Honda GB350s review: 10,000km Later - The Good & The Bad

[@malakandar]

Man you got me, I ordered one just right now. They told me here in Poland that I will recive it in April.

[@RideThruJapan]

@@malakandar haha that is awesome! Such a long wait, won’t be easy, but it is a lot of fun and winter must be brutal there anyway. Perfect spring gift to yourself! Thanks for watching🙏😊 more vids to come.

[@panroman8970]

i'm consider to get one in Poland as well, I've visit a dealer and bike is marvelous, would You like to contact me, is there kind a priv here on KZbin

[@panroman8970]

Hi, I consider to get one here in Poland as well, I've visit a dealer and there's only one for sell now at this time, I think it's a good idea to stay in touch to exchange the experiences on this marvelous bike, don't You? I think I'll get one on March '25, życze udanej eksploatacji🙋🏻 zapraszam do kontaktu

[@ramiretz]

i also ordered mine a few days ago here in Austria.... im very curious my honda dealer get one, he told me he already ordered but didnt give me a exact delivery date....

[@derhiob8493]

Hello from Germany ! I expect getting my blue one in the second week of january 😇 So not long to go to make my own experiences. Can't wait and let's hope the wheather will be fine to do the first tour 🤘Happy new year to All viewers, stay safe riding your bikes 😎

[@steveb1297]

Great review Adam. Thanks for this useful video and for sharing your honest thoughts. I’ve ordered my GB350S in black and it should be here in mid-February. You’re absolutely right in that it’s just a simple bike any experienced rider can enjoy. It’s just the purity of riding. Being at one with the bike and your surroundings. Steve 🇬🇧

[@RideThruJapan]

Stoked I could help and hope you enjoy the ride 😊 now the hard part…the wait! At least it will be starting to head towards warmer weather. Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel…about to head out on a 4 day ride and camp so should have a good video coming soon 😎

[@steveb1297]

Look forward to watching that then 👍

[@stijndeligt]

I assumed your channel was much bigger. Love your production quality and especially the intro to the review about what a bike means to you. Hope to see more

[@RideThruJapan]

@@stijndeligt thank you 🙏 It is a new project, will be making a lot more content for sure. Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@robertthole9320]

Same. I subscribed after watching and was shocked there weren’t tens of thousands of subscribers. Good stuff and good luck growing your channel.

[@RideThruJapan]

Thanks man! Will do my best…appreciate the support 🙏😊

[@0scartheCat]

I like the slight echo on the audio it has a retro NASA tone to it.. lovely…

[@RideThruJapan]

@@0scartheCat😂 didn’t hear it until you mentioned it and now that is all I hear 😂 will have to drop a quote next time I use the black helmet! 😂

[@desmcd1515]

Nice review. You can go into settings and disable the eco light. Instructions are in the owners manual. Did it on mine.

[@RideThruJapan]

@@desmcd1515 oh you are a legend!!! Will get on that today! 😊😊 Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@robertthole9320]

Beautiful video and I suspect your channel will become very popular with the news of your bike’s release in Europe and I hope the States soon.

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you 🙏 and thanks for watching😊 Would be great if it does, be perfect to earn a living doing what I love. ❤️

[@piotrb2444]

Tak trza żyć….that’s a slogan from one of Polish moto’KZbinr and translates to: that’s how you should live. Great video, great take on motorcycling.

[@RideThruJapan]

That is very cool, thanks for sharing 🙏😊 And thank you for watching🙏 more videos to come 😎🏍️

[@randomguy9893]

Most people in the uk are going for the triumph speed 400 or the new RE gueurilla 450. 20 hp is not enough for fast uk roads, in case you need that extra punch to get out of trouble.

[@RideThruJapan]

@@randomguy9893 fair call, but I am sure it will find it’s place with the b road crew. 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@AndrasMihalyi]

Hopefully, if the rumours are true, there will be a GB500... That would be the sweet spot.

[@chaz3263]

Nice video man, they just released these in the UK recently and I love the idea of it. I recently picked up an imported Cross Cub 110 and it's a joy to ride, wish I could have a chance to ride those beautiful japanese roads, hopefully one day. Nice to see an english speaking japanese biking channel, keep up the good work brother and ride safe :)

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you 🙏 I didn’t realize there were so few channels out in Japan in English. Have some big plans for this channel. I appreciate your support. The cross cub is a cool Machine, will be doing a full review of the Hunter cub 125 (Trail 125) in the coming weeks. Super excited to try that bike.

[@manos_recovery]

Perfect video man👍🏻 Can't wait this bike's arrival.. 80-90 its the sweetest speed to ride ha? That's what the only thing i want from it. And after the 2 year's guarantee, I'll fix it myself 🔩🔧

[@RideThruJapan]

Thanks for watching 🙏😊 yeah anywhere up to the 95km/h is pretty much the sweat spot

[@petervandebeek2369]

Thanks for this overview and your other video(s) ! This might be my upgrade after my current Yamaha XSR125

[@RideThruJapan]

You’re welcome and thanks for watching. That would be a nice upgrade!

