Reviews of Royal Enfield Bullet 350 [2012-2023]

It's my second love......I had been waiting for a year to get it mine.. .On my first ride i feel as i succeed in world because it gave me motivation to get more ....I love long drives with buddies... .I made my day by getting my love.. May i leave everything thing for this except my family and friends....I loved re so much.

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It was a dream come true for me as i had seen the bike since my childhood. I was always worried then about the gigantic weight it had, but now it so sleek and splendid that it easy to ride like any other bike. None of its category bike can match this "my enfield - all deal"the electric start and conventional sided brake and gear makes it like our own. Though a bit expensive at the outset it wins the heart of owner and the on-goers!

About the Reviewer

It's 3rd october 2014 when i stepped in the royal enfield showroom and all the glare in my eyes was filled by the this bike bullet 350. It took nearly 2 months to me to get my bike but i was quite happy because the it is worth the wait! 9 dec 2014, i went to the showroom to get my beast and as soon as i completed all the formalities the bike was ready to be ride on. I handed over the keys to my father to ride first.Since dec 2014 i am riding bullet 350 i am enjoying each and every ride doesn't matter whether it is from home to market or to any party place. Power of bullet 350 never lets you down.I like to stare at my bullet 350 when i was exhausted after long hours of work but by staring at my bike i always asked myself that have i ever seen any other bike looking more royal and stylish than bullet 350? deep down in my heart the answer is no, the looks, muscles and specially the headlight and silencer pipe are the main attraction of bullet 350 it will give you peace.Bullet 350 generally needs only oil filling, oil filter and air filter replacing it will cost around inr 900 to 1000 only, if anything else you want to do on your bike during service you can ask them like polishing it will cost around inr 150 to 200.Actually royal enfield bikes are best known for their durability and there will be no engine work for atleast 10 to 15 years, so service cost is nothing in comparison to the pleasure it provides during riding.Pros:-1) good and comfortable ride.2) seats are good and proper foot rest provide comfort to pillion rider also.3) nice average of 40-44kms per liter for a 350cc 200kg bike.4) long lasting engine( no engine works for the first 10 to 12 years if ride properly)5) royal look.6) proud feeling of riding legendary and one if the oldest bike chain. (est. In 1901, 2 years older than harley davidson)Cons:-1) costly but it's worth buying.2) you have to pay extra for leg guards because company doesn't installs it in bullet 350.

