Honda is about to launch a brand new model of its GB350 motorbike in Japan, arousing the curiosity of fanatics all over the world. Presently solely out there in India, Australia and Japan, this retro-style bike is producing rising demand in different markets, particularly Europe.
The GB350, often called the H’Ness GB350 in India and GB350S in Japan, initially debuted on the Indian market as a classically-inspired scrambler. Its quick success led Honda to rapidly increase its availability to Australia and Japan, with every nation receiving a barely tailored model of the mannequin.
Honda Bike and Scooter India (HMSI) was the pioneer in launching this 350cc motorbike, which rapidly captured the eye of riders searching for a classic look mixed with the reliability of the Japanese model. Honda Japan, for its half, has deliberate to supply a wider vary of colours for its GB350S model, a method that appeals to aficionados of two-wheeled aesthetics.
Not too long ago, Honda’s Japanese subsidiary teased followers with the announcement of a brand new silver/gray variant, referred to as the GB350C, which is anticipated to hit the Japanese market quickly. This information, nonetheless, has solely intensified the calls from European motorcyclists, who’re expressing on social media their want to see the GB350 out there of their international locations.
Regardless of the worldwide enthusiasm, Honda has not but signaled any concrete plans to introduce the GB350 in Europe. The model appears to be taking a cautious strategy, recognizing that the 300cc phase can have various attraction relying in the marketplace. Nonetheless, rising curiosity suggests {that a} wider enlargement might be the suitable wager for the producer.
The GB350 is commonly in comparison with Royal Enfield’s Traditional 350, a model that has firmly established itself in India with its smaller displacement bikes. This similarity might clarify a part of the attraction of the GB350, which mixes a nostalgic design with Honda’s popularity for high quality.