Honda CB 350 H'ness First Ride Review: It's Not Perfect, But Comes Very Close
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- čas přidán 20. 10. 2020
- Finally, after booking the Honda Highness CB 350 or as Honda calls it, the H’ness CB 350 (Stupid name, yes), I finally took delivery of the bike today. Mind you, don’t be misled into thinking this is my motorcycle - this is my uncle’s motorcycle and will be used by him to commute to work five days a week.
However, I will be keeping this motorcycle with me for a week and understanding what the fuss is all about. Is it really a Royal Enfield Classic 350 killer? We shall find out soon enough.
I plan to do a proper review of this motorcycle, check its fuel efficiency, suspension, ergonomics, pillion comfort, how it is to ride two-up etc etc.
So, tune in and wait for more.
If you’d like to know more about me or about my motorcycles, you can check out my Instagram page here: / abhinavbhatt19
Have a nice day.
Cheers - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I'm Enfield Fan
I bought my classic 350 in 2011...9 years of ownership.
And 2 days ago i test drive CB350.
That Bike put a wide smile on my.
Honda CB350 is a absolute Charms
For everyone who read my comment please test drive this bike once 🙏 please..
I literally test ride this bike for once and dropped Himalayan and booked this bike
I sold my gt 650 clean chrome and went for it
Emotion... 😊😅
@@abinashpanigrahi4094 yeh kuch jyada nahi ho gya 😂
You're Probably the first one to review this bike
Not probably he is the first one
From an owner standpoint, yes it is the first ride of this bike across the globe.
He is brother
First owner to review*
No doubt
Still watching this video even after owning the H'ness more than a month. Just H'ness things 👍
Hi, Could you please share your genuine review about this bike? In terms of economy, comfort, Maintenance cost, etc. How much do you spend monthly on this bike?
Mee too Mee too me too 😂😂
@@ViditKothari It's a good bike to have for city ride and occasional trips. It requires little bit attention about lubrication periodically. Feels good power while riding. Less fatigue for long time. Good for off-road but just need little bit care. Maintenance cost is bit more than Meteor but really worth it. Suspension are bit stiff which are good for off-road but not good for speed breaker so you need to shift gears in between at beginning, later you will learn to do it on second or even on third gear. I get average of 36.
@@TheSidgame Great! Thanks for the review. Appreciate it 😊
I am 6'2 and 80% of my driving is in city traffic, is this bike a good option for me?
After almost waiting for over 18-19 months I finally bought this bike. This bike doesn't feel heavy when you are riding it.
I've just clocked it 200km and I'm not opening full throttle till 1st service. But I feel so comfortable, relaxed and that thump at 40, 50 kmph is just 🔥. Loving every moment on this black machine. 😍
Did you faced any paint chiping issue in bike.
@@sonujoshi7268 No, not at all!!
"I do not know the specifications, i only care about how the motorcycle rides"... And that's where i hit the Like button
If you don't use the word "Smooth" after riding a Honda , then you should be lying.
It's the DNA of Honda👍
*of every japanese bike
I own a 2005 Honda Unicorn from Japan. It was built in Japan.
Until you ride a CB650R, the naked one
What is the actual mileage of this
@@brabbit2325 Why? Is it unrefined?
The Indians seem to have a very honest genuine view of bikes . I respect that . I've got a harley and moto guzzi , had one bike under 750 cc out of about 20 . When I saw this bike I was impressed and it just felt a good bike . It appeals to me .
It is my friend.
Its a honda ❤
First time saw your channel/review, instantly fell in love with the way you present. The tone, the demeanor, the calmness and the brutally honest review kept me hooked till the end. With these type of reviews, Honda should actually pay you. Want you to do a meteor 350 video too.
Congratulations! Wow..the first person on the planet to do a ride review. You've managed to beat even the auto journalists to this 😀😀
Auto journalist will have embargo. So they can't review this.
@@VikasJaink what a pity! Whatever happened to freedom of press? 😔
@@nevillecarvalho2040 Emborgo is an essential part because everyone one review at same time. Companies have to start embargo on personal videos as well. This is totally wrong.
