Royal Enfield’s second-most affordable bike, the new Bullet 350, made its debut recently. It’s based on the brand’s new J platform and received quite a few updates in its latest iteration. Let’s have a look at all that the new Bullet 350 gets.
Has Royal Enfield made any design changes to the new Bullet 350?
Compared to the previous generation of the Bullet 350, the latest one looks quite different. Royal Enfield has equipped it with a new fuel tank, tweaked rear fender, and a new taillight design. But apart from those, the motorcycle shares quite a few similarities with the new Classic 350. That said, it still sports proper old-school design cues like the round headlight, curvy body parts, and a single-piece scooped seat.
What are the engine specifications of the latest Royal Enfield Bullet 350?
Powering the Royal Enfield Bullet is the new J-series 349cc single-cylinder motor, linked to a five-speed gearbox. It develops 20.2bhp at 6,100rpm and 27Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm. The motor is housed in a new frame as well.
Are there any feature updates for the updated Royal Enfield Bullet?
While the new Bullet is still quite minimalistic in its features, it now gets a new instrument console setup. The brand has offered an analogue dial with a small digital inset at the bottom. The latter displays a fuel level indicator and a trip meter too. Moreover, buyers can also opt for the tripper navigation system on the new Bullet.
What’s the hardware setup like on the new Bullet 350?
The Bullet 350 rides on tweaked telescopic front forks and twin rear springs. Its braking hardware comprises a front and rear disc with dual-channel ABS. However, the base model gets a rear drum brake with single-channel ABS. The setup is mounted on a 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheel wrapped in road-biased tyres.
How many variants of the Bullet does Royal Enfield offer and what’s their asking price?
Royal Enfield is offering the new Bullet 350 in three trims – base, mid, and top. The base trim costs Rs. 1.73 lakh, while the mid and top-end models cost Rs. 1.97 lakh and Rs. 2.15 lakh (all ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively.