As of March of this year, total orders for GB350/S were said to be around 9,000 units and it was expected to take until October for all cars to be delivered, but the company has been increasing production since this summer.
If you hurry now, you may be able to get your hands on the popular GB350.
Production is being increased before the October 31st deadline for the enforcement of emission regulations.
According to sources, the models that are under increased production include the GB350/S and CB400 Super Fore/Super Boldor. The common feature of these models is that they are not compliant with the 2020 emission regulations, and they cannot be sold unless they have completed vehicle inspections by October 31st.
It has been announced that the CB400SF/SB will no longer be produced, but the GB350/S is expected to continue to be sold. However, since the GB350/S will not be compliant with the 2020 emission regulations until Honda's next fiscal year, i.e., April 2023 or later, it appears that production of the GB350/S is being increased.
In other words, if you do not decide to purchase now, your next chance is likely to be in the next six months or later.
In fact, until September, the GB350/S was available for immediate delivery, but some stores have already begun to have difficulty delivering motorcycles, so if you want one, it would be a good idea to make a decision as soon as possible.
HONDA GB350. The lineup includes the STD shown in the photo (approx. 3750 USD) and the scrambler type S (594,000 yen). The STD is by far the most popular, and its low price and simple equipment are said to be popular. The STD is produced at the Kumamoto Plant for the Japanese market.
The 2023 GB350/S will be an improved version
The 2023 model of the GB350/S is certain to comply with the 2020 emission regulations. In addition, it is also likely that some details will be updated. The details are unknown, but if the changes are made while maintaining the simple style that is unique to the GB, it should continue to be popular.
Hopefully, the rumored GB500 will be released at that time.
HONDA GB500. Estimated arrival date: Late 2023 (predicted in the November 2022 issue of Motorcycle magazine).
The image is a CG produced and published by Motorcycle Editorial Department.
2021 model GB350/S Main Specifications
Overall Length x Overall Width x Overall Height: 2180/2175 x 755 x 1105/1100mm
Wheelbase: 1440mm
Seat height: 800mm
Weight: 180/178kg
Engine: Air-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder SOHC 2-valve 348cc
Maximum Power: 20 PS at 5500 rpm
Max. torque: 3.0 kg-m/3000 rpm
Fuel tank capacity: 15 liters
Transmission: 5-speed return
Brakes: F=Disc, R=Disc
Tires: F=100/90-19, R=130/70-18/150/70R17
Price: (approx.) 3750 USD / 4045 USD
