Don't worry guys. As an owner of h'ness, I personally vouch that tall gearing is not a issue. These people review different bikes every week. So that's why they pointed it out. You just need to get used to that kind of riding. That's all! Yes, I never use the 5th gear in the city. But I am still getting a 40+kmpl. Loving it!
@@RAXITH_playz The closest one is almost 100km away. But I don't find it any burdensome because you only go there like once in 6 months or so. Plus I like riding and I am used to riding more than 100km per ride. For some it may be a difficult situation.
I Have Been A Royal Enfield owner for almost 7 years straight down the line in these 7 years I used 4 classic 350,1 standard 500,1 standard 350 ,last month I drove home a Honda cb 350 because of the awkward horn position of Honda I was thinking that the bike is not so engaging to ride and handle but trust me,the moment I got use to the horn position there is no going back to royal Enfield now, it it butter smooth,it accelerates better, it handles better,brakes far better than Royal Enfield,and so far 2000kms.clocked on the cluster and I have zero complaints,Kudos to team Honda for making such an amazing product.
RE is now very much refined and RE 650 is top selling bikes in UK, just Indians have fancy over Japanese bikes they love CB350,though the design is subjective RE looks great.
90% of RE owners change parts or install accessories for better looks, thump , features...but honda sticks to its basics and don't promote too much accessories...because they respect raw factory designs and their R&D team
What do you expect, lol. The bike itself is scarcely available, why would third party manufacturer make accessories for it. Don't get me wrong, but RE owners modify their bikes because parts are easily available. Whereas for honda, you'll have to either buy online at a considerably higher price or you have to contact some big retailers if any are around you by chance.
None of the bikes were compared previously to RE350 classic, but now they do! Still RE is falling back in sense of refinement and reliability, hence they need 2000 outlets 😂🤣😂🤣 to service their bikes, unlike Honda where u can stay peacefully with the product., If that's gonna happen, (h'ness being sold across all Honda dealership s) then ppl will bid farewell to RE 😂🤣😂 it will be remembered as classic 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@varunsampathkumars Absolutely. With the refinement Honda has, going to service centre regularly for repairs will be a thing of the past. People don't complain of not having service centres for Triumph or Kawasaki nearby. This shift in mentality will come gradually, but that is upto Honda to prove
TRUTH IS HIGHNESS 350 IS FAR BETTER THAN RE CLASSIC 350.. YOU ADMIT IT OR NOT! FAR REFINED, SLIPPER CLUTCH, TRACTION CONTROL, FULL LED, ZERO VIBRATION, THICKER REAR TYRE!
Thanks for the great video. I did do test ride of both the vehicles yesterday and finally booked Honda H’ness. Another factor was price. RE price was higher almost 35k more for the chrome red.
@@ebededd9708 Even im keep on listening it. But when? After 2050 year? By that time all today's youths will become old. Then i think ELECTRIC CHARGE vehicle best by that time
@@Nisargeinsteindid you try the rd 350 highness or CB350 RS. Its sheer refinement and ride quality. HNESS is comfort oriented RS is fun oriented Try it it's free😃
I have test ridden both the bikes for a fair amount of time. The Honda definitely feels more agile (almost like my G310R) in the city however it’s gear ratios take away some fun of riding a long stroke motor. You need to constantly change the gears just like my G310R. It feels like a modern bike in retro clothes. The new Classic has a big bike feel and even though it’s heavy it’s very easy to ride and the stability it provides at 0 speeds is exceptional - one just doesn’t need to put the feet down at sub-5 speeds even with a pillion. Add to that the ease at which it potters around at relatively higher gears makes it a complete retro package. The Honda has a cushier ride (especially for the pillion) but the Classic feels more stable at higher speeds. Both bikes are great in their own way but for me the Classic feels more than the sum of its parts 😍
Dude, trust me, I own Honda and am happy with it, and its way far better, the problem is RE has seen the sales charts of honda and honda is successful in making its share in the market,
I did my research and loved highness as it checks all boxes, and then of course i bought a RE Stealth Black cos there is something called love...and boy RE is first love.
