Royal Enfield Classic 350 Redditch Edition ABS

What's Good

In line with retro character, the Classic 350 is a lighter version of Classic 500 featured a chrome crowned headlight. A commuter bike gets a single pad instrument cluster consisting an analog speedometer, battery indicator, odometer and a low fuel warning lamp. The company claimed that it gives a mileage of 37 Kmpl in the city. It is the most renowned bikes in the Royal Enfield portfolio and updated version of the iconic Bullet. The bike comes up with circular chrome mirrors, spring-mounted saddle, the black rubberized knee pads, old-fashioned chrome fuel tank cap enhance the retro appeal. Other features existing in the bike are vintage tail lamps, short silencer, fuel gauge, classic toolbox, the single seat with springs and so on.

Some pros of Royal Enfield Classic 350 are given below:-

• Beautiful Classical Styling
• Brand value
• Torquey motor provides good low-end performance
• Circular Chrome Mirrors
• Spoked Chrome Wheels

Cons

• No fuel Gauge
• No Safety Features
• No Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Unresponsive Transmission
• No Alloy Wheels
• No Tubeless Tyres

Power and Mileage:

The Classic 350 comes up with a single, 4- stroke, twin spark 346 cc engine. It delivers a maximum power of 19.80 bhp at the rate of 5,250 rpm and of 28 Nm torque at the rate of 4,000 rpm. It is coupled with a five-speed gearbox transmission and delivers a mileage of 37kmpl and a top speed of 130 kmph. The motorcycle gets a fuel capacity of 13.5 litres and weighs a 192kg. Some of its power and mileage features are mentioned below:-

• 346 cc engine
• Maximum Power 19.80 bhp at 5,250 rpm
• Maximum Torque 28 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm.
• Expected Mileage 37 Kmpl
• Top Speed of 130 kmph
• BS-IV Engine

Handling and Riding:

In terms of styling, the Classic 350 come up with a spoked, chrome wheels and runs on the 90/90 – 19-inch in the front tyre and 110/90 – 18-inch rear tyre. The wheels of the bike have been equipped with 280mm disc along with 2-piston caliper in the front and 153mm drum brake at the rear. The motorcycle weighs 187kg, it provides a better stability and traction control, which makes the rider confident at the time of riding the bike. The riding position of Classic is pretty healthy and the rider can control the machine accordingly.

Safety:

In terms of safety aspects, no safety features present in the machine which makes the motorcycle safe. It has been equipped with a front disc and rear drum which provides a safer and quicker braking.

Verdict:

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in three different shades - Redditch Red, Redditch Blue and Redditch Green. In the commuter segment, the Classic 350 has to compete with rivalries such as Bajaj Pulsar RS200, UM Renegade Sport S, Mojo 300 and Bajaj Dominor 400.