About the Reviewer

It's amazing bike to ride. Comfortable for long journeys and daily trips. It's quite expensive too. Has got gorgeous designs and shiny looks was in a terrible state of dilemma of choosing a bike. The classic classic 350 . 4-speed albion-designed gearbox. I made up my mind for a bullet as it’s so different from the current breeds of motorbikes available in the country & enquired from a score of re showrooms in gurgaon, delhi & even my hometown punjab but the 3-4 months waiting period on the classic everywhere put me off & made me drop my decision to buy a classic. But since it was to be a bullet this time so i choose an another bullet- a bullet 350 twinspark (aka standard 350) for three reasons-one for the retro look, second for fact that it shared the crank with 500cc uce mill which were a way heavier than other 350’s cranks (my sincere thanks to iron head & adrian for this revelation). Third reason was rather an illusion as i thought that the standard 350 had inverted forks which adrian explained that it was just a cover!!I finally dropped in at the re showroom at delhi- kaytee autos on june 2012 which was the nearest re showroom to gurgaon where bullet 350 std was readily available. From here my ride on the bullet began..2. Customising my ride:I got my bike a genuine re muffler the short bottle one which has a deeper & louder thump than the stock muffler & is a freer flowing one as compared to the stock muffler that came along the bike.Changed the handle bars to the ones that came on the ci engine std. Bullet of yesteryears (though came back to the original one afterwards).I did away with the ugly saree guard, so i had to fit a fender for keeping the rear mudguard in place (similar to the one on the right hand side).Replacing the skinny ribbed tyres that came stock was on cards (& still is..)3. The first impression:On the first ride itself, a biking connoisseur would notice the difference between the bullet 350 uce & the other 350cc uce bullets (tbts, electra & c3) in terms of the power delivery due to the heavier crank. It feels smoother & gives more thump. Though peak power & torque of all the 350cc uce bullets is similar as well as the engine speed at which it is achieved; difference lies in the way this power is delivered i.E. The drivability. I pulled the bike on the highway & there was a metre wide grin on my face & the level of refinement far above the earlier ci engine units!!! Following are my experiences with the bike over the various aspects:4. Engine & gearbox: Refinement is decent. Play in the gearbox is on the higher side, you won’t get that slick & precise shifting action plus you can always find a false neutral between any set of gears, which, though comes after a bit of practise. Upshift is smooth but downshift is a bit notchy specially while making multiple downshifts at crawling/ low speed situations. But at any point of time it can’t be termed as unacceptable. Inspite of the highish 28 nm torque, the tall gearing won’t allow you to engage the top gears at low speeds as used to be the case with the ci engines. Min speed for top gear (5th gear) is 40-45kmph+. In this regard, the ci engine bullets scored higher due to the peak torque being higher & that too kicking in at lower rpms. Short gear ratios further accentuated this effect. I felt that the magnitude of jerks experienced in case you lug the engines at low speeds is higher in a std. 350 uce as compared to other 350 uce’s which can be attributed to the heavier crank. The barcode present on the engine verifies this claim (pic attached). Performance is phenomenal & the freer flowing exhaust further boosts performance, though care must be taken that the fuel mixture in case of a free flowing exhaust is rich enough else you would end up with burnt out spark plugs. It can surely outclass a 180cc pulsar on straight line drags. Uce bullets aren’t lazy anymore. Top speed achieved was a speedo indicated 120kmph on flat road, neutral wind & 25 psi fr & 35 psi rr tyre pressures with me riding in a fully crouched position. Disappointingly, things get worse above 80 kmph & it feels best at speeds between 80-90kmph above which the rider can feel nerve jarring vibrations from the foot pegs. 100-105 kmph is easily achieved above which it takes quite an effort. The decompression switch is history & no more exists but you need to ensure that the ammeter is in neutral position before you crank the engine, else be prepared for powerful recoil. Absence of a self starter is surely felt at-least in metro cities where you have to come across numerous traffic signals & stalling the engine & again kick starting the bike is a pain. Retrofitting a self starter is a bolt on fit but it costs a bomb to get it done.5. Ride, handling & braking: The ride is on the stiffer side from the traditional hydraulic shocks unlike the gas charged shocks on the others bullets. In case you go in for the softer settings on the rear shocks, they tend to bottom out in case of riding with a pillion over potholes & bumps. Given the humongous 1370mm wheelbase, it’s stable at high speeds but makes it too lethargic on turns & corners so don’t look for any quick direction changes. Big drums up front cover up for the absence of discs (provided you are able to get the twin lead adjustment done properly) & are potent enough for any sudden stops. Rear drums also provide adequate braking power & bite on both the drums is progressive. The skinny ribbed tyres are the biggest disappointment on this bullet, 3.25/19 for both front & rear is too thin for a bike of this bulk. On braking in wet conditions, front tyres skid on wet roads as if you’re on ice. The rear tyres too, are incapable. To my surprise, while i was overtaking a car during rains, the torque transmitted to the rear wheels made the bike drift a bit from the rear end. I’ve ordered dunlop monster, the only reputed brand in which 19” tyres with mrf zapper like treads are available (110/90-19 for front & 120/80-19 for the rear). They look superb & i hope they give a far better grip than the stock ones. A must upgrade for std. 350/ electra. The horns & the headlamp seem like they belong to some of the entry level 100cc commuter bike. I upgraded my horns to dual horns along with a relay. Head lamp upgrade is on cards since first i'll have to research whether the reflector can sustain a higher wattage bulb.Another big design flaw comes in picture if you take a right turn spiritedly & simultaneously apply the rear brake, you’ll be taken aback by the screech due to the rear brake lever rubbing against the ground! it’s terribly frightening & at the same time dangerous too. The footpegs too are a bit forward set which are not as per my liking. The soft saddle yields after a while & leaves your bottom numb after long continuous long rides (~100kms at a stretch).Mine had a peculiar problem of pulling to the right on application of the front brake which is still as it is (described in detail in last section).6. Build quality and fit & finish: the speedo needle wavers a lot at speeds above 80kmph giving a deflection of about 10 kmph or so. Paint quality is good but requires frequent wax in order to keep the bike shining. Teflon coat works wonders for the paint giving a super shine & deep gloss for a long period of time.Rusting is the issue which re still is unable to solve. After about a month, rust developed inside the left side toolbox. Also, there was rust inside the rear tail light.

