The younger sibling of the Royal Enfield Classic bikes launched recently; the Classic 350cc seem to hold the Enfield legacy high and up. For God-knows-why reasons Royal Enfield wanted to brush off the tag of Bullet with these Classic versions and so be it say bike lovers already. The company likes the Classic 500 and the Classic 350 to be identified as Royal Enfield Classic models at that.
The Classic 350cc doesn’t need to be loud to get identified as it comes out of a Royal Enfield lineage and the muscle speaks high of the thumper. It is designed retaining those typical Royal Enfield characteristics and so will not disappoint bike enthusiasts, especially Enfield lovers.
If you ask the unique features that Royal Enfield Classic models sport, then the 2 models Royal Enfield Classic 500 and Royal Enfield Classic 350 both sport 18-inch spoke wheels for extra handling and ride comfort.
As regards the headlamp and the tail lamp, while the headlight casing looks like tiger-eye-like lamps, the tail lamp assembly looks vintage and classic, and definitely not flimsy. Although the headlamp is pretty much retained the traditional way, the powerful halogen is the new add on in the Classic 350cc to give that contemporary look besides brilliant illumination.
The fuel tank, toolbox and the air filter box all sport classic looks, and the crafted fuel tank with its graphics and thigh-resting pads give the bike somewhat a retro look. The speedometer and the fuel indicator are both integrated into headlight casing. The font on speedometer gives it an amazing British style. The one-seat saddle is designed with springed seat to render maximum comfort and relaxing ride position.
Looks and style of the Royal Enfield Classic 350cc
The number plate, logo and the bike colors reflect post war looks. The design was tweaked neatly to result in a Classic 350cc while retaining the Enfield legacy of WWII models.
That round headlamp casing still, the analog valves, the explicit steel springs and the retro-looking fenders especially of the back tyre all give an impression that it is to show the style of those days to the modern day bikers. So is the case with even the number plate, saddle, mudguards, spoked wheels, fuel tank, exhaust and the headlamp casing; definitely demanding second glance to say the least.
Engine of Royal Enfield Classic 350cc
The bike runs on a powerful 346cc engine from Thunderbird Twinspark, and it generates a torque of 19.8 Bhp of maximum power at 5250 revs giving 28 Nm of torque. We will talk about UCE or the Unit Construction Engine in detail. However, there is not much of a difference between Royal Enfield Classic 500 and Classic 350cc other than the engine capacity.
UCE: The Royal Enfield Classic engine comes with clutch and the gearbox which are integrated into crank case and they are situated outside. The UCE or the Unit Construction Engine reduces transmission losses and are absolutely hassle free when it comes to maintenance.
Thankfully, Royal Enfield has given its Classic models some cool and contemporary features including the electric start as well as the 280mm disc brakes (for Classic 350cc the disc brakes are in the front). It has also ditched the carburetor fuel injection and voted for modern electronic fuel injection system; the EFI is integrated to the 5-speed gearbox. The EFI as in any 4-stroke bike ensures improved air-fuel mixture combustion, and smoother start with better power delivery over a range of terrains; and as will be the emissions would be a lot environment friendly.
Royal Enfield Classic 350cc comes in colors of red, black and silver and comes under 100,000 price in INR. Its Ex-showroom Delhi price comes to Rs. 99,000.00 (worth a Royal Enfield Classic).
The Classic 350cc from the Royal Enfield stable is going to give the Yamahas and the Ninjas a run for their money; looks like.
hie i am using classic 350cc royal enfeild its to good go for it milage also verry good 42 per liter
or kya chaheye
Hey mohit,
I need your help. My height is 5feet 8inchs , and body built is full athletic. Is classic 350 looks good on me with this hieght and is my legs can touch easily on ground…. as i had a test drive of cl 500… and i felt it more heighted for me…. please give me some idea. I had book cl 350 but am confused a little bit due to my 5’8″ height.
please rply me who had already own the king of road… or have idea of it.
