Royal Enfield Classic 350 : ChooseMyBike.in Review
The Royal Enfield line up consists of a varied range of bikes, but the Classic 350 remains the best-selling of the lot. Watch on as we find out what makes this bike a ‘Classic’-hit!
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If u already have a 150+ cc buke like pulsar 180..220..karizma..or apache..u wont feel much diffrnce when u ride a 350cc enfield.the new uce engine of enfield is more refined than the old cast iron models. So there is a lack of thump.the older ones were slow.new model have power and pretry fast.but the 350cc model which weigjs around 187kgs have an engine with a power output of 19bhp which is quite low for a bike of this weight.
Lack of thump and power of an avg sports bike in india gives u a feeling that u r riding an ordinary 180cc bike.better go for classic 500.and if u r a tourer then dont hesitate to take thunderbird 500
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I am a die hard fan of Royal Enfield bikes but since I am a first time buyer and haven't had many chances to ride them, I am confused between the Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 and the Classic 350. Which one of these two bikes has a better fuel economy, maintanence and riding comfort. I am 6ft1in tall so looking for a comfortable thumper. Please suggest???
my height is 5 feet & 7inches,
i would be able to drive bullet or not?
ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 REVIEW
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This review
is from a amateur who just got his first Royal Enfield bike and rode
for 4000kms. Royal Enfield as a brand has a high value in indian market
as being the oldest bike
manufacturer in india as well as people living here have great emotional connection towards this brand.
But I never expected to own one in my life
as I prefered sports bike over cruisers as they are more live and fun.
Although I own Pulsar 135LS, I have ridden Cbr 250, karizma zmr,
duke 200, pulsar 200 NS, fz v1 and gixxer a couple of times thanks to
my kind hearted friends. I got my eyes on Royal Enfield when the subject
Touring came to my mind. As you
know, sports bike have
harder seats and tight suspensions which makes them poor for long
rides. I needed something which was under my budget and which goes on
and on
without having engine out of breath.
When I spoke to my dad about taking a new bike such as avenger and
karizma, he just ignored by saying' u already have a bike, why do u need
a new one. Take a car(am having
job)'. But am a biker . so I researched and came into conclusion of
buying a royal enfield. When I informed my dad about, to my surprise the
response I got from was the most
heart warming .'Royal
enfield!. Thats very good.' . my dad worked(currently retired) as
Circle inspector and has a history with Royal Enfield Bikes. Infact, he
was more excited
to buy the bike than I was.
We visited the showroom and decided to buy classic 350 as its style was
more appealing. We paid an advance of Rs.5000 to Prince motors,
palakkad, kerala to book silver classic
350 and the
bike got delivered within 3 months waiting period. Oh man what a site it
was to see royal enfield'the king of the roads' standing in my house.
The first 500kms is very crucial for any new bikes as its the time
where the engines get set. Also if there is any complaint with bike we
have to inform it in start itself else in
future its
going to be costly. Me and dad tamed the beast to run under 50 although
the manual says we can go on 60kmph and after crossing 500 we went upto
70 as per manual.
But after first service
tappet noise started to arise when I gave more acceleration. This
really hurted me as new bike giving problems at the starting can cause
to anyone. When
inquired with showroom, this was their
reply'the new engines come with hydraulic tappets which cannot be
adjusted by us and is strictly prohibited by company. It will be
automatically corrected when you ride the bike continously'. I hope it
does! because Royal Enfield is not a brand that stands for technology
After second service the bike returned a mileage of 33kmpl which was
way below the company claimed one although I rode at 70kmph. The biggest
thing I liked about the bike
was its engine
performance, the more distance it covered more smoother it became. Self
start even though was present became useless as it works only
occassionally . it felt like
the battery dosent have
enough juice to start 350cc engine. Headlights have powerful beam which
is good for night driving. The rider seats have springs which acts as
extra shock
absorbers and thus provide more comfort.
The pillion seats though is narrow and will definitely cause pain after
50 to 60kms. The new UCE engine is light and entire bike has
reduced weight and its very easy to navigate in traffic. I didnt like
the fit and finish though since the nuts and bolts started to come off
due to vibration and you might never know
when something is missing. In my place, the silencer nut and chain guard nut was lost after a long ride. The paint quality is also another issue as one little scratch will peel off the
paint.
On Dec 20th and 21st 2014 I made a chennai to Bangalore and reverse in
my bull covering almost 800kms in two days and the bike performed well.
But I was not happy as
although the engine was 350cc I
could only cruise the bike at speed of 80kmph and after that vibration
was in excess. Comon. a wide open 6lane straight road and you still move
like a turtoise. I envyed the CBR250 and KTM Guys who
flew past me through these open roads. And the biggest problem was a
heart breaker. The rim got bent when I ran
through a
huge pot hole and bike began to wobble like anything. thanks to chennai
road.(I have run my pulsar like anything but it didnt give it a
scratch.! this is the quality of steel RE guys give? I have my pulsar
135 to bangalore through
same highway and there was no
problem at all). Another thing that iritated me was tappet noise, after
70 tappet noise will become high.
As one good rider
once said. Take a royal enfield with heart and not mind. And thats truly
said as this bike is not perfect in any means . it got problems which
makes many buyers
to back away but once you ride on it
the whole world will envy upon on you. The sound of beats will become
music to your ears. Clutch and brakes like the strings of a guitar. Its
upto you whether you wanna play hard metal or melody.