[@mynameismarko7]

God bless you, brother! And thank you very much for this review! Greetings from Austria 👊😃

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you for watching 🙏😊 love your country, I will be back there again.

[@mynameismarko7]

@@RideThruJapan Awesome! 😎

[@simongoddard8490]

Great owner review, look forward to its arrival in UK, hopefully followed by the rumoured GB500, if that’s around 40bhp will be absolutely perfect.

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you 🙏 yeah a 500 would be pretty epic! Thanks for watching 😊👍

[@panroman8970]

@@simongoddard8490 IMHO I suggest Honda CL500 maybe?

[@kevinlayne6946]

You’re GB 350 S videos awesome I am living in south eastern Michigan USA 15 degrees today light snow.☃️ I have a Triumph 400 scrambler X I bought seven months ago. I have the same feeling and I’m quoting you when I speak about it when I get off it I just have to look at it. I am a veteran motorcycle rider that’s getting older and excited about an adult size , smaller engine. motorcycle and I love my 400 X and to quote you I’m never gonna sell it keeping it forever however long that might be thank you You’re a poet if you don’t already know it Word Smith “great video. “ Thank you for sharing and I subscribed today.

[@RideThruJapan]

Ahhh man what an awesome comment! Thank you so much 🙏😊 really appreciate it. It is a smoldering 31F here today. 😂 but about to pack the bike for a multiple day ride and camp…should be a cool video to come from that. I am pretty much set on the 400x as the second bike, just saving some play money now for her, beed a little more offroad capacity for some of the rides ahead. Glad to hear it is a good ride!

[@faizkhai23]

nice video review sir.

[@RideThruJapan]

@@faizkhai23 thank you 😊Have a new video releasing tonight 😎🙏

[@ontheway4034]

Hello from the USA. Nice video and nice bike. I subscribed. I'm in my 50's and bought a Honda Monkey in 2020 and when I was ready for something a little bigger, I looked at all of the Honda's in their 300 and 500 range, but didn't like any of them. I ended up getting a Royal Enfield Hunter 350. I like the Hunter 350, but if the GB350S was available in the USA, I probably would have bought one. I hope Honda brings this or a slightly larger version of it here. I heard they trademarked the GB500 name for North America. I hope they keep it an air-cooled single cylinder, though.

[@RideThruJapan]

A 500 would be perfect! Like you say as long as they keep the single longstroke aircooled engine. The trademark is a good sigh for sure! Thanks for watching 🙏 much more to come 😎

[@josevi5835]

A single cylinder 500cc long stroke air cooled engine could be a blast. Even a twin cylinder would be great. The 350 provides to Honda economies of scale because its huge sales in countries like India. A 500 parallell twin would be too much for several countries and I do not know if Honda could be interested in it.

[@RideThruJapan]

@@josevi5835​​⁠yeah different markets for sure. In Japan the license system is -400cc then 400-open so they have a lot of bikes that are 400cc the 400x ADV for example is 500x in other places. But a 500cc single would be a thing of beauty. That said the 350cc is such a balanced bike and it rides great so no complaints.

[@josevi5835]

@@RideThruJapan Planning to own a GB350 when it is available in Spain. I have a XSR900 and a Monkey and there is a big difference in power between them. However both are very entertaining to drive and provide me lot of smiles per kilometer.

[@RideThruJapan]

@ thatbis awesome…yeah I agree that all bikes have that fun factor. I plan on getting a collection going agin in the next few years. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 more to come 😎

[@MGT.joseee]

I love this Honda.

[@RideThruJapan]

Me too 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏😊 Much more to come 😎

[@shihaskn6889]

You can turn off eco indicator buy press and hold side keys simultaneously

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you, yes found that the day after posting the video. Thanks for sharing 😊🙏

[@educruiser]

Royal Enfield makes the Classic and Bullet with the same design for 60 - 70 years... They are not new bikes emulating being old bikes. They are the bikes that Royal Enfield sold in 50's but with the minimum things for homologations requirement nowaday.

[@RideThruJapan]

Fair point, and I am not knocking them, just personal preference. I honestly don’t really compare bikes, but people asked me a lot about it. When I choose a bike it is almost always on the feeling I get when I see and ride it. The Honda just grabbed me, as does the Indian 101, which is my next goal. Practically speaking an adventure bike would suit some plans I have, but haven’t seen one yet that gives me the fizz. 🧐 Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@joanc.romero5621]

Is that Okinawa? The landscape is beautiful.

[@RideThruJapan]

@@joanc.romero5621 Thank you, no this is all filmed in Miyazaki. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 Much more to come.

[@andregrastyan3403]

Cool bike,but what about the new SCL500 Honda? I think you would really like it. If you have a chance, take it for a test ride. I got one after my Rebel 1100cc DCT. I love it. The 47 HP is just perfect all around. It's great fun here on the Jersey Shore USA. Put 7,500 miles on it and not one problem yet. By the way, I'm not missing the Rebel's 86 HP at all. Greetings.

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you 🙏 yeah I am keen to try that bike for sure, rental wise I can only get the 250cc which is disappointing but maybe fun to try out. How did you find the DCT?