Just watched 30+ min and didn't feel bored even for a sec. Idk why🙄 maybe it's the love for bikes or maybe how Abhinav expresses his reviews. Just love it ❤️
Neither i skipped. I watched fully
Same here
Same here.. 🤘🍻
@@prashantkratos 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Big wing is not in my city so how can I buy this bike?
Hey Guys,
I just test ride CB 350, only few distance. Today.
1) Bike is really really lightweight as compared to 350cc. I felt like riding my previous Yamaha 150cc bike.
2) Pick up is just awesome, bike pulls very easily.
3) Excellent maneuverability, Handle is light you do not feel weight.
4) Gear position is different from Thunderbird so it took sometime to find gear twice. But I never ride any other bike in last five years other than Thunderbird so I had little problem. I can get use to it., will need practice. :)
5) I only went up to 60-70 kmph , there were no vibrations.
But I would say one could easily ride this bike in city as well as highway.
Incidentally I found one guy riding CB 350 on the way to Honda showroom and I stopped him in between.
He took delivery yesterday only and he was also happy, bike is smooth and said there are no vibrations.
You meet the nicest people on a Honda you just proved it, no shitty music/intro. pure sound of the motor, long video but not skipped a single sec. Joy ❤️🙏
I was going to buy a RE Classic but then Honda appears with this beautiful bike, now I hope this bike can arrive here in America and get this lovely bike.
You are better off buying a current bike instead of waiting for Honda to sell this version in the US. It might not even happen because you already have Meteor. Why not check out the RE Interceptor? There are quite a few happy owners in the US. Head over to /r/royalenfield on reddit.
@@PD-dj7cu Yeah, Interceptor is a good choice. I should take a test ride and check it out, thanks!
It doesn't comply with us emissions. This is a India specific motorcycle. Honda focuses on 750cc + motorcycles in USA because most people want big bikes.
@@nikhilpatil7218you're right, maybe that's why RE is focusing on 500cc +
@Yash Nichal Yes, I'll take that test driving on RE GT too, it looks nice and i heard some comment's like that hahaha
Great job sir!! Just baffled with the way you've spoken about the bike continuously since the time you've got your hands on it, it-seems this beauty have enough Brownie points to satisfy the rider, looking forward for the upcoming content from you sir.
Cheers!!
Thank you :)
Your 1st impressions has covered all the aspects of this bike...thank u so much for the video..happy motoring🏍...
Love your excitement riding the bike ! Perfect, simple first look impression of the CB350 👍
Thanks man!
Abhinav : "No vibrations.."
RE left the chat 😅
Seriously i agree with you... I have thunderbird 350 and can't tell about the vibration 😂
exactly i looked atleast 10 times while hes was thumping.... no viberations... some one take my RE lol ryt now
METEOR launched...Highness left the market..😂😂😂
@@RANA-fb9qx No RE can compete with Honda, Meteor is muchh better than other RE models but does not compare to real quality
@@siddharthchilukur5287 i dont really know from where stupid guys like you come from...RE is market leader...the competition is given by the others to the market leader which is RE. your Highness wont sell much mr. honda fanboi of the year.
Thankss man... Awesome... Thts exactly i was hoping from this bike... I booked it the day it launched and i am getting it this week...
Thanks for d vdo man....
Beautiful first ride review! Just pure perspective of a biker and not the spec sheet!
Beautiful machine!
The design is pure class for me. No fuss n it's clean as it can be. The review by u is good enough to know what d bike is abt.
Dude i can't believe that i have been watching your whole 31.41 Min Video without skipping any single second. Loved the way you expressed your thoughts & feelings about this bike. True Petrolhead & enthusiastic. Subscribed your channel! ❤️
First time seeing this beauty on the road. I'm impressed with the bike and your honest review. Thanks.
This small bike is going to be my first Big Bike.
Haha, that sounds probably apt for me too!
This is wat all i expect from this sweet machine ❤ Honda had done it!
