The new Royal Enfield Classic 350 is all about taking the retro theme to the coolest level. The company has managed that by giving it new colour options, a ton of customisation choices and a few functional updates, such as an LED headlight and adjustable levers.
Just when things seem to go all well for the new Classic 350, competition emerges in the form of another motorcycle that carries an iconic name — Jawa 350. The new Jawa 350 was launched earlier this year and in the segment, it is a direct competitor to the new Classic 350. Let’s take a look at how they compare in terms of features and specifications.
New Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 350: Features
Let’s get right to it. The new Royal Enfield Classic 350 gets telescopic forks, dual rear shocks, a choice of alloy or spoked wheels, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS (top variant), LED headlight and indicators, an analogue speedo metre with a small digital readout with a gear position indicator, adjustable levers, and navigation.
The Jawa 350 gets similar equipment in terms of suspension and braking setup, while it features an analogue meter and a fuel gauge. The Jawa 350 settles for halogen lights and sports a dual exhaust, similar to the older classic model. Amongst the two motorcycles, the Classic 350 is better equipped, but the Jawa 350 keeps it as old-school as possible.
New Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 350: Engine specifications
The Classic 350 uses the J-Series air-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a 5-speed gearbox, while the Jawa 350 uses a bit more modern liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Amongst the two, the Jawa 350 has more power and torque on paper, but the Classic 350 offers a lot of its torque much earlier in the rev range, making it an easy motorcycle.
| Specifications | Classic 350 | Jawa 350 |
| Displacement | 349 cc | 334 cc |
| Power | 20 bhp | 22 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 28 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
