The all-new 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 has been launched. The entry-level model will start at ₹1.84 Lakhs ex-showroom price. The new variant introduces many new and big changes that are not noticeable at first look. Stick with us till the end to know the big changes.
What to expect from the 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 in terms of performance?
The engine is one of the big changes in this latest upgrade of Classic 350. The new variant includes a ‘J-platform’ 349cc engine. It has replaced the 346cc UCE engine in the previous models. The engine used in the new 2021 model is the same as used on the Meteor 350. But the new Classic 350 will have its exhaust layout, ignition timing, and fueling map. Due to this, SOHC two-valve head is used in place of the pushrod-valve system in the previous Classic model.
2021 RE Classic 350 can produce a torque of 27Nm and 20.3hp of power while the older model could produce a torque of 28 Nm and 19.1hp of power. The changes made to the new model are to reduce the vibrations and increase usable torque in the bike. It features the same 5-speed transmission as earlier.
What features changes does it come with?
The company has done a decent job in terms of features. The updated features are:
- Updated instrument cluster with LCD and fuel gauge.
- Two trip meters
- Tripper navigation display option in the top-spec chrome variant.
- Updated lights throughout the bike but still has halogen bulbs.
- Meteor 350 inspired switchgear.
Improved and Big Changes Made to Chassis
The bike has introduced some big changes in terms of chassis as well. A double-downtube unit has replaced the basic single-cradle frame in the previous models. Meteor 350 also introduced the same change just with a slight difference of a footpeg mount. The company also states the changes in the suspension. The new Royal Enfield Classic 350 gets a 41mm telescopic fork which is fatter than the previous model. It also introduces better ground clearance at 170mm i.e. an increase of significant 35mm.
Moving on to the braking system, the rear end uses a 270mm rotor and a 300mm front disc. It also features dual-channel ABS while on other hand, rear drum brakes are installed in the single-channel ABS models.
Let’s discuss the pricing of the 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350
Moving on to the pricing, the entry-level model Redditch featuring a rear drum brake is listed at ₹1.84 Lakhs. Going up, at ₹1.93 Lakhs is the price for the Halcyon mode featuring rear disc brakes and dual-channel ABS. On the other hand, the Signals model is priced at ₹2.04 Lakhs and the Dark variant featuring alloy wheels costs ₹2.11 Lakhs. The price tops at ₹2.15 Lakhs for the top-spec Chrome variant. Leaving the entry-level model, all other models come with rear disc brakes and dual-channel ABS.
| Variant | Colour Choices | Pricing |
| Redditch
(Entry Level with Rear Drum Brake) |
Sage Green, Grey | ₹1.84 Lakhs |
| Halcyon
(Rear Disc Brakes and Dual-Channel ABS) |
Black, Green, Grey | ₹1.93 Lakhs |
| Signals
(Rear Disc Brakes and Dual-Channel ABS) |
Marsh Grey, Desert Sand | ₹2.04 Lakhs |
| Dark
(Rear Disc Brakes and Dual-Channel ABS) |
Stealth Black, Gunmetal Grey | ₹2.11 Lakhs |
| Chrome
(Rear Disc Brakes and Dual-Channel ABS) |
Red, Bronze | ₹2.15 Lakhs |
It will be interesting to see how this latest model performs in the market. It will be competing with the company’s own Himalayan and Meteor 350. The pricing can play a significant role as sports bikes such as KTM 200 Duke is priced almost the same. So, we’ll see which bike catches the most eyes in the market.