About the Reviewer

I certainly dreamed of owning a royal enfield. But at my purchase plan i am so confused of which model to go ahead with. Of course the bullet 350 was not in my list. I preferred the classic 350 till i reach the showroom. After the test drive i decided to go for the standard 350.Not as everyone said the bike is no doubt an asset............

About the Reviewer

This bike is dream bike for every man. Royal enfield has a superb range from many years.On of the most important thing is on driving this bike very comfortable.Long drive also be able to go freely and good pickup. The royal enfield riders cannot get back pain.On driving the bike. The royal enfield bike looking like a tiger on food and has fantastic sound.

About the Reviewer

i owned bullet 350 from last 15 days and 1000 kms. the feeling of ride this awesome machine is unmatched.reliability till date is not an issue.mileage 38 kmpl if ridden above 80 kmph and 42 if ridden less than 60 kmph. i believe it should improve after 3000 kms. hard to maintain.but keep everything aside when u ride this awesome machine u will feel like flying on the seventh sky.

About the Reviewer

When i bought this bike, royal enfield had a wait time of 8 months. They were ramping up their production facility in oragadam chennai. The bike is retro and gives you the old school feeling. However, it lacks all required features like the gas shocks, disc brakes and a thicker rear tyres. This bike is very good for a city ride and i strongly don't recommend this for a long ride. When every one else would have reached destination you will still be 2 hours behind. The ride fatigue just creeps into you after 3-4 hours and when you look back you would have driven around 150 to 180 kms. The bike stresses you out when on long ride For a city ride, this bike gives you that thump which wants you to rev more. However the suspensions are extremely bad.This is an under powered beast.

About the Reviewer

I take this bike to office everyday at a distance of 20 km..It's a good it gives me good mileage at 40-60 ..Its mileage is around 40 at this speed..It. lf speed increases the average is decreased.Its service cost is 1300 around at the shop .Pickup is very good and its looks are very good.I have driven it for 550 km in a single say at yamuna express highway at speed of around 100-110. it was good experience.

About the Reviewer

It's my second love......I had been waiting for a year to get it mine.. .On my first ride i feel as i succeed in world because it gave me motivation to get more ....I love long drives with buddies... .I made my day by getting my love.. May i leave everything thing for this except my family and friends....I loved re so much.

About the Reviewer

It was a dream come true for me as i had seen the bike since my childhood. I was always worried then about the gigantic weight it had, but now it so sleek and splendid that it easy to ride like any other bike. None of its category bike can match this "my enfield - all deal"the electric start and conventional sided brake and gear makes it like our own. Though a bit expensive at the outset it wins the heart of owner and the on-goers!

