In October 2020, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) made the entire world green with envy with the launch of the H’Ness CB350. The new model marked Honda’s entry into the modern-classic segment in the Indian market, and was considered by enthusiasts the world over as a breath of fresh air in the tech-focused modern-day motorcycle industry.
Back then, it was clear that the H’Ness, and later on its sporty sibling the RS, were exclusively meant for the Indian market, leaving the rest of the world longing for this charming, classic-style roadster. However, in 2021, the H’Ness made its way to Japan. Still made in India, the bike was deemed a perfect fit for Japan’s mid-size segment, and was renamed to GB350, a nod to Honda’s GB500 thumper-powered cafe racer from the late 80’s. Since then, no other markets received the stylish roadster, that is, until now.