I own an RE and I absolutely love it .Trust me right now Classic is definitely overpriced when compared to Hness .I would suggest ppl to go with Hness.Beautiful bike with all rounded features
H'ness hmmm suppose u want to go on a ride to ladakh and ur "H'ness" engine stops due to high altitude, who will service ur honda, same in re every fricking mechanic will know how to fix an re and authorised service networks are way more in re compared to Honda 😂😂 And mostly it's an emotion of riding a bullet. Which your "honda" comutter cannot match, and re is more comfortable on long rides
@@rudrranshs6620 wrong! RE is not at all comfortable on long rides, vibrations will drain out your energy. As far as the emotion gors, my RE broke down and tried starting it with my emotions, nothing worked. See if you can make your bike reliable with your “emotions.”
The classic 350 has improved a lot from its older vibrating metallic box with wheels but still not honda level refined. Still re fans do have great news!
If refinement was everything to me, I would rather go for electric. Too much refinement makes the bike feel lifeless after a certain point. Still, the RE is incredibly refined which takes a lot of riding to discern from the Honda, which only these professional reviewers can tell.
I am very proud owner of honda highness cb 350 matte green( at this point I call it the green hornet😉). This machine is light weight and very nimble. I dont know about the recently launched classic 350 but cb350 doesn't even care about its rival. And the look your bike gets from other riders...its exhilarating. Every Tom Dick and Harry has a " bullet" nowadays and this was probably the biggest factor I chose cb350
RE is a Lifestyle product, you have to add a story and carry the weight of legacy. Being a legend in this segment. You will get all the admiration for its looks size and the macho feel. You have to maintain it well to keep yourself happy. CB (city bike) is actually looking like a "super commuter". But don't have to carry the weight of legacy, it is a simple bike with all the necessary features to be a modern classic, with exceptionally good handling and reliability. CHOOSE WISELY....
Competitions make companies take forward steps, surely jawa, yezdi, honda have forced RE to get up from it's regime and work nice. But non the less RE this time has made a significant come back. Never thought that Royal Enfield would lift from it's fanboys' "feel" and actually make something good.
Just when I was looking for it. Haven’t watched this yet. But I make a guess, RE is for anyone everyone, Honda is for those who know how to exploit the engine right
I would prefer that classic over CB350. The looks is more than enough. It's really classy, those spoke wheels, halogen bulbs and beautiful and neat dashboard with usefull features is more than enough.
dead dont have to be killed heheheh i have driven both bike. HONDA have miles to go to get shoulder to shoulder with RE but i will say good try by honda
@@unleashed3022 Respect your opinion, but i feel lot of people are disgusting with RE Service. My cousin work in RE as an service advisor. He told me the daily complaints and related issues with RE.
A year ago I would have chosen the Honda CB350 over the RE Classic 350 every single time. But the latest iteration of the RE Classic 350 is so sweet. The build quality and design (judging fr videos) is just spectacular! It looks much better than a 350cc bike has any right to be. RE has my money!
Classic 350 is a cramped bike...it's a bike that make u feel cramped on the handle. However the Honda CB 350 is a free flowing vehicle with and superior engine and refinement..thing is you have to get used to the tall gearing ..after that it's a butterfly at ghats ..good road..bad road. I urge every one to take a test ride of all the bikes in this segment before buying as at the end of the day its ur had earned money 🙏🙏🙏 don't fall for paid reviews
Yeh dil maange Honda H’ness, At this price range, getting Assist Slipper Clutch, HSTC, LED Lighting, Better Brakes, More Premium Look, better mileage, 🙂
Once you test ride that Honda, there's no going back to the Enfield showroom. So comfortable, such appropriate weight and its distribution, such good mileage, mine does 37 in city (my Meteor does 32), and woah the performance. The highness is ever ready with its torque to go bananas. Cruising at 60 feels effortless at 4th gear, but 4th can go to 120. Lol. 5th gear is strictly for cruising and the mileage goes 45 on highway. The all LED setup makes it modern while that chrome in all the right places and its sound makes it all the more attractive. Also.. the Highness turns heads and makes people ask me whether its a 650cc bike or what.. lol.
