Honda has given its range-topping SH350i a 27YM refresh: a 4.2-inch TFT display, Honda RoadSync smartphone connectivity and a six-strong colour palette. The headline changes keep the big-wheeled commuter current without disturbing the ride, engine or flat-floor layout. The SH family has been a fixture of European city streets for more than 40 years, and this update is about keeping the top of the range in step with how people use their phones in 2027.
What's new for 27YM
This is a tech-and-colour refresh rather than a ground-up overhaul. The last major visual rework came in 25YM, when the SH350i gained a sleeker front end, all-LED lighting and the LCD dash the new TFT now replaces. For 27YM, Honda has added a 4.2-inch TFT dashboard with Bluetooth, RoadSync smartphone connectivity and six updated colour options. It also brings the top of the range into step with the SH125i's recent refresh, which gained the same TFT and connectivity package earlier in the model cycle. Everything mechanical – engine, frame, suspension, brakes – carries over.
A sharper screen and smartphone pairing
At the centre of the new dash is a full-colour TFT that houses the fuel gauge, clock and a clearer at-a-glance layout. The real upgrade is Honda RoadSync compatibility over Bluetooth. Pair a phone through the free Honda RoadSync app and you get turn-by-turn navigation on the screen, plus call and music control through a compatible Bluetooth helmet headset. A USB-C socket in the front storage pocket handles charging on the move.
Supporting kit carries over from 25YM. Smart Key operation covers the ignition, the storage compartments and the optional 35L top box, which locks automatically once you walk away. The auto-cancelling Emergency Stop Signal triggers the hazards under hard ABS braking to warn following traffic, and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) remains switchable on the left bar for riders who want the system off in certain conditions.
Six colour options for the model year
The palette for 27YM takes in six options: Mat Coal Black Metallic, Pearl Nebbia White, Pearl Falcon Grey, Pearl Hawkseye Blue, Mat Rock Gray and Mat Pearl Diaspro Red. The mix spans understated metallics for traditionalists and bolder pearls and matts for riders who want their commute to look a little less ordinary. Specific colours in UK dealerships will be confirmed closer to on-sale, as European markets sometimes vary.
Engine and chassis: familiar foundations
Under the bodywork sits the same 330cc liquid-cooled eSP+ single-cylinder unit that debuted on the 21YM model. It produces peak power of 21.5kW at 7,500rpm and 31.5Nm of torque at 5,250rpm, enough to cover 200m from a standstill in 10.2 seconds and reach a claimed top speed of 134km/h. Honda quotes WMTC fuel consumption of 3.33L/100km and CO2 emissions of 79g/km, with the 9.1L tank good for a potential range of more than 270km. Testing conditions are standardised and real-world figures vary with riding style, load and conditions.
The chassis sticks with the well-proven formula. The steel underbone frame is paired with 35mm telescopic Showa forks and twin rear shock absorbers with preload adjustment, 16-inch cast wheels at both ends and two-channel ABS working on 256mm front and 240mm rear Nissin discs. Pirelli Angel scooter tyres, introduced for 25YM, continue in 110/70-16 front and 130/70 R16 rear sizes. Kerb weight is 172kg, seat height 805mm and ground clearance 130mm – useful numbers for anyone weighing the SH against a 125 or a maxi-scooter.
Who the SH350i is for
Commuters are the primary audience here, but the motorway-capable engine and relaxed ergonomics stretch the SH350i's usefulness well beyond the city limits. The low 805mm seat, flat floor and upright stance suit shorter and taller riders alike, and the under-seat compartment takes a full-face helmet with its own internal light to help you find things in a dim car park.
For riders moving up from a 125, the 350 gives you useful overtaking performance and better long-distance comfort without the bulk of a maxi-scooter. For experienced commuters, it is a straightforward daily tool with enough modern tech to earn its place in 2027 – if you are returning to riding after a break and want to explore options, Vertu Motorcycles' Honda new-to-riding hub is a sensible first stop.
Order the 27YM Honda SH350i at Vertu Motorcycles
The 27YM SH350i joins the rest of the Honda SH scooter range at Vertu Motorcycles, where our colleagues can walk you through specification, finance options and part-exchange. To see the new colours in person or talk the TFT and RoadSync system through, book an appointment at your nearest Vertu Motorcycles dealership and we will take it from there.
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