Royal Enfield has updated the Classic 350 with significant enhancements and a modest price hike. It remains the iconic motorcycle manufacturer’s top-selling model, competing with another classic, the Jawa 350. Let’s compare these modern classics and provide you with all the necessary details.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 350: Price warfare
The 2024 Classic 350 has been updated with new features, colour options, and is available in five variants. Royal Enfield has raised the starting price of the Classic 350 by at least ₹6,420, with prices ranging from ₹2 lakh to ₹2.30 lakh, ex-showroom. Conversely, the Jawa 350 is priced between ₹1.99 lakh and ₹2.24 lakh, ex-showroom, and comes in four variants.
| RE Classic 350 | Prices | Jawa 350 | Prices |
| Heritage | Rs 2 lakh | Standard Spoke | Rs 1.99 lakh |
| Heritage Premium | Rs 2.04 lakh | Standard Alloy | Rs 2.09 lakh |
| Signals | Rs 2.16 lakh | Chrome Spoke | Rs 2.15 lakh |
| Dark | Rs 2.25 lakh | Chrome Alloy | Rs 2.24 lakh |
| Chrome | Rs 2.30 lakh |
Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 350: Engine Specifications
The Classic 350 remains equipped with the 349 cc J series air-oil cooled single-cylinder engine, delivering 20.2 bhp at 6100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox. Meanwhile, the Jawa 350 features a 334 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, producing 22.26 bhp and 28.1 Nm of torque, and is connected to a 6-speed gearbox.
The Classic 350 comes with a 300 mm front disc brake, a 270 mm rear disc, and 41 mm front forks along with twin rear shock absorbers featuring a 6-step adjustable preload. It boasts a ground clearance of 170 mm, a seat height of 805 mm, and a 13-litre fuel tank. On the other hand, the Jawa 350 is equipped with a 280 mm front disc, a 240 mm rear disc, and 35 mm front forks, complemented by twin gas-filled rear shock absorbers with a 5-step adjustable preload. It offers a saddle height of 790 mm, a ground clearance of 178 mm, and a fuel capacity of 13.2 litres.