Down the line after 5 years - You will end up by spending loads of money on RE from servicing to almost 60% part changes as well due to cheap quality...its my personal experience on RE. But Honda will definitely use your money only for servicing...thats all👍
I have owned a Classic 350 and a 500. Been only riding Royal Enfield since 1982. But IMO the CB350 H'ness is a clear winner. To me peace of mind, low maintenance & reliability is more important than 'British Heritage' and that sort of hype. I wish Honda brought out a 500cc twin styled on the same lines as the H'ness.
I’m going to go test drive both in the next few days. While Im actually considering the GT650 and the RC390, will still be fun to test out these bikes.
Even though RE has bigger service network they provide poor quality service in some areas, I often heard many of my friends who own classic complained about the service, after warranty they go to mechanic shops rather than official stations. But their bikes are a dream 😀
this is the most UNBIASED & INFORMATIVE REVIEW for both the bikes i have ever seen till now in youtube. otherwise most of the reputed channels are inclined towards re classic only, as if they have been bribed or they are too emotional towards the brand. However, REVIEWS of AUTOCAR INDIA have always been UNBIASED, INFORMATIVE & VERY USEFUL to the consumers and viewers. on pen and paper, H’ness tops the list as it has more technical features and bigger in size than re classic. but re has good amount of customisation available. h’ness - premium retro classic - old school
Highness DLX Pro owner here. Used to ride my elder brothers RE for 3 years. Both me and my brother went to test ride the Highness. Bought it without a second thought. Super smooth engine, the slipper clutch and overall smoothness blow away RE. The only con, tall gearing - you get used to in the first 2K kms.
The bullet 350 with a ci engine is the best bike in the world, the thump and sound of a full machanical engine running is just amazing. Mine friend has one well maintained 2007 model, when he is on road, Everyone's eyes are on him.
Glad to see indian vehicle manufacturers giving foreign companies a tough challenge , tata doing well with harrier and nexon and EV s , mahindra with xuv 700 and thar , now Enfield with 350, 🇮🇳🇮🇳
RE is all set to take on the Honda CB 350, with the reborn Classic 350. Be it the engine refinement, fit and finish, well concealed cables, new range of colours, vast customisation options..... RE is on a roll. Now, Honda , Benelli, Java etc have a tough competition to face. Good job, RE.
Honda must change the headlight unit borrowed from cb300. Also seat must be redesigned and the handle bar end weight too. RE has really done a good job with toggle switch that provides access to information at the digital display. And another must are accessories from OEM where Honda has few. Honda has made a good decision to sell there CBs from Bigwing, in my opinion, for the sake of experience, though accessibility is compromised. Those Bluetooth and TC Tech should also be removed or provided as accessories for better price. Honda is an old player in our market so better product at better price are expected. I’ll wait for next Highness though. A little more power will enhance the experience.
The new RE 350 is a massive improvement over the old model, however it cannot compare to Honda CB 350 level of refinement and handling. Autocar stop overselling the RE and state the facts as is.
clear winner is Highness. It competes with Interceptor on the highway. Don't go with number of service centres. Even if we have one or two service centres, the service should be premium. I trust Honda... So smooth and better handling
@@ashwinikumarkishan7453 well i had a horrible experience with my honda cbr and it did not hold its value as good as the royal Enfields do , maybe its just the honda services of my city but still it was shity
Heart says RE
Mind says Honda
Pocket says Platina
🤣🤣🤣
Platina is 82k on road in Maharashtra
Same but I stuck at should I buy car or Highness
😂😂😂😂
@@ginglebell2715 same problem
Don't worry guys. As an owner of h'ness, I personally vouch that tall gearing is not a issue. These people review different bikes every week. So that's why they pointed it out. You just need to get used to that kind of riding. That's all! Yes, I never use the 5th gear in the city. But I am still getting a 40+kmpl. Loving it!
What about service experience? (I'm not gonna buy it anyway bcz of Bigwing showroom availablity!)
@@RAXITH_playz The closest one is almost 100km away. But I don't find it any burdensome because you only go there like once in 6 months or so. Plus I like riding and I am used to riding more than 100km per ride. For some it may be a difficult situation.
Royal Enfield and smooth in a same sentence, boy we really are in the future.
I miss the vibrations i actually liked it for some reason.
Before anyone attacks me i know that's not good for long rides and my riding experience is limited to the city...somewhere between 0-15kms a day.
