Royal Enfield Classic 350 : The Classic 350 carries Royal Enfield’s 90-year heritage with its iconic teardrop fuel tank, round headlamp, and chrome accents. The 2024 model refreshes this classic look with modern touches like LED lighting and new color options including Military Green, Standard Chrome, and premium Black Gold editions.
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Powerful 350cc Engine Performance
At its heart lies a fuel-injected 349cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivering 20.2 bhp power and 27 Nm torque. The counterbalanced motor provides strong low-end performance with reduced vibrations, while offering a respectable 32-35 kmpl mileage for daily commuting.
Comfort-Focused Riding Dynamics
At 195 kg the bike is up right riding style with telescopic front and rear shocks (dual purpose rear shock). The 19/18inch front/rear wheel setup gives smooth riding for both city traffic and highway.
Modern Safety Features
The Classic 350 gets Royal Enfield’s dual-channel ABS; it features Bosch CBS (combined braking system) & Top change switchgear as well. The vintage look comes with practicality as it gets tubeless tires and spoke wheels.
Three Distinct Variants
- Military Edition (₹1.73L): Matte green with military-inspired graphics
- Standard (₹1.97L): Classic chrome-and-black scheme
- Black Gold (₹2.15L): Premium black paint with golden highlights
Ideal Rider Profile
This model offers classic looks along with practicality for enthusiasts, as well as day to day users or weekend warriors alike. Not a supercar, it still provides an agreeable and vibration-free ride up to 100 kmph with that throaty exhaust note.
Market Positioning
Priced at ₹1.73-2.15lakh (ex-showroom), it rules the 350cc retro segment and outsells its competitors the Hunter 350/Meteor 350. As evident from May 2024 sales (23,779 Units), its strumming chords with Indian riders.
Verdict
Classic 350 did an amazing job merging everything from old world of craftsmanship to some serious contemporary engineering. A highly improved user ergonomics, stunning looks and an engine with some churn appeals to riders who care more for that certain character than outright performance.
