The New Royal Enfield Classic 350 2024 edition amalgamates timeless design with modern performance. Available in six variants, the prices range from ₹2.17 lakh to ₹2.52 lakh. The Classic 350 gets a 349cc engine churning 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm torque. That said, the modern classic comes fitted with an elegant cruiser design while its safety and comfort features have been updated. Let’s delve deeper into the specifications, safety, and comfort features that make the Classic 350 a preferred choice for cruiser bike enthusiasts.
Engineering and Performance Specs
Engine Capacity: The Royal Enfield Classic 350 draws power from a 349cc, 4-stroke, air-oil cooled, single-cylinder engine perfectly balancing power and performance.
Power Output: It churns out a maximum of 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm, delivering silky-smooth acceleration for town and highway cruising.
Torque: The bike makes 27 Nm of torque @ 4000 rpm, offering great low-range grunt for effortless cruising.
Transmission: The motorcycle is equipped with a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox for smooth and responsive rides.
Fuel Tank Capacity: The bike has a massive 13-liter fuel tank capacity that makes long-distance touring quite easy on the Classic 350.
Safety Features
ABS System: This Royal Enfield Classic 350 is equipped with single-channel and dual-channel ABS options. Such a system improves safety by all means, as the brake system avoids wheel lock-up during braking.
Slipper Clutch: A wet multiplate slipper clutch is fitted, facilitating smooth downshifts and helping to prevent the locking of the rear wheel in case of abrupt braking.
Automatic Headlight On: AHO improves the safety on the road when the visibility of the motorcycle is low and helps keep the headlight turned on.
Hazard Warning Indicator: The hazard warning switch is available to warn others by riders in exigencies.
Additional Safety Features: Equipped also with halogen bulb turn signals, a pass light, and hazard warning indicator for ensuring safety all around the ride.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Seat Height: The seat height is 805 mm-to ensure comfort for a wide range of riders and offer an upright, relaxed riding position.
Suspension System: Classic 350 is fitted with telescopic forks at the front-130 mm travel-and twin-tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload at the rear for comfortable ride across the terrains.
Digital Instrument Console: The semi-digital instrument console comes fitted with essential features such as low oil indicator, service reminder, and low battery indicator that provide vital information at the glance of the riders.
USB Charger Port: Addition of a USB charger port allows charging of mobile devices on-the-go quite conveniently.
Starter Mechanism: The bike shall have a self-start mechanism to add to easy -day-to-day usage.
Additional Comfort Features: Pillion footrests and comfortable single-seat style for long rides.
Dimensions and Build
Kerb Weight: The Classic 350 tips the scale at 195 kg, allowing it to offer a surefooted and stable ride-especially for those using it as a commuter as well as for cruising miles away from the city.
Dimensions: Overall length of the Classic 350 is 2145 mm, width 785 mm, and height 1090 mm. Ground clearance is 170 mm, which easily enables the bike to pass over uneven roads.
Frame and Tyres: The motorcycle includes a twin downtube spine and is fitted with 100/90-19 front tyres and 120/80-18 rear tyres to provide greater grip and stability.
Pricing and Competition
Price Range: Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in six variants. The starting price of its base variant, Redditch Series Single Channel, begins from ₹2.17 lakh, while the topmost variant, Chrome Series Dual Channel, is availed at ₹2.52 lakh.
Competitors: The bike is competing in the cruiser segment and some of the main competitors are Royal Enfield Bullet 350, Royal Enfield Meteor 350, Honda H’ness CB350, Jawa Perak, and Harley-Davidson X440. Basically, all these motorcycles are offering similar features, which slightly differ in styling, performance, and pricing.