Honda GB350 first impressions but fenders & panels are metal - my mistake

[@kevinbourke4038]

Good narration, and most informative revue. Thankyou for sharing.

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

Thanks Kevin. Unfortunately I made a mistake by recording these videos on the first day of ownership. I looked at the mudguards and side panels and assumed they were plastic when they are indeed metal. I am happy to be wrong though because it makes this great bike even more impressive at this price-point. I will be more careful and thorough in the full review I am recording this week after a week of ownership. :>)

[@sdc0386]

I will have to agree, the bike is relaxing to ride. Also the gearbox is probably the best I've used.

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

Yeh that gear box is as smooth as butter. Thank you for your comment. :>)

[@Mackie01]

Just listened to some more of your videos and you are completely wrong about the front and rear mudguards and side panels being plastic? They are definitely steel, I have this motorcycle so I know this and also what you said about the switches isn't right either I've owned many Honda's and other Japanese bikes and there the same quality and robustness as any of them?

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

Thank you. I am very happy to be wrong if they are metal and will correct this and admit my mistake in my review video of the bike this week. Appreciate you correcting me. You obviously love the GB350 and for good reason. Its a fantastic bike.

[@asrafhossain98]

Here in India its called Honda hness cb350. Its cheaper than RE Classic 350s . I own this fantastic machine. It has one of the best Exhaust note ,interesting thing is when you want to hear tha sound ,rev it up and enjoy. Otherwise it remains silent not disturb my neighbors 😅

[@0scartheCat]

the GB350s is due in UK early 2025, just ordered one in Metallic Black. How slow can you ride it in each gear?

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

Congratulations. I haven't tested how slow you can ride it in each gear yet but will do that for the full review. The good news is the mudguards and side panels look plastic because of the way they are painted but I have been corrected and it seems they are actually metal. I'm very happy to be wrong on this point.

[@Scooterbootz]

I almost bought this bike but RE dealer offered a new 411 Himalayan 1200 cheaper for me. Still a bike I would enjoy.

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

I noticed yesterday RE have dropped the price of a couple of their 350s in Australia which means the Classic and Bullet are very similar to this. As the market becomes more competitive we might see more of this which means it is definitely a good time to buy. :>)

[@Mackie01]

Just wanted to correct you on where this was designed and built, the GB350 that Australia gets is built in Japan as are the Japanese one's, there put together at the Honda's Kumamoto factory, the engines are built in Honda's ogawa factory, there is a lot of miss information about saying they where originally designed and built in India, a simple google search will show a picture of the blokes at Honda responsible for it unique design, the Indian market would be just assembling, maybe welding and painting frames for there market, it does not make the engine

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

That's great news if the original components for the first bike (CB350 H'ness) were also made in Japan.

[@ronwarber9359]

Great video, unfortunately the GB 350 isn't available in North America.. Looks like a great little mc. Merry Christmas and stay upright

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

Thanks Ron. Seeing they are being introduced in Europe I would be very surprised if they don't introduce it in North America. You have a wonderful Christmas too. :>)

[@1990-t1j]

Nice bike but heavy for the engine size. I like it, though.

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

Yeh statistically it looks a little heavy on paper compared to say the Speed 400 but I can't say I have felt it while riding.

[@fuglbird]

Why don't you learn about your CB350 before making videos about it? You are just guessing and waffling.

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

Fair point. I recorded them on the first day of ownership and made some mistakes.

[@ianpickett8420]

We can all only hope that it is better than the original , slow , gutless , poor handling , over weight , asthmatic piece of chrome plated tin junk ............. If price is all that matters to you , go for it ...!!

[@coreys8070]

You sound fun at parties

[@glendyble4725]

not your cup of tea then ?

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

No I don't have that excuse as I didn't buy it on price ... I bought it to help teach someone to ride ... and yeh it is slow but it is charming in its own unique way. Maybe its my age ... lol ...

[@glendyble4725]

@@motorcyclingdownunder i agree, i am 67 and will be ordering one shortly.

[@motorcyclingdownunder]

@@glendyble4725 Great choice. You'll love it. Leisurely yet engaging riding by needing to change the gears regularly make it perfect in my book. If I want to go fast or tour long distances I have other bikes for that. :>)

[@EvilBard666]

Crap bike,

[@lesterthorpe4190]

“Don’t mince your words “ 😂

[@EvilBard666]

@@lesterthorpe4190 Nope, had india trash before, learned my lesson.

[@Mackie01]

@EvilBard666 it's not indian