But price very hiiii
The purists will be outraged, what you've made our precious bike comfortable practical and usable?
I Have Been A Royal Enfield owner for almost 7 years straight down the line in these 7 years I used 4 classic 350,1 standard 500,1 standard 350 ,last month I drove home a Honda cb 350 because of the awkward horn position of Honda I was thinking that the bike is not so engaging to ride and handle but trust me,the moment I got use to the horn position there is no going back to royal Enfield now, it it butter smooth,it accelerates better, it handles better,brakes far better than Royal Enfield,and so far 2000kms.clocked on the cluster and I have zero complaints,Kudos to team Honda for making such an amazing product.
I'm just here to validate my decision of getting the H'ness
Me too 😂
CB350 is the Best In Segment
And it has great road presence
well balanced bike
Reminds of 1970s CB350 with modern touches
Same 😂
RE is now very much refined and RE 650 is top selling bikes in UK, just Indians have fancy over Japanese bikes they love CB350,though the design is subjective RE looks great.
What is the ride comfort? Is it stiff like gixxer? Is pillion space adequate? How is the pillion comfort? How is the seat comfort?
90% of RE owners change parts or install accessories for better looks, thump , features...but honda sticks to its basics and don't promote too much accessories...because they respect raw factory designs and their R&D team
What do you expect, lol. The bike itself is scarcely available, why would third party manufacturer make accessories for it. Don't get me wrong, but RE owners modify their bikes because parts are easily available. Whereas for honda, you'll have to either buy online at a considerably higher price or you have to contact some big retailers if any are around you by chance.
Pround Honda hness owner❤, if Honda releases hness in regular Honda showroom it's heavy competition for RE
Yes ........
None of the bikes were compared previously to RE350 classic, but now they do! Still RE is falling back in sense of refinement and reliability, hence they need 2000 outlets 😂🤣😂🤣 to service their bikes, unlike Honda where u can stay peacefully with the product., If that's gonna happen, (h'ness being sold across all Honda dealership s) then ppl will bid farewell to RE 😂🤣😂 it will be remembered as classic 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
Not even close bike has no grunt or soul
Last Dec I took classic 350 since highness was not available in our town
@@varunsampathkumars Absolutely. With the refinement Honda has, going to service centre regularly for repairs will be a thing of the past. People don't complain of not having service centres for Triumph or Kawasaki nearby. This shift in mentality will come gradually, but that is upto Honda to prove
TRUTH IS HIGHNESS 350 IS FAR BETTER THAN RE CLASSIC 350.. YOU ADMIT IT OR NOT! FAR REFINED, SLIPPER CLUTCH, TRACTION CONTROL, FULL LED, ZERO VIBRATION, THICKER REAR TYRE!
Thanks for the great video. I did do test ride of both the vehicles yesterday and finally booked Honda H’ness. Another factor was price. RE price was higher almost 35k more for the chrome red.
Good choice bro.
How is the ride quality, comfort and pillion comfort/space
Good choice hness engin finish is very good classic 350 engin finish is very rough
You would regret if you ride mostly in congested town/city since you can't even ride in 3rd gear in highness
I was an RE fan with the new engine but after test riding the highness I immediately bought one. Thank u Honda!
How's sitting comfort? Do you feel same comfort as RE ?
Betrayal.
If Honda is available in all of their outlet it will definitely improve its sales
BigWing Honda Showroom is expanding their network. My nearest one is about 35 km
Exactly
Uu
@@ebededd9708 Even im keep on listening it. But when? After 2050 year? By that time all today's youths will become old. Then i think ELECTRIC CHARGE vehicle best by that time
@@Nisargeinsteindid you try the rd 350 highness or CB350 RS. Its sheer refinement and ride quality.
HNESS is comfort oriented
RS is fun oriented
Try it it's free😃
I have test ridden both the bikes for a fair amount of time. The Honda definitely feels more agile (almost like my G310R) in the city however it’s gear ratios take away some fun of riding a long stroke motor. You need to constantly change the gears just like my G310R. It feels like a modern bike in retro clothes.
The new Classic has a big bike feel and even though it’s heavy it’s very easy to ride and the stability it provides at 0 speeds is exceptional - one just doesn’t need to put the feet down at sub-5 speeds even with a pillion. Add to that the ease at which it potters around at relatively higher gears makes it a complete retro package.
