Honda CB350 RS | First ride review | PowerDrift

Honda moved fast to release the second variant based on the same, brand-new platform as the CB350 Highness with the new RS. The CB350 RS features the same 350cc single as the Highness with torque peaking at just 3,000RPM and 21.07PS of peak power. This is a smooth, torquey engine that is geared a little too tall for highway riding. The frame and suspension are the same as the Highness and the changes are to the design and to the ergonomics. How is the RS to ride? Can you tour on it with the more sporty sitting position? Shumi has the answers.
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[@powerdriftofficial]

Hey #PDArmy, would you pick the CB350 RS or the HNess? Let us know below, and don't forget to hit that Like button!

[@maynellrodrigues9862]

Bro please get some rode microphones for the team... You'll guys really need it

[@Amory98]

At this price, I'd rather a dominar.

[@pranay220]

I prefer the H'ness. RS parts can be added on. Further I think the top end performance can be improved, with a bigger throttle body.

[@IamRajanKhanna]

Whatever be the pricing, they should increase the center availability around the country.

[@mayankteo]

Neither, waiting for CB500X. Just hoping Honda price it sensibly. The performance of the highness is a downer esp in 5th gear n seems like Honda has taken the CB moniker too seriously. I mean a city bike (CB) should be fun on the highways too... Even the old CBR 250 was faster than this. C'Mon HMSI, give us some good motorcycles - the market has matured a lot now.

[@yatrikashish]

You're wrong on two counts. Firstly, you dont shift into the 5th very early, in fact you CAN'T shift into the 5th below 70, without the engine crying out in protest...the gearing is so tall. Secondly, as you put it, its not as simple as opening and closing the throttle once in 5th, on the contrary, nothing happens if you open the throttle at 70 with the bike in 5th....for any overtaking manoeuver, you gotta shift down, down to 3rd even, at times....and that is where the action is! I've had this bike for the last couple weeks, done about a thousand kms, I already have a Classic 500, chose a Honda this time as I've had enough of broken clutch cables, failed starters, losuy lights (you put aux lights and you're screwed by the 14 AH battery that costs a bomb), and a screwed fuel injector. While the Honda may not give me the torque to cruise in top gear at 40-50....it gives me something intangible but of paramount importance on a long ride....PEACE OF MIND and RELIABILITY.

[@blazingskulls]

Heyy nice review. I’ve also seen in many other reviewers that the hearing is tall but those were about the H’ness. And even powerdrift has many times spoken about how tall the gearing is on the h’ness. So did they change it for the RS or no??

[@adityach454]

@@blazingskulls No no they did not change anything internally. Only external appearances have been changed.

[@2464tejas]

@@blazingskulls I just had a test ride of these 2 bikes today and could not feel much of a difference in the gearing. Its better to test ride it to know what suits better to us.

[@ParthRastogi]

ikr? even I am considering selling my GT535 and getting this for the same reasons.

[@yatrikashish]

@@ParthRastogi New Classic and Meteor have also come out now...very modern and trouble free they are. But will a Interceptor/GT not be a perfect upgrade after the Conti535?

[@factss108]

I keep seeing everyone saying that this bike is "Slow at highway speeds" I personally ride an R3 and my riding partner lately is someone who rides a H'ness. Most of the time when he leads, it feels like the bike is plenty fast and I have to ride harder to catch up. And when I lead, the H'ness hardly has any trouble keeping pace at a gentle 110 average. Hence, don't go by what others feel is a slower highway speed. If it can do 100-110 without vibes, that's all you need for our roads.

[@DiyArtHQ]

True, I own Duke390 and bought Hness as my second bike, initially felt I wouldn't be able to do long distance as I am used to cruising at 110-130 on my duke. After 3k kms and few long rides, I am very happy with H'ness can cruise at true 110-115 kmph all day. Yes, the tall 5th gearing is little annoying first, but once you are used to the bike and understand the engine character you will be fine, also engine is extremely refined at any rpm. Coming from duke, the ergonomics are very relaxed and can do 600+kms in day with very little fatigue.

[@kevinpaul2790]

Very true. I ride a Panigale v4. I had a really tough time drag racing with an H'ness. It is incredibly fast. I'm selling my v4 to buy this beast. Jai kissan jai H'ness

[@AmalDevYT]

@@kevinpaul2790 lmaoooooooo

[@AKSHAT_SINGH_GOUR]

@@kevinpaul2790 What msg are you trying to convey?