Thanks for the clear feedback from 1st Ride experience 👍🏻
When a Tiger 1200 owner appreciates a small capacity bike and actually loves it....that says something about the bike. But Honda's going to deprive a huge population with sales and service confined to BigWing. Or maybe this is just a warning bell to the competition.
First ride 👍. Had been waiting for this the whole day.
Now we got a motorcycle with all the Royal Enfield flaws fixed..
True.
But still doesn't look half good as classic
Classic 350 is by far the best looking standard motorctcle in the market. But it is now too damn common. No matter how good looking you're, but as they say,"familiarity brings contempt."
On the other hand Honda is a beautiful looking motorcycle and is fresh. That itself is going to be a big factor.
@@pramathewyayawar7857 jawa classic and jawa 42. Both have power of 27 HP in 293cc engine while puny classic 350 has 19HP. Jawa 42 293cc has defeated both classic 350 and 500 in drag race. Jawa perak is the ultimate cruiser bike that looks like a a bobber with 33HP in 350cc engine.
@@max-3158 jawa classic and jawa 42. Both have power of 27 HP in 293cc engine while puny classic 350 has 19HP. Jawa 42 293cc has defeated both classic 350 and 500 in drag race. Jawa perak is the ultimate cruiser bike that looks like a a bobber with 33HP in 350cc engine.
Can't say about the bike but I miss this area for 8 months now... due to lockdown I am in my hometown... your video gave me a much-needed glimpse of this area/road that I used to travel on everyday... Thanks man!
Thank you for sharing your initial impressions about this bike. I just got an anniversary edition. Excellent video 😊
It’s a Honda. They don’t screw around with half hearted trash. Whatever they do they do it right. Excellent review.
Yes they do it with outdated trash good for nothing products....😂😂😂
@@RANA-fb9qx not with this bike. They did kept in mind the legacy of this bike and modern features required. But still, I have one flaw where they did wrong with this bike. But still, a good quality bike.
Honda has no good product car(only city) or bike in india.this bike new think for honda.
@@RANA-fb9qx Honda products may lack features but they will never lack quality and reliability
I wouldn't go that far actually... CB350 seems like really well built machine but Honda also came out with the Stunner... The quality on that bike was much below Honda's standards.
"My mirrors are not vibrating. I really like it ."
I am not throwing a jab at Royal Enfield but seriously, non-vibrating mirrors shouldn't be something like an USP for their competition.
I know, right!
😂
my friend just installed blind spot mirrors on his classic 350. i dont know why 😅
Copied Indian RE ✊✊
Really nice bike..how much on road cost??
Just love the exhaust note when you pull it from low revs. Just love it.
The point u made about the availability is such a nice thing..u are the voices of people like us who come from small towns 🙏🙏🔥🔥👍👍 really appreciate it
Yes. Yes. This is what I wanted.❤️ All reviewers were doing walkarounds 🙄
Owning a Triumph, Interceptor, 390 adv and still getting excited by Honda 350 which is only a better version of Enfield 350...Now thats a real petrol head!!
you forgot the xpulse
You watched it as well🤣😎
Better verstion of Classic 350!!!Enfield created this jonre and Classic 350/500 r time tested bikes.They have become emotions and nostalgia for most of us Indians.Highness is 1 month old.Its like comparing Amitabh Bachchan or SRK to Ishant Khattar!!
Thats what sperates a biker form a fanboy.
@@1993dragonite Also differentiates between a scientific mind to an immature one.
An excellent honest ride review. I look forward to hearing more from you on this bike. Good job on the video.
This video gave you a really good boost for this channel
Totally a different kind of review man, booking it. Soon I could feel the excitement
I was so eagerly waiting for this vedio...thank you so much
Hey Abhinav. Congrats to you and your uncle on having this baby in the family. Loved your video and hell am going for this. Your video made me decide to go for this. Thanks and cheers buddy 👍👍👍
Wooow...wonderful bike....i love it...whatever we wished in RE is here...and you are the first one to give the ride review
Great great review. I was smiling throughout.
Mee too
every Motorcycle in this segment has a big set back -
RE : Vibration
Jawa : quality, network
Honda H'ness : BigWing
Wait and see Honda will bring it to all dealerships later....