About the Reviewer

It's 3rd october 2014 when i stepped in the royal enfield showroom and all the glare in my eyes was filled by the this bike bullet 350. It took nearly 2 months to me to get my bike but i was quite happy because the it is worth the wait! 9 dec 2014, i went to the showroom to get my beast and as soon as i completed all the formalities the bike was ready to be ride on. I handed over the keys to my father to ride first.Since dec 2014 i am riding bullet 350 i am enjoying each and every ride doesn't matter whether it is from home to market or to any party place. Power of bullet 350 never lets you down.I like to stare at my bullet 350 when i was exhausted after long hours of work but by staring at my bike i always asked myself that have i ever seen any other bike looking more royal and stylish than bullet 350? deep down in my heart the answer is no, the looks, muscles and specially the headlight and silencer pipe are the main attraction of bullet 350 it will give you peace.Bullet 350 generally needs only oil filling, oil filter and air filter replacing it will cost around inr 900 to 1000 only, if anything else you want to do on your bike during service you can ask them like polishing it will cost around inr 150 to 200.Actually royal enfield bikes are best known for their durability and there will be no engine work for atleast 10 to 15 years, so service cost is nothing in comparison to the pleasure it provides during riding.Pros:-1) good and comfortable ride.2) seats are good and proper foot rest provide comfort to pillion rider also.3) nice average of 40-44kms per liter for a 350cc 200kg bike.4) long lasting engine( no engine works for the first 10 to 12 years if ride properly)5) royal look.6) proud feeling of riding legendary and one if the oldest bike chain. (est. In 1901, 2 years older than harley davidson)Cons:-1) costly but it's worth buying.2) you have to pay extra for leg guards because company doesn't installs it in bullet 350.

