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- Halcyon Grey
- Halcyon Black
- Steam
- Dark Steel Red
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Royal Enfield Bike
Royal Enfield Classic 350
The J-platform retro that made Royal Enfield’s 350 India’s default leisure motorcycle.
On sale ₹1.93 lakh – ₹2.05 lakh Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Price
- ₹1.93 lakh – ₹2.05 lakh
- 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
- Seat height
- 805 mm
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.93 lakh - ₹2.05 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched November 2025
Range spread ₹1.93 lakh – ₹2.05 lakh
Royal Enfield Classic 350 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Halcyon petrol manual 19-inch front wheel · Single seat with pillion pad | ₹1.93 lakh |
| Metro petrol manual Cast wheels · Tinted visor and touring mirrors | ₹1.99 lakh |
| Chrome petrol manual Chrome mudguards and headlamp casing · Pillion backrest | ₹2.05 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
36 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
349 cc · 1 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 27 Nm at 3,400 rpm
- Top speed
- 120 km/h
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Classic 350
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
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
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.3/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.3 out of 5
Lowest rated
Features
3.6/5
Equipment & rider features
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 3.8/5 Good
- Features Equipment & rider features 3.6/5 Good
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 4.4/5 Very strong
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 4.0/5 Very strong
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 3.9/5 Good
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.4/5 Very strong
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.6/5 Excellent
The J-platform retro that made Royal Enfield’s 350 India’s default leisure motorcycle.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Latest Royal Enfield Classic 350 coverage
- Explainer
What is the difference between HP, BHP and PS?
One engine, three headline numbers, and none of them is wrong. Where horsepower came from, why the metric PS is a slightly smaller unit than the imperial one, what the brake in brake horsepower actually refers to, and how to read an Indian spec sheet without being fooled by the abbreviation.
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Power-to-weight ratio: the spec-sheet number that predicts real-world pace
No brochure prints it and no showroom quotes it, yet bhp per tonne forecasts how a car actually accelerates better than either of the two numbers it is made from. Here is the arithmetic, done across our catalogue.
- Explainer
What is engine displacement? What cc actually buys you in India
Cubic capacity is the oldest shortcut in the showroom and the least reliable spec on the sheet. What displacement physically measures, where the cc-to-pace link still holds, and the three tricks that break it.
- Explainer
What is torque? Why the Nm figure decides a city overtake, not a top speed
Newton-metres are the number showrooms lead with and buyers misread most often. What torque physically is, why the rev band printed beside it matters more than the peak, and what a plateau feels like in third gear.
- Explainer
What is ABS? Why the anti-lock warning light is the last thing you want to see
Anti-lock brakes buy you the one thing a panic stop actually needs — a steerable car. What the system does mechanically, why the light means you are back to plain drums and physics, and where the entry-level hardware in our catalogue stops short.
- News
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Dispatches to dealers have broadened, shortening waiting periods on the 452 cc adventure motorcycle without any change to the machine itself.
- Comparison
Classic 350 vs Hunter 350: the same engine, ₹44,000 apart
Royal Enfield sells one 349cc single in two frames. We weigh the documented equipment, ergonomics and geometry against the price gap to find whether the difference is hardware, posture or simply the object you want parked outside your house.
- Comparison
Classic 350 vs CB350 H'ness: the romantic and the engineer
Two 349cc singles, two philosophies, overlapping price tags within ₹2,000 of each other. Royal Enfield sells a story; Honda sells the better machine. We read both arguments against the documented hardware to see which survives ownership.
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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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Comparisons
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Comparison 5 min
Classic 350 vs Hunter 350: the same engine, ₹44,000 apart
Royal Enfield sells one 349cc single in two frames. We weigh the documented equipment, ergonomics and geometry against the price gap to find whether the difference is hardware, posture or simply the object you want parked outside your house.
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Comparison 4 min
Classic 350 vs CB350 H'ness: the romantic and the engineer
Two 349cc singles, two philosophies, overlapping price tags within ₹2,000 of each other. Royal Enfield sells a story; Honda sells the better machine. We read both arguments against the documented hardware to see which survives ownership.
Guides
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Explainer 6 min
What is the difference between HP, BHP and PS?
One engine, three headline numbers, and none of them is wrong. Where horsepower came from, why the metric PS is a slightly smaller unit than the imperial one, what the brake in brake horsepower actually refers to, and how to read an Indian spec sheet without being fooled by the abbreviation.
-
Explainer 4 min
Power-to-weight ratio: the spec-sheet number that predicts real-world pace
No brochure prints it and no showroom quotes it, yet bhp per tonne forecasts how a car actually accelerates better than either of the two numbers it is made from. Here is the arithmetic, done across our catalogue.
-
Explainer 3 min
What is engine displacement? What cc actually buys you in India
Cubic capacity is the oldest shortcut in the showroom and the least reliable spec on the sheet. What displacement physically measures, where the cc-to-pace link still holds, and the three tricks that break it.
News
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News 3 min
Royal Enfield clears Himalayan 450 backlogs as dealer allocations widen
Dispatches to dealers have broadened, shortening waiting periods on the 452 cc adventure motorcycle without any change to the machine itself.