[@AKSHAT_SINGH_GOUR]

I own a h'ness & I am totally in love with it.

[@Amory98]

If there must be music, at least keep the volume of it and the narration similar. Honestly the music, the genre of it more so, tends to get irritating. Choose a mellow music when there's actual talking involved.

[@askrazzy4]

Agree

[@factss108]

True, this was most evident in their older videos , from 2-3 years back, when the music overpowered the engine note itself.

[@shu_mar]

Feedback noted! Thank you!

[@Amory98]

@@shu_mar on an enthusiastic side note, I really appreciate the fact that you try to weave theoretical information in your videos. I still remember when you talked about the name Bronx and the reason behind it at length. Reminded me so much of the Harlem renaissance. Motorcycling is, along with mechanics, an art; like say literature. And so it encompasses such a beautiful legacy, each brand featuring the culture/history of the land of its genesis. In the intricate wiring of a Honda bike perhaps you can feel the post world war desperation of Japan (?). Might seem futile but I genuinely appreciate the fact that you choose to be theoretical. Love and reverence.

[@amiyachourasiya]

I had been commenting on their background music since ages...but no change...it just takes off your concentration and fun of watching, and disturbs like what the hell this kachra came from...

[@SumitKumar-co2pm]

Stop with the loud music popping out of nowhere in between. I can't keep switching volume all the time

[@alphatonin]

Exactly

[@maulikxlakhani]

Damn true!

[@askrazzy4]

Agree

[@shu_mar]

Feedback noted!

[@Dr.VishnuVardhan]

Yeah!

[@karunkeechira]

I think regularly riding sports bikes has influenced in a way that it adversly affects his reviews of less powerful bikes...

[@echochamber8350]

True

[@RealAutoReviews]

True

[@sharoonshaik3384]

There isn't any major or even minor problems. After watching all reviews about this bike i felt like all they do is creating problems and confuse people. In my personal experience the bike is overall very good at this price range, nice service and customer support. Dont go by these confused reviews, just take a ride, and feel it then go for it.

[@sandeepojha6078]

Exactly

[@varun2250]

​@@sandeepojha6078What's your opinion/review of this bike? I'm planning to buy one. Is it comfortable for the pillion passenger as well? Also can women sit sideways on this while being secure?

[@sandeepojha6078]

@@varun2250 honestly i m saying today only i had the delivery of this bike. Let me explore.. But one thing dont go through this nonsense reviews. 1st uh test ride this bike then go as per ur own requirements. Nd han women nahi baith sakte coz this is a scrambler so it doesn't offer side footrest. Baith sakte hai but wahi legs rakhne keliye dikkat ho sakta hai.. Btw i m happy with my new bike

[@varun2250]

@@sandeepojha6078 Thank you for the advice. I'm actually looking to buy Highness, so just wanted to know how its sibling fares. Would be glad if you could tell your opinion later

[@gokulkamath7673]

​@@sandeepojha6078hey Sandeep why did you chose 350 when you speed 400 in option

[@gettingfitwithoutgym]

The bee 🐝 on tank at 5:55 seems like it's enjoying the ride 😁

[@aravindbnr]

I rode this bike and have to agree with shumi on the easy going nature , This bike can comfortably cruise between 80 -120 on highways without any distinct vibrations. If you dont like the waiting period on RE's or you dont want an RE as it is way too common, definitely choosing this bike is a good idea. The only negative thing is the headlight throw , though led it is still not adequate, the halogen on my classic does a better job.

[@RealAutoReviews]

You're incorrect, on two counts, Shumi: 1) 1:00-1:30: You say: "The way they've chosen gearing causes problems. So the pro of this engine is at really low speeds..... you will shift up into 5th very very early on and then it's just peaceful riding, opening and closing the throttle." FACT: NO, sir. In the city, you can't shift into 5th "very very early on" and you definitely can't stay there in "peace, and just open and close throttle." In fact, you can't shift into 5th anytime before 60 km/h (it's 40 km/h for the Meteor), and even when you do, you can't do that "peaceful on/off throttle" you talked about 🤦 In the city, in 5th, every time you close the throttle, you WILL have to shift down to fourth to keep the engine from lugging. 2) 6:53-7:03: You say: "If the rear wheel was narrower, and the circumference lower, you'd get a motorcycle geared EVEN LOWER than the H'Ness and that would really really definitely be a problem." FACT: The gearing on the H'Ness is TALL, not SHORT. So the statement "gearing even shorter than the H'Ness would have caused problems" is incorrect. Would request you to read a bit about gearing, engines, and stuff before you make videos 🙏