[@goodwisher6796]

Born in india 🇮🇳 entertaining the world 🌎 nice video i too owns this 🏍 bike

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you 🙏 I love how we all connect over our love if riding😊 Thanks for watching, more to come😎

[@ramiretz]

super nice chilling bike, cant wait to get mine for 2025 🥰🥰🥰🥰 does it also have the sidestand light on the dash, like they in india have ?

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you 🙏 I know the feeling the wait was excruciating but well worth it. The engine will cut off automatically if the stand is down and you put it in gear. No light though. Thanks for watching, much more to come 🙏😊

[@peterpataki4094]

I have red that its consumption is very great. 15 liter tank is enough for 600 km. Is it true? I am thinking about to order one (I am in Hungary). I have some experience with Enfield Meteor 350 ( I have 3 another bigger Honda). The Meteor was a winner in 80 % when I went to my garage and took a choice from the bikes. I think the long-stroke single cilynder engine has a special character (90 mm stroke 60 mm bore, whihc is absolutely uniqe today). Take care any enjoy 2025!

[@RideThruJapan]

Thanks for watching 😊🙏 Yes it easily does 600kms and I don’t take it easy to get that range. i have gotten 700kms when riding mellow. Thanks for watching 🙏😊 Have a great new year! Much more to come 😎

[@kuboomCreepy96]

Very good video. Love from india 🇮🇳 ❣️

[@RideThruJapan]

@@kuboomCreepy96 thank you 😊 and thanks for watching 😊🙏

[@svenskdod]

I’m looking at getting this bike as they come out in Sweden this year. But dude, I can’t place your accent? Sounds American, but with small injections of New Zealand/Aus.

[@RideThruJapan]

Good ear! US born and grew up in Australia. 😉 I hope you enjoy the bike and thanks for watching 😊🙏 more to come.

[@MaxHendrick-tk3xt]

Does your bike complete you?😂 Great video.

[@RideThruJapan]

🤣 tempted to say yes, but since there are many other bikes I plan to add to my collection, I guess it doesn’t 😜Thanks for watching 🙏😊 Much more to come.

[@pauloakes5718]

Hypnotic

[@RideThruJapan]

Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@badreddineaniba2739]

❤❤❤❤

[@RideThruJapan]

Thanks for watching 🙏😊 Much more to come 😎

[@zigurath8]

If I had to choose between a Honda GB350 and a Royal Enfield 350 Bear, I would choose the Royal Enfield, sorry. But it's cheaper and looks better to me. ;)

[@RideThruJapan]

No need to apologize, we all have our preferences, saw a bear 650 and it was the first RE I really liked…will take a peek at the 350 for sure. Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@ferrari4150]

Between photos enfield hunter is better,but if you see both of them live you 'll change opinion.....honda is bigger and more quality for the price .

[@tsevetgestoorde]

thanks

[@RideThruJapan]

Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@robertthole9320]

Also, I am picking up some Aussie in your accent but also some midwestern american. Interesting.

[@RideThruJapan]

Good ear! Yeah Born in the US raised in Australia, now 25 years in Japan, with most of my non Japanese friends being American my accent is strange for sure. 😜

[@NormanHughesdix]

Hp could be more at 25-28hp

[@RideThruJapan]

I absolutely agree 👍

[@NormanHughesdix]

@RideThruJapan I subscribed you,Domoarigato

[@RideThruJapan]

Thank you, very appreciated :)

[@ktkace]

would ne perfect oif its 250 (no inspections)

[@RideThruJapan]

Haha not sure if I would like a smaller engine in this. But, i hear ya on the shaken…I guess the Rebel 250 has that market. I would like to see this with a 500cc or more. Thanks for watching. 🙏😊

[@ktkace]

@@RideThruJapan pity the engine on the cbr250rr (inline 2) isnt made into a street bike/cruiser .Z250 might have to do if i buy and ride in japan

[@RideThruJapan]

@ there is an older bike called the Magna 250cc full cruiser and a good smooth ride. Has a v-twin. Had one in Okinawa and was a nice ride in that engine size.

[@windkante6210]

💪😃

[@josephxanthopoulos]

Nice 350cc but Hunter is more beautiful . :)

[@RideThruJapan]

A bike for every taste, the capitalist dream 😜 Thanks for watching 🙏😊

[@Orb.Technology]

Orb technology

[@RideThruJapan]

RideThruJapan 🤣🤣

[@mikeemerson9832]

The GB350 sounds like a noisy lawn mower. The RE Classic/Bullet 350 sounds and looks more authentic. The Honda is probably better overall but has a distinct lack of character. A typical Japanese clone...

[@RideThruJapan]

Sounds like you have some badass lawnmowers in your area 😜 “authentic”, “clone” it’s just a bike dude 😂 luckily there are many bikes for many riders…I love it…keeps the road interesting. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts 🙏😊 Happy riding 🏍️

[@AndrasMihalyi]

it sounds like a single cylinder long stroke air cooled classic engine... as it should. A rarity these days