Yes, there are more better bikes such as CBR, Pulsar, R15, Avenger etc
for this price and if you are not a big fan of RE, then surely you must
not take it. This bike has more cons
than pros no matter how mad a RE fan suggest you to buy.
Ride safe . Ride long.
Sachin P
An Enfield Rider
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Silver(2014 model)
I am going to buy a bike soon, my budget is around 1.3 lakhs. I am 6 ft tall. I want a fuel efficient bike which gives me an average around 45-50. I have shortlisted classic 350, yamaha fz s v2.0 and apache rtr 180 abs. Which bike do you suggest I should buy?
Please review the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Standard !! not even a single review on youtube :-/ -_-
I have book today classic 350 .BUT IT will get 6 months to go.
Where was this road test done?
Awesome and scenic roads.
high price? costs about 3 times as much in the UK
please give a review of the evergreen bullet 350…
You Indians sure love your Royal Enfields. Whenever (if ever) I do a bike trip of India I think I'll have to get one just for the ease of getting spare parts.
Andha kya jaane Basant ki bahaar. Comparing cruiser with racing bikes may be a foolish thing. Royal Enfield is a legacy. It has been in the heart of every bike lover. The thump of the exhaust is synchronised with the heart beat of every RE lover. The gossip between proud RE owners at a gathering makes other envy
Andha kya jaane Basant ki bahaar. Comparing cruiser with racing bikes may be a foolish thing. Royal Enfield is a legacy. It has been in the heart of every bike lover. The thump of the exhaust is synchronised with the heart beat of every RE lover. The gossip between proud RE owners at a gathering makes other envy. A 200cc biker can't understand this.
can u pls do a review for standard 350 royal enfield
Is it tough to handle the bike in city due to its heavy weight….
Hello sir, and sorry for my bad English..!!
i compared (1) classic 350, (2) Bullet 350 TS,and (3)Electra 350 TS on your site..all three has same engine specification then how classic 350 gives more mileage, i'm having an interest to buy classic 350,thanks
wht is the mileage of classic 350
Royal Enfield are old and clunky bikes. Surely people used to use it for long range touring but at that time we didn't have any better bikes for the same but now we have. I think RE should reduce weight of all its bikes 50 kgs so they can lessen the vibrations and improve power to weight ratio. Engine refinements are long due. Some Enfields still looks very old and rural. They need to make their design more sophisticated, clean, aesthetic and they real need to improve its build quality i.e, how the bike is put together. Bigger radial grippy tires are expected from such big bikes. Should you buy an Enfield? Yes if the looks have caught your eyes, otherwise move on to other more competative bikes like Avenger, Banelli, Pulsar, Gixxer, FZ and Fazer, Mojo, Triumph, Harley etc.
thanks for review i got my classic 350 and it feels awsome
thaks guys for good review
i need ur help am confuse btwn std bullet n classic 350 which one i shud buy pls suggst me .performance wise ,maintains wise ,comfort wise for long drive short drive pls help me .
Superb bike.. and an equally superb review.. (y)
Good editing as well..!! :)
superb review
do you people know that the classic 350 can do upto 25kmph just in 1st gear in traffic u don't even need to shift to 2nd
hey, near perfect review! We've just purchased this bike. It would have been more useful if you had given a better choice than this bike also, to compensate its losses, and do that in every bike review you do. I am also interested in a motorbike which has the most safety features, it would be very helpful, if you can help with that too. Thank you very much. :)
i have already watched this review 25 times i myself is a royal enfield fan thanks for the review
Lovely!
Would I go for standard or classic
hi,
can u guyzz plz do a review of Mahindra Mojo??
why didn't u mention the tyres size??
the voice clarity is awesome .. keep up bro
simple english easy to ununderstand .
standard 350 or classic 350 which is better
please help me
Y royal Enfield is not focusing on 150cc segment?
Suzuki DR 650. The best, hardiest, simplest, most rugged, upgradable and useful bike. About $6000, brand new. In my humble, biased opinion (I own one).
pls post a video about the 350 electro
which colour we should buy??
RE introduced new colours in 2016…
Please suggest i m planing to purchase chestnut and ash colour..
plz do an review on bullet Electra 350
I'm getting my RE Classic tomorrow morning feeling excited 😜😜
+choosemybike plz help iam confused between pulsar rs200 and classic 500 which should i buu plz help
Please tell me the mileage
I use a classic 350 right now…had a TB 350 Earlier and now that I have booked a standard 500…I do daily commute and short trips ( under 300 kms one way)."' Is std 500 ideal for daily commute and easy handling in city traffic?'' please suggest. Btw, I have watched your 500 review and it was good. But, this question prevailed.
I am planning to buy RE. Can you please suggest which one is good.
Classic 350 or Electra 350. I am very confused because 60% of my friends suggesting me to go with Electra and remaining suggesting me for Classic 350.
Please let me know asap because I want to book it by next week.
want to buy
whats a tunderbird
Hi gyzz
Classic 350 or standard350 which one is good
good review, bad bike
@choosemybike does chestnut is best colour in classic
@choose my bike…… I personally like chestnut ,does worth buy it