2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350: Top 5 Highlights

Royal Enfield has announced the launch of the 2021 Classic 350 in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 1.84 lakh onwards. The latest iteration of the Classic 350 packs several styling and mechanical upgrades over its predecessor. Here we list the top five highlights of the 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Design

The 2021 Classic 350 carries forward the silhouette of its predecessor. Thus, the styling cues retain a round headlight at the front, a round shape for the rear-view mirrors, a curvy fuel tank, a split-style saddle, and a side-slung exhaust. There are, however, a few subtle changes on the 2021 Classic 350. The instrument cluster, for example, is a semi-digital unit while the handlebar lock is now integrated into the ignition keyhole. While the styling remains similar to the old model, the company has revised the colour palette and introduced new options to the list.

Colours and Prices

The retro-style motorcycle is now available in five variants (Redditch, Halcyon, Classic Signals, Dark, and Classic Chrome) and 11 colour options. The Gunmetal Grey and Dark Stealth Black paint options come with alloy wheels while the rest of the range uses wire-spoke units. Check out the complete price list below:

- Redditch Sage Green (Single-Channel ABS): Rs 1,84,374

- Redditch Grey (Single-Channel ABS): Rs 1,84,374

- Halcyon Black (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 1,92,123

- Halcyon Green (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 1,92,123

- Halcyon Blue (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 1,92,123

- Signals Marsh Grey (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 2,04,367

- Signals Desert Sand (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 2,04,367

- Gunmetal Grey (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 2,11,465

- Dark Stealth Black (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 2,11,465

- Chrome Red (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 2,15,118

- Chrome Brown (Dual-Channel ABS): Rs 2,15,118

Features

The feature list on the 2021 model benefits from a semi-digital instrument cluster. The updated cockpit packs an analogue speedometer along with an LCD screen that shows data about odometer, trip meters, clock, and fuel gauge. The switchgear, too, gets an upgrade and the 2021 Classic 350 uses Meteor 350-style rotary buttons. A USB charging port is part of the package too. The 2021 model also gets Royal Enfield’s Tripper navigation system although that is currently available on the Chrome range only.

Engine

The new Classic 350 uses a 349cc, air/oil-cooled engine that is based on the company’s J-platform. The same motor also powers the Royal Enfield Meteor 350. Linked to a five-speed gearbox, the engine is tuned to deliver 20.2bhp of power and 27Nm of peak torque.

Hardware

Royal Enfield has made changes to the hardware on the 2021 Classic 350. The frame, for example, is a new dual cradle unit. The suspension setup includes 41mm telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorbers with six-step preload adjustability at the back. The anchoring tasks are handled by single discs on both wheels. The Redditch variants, however, come with a front disc/rear drum setup. The dual-disc models use dual-channel ABS while the Redditch range uses a single-channel ABS.

All prices are ex-showroom, Chennai