HUQSVARNA !!
Why is BigWing a set back? Just asking cuz am thinking of buying this bike.
@@allanjacob5087 first, not every city has a BigWing. There is only one BigWing in Kolkata which is 40 kms from my place.
2nd, every BigWing has it's own service centre. If u buy a Motorcycle from a BigWing, you will have to service from it's service centre only. That's a monopoly. So, if I buy ir from Kolkata BigWing and later don't find their service satisfactory, I will have no choice.
This is a big big set back.
@@allanjacob5087 Because BigWings are very limited in number. So if you are living in a small town you would not have access to one. Even people living in Delhi have to travel to Gurgaon to access a BigWing - Imagine that !
I live in Bangalore and the nearest BigWing showroom is about 40 kms from my home. Whereas the distance of other brand showrooms are as follows :
Nearest RE showroom -> 4 kms
Nearest KTM showroom -> 3.5 kms
Nearest Bajaj showroom -> 1 km.
Nearest Suzuki showroom -> 6 kms
Nearest Yamaha showroom -> 5 kms
Nearest TVS showroom -> 4 kms
Hey bro! Watching your second video. I really liked the way you expressed the initial impressions about the bike. Didn't skip even for a second. Video was really engaging! 😃
I am watching this on repeat mode😍🤩. This bike attracted me so much. Thank you Honda and Thank you for the review about honda cb350 bro❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻
I am 99% sure that you are the first one to review Honda's h'ness. Was waiting for such a video, and look what I have on my video feed.
Edit : Your videos just get better and better! Loving it. I really wish that you start reviewing more bikes in the same way.
Nice looks smooth! The thump is pretty good too!
Dude i watched your video almost an year ago and u made me buy this bike but i was resisting because of the looks and then i took the test ride of cb 350rs and got the bike 15 days ago....the red cb 350 rs is unbeatable in its price segment...thanks for the detailed videos of honda cb 350
I like the way you review, the experience is like i am listening to your soul with the exhaust as the background score
I love how enthusiastic this guy is 😂😂
every single minute of the Video was Interesting & was happy to see you Owning this Bike... Congracts Abhinav For the New Bike
Thanks bro
It's brutally frank review, unlike auto magazine reviews where final verdict is always 'cat on the wall'.
Nice content dude. From the sounds of it, it's a stable product from Honda without any major issues at first. Let's hope the parts other than the engine last long.
Sure hope they bring this bike to the states.great bike an video! Thanks..
Hey Abhinav,
I envy you so much... Perhaps the most genuine review I have been waiting since ages. Not those Autocar / Zigwheels / Motoroctane etc. kind of fake and fabricated reviews.... Awesome explanation.... Detailing..... Very much my kind of review... Also I would like to add one more thing..... Ever since thw engine cranked, I felt I was riding the bike... Very much a simulator.... Must congratulate you and thank you for genuine review..... And your uncle will surely be thankful for your suggestion of not opting for Jawa... Honda has a hell of a product... RE... Honda has finally nailed it.... Thanks once again bro for the real quality stuff first up on CZcams
Abhinav, I agree with you on soooo many points.
1. Big wings need sale, I understand. But to get into RE’s market share, Honda needs to increase the availability of this amazing machine.
2. I was a bit dubious about the thump, but after this review, damn I like it. It’s actually there.
3. When I was watching during the initial minutes, I was thinking what I would have named it, because the highness name truly doesn’t fit. Especially, with the apostrophe. However, I’m not sure about the CB350 either, because they already had a classic model called CB350 with twin exhaust. Probably a 2-stroke. I’m not very sure though.
4. The badging feels a little out of place given that massive Honda branding on the tank, in that classic font. I would have liked something written in that particular font for the badging as well.
5. The design is definitely for a mature audience. I love it. That protruding tail lamp from the side profile, that tank dimension, the handlebars, seats - they just seamlessly fit in unison. Speaks perfection. That being said, I like the colour of the pro models better than the ones in the standard ones. Pure Japanese classic! Not everyone can appreciate it. Certainly, not the lot who like Hero Xtreme 160R!
