ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 OVERVIEW

Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 350 in India. It is available in a drum and disc variant along with five new colour options. The basis of Royal Enfield Classic 350 has an all-new J-platform. It uses a 349cc, air-cooled single-cylinder motor, the same unit as the Meteor 350 but in a slightly different state of tune. While it makes the same power and torque (20.2PS at 6100rpm and 27Nm at 4000rpm) as the Meteor, it gets a new power map that alters Power delivery.

So it is easygoing. Its fuel tank can accommodate up to 13litres of fuel pushing, the wet weight to 195kg. On the hardware side of things, the new Classic features a fatter 41mm telescopic fork and a twin shock setup at the rear. The brakes are upgraded to Bybre units for better braking performance. These axial callipers clamp onto a 300mm front and a 270mm rear disc brake. Its 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels come wrapped in 90-section and 120-section tyres. The bike’s ergonomics have modifications as well.

The Classic gets a redesigned rider and pillion seat with thicker cushioning for better ride comfort. The handlebar, on the other hand, sits taller, offering an upright riding posture. As for the styling, the 2021 model still looks pretty similar to the outgoing bike. While it retains its retro look, it gets subtle design updates with hints of modern tech to keep it looking fresh. The headlamp features a clear lens and a new nacelle. The Classic 350 badging is the latest, and so are the tank, fenders and side panels.

The Classic 350 has not short on features either. It now comes with an analogue-digital console with readouts such as a fuel gauge, two trip meters, an odometer, an Eco indicator and time. RE patented Tripper navigation also makes its way to the new Classic. Even the switchgear borrows from the Meteor 350.