[@nadeemashraf4059]

👍

[@sportsmedicine5284]

Got confused on comment of shifting to 5th in city. Please can you elaborate on couple of things quoted on video: 1) Does CB feel weak on inclines? 2) Does the torque at high speed feels really trailing?

[@pranjithprabhakaran5263]

You are correct

[@RealAutoReviews]

@@sportsmedicine5284 I will be getting the bike next week. All your questions will be correctly answered in that one. 😃

[@pranavp386]

Was waiting for this comment. Shumi says its geared really tall but then says that you can shift up very early on. Makes me question his credibility. Could just be an honest mistake tho.

[@apkgk]

1:31 "Even when I'm gone, Shumi Hanging On..." 😁

[@prajjwalvinodh968]

Haha I heard the same

[@Sai_on_youtube]

Lol. 😂

[@shu_mar]

Wow wow! I’m featured in a song!

[@shadow_noobgg]

I heard the song & saw your comment at the same time😂😂

[@sophrosynemind]

😆😆😆😆

[@LauraLasan69]

Only the ones who owns this machine knows how good the bike is ✌️

[@nithishnair8037]

How about constant speeds? Can you stay above 100kmph for long durations?

[@The_Explorer___]

​@@nithishnair8037 i stay on 135

[@nithishnair8037]

@@The_Explorer___ Damn...For how long?

[@hermitsage12]

​@@nithishnair8037 not that long. You can stay at 110 comfortably for long time tho

[@dineshdas2580]

​@@nithishnair8037 easily

[@avijitgupta3983]

It's a amazing bike , my first long stroke engine ,....it's get super refined at speeds 80/90 km , very easy to ride ........10 out of 10 if you are a cornering lover

[@braj14177]

Shumi is the living encyclopedia of motorcycles ❤️

[@shu_mar]

Bas kya! Thanks!

[@Randomvideos-tq4sx]

True

[@moossamoossa5089]

@@shu_mar 9i

[@mangeshjangale4704]

True.

[@AnkitSingh-ez5gc]

The premium of RS over normal 350 i think is definitely worth it, the appearance itself makes it good enough of a stretch for me !

[@leog9844]

It really amazes me why these motorcycles whose making conventional front forks vs the inverted forks just to save a buck. I personally don’t even look at a bike if the forks are not inverted.

[@303008884]

Feedback - When Shumi is speaking I would rather not hear any music.

[@ratkutti]

I guess all the 12 dislikes are from the ones who actually liked the content but got pissed off at the utter lack of volume leveling. If we had it at 100, Shumi's voice is at 85 and the rest is at 110. This is pure chaos. Please level thr volume floor for the entire length of the video.

[@amanchaudhary742]

Nailed it.👍

[@shu_mar]

Sorry! The team has been given your feedback!

[@jackojagan8600]

I thought my mobile is having issues 🤣

[@ratkutti]

@@shu_mar Thank you!

[@richard.a23]

@@shu_marbeen telling it in so many reviews, hopefully the editing team fixes this soon it's very annoying.. Trust me.. I have to keep increasing the volume even you speak and lowering it when the music kicks in. End of day... You are go to person for reviews on bikes for me!!

[@akshayjoshi9109]

I don't know how their reviews seems positive for RE meteor and negative for this bike while it's a plus in every way.

[@kumarsaurav1593]

I don't know why these critics were giving so much attention to long gareing and giving this bike a identity crisis badge. In my pov and riding experience its an absolute joy and fun to ride this bike.

[@RamkumarGaneshM]

Exactly bro.. It feels out of the world while riding..