………….thanks………….
sorry to say but Classic Royal Enfeild looks sucks!!!!!
so far i found more den 15 probs on it….thats why it is scuks…
Thx
Dee
Good Tester!!!! keep it up…send u r resume to gmail@ashwin.com
Good Tester!!!!
I have booked Classic 350, my Friends telling bad about that engine condition so those who r experinced in classic 350 please give me the right information about Classic 350 condition….
Dont worry,classic 350 engine is pluggable.you can remove that engine and put Bus engine,it will be fine.
Hi all,
Please suggest. SHoudl I go for Thunderbird Twin SPark or Classic 350.
Performance wise i heard both are almost the same..
I am 6.1 feet tall and kinda heavy personality.. I badly want classic 350 but am afraid if it will go with my looks. Please suggest..
Regards
Ravi
@ Ravichandra,
I took a test ride for Classic 350 yesterday.
I’m just 5’6″ tall. What I felt was classic series are meant for people shorter than 6′.
Since u r 6’1″, hope Thunder Bird might suit u better than Classic series…
Thunder Bird is little taller than the classic 350/500, but compared to the engine, all 350cc vehicles are employed with the same engine with little change with the body designs…
More over the performance is also the same…
I own a standard 350, and I love my bike.I just got into the blog just to say that Nrj is simply very interesting.Nrj, please continue to enlighten us.
I am planning to book Classic 350 RE and had a test drive too. Just i wanted to know user’s feedback.
Nrj:
Thanks you make me burst into laugh first time ever i have laughed like this you are too good keeeeeeeeep it up
iam very confused b/w thunder bird and classic 350
though i have ride both of them
but the handling of classic 350 is a bit dodgy than thunder bird
pls enlighten me on this
Hi Everyone,
Today i had a test ride of RE Thunderbird, Classic 350 and Electra. I am finally planning to take Classic 350. It is very good and came to know that it is giving above 35kmpl in city roads. The driving comfort is very good and i am 6feet height. Can anyone please tell me does it suit for tall people?
are tu gadi le raha hai, ya shadi ke liye advertisement de raha hai.
HI,
I had a test ride for both Thunderbird and Classic 350.
I am confused now which one to take and please give me your valuable suggestions.
I feel Classic 350 has more driving comfort when compared with TBTS. While taking a deep turn and handling wise.
Please suggest.
Raju
Hi Raju,
I would recomend u to go for classic 350cc…
topic over..
just go get it..
why? classic 350 cc has the best engine and looks … i have got the black beast with in a week from the day i ordered… well had to pay 15,000 more..(black in black) but the money is worth… i am owner of new electra 5s but its a waste bike… electra sounds like shit… go for classic
electra 5s sucks…and classic rocks… who else think the same raise ur hands brothers
classic 350 cc vs classic 500 …..
go fr HeroHonda splendor VS bajaj discover…..its more intresting DuDe…..
hi
Please dont buy : tHE UCE engine of royal enfield… i have bought and its ready for sale… the engine is a failure… I have waited for it for 8 months and it delivered a fatal punch in the ninth month… get away from therse bikes… try new karishma
yes he is right…. i bought my bike 2 months ago and it is in the service centre of RE… The mechanice says he is helpless….and suggests to sell the bike… any more with the same problem
CAN TOU PLEASE DISCUSE MORE @ YOUR BIKE PROBLEM TO WHICH MECHANIC SAYS HE IS HELPLESS
Rajneekanth!!!!!!!!!1
Hi friends … i finally give up… Royal enfield rocks and i admit that i am an assshole… good bye to this thread
Hi Guys,
Soon I am getting Classic 350, but after finding below review comments from Mr. Jerry Gladstan below given link, could not understand what to do? shall I go it or not.
Jerry Gladstan says:
I got this bike the so called Classic 350, IT WAS my dream bike, i waited for 9 months to get this bike because of itzz unavailability here in chennai. After 80kmph this bike it starts vibrating like hell. As if its going to burst i was totally disappointed, I went to the service station, they say that the twinspark engine is a failure in royal enfield, now i m selling my dead bullet
HAVE YOU FOLLOWED THE SPEED LIMIT SUGGESTED BY THE re IN HIS MANUAL FOR INITIAL 2000 KMS?????????????