About the Reviewer

It's amazing bike to ride. Comfortable for long journeys and daily trips. It's quite expensive too. Has got gorgeous designs and shiny looks was in a terrible state of dilemma of choosing a bike. The classic classic 350 . 4-speed albion-designed gearbox. I made up my mind for a bullet as it’s so different from the current breeds of motorbikes available in the country & enquired from a score of re showrooms in gurgaon, delhi & even my hometown punjab but the 3-4 months waiting period on the classic everywhere put me off & made me drop my decision to buy a classic. But since it was to be a bullet this time so i choose an another bullet- a bullet 350 twinspark (aka standard 350) for three reasons-one for the retro look, second for fact that it shared the crank with 500cc uce mill which were a way heavier than other 350’s cranks (my sincere thanks to iron head & adrian for this revelation). Third reason was rather an illusion as i thought that the standard 350 had inverted forks which adrian explained that it was just a cover!!I finally dropped in at the re showroom at delhi- kaytee autos on june 2012 which was the nearest re showroom to gurgaon where bullet 350 std was readily available. From here my ride on the bullet began..2. Customising my ride:I got my bike a genuine re muffler the short bottle one which has a deeper & louder thump than the stock muffler & is a freer flowing one as compared to the stock muffler that came along the bike.Changed the handle bars to the ones that came on the ci engine std. Bullet of yesteryears (though came back to the original one afterwards).I did away with the ugly saree guard, so i had to fit a fender for keeping the rear mudguard in place (similar to the one on the right hand side).Replacing the skinny ribbed tyres that came stock was on cards (& still is..)3. The first impression:On the first ride itself, a biking connoisseur would notice the difference between the bullet 350 uce & the other 350cc uce bullets (tbts, electra & c3) in terms of the power delivery due to the heavier crank. It feels smoother & gives more thump. Though peak power & torque of all the 350cc uce bullets is similar as well as the engine speed at which it is achieved; difference lies in the way this power is delivered i.E. The drivability. I pulled the bike on the highway & there was a metre wide grin on my face & the level of refinement far above the earlier ci engine units!!! Following are my experiences with the bike over the various aspects:4. Engine & gearbox: Refinement is decent. Play in the gearbox is on the higher side, you won’t get that slick & precise shifting action plus you can always find a false neutral between any set of gears, which, though comes after a bit of practise. Upshift is smooth but downshift is a bit notchy specially while making multiple downshifts at crawling/ low speed situations. But at any point of time it can’t be termed as unacceptable. Inspite of the highish 28 nm torque, the tall gearing won’t allow you to engage the top gears at low speeds as used to be the case with the ci engines. Min speed for top gear (5th gear) is 40-45kmph+. In this regard, the ci engine bullets scored higher due to the peak torque being higher & that too kicking in at lower rpms. Short gear ratios further accentuated this effect. I felt that the magnitude of jerks experienced in case you lug the engines at low speeds is higher in a std. 350 uce as compared to other 350 uce’s which can be attributed to the heavier crank. The barcode present on the engine verifies this claim (pic attached). Performance is phenomenal & the freer flowing exhaust further boosts performance, though care must be taken that the fuel mixture in case of a free flowing exhaust is rich enough else you would end up with burnt out spark plugs. It can surely outclass a 180cc pulsar on straight line drags. Uce bullets aren’t lazy anymore. Top speed achieved was a speedo indicated 120kmph on flat road, neutral wind & 25 psi fr & 35 psi rr tyre pressures with me riding in a fully crouched position. Disappointingly, things get worse above 80 kmph & it feels best at speeds between 80-90kmph above which the rider can feel nerve jarring vibrations from the foot pegs. 100-105 kmph is easily achieved above which it takes quite an effort. The decompression switch is history & no more exists but you need to ensure that the ammeter is in neutral position before you crank the engine, else be prepared for powerful recoil. Absence of a self starter is surely felt at-least in metro cities where you have to come across numerous traffic signals & stalling the engine & again kick starting the bike is a pain. Retrofitting a self starter is a bolt on fit but it costs a bomb to get it done.5. Ride, handling & braking: The ride is on the stiffer side from the traditional hydraulic shocks unlike the gas charged shocks on the others bullets. In case you go in for the softer settings on the rear shocks, they tend to bottom out in case of riding with a pillion over potholes & bumps. Given the humongous 1370mm wheelbase, it’s stable at high speeds but makes it too lethargic on turns & corners so don’t look for any quick direction changes. Big drums up front cover up for the absence of discs (provided you are able to get the twin lead adjustment done properly) & are potent enough for any sudden stops. Rear drums also provide adequate braking power & bite on both the drums is progressive. The skinny ribbed tyres are the biggest disappointment on this bullet, 3.25/19 for both front & rear is too thin for a bike of this bulk. On braking in wet conditions, front tyres skid on wet roads as if you’re on ice. The rear tyres too, are incapable. To my surprise, while i was overtaking a car during rains, the torque transmitted to the rear wheels made the bike drift a bit from the rear end. I’ve ordered dunlop monster, the only reputed brand in which 19” tyres with mrf zapper like treads are available (110/90-19 for front & 120/80-19 for the rear). They look superb & i hope they give a far better grip than the stock ones. A must upgrade for std. 350/ electra. The horns & the headlamp seem like they belong to some of the entry level 100cc commuter bike. I upgraded my horns to dual horns along with a relay. Head lamp upgrade is on cards since first i'll have to research whether the reflector can sustain a higher wattage bulb.Another big design flaw comes in picture if you take a right turn spiritedly & simultaneously apply the rear brake, you’ll be taken aback by the screech due to the rear brake lever rubbing against the ground! it’s terribly frightening & at the same time dangerous too. The footpegs too are a bit forward set which are not as per my liking. The soft saddle yields after a while & leaves your bottom numb after long continuous long rides (~100kms at a stretch).Mine had a peculiar problem of pulling to the right on application of the front brake which is still as it is (described in detail in last section).6. Build quality and fit & finish: the speedo needle wavers a lot at speeds above 80kmph giving a deflection of about 10 kmph or so. Paint quality is good but requires frequent wax in order to keep the bike shining. Teflon coat works wonders for the paint giving a super shine & deep gloss for a long period of time.Rusting is the issue which re still is unable to solve. After about a month, rust developed inside the left side toolbox. Also, there was rust inside the rear tail light.

About the Reviewer

I certainly dreamed of owning a royal enfield. But at my purchase plan i am so confused of which model to go ahead with. Of course the bullet 350 was not in my list. I preferred the classic 350 till i reach the showroom. After the test drive i decided to go for the standard 350.Not as everyone said the bike is no doubt an asset............

About the Reviewer

This bike is dream bike for every man. Royal enfield has a superb range from many years.On of the most important thing is on driving this bike very comfortable.Long drive also be able to go freely and good pickup. The royal enfield riders cannot get back pain.On driving the bike. The royal enfield bike looking like a tiger on food and has fantastic sound.