[@adilwahidkhan4635]

Traction Control on a 30 NM motorcycle is as "NECESSARY" as Riding modes on a 20 bhp motorcycle..😉

[@sahir1120]

52 Nm How about that...

[@mustafadudhwala7278]

Features are welcome if switchable, whichever feature it may be😁. But If it is a forced feature you have to use then it becomes torture😕

[@blessed7047]

@@mustafadudhwala7278 you can turn it off

[@mustafadudhwala7278]

@@blessed7047 exactly my point, just like the apache

[@raghunathk249]

Traction control is a must on any bike..I once hit a sand patch on a curve in my 150 gixxer doing just 60kmph. Thank God nothing serious happened and I managed to control the bike but it did give me the biggest fright of my life..

[@nikhilsaini1045]

That background music is distracting.. Pls remove it

[@shaunakdani206]

Improve your concentration bro😂 . Just kidding

[@sambittapas6911]

He have intentionally done to keep enthusiast little detached😂

[@amitsajjan766]

Okay sure😂😂😂

[@gat6932]

Obama back to action 🎬

[@shu_mar]

Barack to work!

[@gat6932]

@@shu_mar so when is Barack with perak ..?

[@askadaskiran113]

Hi.. If possible for a comparison video for H'ness - Mojo300 BS6 - Dominar..

[@jadon_s.s]

Bought it on 21st April 2021, and I'm totally in love with it. CB 350 RS Dual Tone.

[@somnathbist5663]

price?

[@jadon_s.s]

@@somnathbist5663 ex-showroom + RTO + Insurance + handling chgs = ₹2,30,000 approx I also took 3 year Extended warranty + Road side assistance + seat cover + Leg guard + Bike cover + Helmet + wheel and disc lock + Mobile holder for gps = ₹12,000 approx

[@rakshitvlogs07]

Hi Shumi, Request your review on the new Mojo300 ABS BSVI also. Lot of people reported some important changes to improve the performance overall to give great riding experience in this 300 to 400 CC segment. Pls consider. Thanks.

[@iamrider2539]

That's a fair review, Shumi. Can I expect the same for the Latest Mojo BS6? Ps: That music in between, it's slight discomfort to ears when headset is plugged in.

[@rajivgopal8894]

Proud owner oh Highness CB 350... Did I like the RS one? Yes... Should have waited more and shelled out 10k more? Hell no. .... Reason : Versatility of the CB... RS is a baby scrambler while CB is anything you want it to be :-)

[@factss108]

not really , changing the handlebar doesnt make it a scrambler. It is , to quote Shumi , Roughly the Same

[@guywithead9013]

It is not a Scrambler nor a cafe racer,it is Honda CB 350 RS.😉

[@shu_mar]

Scrambler? From which angle?

[@surojitpal3948]

Mileage?

[@__7000rpm]

@@shu_mar He must be talking about the styling/yellow color being similar to the Ducati, lol. (Btw, talking about styling, I find it to be a KEY factor especially for the younger generation. Shelling out an extra 10K wouldn't matter to a 21-25 year old who has been charmed/infatuated by the looks of the RS over the CB. Reasoning goes out of the window. Maybe the +10K is for the emotional 'fools' out there.)

[@tejassingh2488]

When you're not interested in the bike but you still watch the video to hear Shumi talk and gain every bit of knowledge you can. 🙌

[@shu_mar]

🍻

[@bharathx2022]

shumi, please do a review on Mojo BS 6

[@prajjwalvinodh968]

“The Honda should have built an Honda, than building a better Royal Enfield” -Shumi 2021

[@shu_mar]

Ahaahahahahaha! Thanks!

[@pavanchandrashekar40]

Absolutely.. Honda should mark these words!!

[@Looktheotherway]

Maybe Honda is chasing numbers 😀

[@Mortykrrs]

Atlast someone gave a good and crisp review... Otherwise everyone was like... I love this bike for what I ignored

[@shu_mar]

Thank you!

[@ajayrajreddy2397]

@@shu_mar when will the cb300r be relaunched again plz reply

[@rupeshamane7689]

Hey Schumi Please review the new Mojo .......want to know your verdict on it

[@pawandatta1382]

It's a beautiful bike, everything is perfect in the RS except the engine power. Ideally it should have been around 30-32 bhp at least. That would make it more desirable

[@mrinalpati8918]

Waiting for classic next gen with meteor engine.. And then comparison video from PD

[@shu_mar]

That’s makes two of us!

[@nidhinmohanp228]

When I rode the Highness CB350, I felt like the gearing is very tall for city use. It felt more suited for highways than on the city. Low speeds were not at all possible in the higher gears, especially with a pillion onboard, which is very unlike a Honda engine. In fact, I found the Jawa to have better low speed manners than the Highness despite having a 6 speed transmission.

