The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is one of the classics in the cruiser segment. The motorcycle continues to smitten motorcycle enthusiasts with its ageless design and great performance. The Bullet 350 comes fitted with a 349cc engine and costs between ₹1.95 Lakh and ₹2.42 Lakh for the variants available.
Known for its rugged build and traditional aesthetics, the Bullet 350 is one of the most wanted motorcycles among those seeking charm along with performance.
Here’s a closer look at what makes it tick in terms of specifications, features, and prices to make sense of why this bike remains one of the mainstays in Royal Enfield’s portfolio.
Engine Specifications and Performance
Engine Capacity: The Bullet 350 comes with a 349cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine with air-oil cooling. The philosophy behind its construction is a perfect blend of reliability and performance.
Power Output: It is rated as returning 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm, ample to give power for highway cruising and city rides.
Torque: The engine churns out a torque of 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm, thus offering strong low-end performance and seamless acceleration.
Transmission: It contains a five-speed gearbox with which the Bullet 350 offers smooth gear shifts and comfortable rides.
Fuel Tank Capacity: The bike features 13-liter fuel tank capacity, which helps riders in covering long-distance travel on the highways without frequent fuel stops.
Safety Features
Braking System: The bike features single-channel ABS or Anti-lock Braking System to enhance the safety of braking while avoiding locking up of wheels.
Slipper Clutch: Wet multiplate slipper clutch helps in easy shifting of gears and avoids hopping of the rear wheel during hard downshifting.
Hazard Warning Indicator: Hazard indication given to other traffic to assist; this is a safety feature.
Turning Signals and Lights: The motorcycle is also fitted with halogen bulb turn signals, a pass light, and hazard warning switch for increased visibility from the road and other road users.
Other Accessories : The motorcycle is fitted with a pillion grabrail to make sure that the passenger is comfortable and safe.
Comfort Features
Seat Height: The seat height of the Bullet 350 is 805 mm, which offers the utmost comfort to ride for the majority of its riders.
Comfort Features: There is a USB charger port that can be used to charge devices, a side-stand indicator, and an engine kill switch for increased utility.
Instrument Console: The semi-digital instrument console displays information like speed and fuel level.
Starting Mechanism: The Bullet 350 boasts of a self-start option for easy and convenient start of the bike without any sort of manual effort.
Dimensions and Build
Kerb Weight: The kerb weight of the Bullet 350 reads 195 kg, thus giving all the more stable and robust feel on the road.
Body Dimensions: It measures 2110 mm in length, 785 mm in width, and 1225 mm in height. The wheelbase measures 1390 mm while the ground clearance is 160 mm.
Frame and Tyres: It boasts a twin downtube spine frame with spoke wheels. Upfront it gets a 100/90 – 19 tyre along with telescopic forks having 130 mm travel and at the back it has been fitted with 120/80 – 18 tyre, twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload.
Price and Competition
Price Range: The price of the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 in India ranges from ₹1.95 Lakh for the Military variant to ₹2.42 Lakh for the Black Gold Variant.
Rivals: The rivals are the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, Honda Hness CB350, Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Suzuki Gixxer 250, and the JAWA 42. Quite a few competitive features and aspects of performance set each one apart from others.