6. The speedo dial is a miss for me though. Had there been twin dials like the RE’s 650s, that would’ve been a cherry on top.
Coming to the ‘make a request’, please upload one video with just pure sound of the engine. I don’t know if that’s too much to ask for. Please do, if possible. Possibly on a highway. 😍
Thanks mate!
Edit: I corrected the numbering. 😝
I really love the look from top and glad that the mirrors are really useable.
Great sir hope everything turns out well and good I think you will enjoy in coming days when you get to know all about the bike itself and learn the patterns etc I might buy in some days.i had re was not happy with the build and quality etc but Honda will blow your mind after riding it.
Waiting for this video for so long..... Love you bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Offically First Video On CZcams Honda Higness Ride..Thanks Brooooooooooooooooo
Most welcome bro.
Excellent narration. Looking forward to hear final verdict.
After watching you ride it in the city I think you could have dropped down a gear the whole time and had a better experience. I agree with you the sound is amazing I loved it too. I think this might be the perfect city bike for me, and we all should realize that our own riding techniques are ours, and ours alone. I currently have a 650 Vulcan S and Love it, but it's not a "City bike" by any means. Great review I have come to appreciate your reviews as real-life riding experiences. I live in the Philippines and we have the complete opposite comparisons when it comes to Honda dealers VS. Royal Enfield. there are only a few RE dealers here but fortunately, we have both right here in my city. Service is not an issue for me, with that said I think the Honda beats out the RE ever so slightly but I am leaning towards the Honda CB 350 at this point. Thanks for a great review.
You are great man.. so called automobile journalists failed to test ride.. you did it.. super
Its not just a test ride..its d ownership first ride review 😀
@@rajeshbanik4955 Bro I am not 100% sure but I think that petrol pump guy cheated you. The fuel tank capacity of your bike is only 15 litres, don't know how he filled 17 change litres.
Not to me,,😂 to Abhinabh.😀
@@rajeshbanik4955ha ha.. test ride or first ride but riding bike to show us first in you tube.. 😀
@@ramkrishnasamratnookala3062 magic 2 litres
As usual, always a bliss to watch your videos, full of information and clarity in content. And this video seemed to be so natural, as if a kid has been handed over a new toy and he is extremely excited to explore it. Amongst the first to review Interceptor, and amongst the first to review this. Great video brother
Thanks bro.
thanks abhinav bhai... been waiting for someone to post the first ride video.
Very enjoyable review - good to have simple, honest first impressions of a new bike. Amazed that you were able to speak calmly while filtering through that traffic! (I'd want a bit more protection than shorts and T shirt,though). That exhaust note sounds fantastic and the bike looks great. Even the cow at 26.20 looked impressed! I hope Honda bring this bike to the European market. There is undoubtedly a demand for it as a commuter or a gentle weekend back roads tourer - but, yes, agreed, the daft name needs to go! Thanks for being the first (I think) to give us a proper review of this exciting new model.
Jane, you probably wouldn't believe this, but I went to the showroom earlier that day to try for an early delivery in even lesser clothing. Hahahahahaha. I believe Honda will bring a slightly bigger CB to Europe. It's too crucial a market for Honda to ignore.
Congratulations Abhinav👌🏻 That’s a real deal bike😀 What more can u ask for when Honda launches such a gem😊
I wish the designs from 80's classic would come back! It is actually! ♥️
What an honest review Bro
Thank you for this review ❤️
Iam feeling that iam on bike.... Good review broo thumbs up 👍☺️👍☺️👍❤️❤️
Superb video again! Congratulations brother! You are adding influencing pressure on me to get a new bike too! hahahaa! Enjoy and keep up the fant-fucking-tastic work!
Hahahahha. I am no influencer. I just like bikes and enjoy sharing my views on them.
I had waited for this drive review. And here it is.. I really want to buy it.. And i will.❤😊H'ness
Hi Abhinav!
