The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the best-selling motorcycle from the Chennai-based bikemaker’s stables. The company has recently launched the 2021 iteration of the classic 350 black, and you can read all about it in our launch story here. If you’re looking for the Royal Enfield Classic 350’s latest variant-wise price list.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Price:

Prices of the Royal Enfield classic 350 black starts from Rs 1,79,782 for the single-channel ABS version, and from Rs 1,88,531 for dual-channel ABS, both ex-showroom Delhi. You also get alloy rims with certain colour options of the dual-channel ABS variant. These are priced higher than the standard spoke-rim versions. The dual-channel ABS Classic 350 comes in ten colours: Classic Black, Pure Black, Mercury Silver, Chrome Black, Gunmetal Grey (with alloy/spoke wheels), Sandstorm Sand, Airborne Blue, Stealth Black, Orange Ember, and Metallo Silver. The single-channel ABS version gets four colours: Chestnut Red, Ash, Mercury Silver, Pure Black and Redditch Red, all featuring spoke wheels.

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 Features:

The Classic 350 isn’t really the most feature-heavy. It gets basic bulb units for the headlight, analogue speedometer, and odometer. There are two tell-tale lights for low fuel and engine check (introduced with the BS6 updates). However, the Classic 350 finally gets closed-loop fuel injection with an oxygen sensor in the exhaust. The variants with alloy wheels get tubeless tyres at both ends, which can handle punctures much better than tubed ones.

Engine:

The Classic 350 is powered by a BS6-compliant 346cc single-cylinder air-cooled UCE thumper. In transitioning to the BS6 norms, the motor has lost 0.7PS in the process, now producing only 19.3PS. Thankfully, the torquey charm of the motor remains unchanged, churning out 28Nm. A standard 5-speed gearbox is mated to the Classic 350’s engine.

Suspension & Brakes:

The foundations of the Royal Enfield classic 350 black are pretty simple and conventional. The steel single-downtube frame uses the engine as a stressed member. The chassis is suspended by a telescopic fork and twin gas-charged shocks. The bike rolls on a 19/18-inch wheel setup. Braking hardware includes a 280mm front disc and a 240mm rear disc with dual-channel ABS and a 153mm rear drum brake for the single-channel ABS. On the spoke-rim variants, you get 90/90-section front and 110/90-section rear tyres. The alloy wheel bikes use the same front tyre but a wider 120/80-section rear tyre.

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Specifications

 Features

The Royal Enfield classic 350 black competes with the Honda H’Ness CB350, Bajaj Dominar 400, Jawa, and Benelli Imperiale 400. You can also check out other similarly priced offerings like the KTM RC 125, Jawa Forty Two, KTM 200 Duke, Bajaj Dominar 250, and KTM 250 Duke.

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Mounting luggage

This was going to be a mere four-day journey so even a small duffle bag would have been enough to carry the luggage. However, Pratheek made things much easier for me and lent his Rynox Drystack Stormproof saddlebags. With a storage capacity of 30-litre each, these are generously sized and you can read all about them here. Now, these bags are meant specifically for Royal Enfield, so mounting them wasn’t a task whatsoever. The adjustable Velcros adjoining the two bags meant I could place them close enough such that they didn’t hang too low. Plus, the large fastening strap on one end sits securely under the grab rail and keeps them from moving. Throughout the ride, these Rynox Drystack Stormproof saddlebags stayed put like good kids.

Riding in the dark

The ride to Goa from Mumbai took place in two legs (or days). The first was to reach Pune a day before we began our ride. I decided to leave for Pune in the evening after wrapping up my day’s work. And that gave me the opportunity to thoroughly test the Classic’s headlamp. I must say, the motorcycle could do better in this area. At low beam, the headlamp illuminates a good part of the road ahead. However, as I touched the highway and rode on high beam, I realised it severely lacks spread, even for a narrow two-lane road. Although the throw is decent, the shortage of spread meant I had to ride slowly while going through corners. But on the brighter side, the presence of hazard lamps made stopping in dark areas much safer.

Highway cruising

The roads opened up into a nice, unblemished, four-lane highway after crossing Kolhapur. This is where the Classic felt seamless. Let me address the elephant in the room – vibrations. I am glad to tell you that there are almost none. I have addressed this before as well and now, while riding the bike for hours continuously, this one quality was truly admirable. You start feeling a noticeable buzz only when you cross 100kmph, but even there it isn’t a bane.

