It has good performance but vibrates a lot at the top end. There is very good service, and maintenance is a little more expensive than with normal bikes. Hopefully, you’ve learned something from the pandemic: stop waiting for adventures you’ve been postponing. One of them might have been riding a motorcycle or getting back on a bike if you were a biker previously.
The Royal Enfield Classic 350—the oldest motorcycle brand still in production (since 1901)—has your affordable answer. As one of the best “starter” bikes online for the money, this machine has a proud lineage dating back 74 years.
With a new retro veneer and fuel-injected engine with ABS brakes, the Classic 350 has been revamped with a smooth-shifting, five-speed transmission. There is no doubt that this is one of the coolest motorcycles you can find for its price. We love it for three reasons – especially for new and returning riders.
Royal Enfield’s new Classic 350 allows you to ride for longer distances anywhere with long roads. Putting a historic machine in a historic setting. Unlike the Meteor 350, this new model shares much of the same componentry as its predecessor. Because MO has never tested the 349cc Single, Royal Enfield Classic 350 would give us our first chance to compare it with Enfield’s modern air/oil-cooled model. Recent models from Royal Enfield have been a great success.
With Royal Enfield Classic 350, you get what you see. Besides ABS, fuel injection, and electric start, that’s pretty much it for technology. It isn’t to say that the 349cc Thumper does not represent modern engineering, however. A retro start/kill switch kicks the Single into life with a satisfying thump from its single pea-shooter exhaust pipe.
One reason Classic 350 is the company’s best-selling model: it’s cheap and considered a big motorcycle in India, where it sells like hotcakes. Since most of the motorbikes used for commuting are 110cc scooters or 150cc motorcycles, 110cc scooters are the most prevalent.
Aside from offering Indian riders the big bike experience, the Classic 350 looks awesome thanks to its retro style. Three million Classic 350s have been sold by Royal Enfield in the last decade, with a small amount reaching global markets as well. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 now boasts a fresh new look and a brand-new engine. Despite the Classic 350’s modest launch in the US.
We know that the Classic 350 doesn’t have a reputation for engine smoothness. However, the recent production of Classic 350s differs significantly from the former 350s in terms of engine refinement. In addition, with the new platform, you can easily cross 100 Kmph on the bike, even if it is grounded on the ‘J’ platform.
If you were hesitant to purchase the timeworn-generation classic due to jarring rear-view mirrors, the new-fangled engine would surely change your mind.
Royal Enfield engineers worked on weight distribution for the new bike. The end result is a slight increase in weight at the front of the bike. There is a 46% weight distribution in the front and a 54% weight distribution in the rear. As a result, the bike will have a better balance as well as more agility. Although it is not the most agile bike, it responds well to inputs and changes direction accordingly.
Historically, it has been the top-selling bike, thanks exclusively to its retro and vintage styling. Many changes haven’t been made to those formulae in the current generation bike. Besides its round headlamp, the bike is equipped with a stylish three-sided panel under the seat, a fuel tank (peanut-shaped), comfortable chunky seats, and round mirrors. Some styling rudiments are accentuated depending on the colour you choose.
Royal Enfield service centres are always nearby, which should boost your confidence in the brand’s after-sales service. Royal Enfield Classic 350 does not require a lot of maintenance. The company provides free service during the initial phases and does not charge for labour. During that time, services usually cost between Rs. 1,200 and Rs. 1,400.
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