Royal Enfield Classic 350 (2012-2021)

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the brand’s most popular and best selling bike in India. It has a retro design and comes in a variety of colours and editions to make it appealing to the younger audience. Given its retro positioning, the Classic 350 does not get as many features as a similar capacity street naked. It gets a single-pod analogue instrument console that includes a speedometer, odometer and low fuel warning lamp. This is a heavy bike weighing at 192kg (kerb) and given its touring nature, fuel tank capacity is a disappointing 13.5-litres. However, the upright riding position and a comfortable spring-loaded single seat is comfy for touring on the highways. The Classic 350 continues to be powered by a 346cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which churns out 20PS at 5250rpm and 28Nm at 4000rpm. A 5-speed gearbox transmits power to the rear wheel via a chain drive. Suspension bits include a telescopic fork up front and a twin gas-charged shock absorber at the rear. The bike gets 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels fitted with tubed MRF tyres. Braking is via a single 280mm front and 240mm rear disc with dual channel ABS as standard fitment. The Classic 350 competes with the Jawa, which looks more retro but has a modern and more powerful liquid-cooled 300cc motor. The next generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 has also been spotted testing in India. It is expected to get a new BS6 compliant motor and a new frame. It’s likely to be launched in India by early 2020.