[@yeelanma9165]

Which is best for city use yzedi or honda

[@nidhinmohanp228]

@@yeelanma9165 you better take a test ride and decide for yourself.. not everyone ride the same way..

[@neilchakr]

5:55 so the bike is carrying Shumi and a bee on the tank

[@janardhanreddycelebritystr2308]

Kindly review Mahindra mojo bs6 and a comparison review would be helpful thank you

[@meghansharma548]

Hey Powerdrift! Please review the Mojo BS6. Would like to know what you guys think about it. Thanks!

[@nadeemqureshi9779]

After looking at Meteor, I am sure classic 350 will have an improved built and finish. It will improve upon its strengths of being a "classic" looking bike with the old world charm. The power for sure will be concentrated in the lower RPMs. I will be happy if RE can match the fit and finish of CB 350 bikes. And one more thing, I think RE will be making sure that the exhaust sounds better on classic 350 as compared to meteor.

[@Darvesh27]

Dear Shumi, I rode my Meteor down to Kankyakumari (3300 KMs) in a week and I can tell you this machine with this new engine is a gem. There are few negatives but they are so tiny no one will mind them, I think with this engine in classic frame RE will out run Honda by miles. Because on a highway getting your peak torque and power on a such a low RPM simply does not work, with J series motor, you can actually overtake a truck at 80 KMPH without a down sift, you can climb a hill at 70 KMPH, can cruise 90 to 100 for hours and many more things. I think RE played it very smart with tuning and gear positioning. But thanks to Honda, it has a big role in forcing RE to make a better machine. But at present RE is the boss of 350 CC.

[@ganeshnaik6503]

Hey, I have recently booked Meteor. Loved the test ride. How's the reliability though? Any issues that RE bikes are infamous for?

[@Darvesh27]

@@ganeshnaik6503 Ganesh, today I completed 19000 Kms on my Meteor. No issues till date. I have been to Kanyakumari (3500 KMs in a 8 days) and Laddakh 4200 in 12 days) and my machine keeps running. Just for ur information I went to Laddakh without any spare part not even a clutch wire. If you ride it properly it will take you where so ever you wish to. Welcome to the Meteor Brotherhood. You are going to have fun.

[@Thelotrfan06]

5:55 over the fuel tank.

[@ajintituskuruvilla6514]

@shumar You are the only guy who is pointing this out rightly.. everyone seems very impressed but is it so impressive? RS is a cruiser like machine with taller gearing, lower inline acceleration for a 350cc.. I mean its a CB right? Shouldn't city bikes preferably have shorter gearing?.. Of course Honda is trying to be more fuel efficient I guess..!! RS feels like the engineering graduate who always wanted to do learn Literature .. This bike could have been so much...!!

[@suhasrn]

5:55 you can see a hornet on the petrol tank hitching a ride 😆 guess Hornet approves the CB 350RS too

[@funmaniacrazyworld]

Shumi nailed it once again..as a CB owner, I too feel that Honda should have gone the other way round to justify the price..

[@shaheerv2133]

Hi Shumi, kindly review Mojo BS6. Eagerly waiting 🔥

[@noorularifin9169]

I thought it the problem only with me, but many people are complaining about the same, please do lower down the music volume, I just have to keep adjusting the volume every time the music kicks in, and it's irritating to not able to hear shumi speaking as he speaks softly. Kindly fix that, and we are here for the motorcycle, not necessarily for the loud music. 🙏

[@059echo]

Having ridden my classic Desert Storm for about 9 years now, im quite used to the power and torque on mountainous roads, i feel it would be more like a downgrade if i go for the 350 R.S. I was thinking that adding the R.S to my collection would afford me a choice to a faster and more powerful bike like the Yamaha RD 350 but i guess thats not the case here. Thanks a ton for the video and info, thats exactly what i was looking for before taking the leap . Safe rides !

[@itswartortl5909]

PowerDrift and Fortnine just hit different 😌. Love the content :)

[@ANIK5261]

Fortnine> anything

[@deepak_gr3yed]

Fortnine >>

[@sinuslebastian6366]

True. Each have their place and each do their job exceptionally well!

