METEOR 350 vs HONDA Higness CB 350 - HONEST REVIEW 

As owner of Hness 1st Anniversary edition, i agree with the point concerning lower torque but i hv already rode 1200 km + within 10 days. This is the ultimate highway tourer. I drove it for 400 km straight (5 hrs drive) and Man what a ride quality , 99% of the time i was on 5th gear cruising 80-90 km/h and mileage was around 45+. I m so glad i'd switched from RE Thunderbird 350X . Hness is Unbeatable 🔥🔥🔥🔥

saying CB has no soul, but forgetting that soul is silent,like CB.

One thing I want to share with all people is that these guys are the riders and they ride more than 1000km at a single time. But if you asked me (non rider) then I will suggest you to book any bike which you like most because we people hardly rides 40-50 km daily and for this shorter ride any bike can suitable for you.

Reasonably speaking... the reason for 5th gear being extensively tall in honda cb350 is that.....it helps a lot with hypermiling at high speeds..... For the one who doesn't know about hypermiling, it's a way by which a bike can return very great fuel economy on highways by turning throttle fully wide open. There is a whole video about it on Fortnine's channel.

I rode both..the Meteor is a huge improvement on the previous push rod models but I found the Honda to be in another league altogether..Professionals like Bulu Bhai may desire more power but for us ordinary mortals the power and torque offered in the CB350 is more than adequate to effortlessly cruise at 100kmph ( even at 110 ) for the whole day..you will not go wrong with the meteor either but it's just not as refined as the Honda in the power train department..

34:00 Bullu bhai ne sahi bola, emotional attachment pehle ke 3-4 mahine me hi rahega, uske baad performance hi kaam aayega, made my decision, booked Honda highness red ♥️. Thank you Bullu bhai 🙏

The best video I have seen so far on the Internet on both these bikes... Kudos to both you guys... it gave me immense pleasure to see 2 mature riders just being themselves, sharing their opinions and views and just having a good conversation... love it... absolutely love it..

Proud to be an owner of a soulless, vibration-free motorcycle 😉

Hiness is a different level of refinement altogether. I rode it today and have decided to sell my Thunderbird...

Both are excellent rides for normal riders who don't go for much off roading. My friend has a meteor and I have H'ness. Neither of us regrets our purchase. However some things you need to consider. 1) Comfort: The Meteor is really comfortable if you don't drive more than 100-150 km. After that you'll initially face some slight pain but you'll get used to it. H'ness allows you to move around on the seat so it's a little better in that way. However Meteor straight up has a better seat in terms of butt comfort. 2) Speed: Nothing much to say here. H'ness is just faster. Around 10-15%. But you'll enjoy both of them and meteor won't fall too far behind once you get on the highway. 3)Refinement: Once you wear your riding gear and gloves, both are really refined. However after riding 100 or so km without stopping, the meteor feels just a little bit more vibrating. But that's nitpicking. Both are excellent highway tourers. 4) Gearing and mileage: Gearing straight up is better on the Meteor. Not in terms of shifts because H'ness has excellent shifts but in terms of how the gears are ratio'd. You'll have to be more involved with the cb350. However the bright side to that is better mileage. Expect a 3-4 kmpl better mileage on the Honda for the same riding styles. 5) Pricing: This was the deal breaker for me for meteor. The Meteor here in Lucknow cost around 2.6 lakhs on road with some accessories but the CB350 cost nearly 15k less. So whatever doubt I had about which bike I should buy was cleared the very moment I saw the prices. Again, both of these are excellent machines but I prefer the Honda just a little bit more even ignoring the pricing.

Year 1984 June . Had bought the Rajdoot Yamaha RD350 .Used it for 10 years . Great crazy speed rides in the MUMBAI-PUNE-NASHIK triangle .Used to enjoy making the REs of those days bite the dust . That was the real super bike ever in India .

I have been working with Japanese people and Japanese products,,,,,,,no one can beat e2e process of product testing refinement by Japanese...no comparison of 100+ old year honda technology...Japanese consider even smallest part of any product.....you guys did a good comparison except "emotional " word used so many times

The H'ness..But the nearest Bigwing from my home is 180 km away so by the time I come home, I will have to ride it back to the showroom, and get the first service done..:D

This was genuinely the best review for these bikes, you guys talked about stuff that actually matters

I don't think I've ever seen a video about bikes that I could relate to this well! For someone looking into both bikes, this was the best in-depth video I could have ever asked for! Hats off to both of you!