Hi I have Old RE350 its approx 28 year old and now i want to buy RE 350 classic ………..
I want to know more abt classic 350 in terms of engine ……..
Thanks
hii guys.. evn i want to join RE family.. bt little bit confused in whether i shld buy new classic 350 or shld i buy 2nd hand bullet from 70s or 80s.. looks dsnt matter for me.. i jus want good engine performance and dat old bullet sound.. pls suggest me a good bullet.. thnx..
If your looking at engine go for older model, If loookks then Classic will be better option
m a die hard fan of RE family,RE rules the road specially classic
No one is giving the clear picture, who ever is reading this blog are gonna get confused and end up in great shit. So is there any one who can tell real fact about RE classic 350′s engine, mileage and what f–ing doubts people have
i just only buy RE classic it is a superb bike…. the looks of the bike are awesome dude…. if ur looking for a bike which has milege and looks … go for re classic…..king of roads…..
Could any one pls tell me is it okey 2 buy re machismo limited addition for jst 28,000 (2nd hand)
Done only 9000 km.
Or should i go for re std
i am planning to buy a classic 350.i am short and have an average build.
will i be able to handle the bike in busy roads of chennai easily…i hav heard all the RE bikes are heavy?
what is the mileage for this bike?
please reply
Weight of RE 350 is apporox to 180 KG and millage is 38 tp 42
nrj ur comments were good…. such type of joke is good once in while…
i liked this bike all d best buyers…
Thee
Hai RE Lovers, i plan to book a Classic 350 in this month. Spending 1.20 lak its really worthy for this “bull”. i havent worried abt the mileage and stuff. but hw good the performance will b? Can any one pls tell the real feed back?
hi, hi i wand 2 poorchese dhiss mudersikil anybadee heelp mei i mein give mani 2 mei su i can tek di mudercikil to miy house thenk uyu …
Hey guys…FYI completed 500 kms on 350 classic .. ride is pretty good but there is loads of vibs .. u can see the side mirriors shaking like mad, there is also a lack of thump.. thump i mean the sound and also the locomotive feel..dug dug dug …lets see if the upswept silencer brings in the diff. The bike seems to be reliable unlike the previous make .. first kick start works pretty fine…checked mileage reads 35km/l .. i gess thats fine but i am not sure why SIAM approved mileage for 350reads 56! watever 35 is good enuf … thump on .cheers!
HELP ME :::….. I am planning to my a bike. I preffer R.E bullet.. at present which one is good 500 or 350 or any other modles….. or any other bikes other than bullets…… but i like the royal looks and sound of bullet.. MY Problem is which bullet i should buy because i dont know which one is good and with out any problems……..PLEASE HELP ME (rockyrulzzz@hotmail.com)
hi…wat would be d cost to nickling d engine covers n for off road silencer?
COMFORT,MAITENANCE COST,MILEAGE & DURABILITY.PLEASE SUGGEST ME,WHICH IS THE BEST BIKE AMONG ROYAL ENFIELD-Classic350,Electra & Sandard Bullet350.MY REQUIREMENT IS 60 KM/DAY RUNNING FOR 5 DAYS/WEEK IN MUMBAI CITY HIGHWAY.
I AM TOO KEEN TO BUY RE CLASSIC 350 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN MUMBAI.BUT, THE WAITING TIME FOR IT IS 8 to 10 MONTHS.CAN U PLEASE GUIDE ME HOW TO REDUCE THE WAITING PERIOD FOR ROYAL ENFIELD BIKES.
PLEASE SUGGEST & THANK YOU.
soon ul get in Punjab, Patankote at Cashmir sales corporation within 1 month pls call 09417412884-Menon Guptha
Simple,Forward u r calender date by 8 months.
