Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Expert Verdict

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Detailed Review

• Classic 350 Looks and Design 10 /10

  The Classic 350 remains one of the most selling products from the cult bike maker Royale Enfield. The main reason behind such good sales numbers is the timeless modern-retro looks and design elements that appeal to every age of customers. Many of the features of the Royal Enfield CLassic 350 have been borrowed from the Meteor 350. The new model has got a fuel gauge. The new version of Classic 350 retains its modern retro style. Just like before, the bike has a round halogen headlamp, teardrop-shaped fuel tank with rubber grips, and tiger-eyed position lights. The tail section has a round tail lamp. The two pilot lamps are placed just above the headlight. Unlike the spring seat seen on the earlier bike, the new Classic 350 has the floating seat which gives it a classy and stylish look. The Tripper Turn-by-Turn Navigation and the small screen enable the riders to navigate through a Bluetooth connection with a smartphone.

  LED daytime running lamps are missing, which the users expect from the modern new-gen Classic. Royal Enfield has deliberately kept its same retro look with some added advantages but it’s not possible to differentiate between the old Classic and the new-gen Classic 350. 

  Summary

  The overall fit & finish has gone up significantly, the rough edges have been ironed quite well.

• Classic 350 Dimensions 9 /10

  The overall dimensions of the Classic 350 help make it look like one of the most butch bikes in the segment. It is not a perfect cruiser nor a perfect city commuter in terms of dimensions. The overall size makes it usable on every terrain the rider wants to. The new Classic 350 isn’t the lightest motorcycle in its class, it has a weight of 195 kg. It gets a  rounded headlamp like before but the only difference in the new model is a multi-reflector clear lens unit.  The new-gen Classic 350 is way more comfortable than the previous RE models. It offers 805mm seat height. Customers also have the option of an optional low seat. The new Classic 350 is around 2145 mm in length, width is 785 mm, whereas keeping the retro look its height is 1090mm with a wheelbase of 1390mm. Meteor 350 gets standard alloy wheels.

  Summary

  Keeping the same retro classy look, along with comfortable rides, Royal Enfield Classic 350 2021 is a smart choice for bikers. But the fuel capacity is 13 litres, which is slightly lower than the previous model.

• Classic 350 Engine, performance and Mileage 8 /10

  Royal Enfield has significantly improved the new Classic 350 in terms of engine & performance. The hard work has definitely paid off as the new Classic 350 is now way more refined as well as torque-rich than before. The short-gearing helps the rider in easy cruising and hence leads to less fatigue on the longer distances. The new-gen Royal Enfield has a small digital cluster, this shows important information such as fuel level, Odometer, and Trip meter. The speedometer has remained the same as the old model. The new Classic 350 features a new 349 cc single-pod, air-oil cooled engine, EFI engine that has been borrowed from the Meteor 350, that was launched last year. The new-gen bike churns out 20PS of power and 27Nm of torque. The engine has a five-speed gearbox.

  The new Classic 350 comes with a 300mm front disc brake and a 270mm rotor at the back and has got dual-channel ABS, which varies with variants. ABS can be single-channel as well. The USB port has also been introduced by Royal Enfield below the handlebars. 

  The new J-series engine has completely transformed the experience of riding a Classic offering minimal vibration while proceeding towards the top.

  Summary

  The new Classic 350 uses the same powerplant as the cruiser. Classic 350 2021uses a 153 mm drum brake and the single-channel ABS. The Redditch variants, however, have a front disc or rear drum setup.

• Classic 350 Tyres Brakes and Features 8 /10

  The tyres, as well as brakes in the Classic 350 2021, are bigger than before. The front features a 100/90-19-57P tubeless tyre, while the rear features a 120/80-18-62P tubeless tyre. The new tyre upsizing has led to the improvement in the handling department. The new Classic 350 now feels more nimble in handling than ever before. 

  It features a 300mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc/153mm drum at the rear. The Classic 350 features a 280mm disc at the front, a 240mm disc or drum brakes at the rear. Royal Enfield offers a new chassis in Classic 350. It has a twin downtube spine frame. The front forks are much beefier. It has got a  telescopic suspension at the front with 41mm forks and 130mm travel. Twin-tube emulsion shock absorbers at the rear are also available with a 6-step adjustable preload. One of the new features is the dual-disc which uses dual-channel ABS while the Redditch variant uses a single-channel ABS.

  Summary

  Royal Enfield has kept options on wheels according to the variants and it has got 5 variants. The new Classic 350 has got wider three than before. The advantage of the wider tyres is that on dry roads wider tyres give more grip than narrow tyres but the risk of aquaplaning will be higher in eider three. The new-gen Classic 350 has got new chassis, which is more similar to Meteor 350.