About the Reviewer

i owned bullet 350 from last 15 days and 1000 kms. the feeling of ride this awesome machine is unmatched.reliability till date is not an issue.mileage 38 kmpl if ridden above 80 kmph and 42 if ridden less than 60 kmph. i believe it should improve after 3000 kms. hard to maintain.but keep everything aside when u ride this awesome machine u will feel like flying on the seventh sky.

About the Reviewer

When i bought this bike, royal enfield had a wait time of 8 months. They were ramping up their production facility in oragadam chennai. The bike is retro and gives you the old school feeling. However, it lacks all required features like the gas shocks, disc brakes and a thicker rear tyres. This bike is very good for a city ride and i strongly don't recommend this for a long ride. When every one else would have reached destination you will still be 2 hours behind. The ride fatigue just creeps into you after 3-4 hours and when you look back you would have driven around 150 to 180 kms. The bike stresses you out when on long ride For a city ride, this bike gives you that thump which wants you to rev more. However the suspensions are extremely bad.This is an under powered beast.

About the Reviewer

I take this bike to office everyday at a distance of 20 km..It's a good it gives me good mileage at 40-60 ..Its mileage is around 40 at this speed..It. lf speed increases the average is decreased.Its service cost is 1300 around at the shop .Pickup is very good and its looks are very good.I have driven it for 550 km in a single say at yamuna express highway at speed of around 100-110. it was good experience.

About the Reviewer

It's my second love......I had been waiting for a year to get it mine.. .On my first ride i feel as i succeed in world because it gave me motivation to get more ....I love long drives with buddies... .I made my day by getting my love.. May i leave everything thing for this except my family and friends....I loved re so much.

About the Reviewer

It was a dream come true for me as i had seen the bike since my childhood. I was always worried then about the gigantic weight it had, but now it so sleek and splendid that it easy to ride like any other bike. None of its category bike can match this "my enfield - all deal"the electric start and conventional sided brake and gear makes it like our own. Though a bit expensive at the outset it wins the heart of owner and the on-goers!

About the Reviewer

It's 3rd october 2014 when i stepped in the royal enfield showroom and all the glare in my eyes was filled by the this bike bullet 350. It took nearly 2 months to me to get my bike but i was quite happy because the it is worth the wait! 9 dec 2014, i went to the showroom to get my beast and as soon as i completed all the formalities the bike was ready to be ride on. I handed over the keys to my father to ride first.Since dec 2014 i am riding bullet 350 i am enjoying each and every ride doesn't matter whether it is from home to market or to any party place. Power of bullet 350 never lets you down.I like to stare at my bullet 350 when i was exhausted after long hours of work but by staring at my bike i always asked myself that have i ever seen any other bike looking more royal and stylish than bullet 350? deep down in my heart the answer is no, the looks, muscles and specially the headlight and silencer pipe are the main attraction of bullet 350 it will give you peace.Bullet 350 generally needs only oil filling, oil filter and air filter replacing it will cost around inr 900 to 1000 only, if anything else you want to do on your bike during service you can ask them like polishing it will cost around inr 150 to 200.Actually royal enfield bikes are best known for their durability and there will be no engine work for atleast 10 to 15 years, so service cost is nothing in comparison to the pleasure it provides during riding.Pros:-1) good and comfortable ride.2) seats are good and proper foot rest provide comfort to pillion rider also.3) nice average of 40-44kms per liter for a 350cc 200kg bike.4) long lasting engine( no engine works for the first 10 to 12 years if ride properly)5) royal look.6) proud feeling of riding legendary and one if the oldest bike chain. (est. In 1901, 2 years older than harley davidson)Cons:-1) costly but it's worth buying.2) you have to pay extra for leg guards because company doesn't installs it in bullet 350.