The only reason why I bought hness was this video... Yesterday I rode for around 8hrs and I am super happy with my decision, thank you🥰

Agree with the Verdict... Japanese machine have no comparison in terms of comfort and reliability

Bought Honda H'ness anniversary edition army green colour last week. This bike is just another level. The torque, breaking, handling, smoothness, fit n finish, everything is just awesome.

Actually honda should have launched 500 instead of 350 which would definitely divide the re350 and re interceptor customers in huge amount as 350 is comfortable but can’t ride above 90 and 650 is vibration less but not comfortable

You said it Bhai 👍 , Honda testing its bike on their showroom, others on customers 😀👍 That's why they are better than others👍

Sir, I just suddenly watched your programme . Simply loved it . A awesome interaction and presentation . Undoubtedly , I must admit that not only you both two have a tremendous knowledge about your subject but the same goes with your explaining power also . Even an common ordinary biker will be able to start learning the criterias of a better machine after watching your programme . Once again thanks for this wonderful video .

This my friends is the reason why RU-vid exists.Real content worthy of watching which gives crystal clear clarity about the doubts about which ti choose.I did not realise it was actually 40 mins long and i actually paused in between to comment even before the video was ending due to the fact that i believe that this video is by far the best review comparison between these two motorcycles , i was actually disappointed with the powerdrift review video as i felt it was biased and unfair.This video really made me feel so deeply overwhelmed due to the fact that truly you guys are really unbiased about either if the two bikes and also you have sound knowledge and experience depth wise about motorcycles.Hats off.

After comparing each and every expect i am finally owner of cb350. Happily rode my first 100km

29:48 I also own shares of Eicher because of it's good business and growth. But again , I will pick Honda between these two 😍

Sir all the words you said is word to word true, I took test ride both bike same day back to back,& feel the smooth and easy nature off cb 350, yesterday took the delivery of my cb 350, today I ride 200 km highway city ride & off road on gfr road ggn trail which 13 km pure off toad & cb 350 does all like cake walk. One more thing, when I make my mind for cb, & booked one, many youtuber video came & saying about the suspension stiffness, & at one point I start thinking to cancel it, but last think ki I will live with stiff suspension, but today when I ride, the suspension is too good, very well tuned,if any body want to go for cb, than go for it, it is gem of a machine,you will never regret, & thank you bullu Sir for such a honest review.

Best review till now... Lv u dada

There is no point in comparing these two machines. Each has it's own character and purpose. In strict terms CB350 is roadster and the Meteor 350 is a classic cruiser. Even the character of engines and drive trains are different to suit different riding styles ( CB 350 loves to revved hard and the Meteor is more for sedate cruising ). Why compare apples and oranges when each has it's own flavor???

A great and practical review!! ❣️ Great going guys!! 🔥

Absolutely amazing content !! Great work

Nice comparison, Honda should launch Highness 500 with parallel-twin engine with good Bhp and torque. At least.

A completely fresh style of auto reviews.. congratulations 👍

Really loved the video more so since I possess the same 2 bikes - while I ride the RE Meteor my wife rides the HONDA HNESS CB350 - exact true reviews - you guys hit the nail

Re is a tough to maintain bike with service intervals every 2000 km. Also it's heavy and gives a lot of vibrations at 90+ speed. Re parts are not upto the mark and I personally don't prefer chrome which eventually rusts. On the other hand, honda cb350 has a service interval of 6000 km and it doesn't produce vibrations at high speeds. Also they have done a good job tuning it for a cruising speed of 70-90 kmph, delivering 42-44 kmpl mileage at such speeds. Its tall 5th gear works at relatively low rpm at 90 kmph which makes it fuel efficient. It's the best cruiser ever made in india. I mean the petrol prices have gone above 100. Also if you compare it with avenger 220, the avenger delivers a mileage of 35 kmpl at 90 kmph. Now that's where honda CB 350 shines. It's not a performance bike but an efficient cruiser that could happily do 90-100 kmph all day long. P.S. even 100 cc bikes would give a mileage 30-35 kmpl at high speeds bcoz they work at high rpm and thus get easily stressed out.

