Royal Enfield Bike
Classic 350
The J-platform retro that made Royal Enfield’s 350 India’s default leisure motorcycle.
- Price
- ₹1.93L – ₹2.05L
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 36 kmpl
- Engine
- 349 cc
- Power
- 20.2 bhp
- Torque
- 27 Nm
- Top speed
- 120 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 195 kg
- Fuel
- petrol
- Gearbox
- manual
Available colours
- Halcyon Grey
- Halcyon Black
- Steam
- Dark Steel Red
Swatches are indicative.
Overview
The Classic 350 is the motorcycle India agrees on, and on the J-platform it stops pretending to be a downsized cruiser and becomes a very good everyday one. The 349cc single puts 27 Nm low enough that first and second gear in queue traffic need no clutch finesse, and the shift lever is light-acting enough that a two-hour ride does not tire the left ankle.
What it does well is carry two adults without complaint. The seat is wide and flat, the pegs sit down and forward, and the bar pulls back toward the rider rather than the other way round, so a heavy pillion changes the manners far less than it does on a sporty 160. At a genuine 90-100 km/h it is settled, and the 13.5-litre tank leaves a highway range comfortably past 400 km.
The honest trade-off is mass and width. At 195 kg it is the heaviest 349cc single sold here, it drops over at a standstill if the rider is not square behind it, and the single halogen beam does not throw far enough on unlit state highways. Buyers after pace should look at the 450; anyone who wants the aesthetic properly executed, and comfort for two, gets one of the most coherent motorcycles in the country.
- 27 Nm on tap from 3,400 rpm
- 36 kmpl claimed, 40-plus over a gentle highway
- Dual-channel ABS fitted to every variant
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.93 lakh - ₹2.05 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched November 2025
Range spread ₹1.93L – ₹2.05L
Royal Enfield Classic 350 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Halcyon petrol manual 19-inch front wheel · Single seat with pillion pad | ₹1.93L |
| Metro petrol manual Cast wheels · Tinted visor and touring mirrors | ₹1.99L |
| Chrome petrol manual Chrome mudguards and headlamp casing · Pillion backrest | ₹2.05L |
Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 349 cc, 1-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 20.2 bhp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Max torque | 27 Nm @ 3,400 rpm |
| Mileage | 36 kmpl |
| Top speed | 120 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 195 kg |
|---|---|
| Seat capacity | undefined persons |
| Boot space | undefined litres |
| Suspension | 41 mm telescopic front fork, twin gas-charged rear shocks with five-step preload |
| Brakes | 300 mm front disc, 130 mm rear drum, dual-channel ABS |
| Tyres | Front 100/90-19, rear 120/80-18, spoked |
| Safety equipment | Dual-channel ABS standard on every variant; no official crash-test rating exists |
Dimensions
| Length | 2161 mm |
|---|---|
| Height | 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm |
Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.
Features
Instrumentation
- Analogue speedometer with LCD gear-position inset
- Odometer, twin tripmeters and fuel level gauge
- Low-fuel and side-stand warning lamps
- 12 V accessory charging point under the seat
Electricals
- Halogen headlamp with LED tail and indicator lamps
- AC magneto charging paired with a maintenance-free battery
- Hazard lamp switch on the right handlebar
- Tripper navigation pod as a factory accessory
Chassis
- Twin-spar cradle frame with a 300 mm front disc
- Five-step adjustable rear shock absorbers
- 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels
- 13.5-litre fuel tank
Pros and cons
What we like
- Low-revving torque suits stop-go traffic better than any rival
- Seat height and bar position keep long days painless
- Scheduled maintenance is cheaper than a mid-range scooter’s
What we would change
- 195 kg kerb weight is the highest of the 349cc singles
- Halogen headlamp is underpowered on unlit highways
- Only 135 mm of ground clearance for badly set speed breakers
Expert review
MotoSutra score
4.3/5
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The J-platform retro that made Royal Enfield’s 350 India’s default leisure motorcycle.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price of the Royal Enfield Classic 350?
The ex-showroom range in Delhi NCR runs from ₹1.93 lakh for the Halcyon to ₹2.05 lakh for the Chrome. On-road figures sit around 15 per cent higher and vary by state.
What mileage does the Classic 350 give in real use?
The claim is 36 kmpl. Rider-reported numbers settle near 32-35 kmpl in mixed city traffic and touch 42 kmpl at a steady 80-90 km/h with one rider aboard.
How fast is the Classic 350?
About 120 km/h is achievable on an empty stretch, but the useful cruising band is 80-100 km/h. Above that the single sounds worked and the bar transmits vibration into the palms.
Should I buy the Classic 350 or the Hunter 350?
The engine and gearbox are identical, so the choice is ergonomics. The Classic buys a wider seat, more chrome and stronger resale for roughly ₹44,000 over the Hunter; the Hunter is lighter, has more ground clearance and is the better city motorcycle.
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