About the Reviewer

It's amazing bike to ride. Comfortable for long journeys and daily trips. It's quite expensive too. Has got gorgeous designs and shiny looks was in a terrible state of dilemma of choosing a bike. The classic classic 350 . 4-speed albion-designed gearbox. I made up my mind for a bullet as it’s so different from the current breeds of motorbikes available in the country & enquired from a score of re showrooms in gurgaon, delhi & even my hometown punjab but the 3-4 months waiting period on the classic everywhere put me off & made me drop my decision to buy a classic. But since it was to be a bullet this time so i choose an another bullet- a bullet 350 twinspark (aka standard 350) for three reasons-one for the retro look, second for fact that it shared the crank with 500cc uce mill which were a way heavier than other 350’s cranks (my sincere thanks to iron head & adrian for this revelation). Third reason was rather an illusion as i thought that the standard 350 had inverted forks which adrian explained that it was just a cover!!I finally dropped in at the re showroom at delhi- kaytee autos on june 2012 which was the nearest re showroom to gurgaon where bullet 350 std was readily available. From here my ride on the bullet began..2. Customising my ride:I got my bike a genuine re muffler the short bottle one which has a deeper & louder thump than the stock muffler & is a freer flowing one as compared to the stock muffler that came along the bike.Changed the handle bars to the ones that came on the ci engine std. Bullet of yesteryears (though came back to the original one afterwards).I did away with the ugly saree guard, so i had to fit a fender for keeping the rear mudguard in place (similar to the one on the right hand side).Replacing the skinny ribbed tyres that came stock was on cards (& still is..)3. The first impression:On the first ride itself, a biking connoisseur would notice the difference between the bullet 350 uce & the other 350cc uce bullets (tbts, electra & c3) in terms of the power delivery due to the heavier crank. It feels smoother & gives more thump. Though peak power & torque of all the 350cc uce bullets is similar as well as the engine speed at which it is achieved; difference lies in the way this power is delivered i.E. The drivability. I pulled the bike on the highway & there was a metre wide grin on my face & the level of refinement far above the earlier ci engine units!!! Following are my experiences with the bike over the various aspects:4. Engine & gearbox: Refinement is decent. Play in the gearbox is on the higher side, you won’t get that slick & precise shifting action plus you can always find a false neutral between any set of gears, which, though comes after a bit of practise. Upshift is smooth but downshift is a bit notchy specially while making multiple downshifts at crawling/ low speed situations. But at any point of time it can’t be termed as unacceptable. Inspite of the highish 28 nm torque, the tall gearing won’t allow you to engage the top gears at low speeds as used to be the case with the ci engines. Min speed for top gear (5th gear) is 40-45kmph+. In this regard, the ci engine bullets scored higher due to the peak torque being higher & that too kicking in at lower rpms. Short gear ratios further accentuated this effect. I felt that the magnitude of jerks experienced in case you lug the engines at low speeds is higher in a std. 350 uce as compared to other 350 uce’s which can be attributed to the heavier crank. The barcode present on the engine verifies this claim (pic attached). Performance is phenomenal & the freer flowing exhaust further boosts performance, though care must be taken that the fuel mixture in case of a free flowing exhaust is rich enough else you would end up with burnt out spark plugs. It can surely outclass a 180cc pulsar on straight line drags. Uce bullets aren’t lazy anymore. Top speed achieved was a speedo indicated 120kmph on flat road, neutral wind & 25 psi fr & 35 psi rr tyre pressures with me riding in a fully crouched position. Disappointingly, things get worse above 80 kmph & it feels best at speeds between 80-90kmph above which the rider can feel nerve jarring vibrations from the foot pegs. 100-105 kmph is easily achieved above which it takes quite an effort. The decompression switch is history & no more exists but you need to ensure that the ammeter is in neutral position before you crank the engine, else be prepared for powerful recoil. Absence of a self starter is surely felt at-least in metro cities where you have to come across numerous traffic signals & stalling the engine & again kick starting the bike is a pain. Retrofitting a self starter is a bolt on fit but it costs a bomb to get it done.5. Ride, handling & braking: The ride is on the stiffer side from the traditional hydraulic shocks unlike the gas charged shocks on the others bullets. In case you go in for the softer settings on the rear shocks, they tend to bottom out in case of riding with a pillion over potholes & bumps. Given the humongous 1370mm wheelbase, it’s stable at high speeds but makes it too lethargic on turns & corners so don’t look for any quick direction changes. Big drums up front cover up for the absence of discs (provided you are able to get the twin lead adjustment done properly) & are potent enough for any sudden stops. Rear drums also provide adequate braking power & bite on both the drums is progressive. The skinny ribbed tyres are the biggest disappointment on this bullet, 3.25/19 for both front & rear is too thin for a bike of this bulk. On braking in wet conditions, front tyres skid on wet roads as if you’re on ice. The rear tyres too, are incapable. To my surprise, while i was overtaking a car during rains, the torque transmitted to the rear wheels made the bike drift a bit from the rear end. I’ve ordered dunlop monster, the only reputed brand in which 19” tyres with mrf zapper like treads are available (110/90-19 for front & 120/80-19 for the rear). They look superb & i hope they give a far better grip than the stock ones. A must upgrade for std. 350/ electra. The horns & the headlamp seem like they belong to some of the entry level 100cc commuter bike. I upgraded my horns to dual horns along with a relay. Head lamp upgrade is on cards since first i'll have to research whether the reflector can sustain a higher wattage bulb.Another big design flaw comes in picture if you take a right turn spiritedly & simultaneously apply the rear brake, you’ll be taken aback by the screech due to the rear brake lever rubbing against the ground! it’s terribly frightening & at the same time dangerous too. The footpegs too are a bit forward set which are not as per my liking. The soft saddle yields after a while & leaves your bottom numb after long continuous long rides (~100kms at a stretch).Mine had a peculiar problem of pulling to the right on application of the front brake which is still as it is (described in detail in last section).6. Build quality and fit & finish: the speedo needle wavers a lot at speeds above 80kmph giving a deflection of about 10 kmph or so. Paint quality is good but requires frequent wax in order to keep the bike shining. Teflon coat works wonders for the paint giving a super shine & deep gloss for a long period of time.Rusting is the issue which re still is unable to solve. After about a month, rust developed inside the left side toolbox. Also, there was rust inside the rear tail light.