Definitely your verdict is going to improve the sales of honda.. Waiting for CB400

Awesome review covering all areas interestingly with lots of knowledge... from the experts..thumbs up guys

Great honest review... Actually I enjoyed thank you very much... for such a detail review... one can have detail information after just watching your video rather than go to showroom and have a test drive

Bullubhai, I agree with you about Highness should have launched with their usual showrooms then with Big Wing showrooms. Because I wanted to take it but due unavailability of Big Wing Showroom(Not even in radius of 50 kms of my residential) , I am not able to take a test ride of it. As now Honda has higher reliability but definatly RE seems to be improving and working on it. Thanks for this details comparision Review Bullubhai🙏

Comment section: RE LOVERS VS RE HATERS

i saw lot of review videos , but the way this review is done ..was done best because it is experienced riders commenting on their own liking of their bike.

Thanks Bulu and Aditya bhai, helped me decide on the H'ness. Best no-nonsense comparison.

CB 350 pulls crazy in higher rpm with lower gears than meteor. Definitely faster 🔥

Man.... I watched entire review without fast forwarding any... Its like me having a conversation with my friend who bought different brand bike in same segment..

This was a very well rounded video comparing the obvious as well as the most minute of details about both the bikes and then contrasting those with different rider scenarios was golden. This is the first Bulu video I watched and I loved every bit of it. Great Job comrades!

Best comparison ever guys! Brought in so much clarity..keep it up😊

I'm now looking at Eicher motors shares now😅. Looks promising. Most valuable insight from the video😃.

Initial torque issue can be overcomed with a bigger rear sprocket change! It will be available as an accessory from major aftermarket manufacturers for sure.

Mature and comprehensive comparative review ! !

Very comprehensive & practical explanation 👌👌 Excellent Review & Analysis Guys✌️👍

They had us in the first half. Not gonna lie. (Siddharth Malhotra)

Love the review... Worth watching 40 mins

Royal Enfield has service all over India in every city.But Honda 350-1000 cc bikes service can only be done in Honda big wings centre. Honda bikes are reliable and are with refined engine with smooth ride.

Best comparison review on RU-vid.. all parameters touched 👍👍

Been loyal to RE since last 20 years, used 5 of them, models Std, Machismo and Classic. After a thorough research, going to upgrade to Dominar 400 soon. Wish me luck !

i left the video when he says i like cb350 look than meteor

Maine sabhi bike dekha ha or chalaya bhi but finally highness mujhe perfect laga...31st jan ko delivery lene wala hu..😊

After watching many reviews of these two bikes, I can say that this is the best review.

Beautiful bikes... Hoping for them to be available here in Brazil anytime soon...

Nice Video Bulu Bhai. The entire chassis of Meteor is new. Underpinning are totally different in Meteor. Actually, CB is not a comparison for Meteor. Will wait for a comparison when the new Classic comes with this new engine and chassis. Nice video. But RE is RE.

This video changed my decision to buy meteor to cb350 now I m proud owner of honda highness thanks bulu bhai for review

You guys have nailed it....great comparison. I just feel that a better comparison would be between the H'ness and RE Classic. Cost of ownership is something that should be considered. My Thunderbird 500 is very heavy heavy on maintenance.

You guys made my decision. Gonna go for Honda highness tomorrow 😀

1 reason I don't by Honda coz it's available in bigwing only.

Top class review, guys.

I think I get the soul from the killer sound that Honda produces

Hats off bulu bhai best review!

That was a very good conversation and lotz more information u both are giving us...bullu vai like ur videos🧡🧡 and aditya vaiya ur voice like a commentar voice 😊😊

Beautiful detailed review , even small to small and practical things were discussed, unique review

Awesome video... And thanks for the honesty👍🏽👌🏽✌🏽

So damn true...... owned a Himalayan and classic 500 bought both based on heart and regretted badly due to issues and issues and issues.... finally got rid of both and I have found peace

Great job guys, this video was very practically thinking, casual talks with very useful points and best comparo. Keep up this good work👏

Honda a beautiful machine + a reliable work horse 😱😱❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🤌🏼🔥‼️‼️

Congratulations guys good talking , and lot of info, honest ,unbiased detailed . 👍