The Honda has a cushier ride (especially for the pillion) but the Classic feels more stable at higher speeds.
Both bikes are great in their own way but for me the Classic feels more than the sum of its parts 😍
Highness is my choice.
More reliable engine and better exhaust note..
Dude, trust me, I own Honda and am happy with it, and its way far better, the problem is RE has seen the sales charts of honda and honda is successful in making its share in the market,
@@varunsampathkumars gonna buy highness right away h🙌🙌
CB350
The Best In Segment
@@varunsampathkumars even with less availability/bigwing/services
honda is doing well with their CB350 😊
@@Moonlight-hq3gi yup
I did my research and loved highness as it checks all boxes, and then of course i bought a RE Stealth Black cos there is something called love...and boy RE is first love.
I can`t wait to see the new classic 350 in the UK, hopefully next year. Love the looks of the model tested here. Nice video.
I own an RE and I absolutely love it .Trust me right now Classic is definitely overpriced when compared to Hness .I would suggest ppl to go with Hness.Beautiful bike with all rounded features
Overpriced in what sense?😂😂
H'ness hmmm suppose u want to go on a ride to ladakh and ur "H'ness" engine stops due to high altitude, who will service ur honda, same in re every fricking mechanic will know how to fix an re and authorised service networks are way more in re compared to Honda 😂😂
And mostly it's an emotion of riding a bullet. Which your "honda" comutter cannot match, and re is more comfortable on long rides
@@rudrranshs6620 wrong! RE is not at all comfortable on long rides, vibrations will drain out your energy. As far as the emotion gors, my RE broke down and tried starting it with my emotions, nothing worked. See if you can make your bike reliable with your “emotions.”
@@rahulsawane in every senss
@@rudrranshs6620 after ECU update problem solved
The classic 350 has improved a lot from its older vibrating metallic box with wheels but still not honda level refined.
Still re fans do have great news!
If refinement was everything to me, I would rather go for electric. Too much refinement makes the bike feel lifeless after a certain point. Still, the RE is incredibly refined which takes a lot of riding to discern from the Honda, which only these professional reviewers can tell.
Everybody having classic 350 , so I want to have unique one that's why I chose cb350. But both are good 🔥
Hahha, true you will not see much of Cb's around and you get that stare when you ride it
Congratulations 👏🏽 I have a query for you, how does it feel on broken and despicable roads, the one's that we find in India after monsoons?
dont buy bikes for others, go what you like . ! ride more!
@@SanketKambli 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ % true man
Go for jawa perak
I am very proud owner of honda highness cb 350 matte green( at this point I call it the green hornet😉). This machine is light weight and very nimble. I dont know about the recently launched classic 350 but cb350 doesn't even care about its rival. And the look your bike gets from other riders...its exhilarating. Every Tom Dick and Harry has a " bullet" nowadays and this was probably the biggest factor I chose cb350
RE is a Lifestyle product, you have to add a story and carry the weight of legacy. Being a legend in this segment. You will get all the admiration for its looks size and the macho feel. You have to maintain it well to keep yourself happy.
CB (city bike) is actually looking like a "super commuter". But don't have to carry the weight of legacy, it is a simple bike with all the necessary features to be a modern classic, with exceptionally good handling and reliability.
CHOOSE WISELY....
Honda changed the game for us and forced big bulls like Royal Enfield to improvise
Competitions make companies take forward steps, surely jawa, yezdi, honda have forced RE to get up from it's regime and work nice. But non the less RE this time has made a significant come back. Never thought that Royal Enfield would lift from it's fanboys' "feel" and actually make something good.
Finally booked Honda hness 350..
Excellent smoothness ride feeling..
Im waiting.... ❤️
I am done with 10k KM in Hness. What an amazing machine.
Just when I was looking for it. Haven’t watched this yet. But I make a guess, RE is for anyone everyone, Honda is for those who know how to exploit the engine right
Could you please explain how you exploit the engine in a CB 350 :)
well id say the opposite
I guess this is something like "our battle will be legendary "
Kung fu panda
As a Mechanical Engineer I will never go with a RE bike when there is a Honda in the options. Built quality, reliability really matters.
