Kawasaki Meguro S1 versus Honda GB 350 S
Kawasaki Meguro S1
Retro
Honda GB 350 S
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
RRP 5.695 €
RRP 3.900 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- very light
- easy handling
- Nothing distracts
- beautiful retro look
Pros:
- Sound
- beautiful retro look
- Simplest handling
- Honda Quality
- good tires from Metzeler
- Low consumption, long range
- favourable price
Cons:
- Power is only enough for strolling
- Seating position for tall people a bit short
- side stand
Cons:
- limited power
- boring colors
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 143 kg
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 143 kg
Wheelbase: 1.440 mm
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 178 (max: 358 ) kg
Length : 2.175 mm Height : 1.100 mm
Seat : 800 mm
Weight : 178 (max: 358 ) kg
Engine
Motor design: 4-stroke single-cylinder engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 233 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 233 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single-cylinder four-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 348 ccm
Hub: 91 mm
Hole: 70 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 348 ccm
Hub: 91 mm
Hole: 70 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
Maximum speed: 115 km/h
Performance: 18 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 19 NM bei 5.800 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 480 km
Performance: 18 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 19 NM bei 5.800 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 480 km
Maximum speed: 114 km/h
Performance: 21 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 600 km
Performance: 21 HP at 5.500 U/Min
Torque: 29 NM bei 3.000 U/Min Tank contents: 15 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 600 km
Chassis
Frame type:
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
37 mm telescopic fork (117 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, spring base adjustable (travel 95 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-18M/C 51S
Rear tyres: 110/90-17M/C 60S
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
37 mm telescopic fork (117 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, spring base adjustable (travel 95 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-18M/C 51S
Rear tyres: 110/90-17M/C 60S
Frame type:
Double loop tubular frame (steel) Front suspension:
conventional telescopic forks, 41 mm (travel 106 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, spring base adjustable
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 19'
Rear tyres: 150/70 17'
Double loop tubular frame (steel) Front suspension:
conventional telescopic forks, 41 mm (travel 106 mm) Rear suspension:
Stereo struts, spring base adjustable
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 100/90 19'
Rear tyres: 150/70 17'
Brakes
Front brake
Single brake disc, double piston brake caliper (∅ 265 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Single brake disc, double piston brake caliper (∅ 265 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc with double-piston brake caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Single disc with double-piston brake caliper (∅ 310 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 240 mm)
Result
It's wonderful that Kawasaki is launching such a machine in 2025. She preaches renunciation with every fiber of her existence in such a skilful way that one is almost ashamed of ultra-modern and complicated motorcycles. The Meguro S1 reminds us of what motorcycling is all about: the beautiful sound from a beautiful exhaust of a beautiful, air-cooled single-cylinder that hangs freely visible in a beautiful motorcycle. Clear case - > that's only for aesthetes and slow drivers. Info for nervous stokers: Please move on, there is nothing to see here. At least not for you.The test machine was made available to us as part of the Kawasaki weeks at Motorradtest.de of Heller & Soltau . This Kawasaki dealer is located in beautiful Sankt Michaelisdonn in Dithmarschen. If you want to take the demonstrator of the Meguro S1 for a test drive there, we recommend a relaxed trip to Meldorf Harbour. There a little coffee and pastries and then leisurely back to Heller & Soltau - life can be so wonderful!
Result
Motorcycles like the Honda GB 350 S divide the biker community. Some turn up their noses and wonder whether one can still speak of a motorcycle here in view of the meager performance, and others are happy that such simple pleasure motorcycles can still be purchased new today. This has been shown with us: Tanja is full of praise, Dietmar too, but can only imagine the GB as a second motorcycle. And you?The test machine was provided to us by motofun, a large Honda dealer in Kaltenkirchen near Hamburg , for this test. In addition to the GB350S, you can also test ride all other Honda motorcycles at motofun - so a visit there is always worthwhile. For a test drive, however, please call in advance and make an appointment.