[@factss108]

cant even compare PD to F9. remember, F9 is completely free of advertising/branding. Some PD videos, you can very clearly make out the "Brand" pushing a narrative. (Cough, TVS). Content might be great on both sites but one is completely unbiased and if you even doubt there is a bias, that is a tough act to sell

[@itswartortl5909]

@@factss108 that is true. F9s content is miles ahead. But I'm not comparing or saying that "this" is better than "this". I'm just trying to say that in contrast to all the other thousands of review channels out there, these two are really unique and captivating :)

[@dakshkhan4661]

It feels like Splendor did follow the legs day routine seriously. 😅. That tank is weak tho.

[@HebinGeorge]

You should see a splendor parked near to it to actually understand how blunder it was for u to have said this😂

[@TheRoamingDelhiite]

It is strange that PD is not reviewing Mojo BS6...why don't you review this bike?

[@21Vlogs]

I do not understand the problem with motorcycle reviewers, whe Honda makes Honda u have problem. U say its a scooter making company. Now when they r trying to do something different then u say Honda should be Honda. Means what !🤷‍♂️.

[@anilallipilli1569]

CB350 is basically an R.E from Honda, which has proven record of engineering much better motorcycles, That is the issue. Only if they made an original approach in the segment it would have been much appreciated.

[@21Vlogs]

@@anilallipilli1569 what according to u they should have have done ?

[@anilallipilli1569]

@@21Vlogs CB300R, made in india

[@kalachar]

The last time when I was this early Honda was still selling Activa 6(Million)G

[@HebinGeorge]

Honda really disappointed you though! 😅 As far as the news go, 2021 from Honda is really gonna disappoint Activa trollers😅

[@pranavp386]

Activa jokes are too damn old. Move on.

[@shu_mar]

Early bird gets the worm!

[@abhikbhaduri7252]

Another activa joke....😑

[@DahakaMatthew]

Everytime I watch one of these review of all these fantastic new motorcycles in India I tell myself I should start riding. I've always been a car person, but there seems to be this entire other world of motoring passion which is riding. I'm 34 now. Still can't make up my mind.

[@farzeenahmed7246]

do it

[@ariyan6322]

I really love my bike and I drove from Kasaragod to ernakulam on a single drive and it was good and I took a break in between I took 7 hours to reach indeed there are lots of new NH construction work is going on from Kasaragod till Cochin. The bike is at good control and I reached a max of 120 speed and the bike is so smooth. A few setbacks like, the head light throw in the night is not sufficient. Sometimes gear shifting I felt issues during the long ride. But that's not a big problem when compared with the ride comfort.

[@Drsandm21]

Seems like MS Dhoni is talking n not shumi... Same accent n tone..

[@abhitsankhe4391]

love the simple black background for talking in details about the bike, music is a little bit distracting when it just gets high in between breaks the flow.

[@souravmitra572]

Day by day Shumi has been more and more mature, wise and worth watching.👍

[@shu_mar]

Thanks!

[@Dhananjuly]

Today, I had it's test drive. What a bike.

[@ClintonNeilBosco]

You did not cover the pillion comfort .... And also what accessories it gets...

[@raghavendranaik259]

Agree with your "philosophical sentence, Honda should have been a Honda than being a Royal Enfield"

[@mojofreak3333]

Hello friend, can you please make a review on mahindra mojo BS6 So that people would come to know that there is a perfect underrated machine exist! Hope you will consider this request!

[@metalheart6328]

Best bike in the segment, only downside is that this bike doesn't come with usd forks.. plz request honda to give usd forks in new model honda cb rs350

[@ree-view1746]

Review the new mojo bsVI. Its been too underrated for its touring capabilities.

[@rishabhsaini1991]

Hey Shumi, Do consider review of new Mojo BS6 too 😃. There are plenty of changes from what Powerdrift reviewed last time in BS3 Mojo.

[@shrirham489]

5:56 that bug is getting the ride of its life there

[@AbhishekSarin]

Man, Shumi really does hit the head on the nail every time. I've been trying to gauge the H'ness (still can't get myself to call it that) and the RS and justify the price difference, but this just makes it clear as day. Looks like I'll have to save up 10k more...unless the Classic 350 pulls off something interesting.