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I certainly dreamed of owning a royal enfield. But at my purchase plan i am so confused of which model to go ahead with. Of course the bullet 350 was not in my list. I preferred the classic 350 till i reach the showroom. After the test drive i decided to go for the standard 350.Not as everyone said the bike is no doubt an asset............

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This bike is dream bike for every man. Royal enfield has a superb range from many years.On of the most important thing is on driving this bike very comfortable.Long drive also be able to go freely and good pickup. The royal enfield riders cannot get back pain.On driving the bike. The royal enfield bike looking like a tiger on food and has fantastic sound.

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i owned bullet 350 from last 15 days and 1000 kms. the feeling of ride this awesome machine is unmatched.reliability till date is not an issue.mileage 38 kmpl if ridden above 80 kmph and 42 if ridden less than 60 kmph. i believe it should improve after 3000 kms. hard to maintain.but keep everything aside when u ride this awesome machine u will feel like flying on the seventh sky.

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When i bought this bike, royal enfield had a wait time of 8 months. They were ramping up their production facility in oragadam chennai. The bike is retro and gives you the old school feeling. However, it lacks all required features like the gas shocks, disc brakes and a thicker rear tyres. This bike is very good for a city ride and i strongly don't recommend this for a long ride. When every one else would have reached destination you will still be 2 hours behind. The ride fatigue just creeps into you after 3-4 hours and when you look back you would have driven around 150 to 180 kms. The bike stresses you out when on long ride For a city ride, this bike gives you that thump which wants you to rev more. However the suspensions are extremely bad.This is an under powered beast.

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I take this bike to office everyday at a distance of 20 km..It's a good it gives me good mileage at 40-60 ..Its mileage is around 40 at this speed..It. lf speed increases the average is decreased.Its service cost is 1300 around at the shop .Pickup is very good and its looks are very good.I have driven it for 550 km in a single say at yamuna express highway at speed of around 100-110. it was good experience.

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