Starting with some fun facts. Royal Enfield was founded back in 1955 and is proudly an Indian brand. Interestingly, it is owned by Eicher Motors and is sold in more than 50 countries again making all the Indians proud. Now, if someone asks you to name the most practical motorcycle from Royal Enfield then, most of us will definitely come up with the Classic 350. With a rich heritage and all sorts of practicality to offer, the Indian bike manufacturer has introduced the updated Classic 350 with a price starting at Rs.1.84 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Planning to buy your favourite motorcycle? Check out all the details related to the new Classic 350 we have covered just for you.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- The 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 has finally made its debut.
- To be powered by a new 20.2BHP, 349cc air/oil-cooled engine.
- Will be available with several new features and colour schemes.
Royal Enfield Classic 350: What’s new?
The changes are massive and to figure them out, you need to look closely at the updates. To begin with, there’s a new double-downtube unit from the Meteor 350. Even the suspension setup has undergone changes in the form of a new 41mm telescopic fork upfront. All of these things together have resulted in an overall ground clearance of 170mm.
Talking about the features, the bike manufacturer has finally introduced a new LCD panel. The addition of a fuel gauge with a twin trip meter will further add to the practicality quotient of the all-new Royal Enfield Classic. Also, several features including Tripper navigation (only for Chrome variant), new switchgear and improved headlamp are also a part of the 2021MY.
The engine that will be powering the new bike is a 349cc single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine. According to the spec sheet, the overall power figure from this motor stands at 20.3HP and 28Nm while being mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Just for your information, this engine has been swapped with the old 19.1HP 346cc UCE unit.
Price List
| Variants | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| Redditch | Rs.1,84,374 |
| Halcyon | Rs.1,93,123 |
| Signals | Rs.2,04,367 |
| Dark | Rs.2,11,465 |
| Chrome | Rs.2,15,118 |
Alternatives
The all-new RE Classic 350 will lock horns against some well-known rivals such as Honda H’Ness CB350, Benelli Imperiale 400 and Jawa Standard. Want to learn more about its prime rival? Then, check out the new H’Ness CB350 down below.
Honda H’Ness CB350
The Japanese brand was struggling in India since a really long time. But as they say, ‘Comeback is greater than setback’, therefore, Honda launched the H’Ness CB 350 in India with a powerful 348.36cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. The overall output from this unit is rated at 20.5BHP and 30Nm. Interestingly, in terms of features, it comes equipped with an all-LED lighting setup, hazard lamp switch, dual-channel ABS and smartphone connectivity to name a few.
Specifications
| Honda H’Ness CB350 | |
| Engine | 348.36cc single-cylinder, air-cooled |
| Power | 20.5BHP |
| Torque | 30Nm |
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| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | Rs.1.86 Lakhs to Rs.1.92 Lakhs |