Both are identical on their own way... But I personally like honda ... ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I am more oriented towards honda as well. But i would love to hear why you liked it before I make a buying decision. Pls help
RE is a legend.. and there isn't comparison for me
Am I the only one who overall prefers the Honda over the Enfield? Even the sound of the Honda impresses me more than the commonly found Enfield.
Yea you are not alone..... Lighter bikes as well anyday.
Mee to honda lover
Many of us here knows Honda is a little more better machine than RE, particularly in terms of reliability
I would prefer that classic over CB350. The looks is more than enough. It's really classy, those spoke wheels, halogen bulbs and beautiful and neat dashboard with usefull features is more than enough.
@Vikas Jain which colour of new classic u like??
Now it's time for Honda to make it available in regular Honda showroom, else this will get killed slowly with RE sales
One year with Honda. Best bike, Bro
Never
whatever! even there's a single h'ness among a 100 re classic, limelight and the point of attraction will definitely be going into the cb350
my city has 2 bigwing showrooms
dead dont have to be killed heheheh i have driven both bike. HONDA have miles to go to get shoulder to shoulder with RE but i will say good try by honda
Heart says RE👍 and Brain says Honda😎
Heary break
I should go with Honda because their Engine refinment and its service. Its far more better than Royal enfield 👍
You can't service honda cb350 at normal honda service center. Thats the problem.
It's a myth... surrounding for years... Honda services are worst.... RE seems reliable and far better.... Take it or leave it
Go for Honda. 7 days ago I bought it and no regret so far. I had classic 350 before bs4 compliance.. honda just way better
@@unleashed3022
Respect your opinion, but i feel lot of people are disgusting with RE Service. My cousin work in RE as an service advisor. He told me the daily complaints and related issues with RE.
@@unleashed3022 true !
The Hness design is simply put ELEGANT and the u already hav the refinement of a Honda Engine...
A year ago I would have chosen the Honda CB350 over the RE Classic 350 every single time. But the latest iteration of the RE Classic 350 is so sweet. The build quality and design (judging fr videos) is just spectacular! It looks much better than a 350cc bike has any right to be. RE has my money!
Booked the Classic 350 Gunmetal Grey today . Getting my hands on Monday . :)
Bro how much on road price??? Also how to get that navigation display addon??
Awesome comparison ............ Honda it is for me now .......... Thank you for the detailed review ............... Splendid presentation.
CB offers better acceleration, better fuel efficiency, better riding range & also easier to ride in traffic. Chose wisely.
Driving RE at 100 kmph is like earthquake in our leg 😂😂😂...... But when it comes to refinement honda always wins.....
Total ignorance!
I didn't make mistake buying the cb350... Awesome bike. Although I like the green color of classic 350. It's so beautiful.
The CB350 to my eyes has more road presence, more curiosity value, it's new. The new Bullet looks like the old Bullet we were already tired of.
You were
You can't go wrong with either one, both of them are awesome.
Highness in 2nd gear on speedbreakers have never stalled for me. Works just fine.
Infact it goes in 3rd as well
Having both RE and honda hness cb 350..
I can surely say,Honda is better.. peace
Rishaad at his best. Another comprehensive review of both the bikes 👍🏻
The name Royal Enfield itself is exciting and its name tag is very enchanting
Issue is. RE gained name and lost quality and still running only on Name !!
@@dwarakeshb3071 with the new bikes and new CEO.... nope, RE is changing for good
Don't Know The Name But The Reviewer Is Great At His Work. How Softly He Explains Everything. 👌🏻
Pleasure To Hear From Him. Wish He Review Cars Also
Classic 350 is a cramped bike...it's a bike that make u feel cramped on the handle.
However the Honda CB 350 is a free flowing vehicle with and superior engine and refinement..thing is you have to get used to the tall gearing ..after that it's a butterfly at ghats ..good road..bad road.
