[@josevi5835]

@tnvd. Thanks!

[@TobiasHeinemann-l6f]

@@tnvd1605 im 175cm that sounds perfect :D

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@nolandderlugner1351]

I wish it had a chunk more power, if it could overtake on highway, id be so happy

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@kevindarkstar]

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 😊

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@MarlaThomas-q4z]

The eco light can be disabled.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thank you, yes I found it the next day after posting the video. 😂

[@kevindarkstar]

16:05 traction control on a 20bhp bike certainly seems like overkill tbh

[@BluePacificMedia]

@@kevindarkstar haha yeah, but nice first new riders

[@pauls8456]

Great review! (Interesting Australian/North American accent).

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thank you and thanks for watching! Great ear, yes I am US born and raised in Australia.

[@andregrastyan3403]

Cool video. I feel the same way about my new CL500 honda scrambler. 7400 miles no problem and a great bike with 46hp.

[@BluePacificMedia]

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.

[@nolandderlugner1351]

7400 is quite literally nothing

[@NormanHughesdix]

Not fast for 350 but definitely reliable...Top speed around 140kmh depending on your style and weight

[@BluePacificMedia]

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 🙏😊

[@TripMachine]

💗

[@BluePacificMedia]

Thanks for watching! Love the wraps!

[@8man_01]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Ah thank you 🙏 such a bummer they don’t just put this bike out globally. Where are you watching from?

[@8man_01]

@@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.

[@aayoushsunuwar8179]

You can actually turn off the eco.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Yes I found that the day after posting the video 😜 Thanks for letting me know and for watching! 🙏😊

[@o00scorpion00o]

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.

[@BluePacificMedia]

@@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.

[@o00scorpion00o]

@@BluePacificMedia I hope you're right, I can't wait to hear some of these bikes going around 😀

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

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

[@BluePacificMedia]

Will check it out! Thanks for watching 🙏😎

[@il-mozzo7672]

The Morini 350 was/felt smaller. The GB350 is a lot more similar (in size and look) to the Ducati 350 of the 70'

[@ragimundvonwallat8961]

@@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

[@NormanHughesdix]

Need USD forks

[@BluePacificMedia]

Would be nice, but it doesn’t have the performance to really need it, and that would drive up the price.

[@PaulRoberts-hh5ww]

Not really.

[@Biker_Alone_Italia]

I'm downvoting this video because I want to see the speedometer clearly.

[@BluePacificMedia]

Had to mosaic it mostly for legal reasons 😜