The Honda GB350 is proof that you don’ t need big power or high-tech wizardry to enjoy motorcycling. It’ s not a dyno-ripping, high-capacity monster, nor does it pretend to be. Without fanfare or pretention, the GB350 exists as a back-tobasics, easygoing single-cylinder bike that slots neatly into Honda’ s naked lineup, and joins the rapidly expanding lineup of smaller capacity, retro-styled motorcycles. Designed and built primarily for the Indian and Asian markets, it now arrives locally as a practical, stylish, and affordable commuter with just enough charm to keep things interesting. Powered by a 348cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, the GB350 makes 21hp at 5500rpm and 29Nm of torque at just 3000rpm. It’ s not fast, but it is fairly smooth. Speeds of 100km / h + will take some run up, or a conveniently placed downhill, so perhaps give those highway overtakes some forethought. The five-speed gearbox is best utilised in conjunction with the solid torque down low, with a slipper-assist clutch that’ s very forgiving; especially helpful for newer riders or those commuting daily. At high revs it performs as you would expect a 350cc thumper to perform, it doesn’ t blow your socks off. However, as the daily commuter role I had it in, it is in that sweet spot where it manages 100km / h motorway speeds with relative gusto, but also is having a fling with my wallet, and doing all it can to ease her burdens too. All that to say it manages a pretty spectacular 2.8L / 100km while being capable under State Highway 1 scrutiny. Around town, the GB350 is incredibly user-