I took test ride of 5 bikes in one day ... Classic 350 , meteor 350 , Himalayan , jawa and cb 350 ... The best I felt on was meteor 350 ❤️❤️❤️ and I'm not even a fan boy of RE .. I own Honda car so I'm actually fanboy of honda 😂... Still I went for metoer 350 ... because Honda cb350 just felt like it was very common bike like Honda cb twister 😂 just 350 cc engine that's it .. it is very smooth though .... Gear shifting is better on meteor 👍

❤️ for our Odia bhai.. ❤️

Very good review. Objective. Covers all the relevant points. 👍

Bulu bhai thanks for ur comparison, last year I bought RE Thunderbird 350x , I was sold last month finally, rusting issues, engine noise, vibrations, I agree with ur word “emotional”

Enjoyed the review and decided not to hop on either one. Probably Patience and waiting game could be an eye opening for choices on variety variants on the coming months.👍

3 years up for my Interceptor and I still look forward to riding it everyday. More reliable than my CBR250R was, and the "soul" of riding, or the "feel" - that's why you finally ride outside of plain commutes.

Honestly telling in my society there is cb350 and i own meteor 350 and whenever we both took out our bike meteor gets the most attention in public

Very Good Review. I liked the way you presented it!

Best comparison video! No other video shows this much honesty. Great content guys 👍

Honda is very reliable. The bikes does not fail during long rides. I did my 1600 km long ride on Honda Trigger CBS and I rode continuously, nonstop. I was trying to do the saddle sore challenge which I failed 😅 but the bike felt smooth, the engine was stress free and the bike didn’t fail.

Awesome review .... We need these kind of comparo where experienced riders go deep as far as it can , and and decides the best of every situation which is more suitable ... What, everyone may have overlooked , bulu bhai said @18:13 was the hidden truth ... Thank you both for this awesome comparo 👍

Awesome review bulu bhai, booked CB350 as my second bike.

These uncles are so used to the vibration ( the soul according to these uncles ) of bike that they don't feel Comfortable when they are riding a modern machine 😂

Genuine review thank you. I think honda cb 350 is practical and worth buying

U guys make us proud.. Odia rocks..

Thankyou so much for this informative review on RE Meteor & Honda Highness. I will think a lot before going for RE. 👍 If possible review latest Himalayan please.

That point of Back pain after an ride of 150-200 km was important one, Experts review not for attracting viewers, it's just that you both as experts discussing about machines & engineering 👍

Very practical video, coming from a rider who actually tours long and has ridden and owned every type of motorcycle there is. This video is on point and the experience of the rider clearly shows in the points covered and the feedback given!

Great review. Really appreciate it. Got a clear idea about what to buy. Hoping to hear from you about latest inventions in the market.

A very good comparative video… appreciate you guys passion for bikes and biking…. Question still remains, heating issues which could probably have been discussed city and highways… When U say CB 350 torque is not as much does it mean that it delivers a more sedate driving experience ?, what about overtaking capabilities of CB 350 ?

We want a comparison video between Highness and Himalayan plz Bulu Bhai.... Love from Mayurbhanj

PhD level analysis. Thank you for both

Both are amazing bikes. My only request with people is to properly test ride both the bikes. These both bikes are the best in the segment. The test ride will give you a better idea that which bike suits one the most. For me personally it was meteor. I am 5’7. Proper for my height and extremely comfortable. (I took the touring seat)

Very very honest review Big fan of you now and this is my first time I watched ur video and truly believed u guys.. Suggestion accepted; Buy after 6 months due to some refinement in future.. Great bulu ji keep going like this. I am from bhilai chhattisgarh and Honda showroom is just near me n I ll definitely go for ur opinion as practicality which is for CB.. Thanks for ur great reviews and opinions

I am quite a mood to buy a 350cc non sporty bike.. I am confused between cb350, new classic 350 or probably RF hunter as it is being speculated...but I think cb350 gonna be the perfect one as per my requirement. A really well covered video with practical approach towards a bike . It's a learning experience. I have seen reviews of popular channels like over drive and all... Buy this video is the best and honest and practical one. Great job u guys... Liked it.. I will be interested in your next review..

They are considered the most reliable bikes you can buy, which take zero maintenance and are rock solid for decades.

No one match this comparison, you nailed it.