I urge every one to take a test ride of all the bikes in this segment before buying as at the end of the day its ur had earned money 🙏🙏🙏 don't fall for paid reviews
Royal Enfield is an Emotion ❤️
Yes, vexation and being underwhelmed are emotions
that emotion is disappointment
Driven both but the h'ness seems to be on the sportier side . RE has that old classic charm
I like the Honda roar sound 🔥🔥🔥
Me too... Love the Piaggio rickshaw sound
@@vaibhavhalgekar914 yeah heavy duty wannabe average sound of royal Enfield
Yeh dil maange Honda H’ness,
At this price range, getting Assist Slipper Clutch, HSTC, LED Lighting, Better Brakes, More Premium Look, better mileage, 🙂
Once you test ride that Honda, there's no going back to the Enfield showroom.
So comfortable, such appropriate weight and its distribution, such good mileage, mine does 37 in city (my Meteor does 32), and woah the performance. The highness is ever ready with its torque to go bananas. Cruising at 60 feels effortless at 4th gear, but 4th can go to 120. Lol. 5th gear is strictly for cruising and the mileage goes 45 on highway. The all LED setup makes it modern while that chrome in all the right places and its sound makes it all the more attractive. Also.. the Highness turns heads and makes people ask me whether its a 650cc bike or what.. lol.
are you a meteor owner 😊
Owing for 5 month honda hiness is amazing bike in 350 segment, i feel much better than classic 350.
Love the Honda ❤️.
Smooth, fly and comfortable
CB350
Best In Segment
Down the line after 5 years -
You will end up by spending loads of money on RE from servicing to almost 60% part changes as well due to cheap quality...its my personal experience on RE.
But Honda will definitely use your money only for servicing...thats all👍
Lol! those old engines are gone but still you are stuck there. New engines from RE are reliable. 650 twins and meteor are good examples
@@kingvisu still CB350 far better than RE 350s
CB is definitely the best in segment
3:27 goosebumps...
Why?
Re is back with the bang..🥰🥰 finally good news to the re lovers.. 😍😍😍.. meteor 350.. classic.. good going re..
The honda throws an 80's vibe.
The classic looks way more retro.
Both being amazing machines people can choose based on their design taste.
True
Not only design taste it has different engine character also.
yes
reminds of the 1970s cb350 🤠
Best comment
And Honda not available in Europe, but new classic is. So not much of a choice.
I have owned a Classic 350 and a 500. Been only riding Royal Enfield since 1982. But IMO the CB350 H'ness is a clear winner. To me peace of mind, low maintenance & reliability is more important than 'British Heritage' and that sort of hype. I wish Honda brought out a 500cc twin styled on the same lines as the H'ness.
Honda any day. Must try highness it's true highness ❤️😘I'm a enfield fan by the way
The sense of humour at the end of the video is oh so welcome. Professionalism and reality all encapsulated. Entertainment has a thumbs up from Cammy.
I am still waiting in Scotland for the delivery of my Yellow Meteor Fireball.
The Royal Enfield looks so much more substantial! Honda looks much more skinny in comparison. And it also has an incomparable legacy.
well CB350 is styled from 1970s CB350 and yes Honda Have their own legacy just like RE
I’m going to go test drive both in the next few days. While Im actually considering the GT650 and the RC390, will still be fun to test out these bikes.
Even though RE has bigger service network they provide poor quality service in some areas, I often heard many of my friends who own classic complained about the service, after warranty they go to mechanic shops rather than official stations. But their bikes are a dream 😀
this is the most UNBIASED & INFORMATIVE REVIEW for both the bikes i have ever seen till now in youtube.
otherwise most of the reputed channels are inclined towards re classic only, as if they have been bribed or they are too emotional towards the brand.
However, REVIEWS of AUTOCAR INDIA have always been UNBIASED, INFORMATIVE & VERY USEFUL to the consumers and viewers.
on pen and paper, H’ness tops the list as it has more technical features and bigger in size than re classic.
but re has good amount of customisation available.
h’ness - premium retro
classic - old school
Honda should sell there bikes only in bigwing...or else it becomes more common just as re 🙌🏻
That classic really shows the subtle nature of British singles
There isn’t one two wheeler company website that’s as user friendly, full of details and options as RE. Hat’s off to that
Good my new hness 350 ।। so powrful machine❤
Beautifully explained, highly professional review. Keep going ✌👍
the battle of two epic legends 🙌. Honda is better in some aspects but new RE not far behind. Boht are amazing machines♥️🔥
How can you consider cb 350 as a legend
Hness - all day, everyday
Highness DLX Pro owner here. Used to ride my elder brothers RE for 3 years. Both me and my brother went to test ride the Highness. Bought it without a second thought. Super smooth engine, the slipper clutch and overall smoothness blow away RE.