I have taken delevery classic 350 on january 2011. from the beginning i have faced so many problems.
oil leak from engine head
poor switches and wiring installations
cluth plates cover ie., bell badly broken
within 2 months i have replaced 4 halozen bulbs
engine sounds and gears hard
cam wheel problem
OVERALL THE VEHICLE IS NOT GOOD
BOSS RE Rules,
Thats True, I have found It gives a mileage of 55Km.
If any one need the details reply to this comment
Do not imagine of 55km as its 350 & 500CC bike 350 gives you 38 to 42 and 500 gives you 26 to 28,,,,,
It gives mileage of 55km for 2 Liter,if u cant believe try it,,,,,,,,,
hi
Bye…..
WHICH BIKE SHOULD I BUY HH KARIZMA ZMR OR RE CLASSIC 350
Combination of both will be good.
u must b a combo pack!!!
NRJ is CHUUUUUUUUUU……………..
I got my Classic 350 today and its AWESOME..It rules the roads…….NRJ is a Kid ….He should ride baby bikes ..like splendor, pulsar, etc…
hi frnds,
im new to tis RE family…. i hav bookd 4 one today,,, classic 350…… im confused whch colour gives best lookz…… n i booked 4 a blacky…. should i change 4 better lookz?
plz reply………..
dont go with black
red look stunning
but for long term go with silver
buy any color and rip off the Paint,
so there will be no tension.. of color.
re classic 350 guys look wise its far better than any other ,
keep it mantained , it rocks
Comments!!!! Some are nice to read and some are funny,,,,
Classic 500 a Good bike,, All bikes has its own Adv and Disadv,,,
Ul not get all in one,,,But this vehicle is good i have a black from past 3 months, I liked maroon so booked even that il get it by sat,,,
we have total 6 vehicle all are of RE,,,From bullet to Classic 500,,,
So there is a BULLET for everyone in your family, great..! what about the black & grey, try to get them too, RE group will be proud of you..
Black color is good and common,,,,Which is good for formal persons
Maroon really attractive color, As it matches with croam
Silver is not a good match with croam.
Yeah.. You must also check if your skin colour matches with ‘croam’
Correct autoraja. If you are white and you buy croam you will be like white ipod which is for girls; which is good if you are a girl. if you are good croam will be good because you will look like nice black ipod.
bullet is a classic machine and it has its own heritage and it is above all cruser bikes and today it is leading its way towards modern generation racing bike and it depends upon how u want to use this royal macho machine .
Ok. old and classic; modern and whatever. Good. What else can I use it as? Toothbrush?
bullet is a classic machine and it has its own heritage and it is above all cruser bikes
will this new generation royal enfield engine keep its royal heritage or it gets shattered as the days passes by, lets wait and see what the mighty bike says in coming days hope will keep its legacy and makes more prouder than its older version of the bike.
What will the ‘mighty’ bike say? ofcourse.. “dhug dhug dhug dhug…”
Hi to all bullet lovers, i have a classic 350 since nov2010, no doubt its a bull and treat to drive but i also fell the vibration after 80 km/hr and the voice is not as good as in 70s bullet, its average is bettween 38 to 45 in city. i am planning to go leh-laddak on my bike, anyone hwo has done that trip please advice me regarding the trip.
thanks
daga
Go by sea root,i will bet u will never feel sound or vibration..
Or you can go in Auto which has true Indian Heritage.. and better sound and vibratios. Also instead of sea ‘root’ you can sit in the back seat and have beet’root’
If you are on a trip, you have to pack your bag first of all, fill the tank(with petrol only) and take some eatables since you are on a journey, don’t forget to take the Water Bottle as you may feel thirsty.
Also don’t forget to take chaddis with you to change daily or else you know how you will be smelling…………..
Ashwin I can imagine how you smell. And you seem very intelligent and well informed. Wanna join me for this trip?
Sorry Buddy, I don’t join the league of NR”gays”.
Vibrations at 80? not a bad speed. Accelerate further till it gets Orgaaassmic!!!
Royal Enfield is not just about to buy a bike, it’s a passion n love for bullet. if u love bullet then no matter about model, buy anyone n u can get d same feeling on each n every RE.