Royal Enfield has recently refreshed the Classic 350 with new colour choices, models, and features. The past month has seen numerous retro motorcycle debuts, yet we focus on a possible contender from within Royal Enfield’s own range, the Bullet 350. Here, we compare the 2024 Classic 350 with the legendary Bullet 350.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Bullet 350: Price
The 2024 Classic 350 is available in five variants — Heritage, Heritage Premium, Signals, Dark and Chrome. It starts from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.30 lakh, ex-showroom. It also has seven colour options. The Bullet 350, on the other hand, has four trims starting from Rs 1.74 lakh to Rs 2.16 lakh, ex-showroom. It comes in seven colour options.
Classic 350 | Price | Bullet 350 | Price |
Heritage | Rs 2 lakh | Base | Rs 1.74 lakh |
Heritage Premium | Rs 2.04 lakh | Military Silver | Rs 1.79 lakh |
Signals | Rs 2.16 lakh | Mid | Rs 1.97 lakh |
Dark | Rs 2.25 lakh | Top | Rs 2.16 lakh |
Chrome | Rs 2.30 lakh |
Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Bullet 350: Features
The Classic 350 has received numerous updates, such as complete LED lighting, which includes the headlight, tail lamp, pilot lamps, and a Type-C charging slot. The higher-end variants are equipped with LED indicators, a Tripper navigation pod, and adjustable brake and clutch levers. Additionally, the Classic 350 now features a gear indicator on the LCD screen and comes with dual-channel ABS as standard.
The Bullet 350 maintains its simplicity, now offering a USB charging port and the option of adding a Tripper navigation pod. It comes with single-channel ABS, with the higher-end models featuring dual-channel ABS.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Bullet 350: Engine and Hardware
The Classic 350 and the Bullet 350 both feature the 349 cc J-series air-oil cooled engine, delivering an output of 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque, coupled with a 5-speed gearbox. These motorcycles are built on a twin downtube frame and are equipped with 41 mm front forks and twin rear shock absorbers with a 6-step adjustable preload. They share a ground clearance of 170 mm and a seat height of 805 mm.