On the highway, I realised that the maximum comfortable cruising speed on the Classic is 100kmph. It can even go up to 110kmph and slightly beyond but then fatigue starts kicking in real quick. One of the main reasons for that is the absence of any wind protection. The after-market tall windscreen might be a rescue here. But then the brakes of the Classic lack the kind of bite needed to promptly stop a bike this heavy. Hence, 100kmph was the maximum speed I felt safest at.

Now, overtaking on the highway does require some planning, time, and downshifting. However, the Classic isn’t meant for a hasty ride, is it? It’s best enjoyable unhurried and relaxed. And that reminds me of its comfort. The ergonomics of the Classic 350 are almost neutral. The arms are relaxed and so are the legs. While the seat is also decently cushy, the low density of foam starts showing its effect after a few hundred kilometres. Your rear tends to start digging in, hurting the lower back. However, thanks to the presence of enough space to move back and forth, I kept moving on the seat to deal with the slight discomfort.

Fuel efficiency

The new classic 350 black returned a mileage of 34.4kmpl and 33.5kmpl on the ride to and fro Goa, respectively. With a tank capacity of 13-litres, that’s a full-tank range of about 448km, which is commendable considering I was totally gunning the bike for the most part of the ride. If ridden more sanely, the mileage could be even better, I guess.

Distance covered: 1,200km

Odometer: 4,400km

Average fuel efficiency: 34kmpl

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Summary

Price: Royal Enfield Classic 350 price for its variant – Classic 350 Redditch – Single Channel ABS is estimated at Rs. 1,93,080. The price for the other variants – Classic 350 Halcyon – Single Channel ABS, Classic 350 Halcyon – Dual Channel ABS, Classic 350 Classic Signals – Dual Channel ABS, Classic 350 Classic Dark – Dual Channel ABS and Classic 350 Classic Chrome – Dual Channel ABS are Rs. 1,95,919, Rs. 2,01,984, Rs. 2,13,852, Rs. 2,20,991 and Rs. 2,24,755. The mentioned Classic 350 prices are the average ex-showroom.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 is a cruiser bike available in 6 variants and 15 colours. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is powered by 349cc BS6 engine which develops a power of 20.2 bhp and a torque of 27 Nm. With both front and rear disc brakes, Royal Enfield Classic 350 comes up with anti-locking braking system. This Classic 350 bike weighs 195 kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 13 liters.

The 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 has been launched in the Indian market with several styling and mechanical upgrades over its predecessor.

The 2021 model looks similar to the old motorcycle and it continues to pack styling features such as a round headlight, a round shape for the rear-view mirrors, a curvy fuel tank, a split-style saddle, and a side-slung exhaust. The list of changes includes the addition of a semi-digital instrument cluster and a USB charging port. The updated cluster includes an analogue speedometer along with an LCD screen that shows an odometer, trip meters, clock, and fuel gauge. The updated switchgear includes Meteor 350-style rotary buttons. The 2021 model also gets the Royal Enfield Tripper navigation system although that is currently available on the Chrome variants only.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

The retro-style motorcycle is now available in five variants (Redditch, Halcyon, Classic Signals, Dark, and Classic Chrome) and 11 colour options – Redditch Sage Green, Redditch Grey, Halcyon Black, Halcyon Green, Halcyon Blue, Signals Marsh Grey, Signals Desert Sand, Gunmetal Grey, Dark Stealth Black, Chrome Red, and Chrome Brown.

The mechanical specifications include a 349cc, air/oil-cooled engine that is based on the company’s J-platform. Linked to a five-speed gearbox, the engine is tuned to deliver 20.2bhp of power and 27Nm of peak torque.

The updated hardware on the 2021 model includes a new dual cradle frame. The suspension tasks are handled by 41mm telescopic forks at the front and preload-adjustable twin shock absorbers at the back. The braking duties are performed 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.

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Conclusion

The 2021 Royal Enfield classic 350 black emerges as a compelling option in the cruiser bike segment with its blend of classic styling and modern upgrades. Despite retaining its iconic design cues, it introduces significant improvements such as a semi-digital instrument cluster, USB charging port, and Royal Enfield Tripper navigation system in select variants. Available in various colors and five distinct variants, it offers ample choices to cater to diverse preferences. The mechanical enhancements, including the new dual cradle frame and updated suspension, contribute to a more refined riding experience. While it maintains its quintessential charm, the Classic 350 now delivers better functionality and performance. Overall, the 2021 iteration reinforces Royal Enfield’s commitment to heritage while adapting to contemporary rider expectations, making it a noteworthy contender in its segment.