Starting from this video(which was your first about Honda Highness, I've watched every video of yours regarding Highness. I fell in love with this bike since I watched this video. I booked on 24th feb and I got my Highness on 26th March. Thankyou So Much For all those reviews Sir...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙏🙏🙏
Whole 31:41 sec worth it man i was feeling your thoughts ❤️
Video title is misleading Yaar...I was worried..but now happy..blue colour is done for me
I love it. I hope they sell it in America.
Excellent video brother.
God bless you.
I'm surprised by the fact that this channel has just 100k subs...get the popularity where it deems necessary. Well put video, literally the anti-dilemma that I needed😂
i really like that you can appreciate so much about small bikes, after say using 600+ cc bikes!
His review is about Honda CB 350, many of them waiting for that....
The first?? Man you are great!!
I was eagerly waiting for this review..
Bro ...do a review of it in bumper to bumper traffic...how it feels heating,heavy etc.....because this is a bike which is gonna spend in those city conditions daily...and a great thumbs up for your review man loving your way of accent...👍👍
156 dislike from Royal Enfield owner😂😂 bydwy I loved it. Ty so much for such a lovely video.. love from Bangalore 😍
I have a Dio bought in 2002/3 and it is still damn smooth. Honda and smoothness go hand in hand. Hopefully its not too smooth to not have any character.
That's what I fear too.
You seem like a cool guy. Awesome review.
I think you are the only one who do a ride review in CZcams ❤️🔥🔥 ..
Would love to have it available in UK.
C'mon Honda... You can do it, surely...
Cheers!
I.
yes,this cb350 is the best in segement (long stroke)
i think meteor is available there right
alright, u convinced me, I'll get this over the meteor. 🤷🏻♂️
update : I bought the meteor. 😂
Meteor plastic
@@shaunrai5370 🤣🤣why so
Why meteor?
The good thing about categorising show room like Honda is doing, is that the service is of the highest quality.
Abhinav.... We fed up of reviews... You have great thing that you recorded your emotions how you feel about the bike. That's good one.... Liked it lot
Good video love from kerala ❤️ waiting all day for the 1st ride impressions
Muthe
Plot twist - he forced his uncle to buy this bike only for the sole purpose of becoming the first reviewer of this bike . 😜
Hahahah. If you've seen my previous videos, you'd know I don't care about these things. But when I have the opportunity to, then why not.
@@abhinavbhatt 👍💐
Maan, the first time you ride this bike you get a wide smile 😀 on your face which tells everything between you and this bike ❣️
Very detailed bro... keep up the good work . Cheers
Dude your the first CZcams to Review this bike. Cool. I like your presentation skills crisp and clear
Thanks
Reviewed it earlier than Dinos vault.. Beat that bro
I have no intentions to compete with anyone.
I'm actually glad Honda launch this.
We can expect better motorcycles from RE in future!
Not only better motorcycle but also good quality spare parts and after sales service.
After sales service could be the reason why Honda chose big wing showrooms, we already know about RE’s services.
@@knitinpatel so you are saying without improvement we shall continue to buy crap!
What's wrong if an Indian brand becomes as good as harley Or BMW!?
Bmw bikes are expensive yet people who know for what reason they are paying top dollar for it buys it!
@@knitinpatel agreed, but when you have competition you are forced to give better overall package.
I'm just happy for that as RE got now competition in its segment we can expect better products in long run from them.
I really admire there recent launches like intercepter and continental.
Badsha ko badsha nahi ayai ga to kya gulam ayaiga..... enfield gonna rock in coming futures.
I'm eagerly waiting for this vedio since they released this beast i think you are the 1st one doing the ride review
Congrats bro. Seems like a proper modern retro.
Finally H’Ness hit on road...RIP RE, Jawa, Banelli your H’Ness has finally hit the road..
What a refinement + Classy Thump...I m loving this bike
Rip RE!!LOL u dont know how indian market works.. 😄
"Banelli"
You are the first one to do a ride review, sincerely thanks!
Most welcome.
@@abhinavbhatt should i buy this over all the other cruiser bikes like jawa and royal enfield?
Even though the whole instrument cluster is centered, nice to see the analog dial offset.
That pick up sound ❤️❤️!!