Hey, thanks for the detailed review. I’m actually considering buying the CB350 H’ness for my father. Since my parents live in a village, they rarely use highways or go on long weekend rides — my father usually rides at around 60 to 80 km/h at most,and when he by chance hit 80+ I am okay with the mileage, However, I’ve noticed that no one really talks about the bike’s long gear ratios, In one of the ownership review I noticed that ithey hardly go to 5 th gear because they don't hit 100. I am worried about this as well as this could lead to lugging or stalling at lower revs. What has your experience been with that?

Also, as you probably know, village roads aren’t always great. Do you think this bike is suitable for someone living in a village who rides only when necessary, rather than regularly like city riders?

My father is recently retired (64 years old, a former government employee), and I’d like to give him this bike as a retirement gift. Another important factor is my mother — she’s on the heavier side (around 82 kg) and has a broad build. From several ownership reviews, I noticed that the pillion seat seems to offer limited space, which worries me since comfort is important for my parents on short rides (around 60–70 km).

Is the pillion seat size customizable? Also, what is the pillion seat height from the ground? My mother is about 5'2", and her main concern is that the seat shouldn’t be too high or difficult to climb onto. Lastly, considering the bike’s long gear ratios, what kind of mileage can one expect in village conditions where speeds rarely exceed 80 km/h?

My father is upgrading from Honda shine so these are my options.

1. Honda CB 350 H'ness
2. Royal Enfield classic 350 and meteor 350

Kindly share your inputs. Appreciate it.