The only con, tall gearing - you get used to in the first 2K kms.
Excellent comparison of both the models. Now I will go for RE. Thanks buddy.
Happy to see such a good competition to RE.. I have seen people struggling with RE's poor and expensive service quality
CB Highness anyday💥
The bullet 350 with a ci engine is the best bike in the world, the thump and sound of a full machanical engine running is just amazing. Mine friend has one well maintained 2007 model, when he is on road, Everyone's eyes are on him.
Hness is the king here 🔥🔥🔥
Glad to see indian vehicle manufacturers giving foreign companies a tough challenge , tata doing well with harrier and nexon and EV s , mahindra with xuv 700 and thar , now Enfield with 350, 🇮🇳🇮🇳
I will choose Honda , mainly for the less weight and modern equipment
2:17 he says cb 350 is noticeably smaller, I absolutely deny that, and I also don't think RE engine looks bigger
I agree, when I placed my H’ness next to my friend’s new RE Classic 350, I felt H’ness looking bigger.
Still I think HONDA H'ness is unbeaten 🔥🔥🔥
Only that you never see them on roads even after a year of its launch 😂😂
Depends on choice. for me, re is still the undisputed king of Indian market.
RE is all set to take on the Honda CB 350, with the reborn Classic 350. Be it the engine refinement, fit and finish, well concealed cables, new range of colours, vast customisation options..... RE is on a roll. Now, Honda , Benelli, Java etc have a tough competition to face. Good job, RE.
Ok what do you say about Reliability?
Honda got the colour scheme is so good that for the whole video itself i was looking at the Honda😍
Yes this review is very usefull, just booked the higness today.
That's a great review! 😃
Ran us through all the points in detail
Honda must change the headlight unit borrowed from cb300. Also seat must be redesigned and the handle bar end weight too. RE has really done a good job with toggle switch that provides access to information at the digital display. And another must are accessories from OEM where Honda has few. Honda has made a good decision to sell there CBs from Bigwing, in my opinion, for the sake of experience, though accessibility is compromised. Those Bluetooth and TC Tech should also be removed or provided as accessories for better price. Honda is an old player in our market so better product at better price are expected. I’ll wait for next Highness though. A little more power will enhance the experience.
Great review, did justice to the Royal Enfield!
Honda is far better than RE..... be it fuel economy, braking, vibration, engine quality, safety features, tubeless tyres.... Honda is Honda...
Royal Enfield Classic gives the authentic retro Vibe and character 🔥
most awaited comparisons buddies. Superb
Am with classic anyway😍
The new RE 350 is a massive improvement over the old model, however it cannot compare to Honda CB 350 level of refinement and handling. Autocar stop overselling the RE and state the facts as is.
clear winner is Highness. It competes with Interceptor on the highway. Don't go with number of service centres. Even if we have one or two service centres, the service should be premium. I trust Honda... So smooth and better handling
I like the highness but I believe in re supremacy 🙏🙏
That's why u r awesome
RE selling like hot cackes internationally. Just wait and watch the sales of classic zoom off
@@sahyadri1389 Still cant reach Honda level
The Best and very balanced review I have ever heard with clear details on specs and the suitability to various types of riders. All the best. Do well
I'd really prefer the royal Enfield bcs of their services and brand value
No brainer Honda is unbeatable, at quality reliability and price
LoL!!! Talks about brand value 😜
@@ashwinikumarkishan7453 well i had a horrible experience with my honda cbr and it did not hold its value as good as the royal Enfields do , maybe its just the honda services of my city but still it was shity
@@ashwinikumarkishan7453 but yeah maybe its different for BigWings
So is it goodbye to the Imperiale 400 and Jawas ?
Honda needs new highness ❤️❤️
a highness 400/500cc single cylinder long stroke with 30hp plus and high torque
Honda is anytime a better platform. Most importantly peace of mind and excellent reliability.
Somehow RE still looks classic 😍
Very detailed and crisp vlog. Down to repair and costs. Excellent.