New Honda GB350S
Discussion
I had to do a double take at the price, even cheaper than some ot the Enfields AND made in Japan!
The only thing I think that's lacking is spiked wheels. I think that would set it off better.....
I used to think these were horrendously underpowered but having ridden a few low capacity bikes in recent years they're incredibly good fun.
The only thing I think that's lacking is spiked wheels. I think that would set it off better.....
I used to think these were horrendously underpowered but having ridden a few low capacity bikes in recent years they're incredibly good fun.
Zedboy said:
Donbot said:
I like that. Though 20bhp from a 350 is pretty stingy.
Will be a dull commute whilst looking goodFor what it’s worth. I liked my little learner Honda. Wish I had kept it.
A 500cc twin in this would be sweeeeeet!
I noticed that there is now a Triumph Speed T4 400 on sale in India. Detuned from 40bhp to 30bhp and costing less than the Honda (I think - there are several 350 models).
Honda H’ness CB350 price from 209857 >>>> https://www.hondabigwing.in/cb350
Triumph Speed T4 price from 199000 >>>> https://www.triumphmotorcycles.in/motorcycles/clas...
Honda H’ness CB350 price from 209857 >>>> https://www.hondabigwing.in/cb350
Triumph Speed T4 price from 199000 >>>> https://www.triumphmotorcycles.in/motorcycles/clas...
Looks crap and comes in 3 delightfully crap colours.
My Honda SS50 looked better than this and came in a candy metallic blue.
I sold Hondas from 1981 to 1982, the heyday of eurostyling and classy metallic colours. Even my CB250RS came in a lovely metallic blue and my Gold Wing metallic red was stunning. Yep, the paint jobs on Honda's used to be a real draw.
My born again biking from 2013 to 2019 featured a Honda MSX125 and a Suzuki SV650S, both in boring black as other colours were harder to get hold of. Both good looking bikes. The MSX was made in Thailand and it showed. The Suzuki was made in Japan and was far better built, you never used to be able to say that.
This is as drab and dull as a bike can get. All IMHO
My Honda SS50 looked better than this and came in a candy metallic blue.
I sold Hondas from 1981 to 1982, the heyday of eurostyling and classy metallic colours. Even my CB250RS came in a lovely metallic blue and my Gold Wing metallic red was stunning. Yep, the paint jobs on Honda's used to be a real draw.
My born again biking from 2013 to 2019 featured a Honda MSX125 and a Suzuki SV650S, both in boring black as other colours were harder to get hold of. Both good looking bikes. The MSX was made in Thailand and it showed. The Suzuki was made in Japan and was far better built, you never used to be able to say that.
This is as drab and dull as a bike can get. All IMHO
LuS1fer said:
Looks crap and comes in 3 delightfully crap colours.
My Honda SS50 looked better than this and came in a candy metallic blue.
I sold Hondas from 1981 to 1982, the heyday of eurostyling and classy metallic colours. Even my CB250RS came in a lovely metallic blue and my Gold Wing metallic red was stunning. Yep, the paint jobs on Honda's used to be a real draw.
My born again biking from 2013 to 2019 featured a Honda MSX125 and a Suzuki SV650S, both in boring black as other colours were harder to get hold of. Both good looking bikes. The MSX was made in Thailand and it showed. The Suzuki was made in Japan and was far better built, you never used to be able to say that.
This is as drab and dull as a bike can get. All IMHO
What are the three crap colours? I can't be bothered looking and I am not overly interested in the bike.My Honda SS50 looked better than this and came in a candy metallic blue.
I sold Hondas from 1981 to 1982, the heyday of eurostyling and classy metallic colours. Even my CB250RS came in a lovely metallic blue and my Gold Wing metallic red was stunning. Yep, the paint jobs on Honda's used to be a real draw.
My born again biking from 2013 to 2019 featured a Honda MSX125 and a Suzuki SV650S, both in boring black as other colours were harder to get hold of. Both good looking bikes. The MSX was made in Thailand and it showed. The Suzuki was made in Japan and was far better built, you never used to be able to say that.
This is as drab and dull as a bike can get. All IMHO
Regarding the CB250RS the one a PHer bought in 2023? still looked good to my eyes, especially the tail piece with a badge on it.
If the Hornet SP came in the white of the Neeves MCN GB350S review bike, and it's a gloss or pearl lacquered finish that would address the matt grey paintwork that's putting me off.
PT1984 said:
Zedboy said:
Donbot said:
I like that. Though 20bhp from a 350 is pretty stingy.
Will be a dull commute whilst looking goodFor what it’s worth. I liked my little learner Honda. Wish I had kept it.
A 500cc twin in this would be sweeeeeet!
carinaman said:
What are the three crap colours? I can't be bothered looking and I am not overly interested in the bike.
Regarding the CB250RS the one a PHer bought in 2023? still looked good to my eyes, especially the tail piece with a badge on it.
If the Hornet SP came in the white of the Neeves MCN GB350S review bike, and it's a gloss or pearl lacquered finish that would address the matt grey paintwork that's putting me off.
2 shades of bluey grey which I swear are identical on Honda's website, and the black. Regarding the CB250RS the one a PHer bought in 2023? still looked good to my eyes, especially the tail piece with a badge on it.
If the Hornet SP came in the white of the Neeves MCN GB350S review bike, and it's a gloss or pearl lacquered finish that would address the matt grey paintwork that's putting me off.
I think it's a sweet little bike. Uncomplicated, 95mpg and a handful more poke than a 125 for occasional motorway work. Get a good few tanks of fuel with the change from £4000 as well. It's not going to be a thriller but as a commuter or weekend bimble abouter, it'll be lovely.
Steve_H80 said:
It's a pretty little thing, that would be perfect for a summer evening bimble about, except for the colour options... Deep mud grey, puco (puke-o) blue, who makes these decisions?
Would a yellow one like the Meteor 350 yellow look good? I think the 400-Four came in a bright yellow. LuS1fer said:
Looks crap and comes in 3 delightfully crap colours.
My Honda SS50 looked better than this and came in a candy metallic blue.
I sold Hondas from 1981 to 1982, the heyday of eurostyling and classy metallic colours. Even my CB250RS came in a lovely metallic blue and my Gold Wing metallic red was stunning. Yep, the paint jobs on Honda's used to be a real draw.
My born again biking from 2013 to 2019 featured a Honda MSX125 and a Suzuki SV650S, both in boring black as other colours were harder to get hold of. Both good looking bikes. The MSX was made in Thailand and it showed. The Suzuki was made in Japan and was far better built, you never used to be able to say that.
This is as drab and dull as a bike can get. All IMHO
Currently got a cb250rs sat in my shed, undecided what to do with it My Honda SS50 looked better than this and came in a candy metallic blue.
I sold Hondas from 1981 to 1982, the heyday of eurostyling and classy metallic colours. Even my CB250RS came in a lovely metallic blue and my Gold Wing metallic red was stunning. Yep, the paint jobs on Honda's used to be a real draw.
My born again biking from 2013 to 2019 featured a Honda MSX125 and a Suzuki SV650S, both in boring black as other colours were harder to get hold of. Both good looking bikes. The MSX was made in Thailand and it showed. The Suzuki was made in Japan and was far better built, you never used to be able to say that.
This is as drab and dull as a bike can get. All IMHO
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