The Classic 350 has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of Royal Enfield in the Indian market. The most popular motorcycle in the company’s line-up, the Classic 350 has carved out a niche for itself in the Indian two-wheeler industry. We recently rode the Classic 350 to find out what makes it so popular. Here is a photo gallery of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 –
Its old-school looks and affiliation to the iconic ‘Bullet’ have made the Classic 350 worthy of being called as a modern classic.
The pinstriped tank and the liberal use of chrome give the bike a retro appeal. The round headlamp, instrument console and mirrors along with the curvy body make it look elegant.
The instrument console, true to the bike’s character, is minimalistic. All it gets is an analogue speedometer, odometer and an ammeter.
The engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox. While the Classic 500 gets a fuel-injection system, the Classic 350 has to make do with a carburettor.
It rides on a 19-inch front and an 18-inch rear spoke wheels. The suspension setup consists of telescopic front forks and dual-springs at the rear.
The brake setup consists of a 280mm disc at the front and a drum unit at the rear. The Gunmetal Grey edition gets a rear disc brake as standard.
At Rs 1.39 lakhs, the Classic 350 is quite expensive for what it offers, but it does enjoy the monopoly of for the lack of any direct competitor.