[@susheelprabhakar2870]

You should totally go ahead and invest in Honda, too well ahead as compared to RE

[@shu_mar]

Today I would get a Meteor. Ideally I’d wait for the new Classic.

[@AbhishekSarin]

@@shu_mar I'm not sure if I want to go for the cruiser vibe. My ideal bike is a cafe racer, or something that can be made to look like one without getting into much trouble. Hence I'm eyeing the RS, the Jawa 42 2.1 and maybe the Vitpilen 250 if I'm desperate. Please guide, sensei.

[@shu_mar]

@@AbhishekSarin Vitpilen is easily the best of the group. RS can be modified easily to look like a CR. Test ride and decide

[@AbhishekSarin]

@@shu_mar My hero. Thank you so much

[@dhruvadj]

Bang on Shumi Da. Exactly what I even wanted to say, that Honda should have stuck to being a Honda rather than being a better RE there is! When I ask my friend who owns a H'ness ( 4 months old now) that it must be awesome to ride that bike his reactions are mostly neutral and self introspective . I mean if I break down his thought process into words it would summarise like "Meh, I just own a refined RE rather than owning a RE. I just wanted to be on a different bandwagon of cruiser bikes which more or less look exactly the same " And I guess Shumi da, that's what the bane of the current bike market is in currently at the least, wont you say. Manufacturers are more or less making the same versions of already established models, sort of piggybacking I would say. CB300R was a good model, but Honda completely deviated from that. And this is just one example, there are many many more like that in the current scenario. Everyone just wants to cash in on the same product portfolio. Bit of a long rant here but wanted to say what I was feeling inside my cerebrum 😛

[@yadukrishna2379]

Hi Shumi Please review the Mahindra Mojo BSVI please. Thanks in advance.

[@sumittambekar]

Your articulation skills are of top notch. Summary is "Honda should have buit Honda rather than building best Royal Enfield". Whatsoever is the feeling of many of us but this bike will surely offer reliable customer experience which is what Honda is well know for.

[@thamminenikrishna4091]

@PowerDrift Team, classic 350 is old bike and h'ness CB 350 and 350RS are new design bikes. So comparing the new ones with old ones isnt right i believe.. i think you compare them once the next gen classic 350 launched.. then it will be fair comparo to make as all have all newly designed engines

[@anshul4395]

People @powerdrift are just perfect fit for their roles ❤️

[@Observer261]

Mojo BS6 review ????..

[@mertsagcan]

What do you suggest as a beginning bike? I am 181 cm.

[@prakashsinghgariya9641]

The loud music kicks in all of a sudden, if possible do take care of this in your next videos..... Apart from that an excellent review focussed on what really matters...thank you PD...... Could you do a comparison of Java 42 2.1, RE Meteor, Honda CB350 RS ?

[@popeyethesailerbro]

What I felt after experiencing the new Honda; He went on record for it: "Honda should have built (Edit: a) Honda, Instead of making the best Royal Enfield there is." Don't get me wrong. It is the best Royal Enfield there is. Quality wise it is better than the RE 650 Interceptor.

[@SHAIKHAVES60]

Hoped Honda gave USD fork, rear adjustable gas filled shockers, adjustable levers and more colour options for the CB350 RS. It would have been more perfect! Still a nice ride.

[@karunkeechira]

Being less fast is not my concern. Would RS be handy with occasional (once an year) long rides js like H'ness? Someone who has drove it, kindly rply....

[@shu_mar]

Oh yes. Almost every bike on sale in India will manage the occasional highway trip. The CB certainly will.

[@karunkeechira]

@@shu_mar Much relieved to hear that.. 👌👌

[@ravikiranpatel8]

watching this video after test riding this bike.. pick-up in the 4th and 5th gear is not satisfactory riding experience is smooth and no vibrations and looks amazing. changing the tyre will help in boosting the pick-up in the 4th and 5th gear???

[@adityag894]

Which is better for Long rides and City rides YEZDI SCRAMBLER OR CB350rs!?

[@ParthRastogi]

Would it be worth it buying this and selling my Gt 535? Just for daily commute and occasionally Sunday rides.

[@charliezoa4899]

Go for a test ride. No one can answer that for you. I am buying this bike for commuting in a hilly area

[@divineblessings3780]

Those who bought this have only Jawa to thank for it; if not for Jawa, given the lack of respect of all bike companies towards India, they would have taken another 25 years to release this as state-of-the-art bike. Finally Honda has shown some respect for Indian customers by launching something that has decent power and not overpriced. If they had had their way, they would have sold it at a price not less than Rs.4 lakhs. Competition is heating up; that's good.

[@chiragd2423]

Waiting for versus 650 vs vstorm 650xt 2021 review comparison

[@justaregularguy711]

I don't know about everyone i still see that there is a top place waiting for classic bikes or "modern classics". I'm guessing if done right RE Classic 350 gonna be it or Interceptor 350. But u know they still won't uplift the game in terms of power and torque i agree they are good but i wish a 400cc clasic with refined as Honda & Feature loaded as with that extra USB charging, Bluetooth connectivity, city & Touring modes would mean more practical & a killer and ofcourse "dug dugggg too😂😂"

[@anilallipilli1569]

voice volume: low music volume: very high

[@vallabhchugh2075]

One question as a beginner should we go for highness or can look at interceptor too? Honestly i won't be looking for a new bike in the next 3 years

[@shu_mar]

Look at the interceptor too! Remember to take baby steps until you get used to the performance. A school like indimotard.com/two will help

[@vallabhchugh2075]

@@shu_mar thankyou

[@shubhamgupta1709]

The only thing I don't like about this bike is its small instrument cluster, the one like from gt 650 would have looked great and more retro styled.

[@pushkar614]

Why loud music in between ?

[@connectMrMJ]

My requests for 4K video continues to remain in the dream 😭

[@rishabhjain7031]

Fly in the ointment!! Great review btw shumi..been watching ur videos for a long time..waiting for a cb500x review from u!!

[@shu_mar]

Thanks! Can’t wait to ride it!

[@priyankmishra923]

Hai please post some new video on cb 350 rs.. please

[@rajatkumar35]

Please comment of pillion safety. From what I see the grab rail is immediately under where the pillion you sit and that makes me think that the pillion might tip over. Is the grab rail any effective? Would the pillion be comfortable at all?

[@RajA-wi2ut]

Shumi all said and done the Honda H'nes and RS are way better than the RE Meteor and Hunter in reliability, engine refinement, fit and finish and quality including components used and cost of ownership. RE sell cheap bikes and to do that there is a trade off. After three RE's I can tell you that I'd rather be shifting gears on the road than spending hours and days at the RE Service Center waiting for my bike to be fixed. My latest bike was purchased at Rs 2 Lacs . I've spent over Rs 2 lacs on maintenance! Rust issues, fuel pump failure, bent connecting rod, rear brake master cylinder failure not once twice, faulty wiring harness changed twice, faulty locks, water seeping into the petrol tank due to poor design, poor paint job, leaky front forks, oil leakages around the engine, faulty console (Speedometer & RPM meters) changed twice before 60,000 kms - the list goes on and on. With Honda you get peace of mind, bullet proof reliability and customer care service that is second to none. RE need to cut their PR (propaganda) budget and invest in product design, quality control and change their attitude of the staff from top to bottom. Things are gradually changing from a sellers market to a buyers market and RE need to stop taking their customers for granted.

[@deepakmohan8961]

Traction control may be viewed as overhyped gimmick, But safety provision even small should be appreciated. CBS & ABS is becoming a mandatory choice now. Traction control maybe the future mandatory.

[@aswinsyam5654]

Road presence and sound ❤️

[@pr_d_shp7469]

Where do u guys find such bgms... The bgm alone is enough to like the bike.... 😍

[@GanuD]

What is the ideal cruising speed on Honda H'ness/CB350 RS on highway??

[@vroombk]

On the H’Ness, anywhere between 100-105

[@GanuD]

@@vroombk thank you buddy

[@TheVineshindia]

@@vroombk yes. 100-110 it does feel at ease.

[@akshay-x8t]

The refinement of Honda engines is another level. And the build quality is better. Two important traits which no existing RE can ever match.

[@ajaykumsi]

I think i don't wish to go to a race with this vehicle so keep your review with you... The vehicle is just sufficient for me to ride for daily commute and on long rides as well...I don't wish to cruise at 120 rather I will enjoy 80 like many other

[@archieslopestar587]

@shumi can a sprocket change help 🤔

[@nayanboro562]

Ignor the sound just watch how shumi ride it. Bdw which one should we buy highness or classic.