Wednesday 24 April 2013

ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET CLASSIC 350 IN INDIA


ROYAL ENFIELD BULLET CLASSIC 350 IN INDIA
 
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

As far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the younger sibling of Classic bikes scores over the elder. Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc gives, according to local brand showroom of RE, 32-35 kmpl of mileage with electronic fuel injection system while Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350cc is supposed to give 40-45 kmpl of fuel economy.Low fuel efficiency of Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc is mainly due to higher engine capacity of the bike. On the other hand, Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350cc gives more mileage on account of unit construction engine and lower engine capacity as compared to Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc.

Colors of Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350

The siblings are available in three attractive body colours. Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc comes in red, black and sky blue while Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350cc is available in red, black and silver shades. It means that red and black shades are common whereas sky blue is a standard colour for Classic 500. Silver comes in only Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350cc. In both the new products, body colour is there on front and rear fender, fuel tank, mask, air filter box and utility box. Engine, silencer, rear fork, rear view mirrors and legguard are in silver shade for both motorcycles.
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 Dimensions

The overall length, height and width of Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc are 2130, 1050 and 800mm respectively while Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350's length is 2150, height 1080 and width is 800mm, a little higher dimension it has. The wheelbase(1370mm), saddle height (800mm) and ground clearance (140mm) are same in both the machines. The curb weight of Classic 500 is 187 and it is 182 for Classic 350cc.

How comfortable is Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350

The best answer of comfort bike is Royal Enfield. The Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc and Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350ccare not any exceptions. Riding posture, seating arrangements and other comfort features prove it a best suited bike for riders. The handlebars are fitted at an appropriate distance for the rider to drive the vehicle with ease. So is the fuel tank position. Thigh pads on petrol tank gives enough room and comfort to the rider. Now have a look on seating arrangements. The rider seat is a feature borrowed from 1951's Classic in a bicyle style. Springs of the seat is naked and provide ultimate comfort. The pillion seat is not shown in standard model. The passenger seat is fitted with rear garb rail. Footpegs are there for both the riders. Front disc brake and gas filled adjustable fork add to the butter-smooth comfort. Wide wheelbase and zapper tyres, to avoid skidding, are there in Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc. However, Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350's rear tyre is zapper, front is ordinary one. One more user friendly feature is there in Royal Enfield Classic 500cc: Roll over Sensor. It start working when any accident or skidding. Roll over sensor switches off the fuel supply and ignition thereby saves bike and riders. You can again switch on the sensor after the unexpected. Malfunction indicator lamp informs you about any malfunction in your bike.

Engine of Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 500cc is powered by a refined Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled, and Electronic Fuel Injection and Unit Construction Engine (UCE) power mill. The newly developed engine in Italy belts out a peak power of 27.2 bhp at 5250 rpm while it develops more torque that is 41.3 Nm at 4000 rpm. In this new mill, clutch and gearbox have been placed outside and incorporated into the crankcase. Unit Construction Engine ensure less moving parts, transmission and less maintenance problem. The Classic 500cc is blessed with electronic fuel injection system that ensures better reliability, excellent cold start ability, lower emission and engine diagnostic capabilities. On the other hand, Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 350cc comes loaded with a refined Single Cylinder, 4 Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air cooled, and twinspark power mill with the displacement of 346cc. The twinspark engine churns a maximum power of 19.8 bhp at 5250 rpm while it generates peak torque of 28Nm at 4000 rpm. The Classic bikes are provided with five speed gearbox with left side gear shift. The gearbox follows 1-N-2-3-4-5 pattern. Both the variants have self and kick start option.

On Road Control and handling of Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350

For active and passive safety, enough tools are there in Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 bikes. Those features allow the rider to control the bike as well. To name a few, front disc brake and gas filled shock absorbers are fitted in the new machines. As the bike is blessed with widest wheelbase, balance while driving and grip on road would be awesome. Under the rider's seat, Roll over Sensor is fitted that works in a case of accident or skidding. The Roll over Sensor will switch off ignition and cut off fuel supply that will prevent the motorcycle from moving suddenly if it is gear.

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 Pros
The looks are attractive and represent classic bike of 1951 era. Latest features make this bike an attraction for youngsters as well. From long time back, self start, disc brake and gas filled shockers were desired and they are now there in .
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 350 Cons
The new bikes are great combination of past and present but lacks in some of the features like rear disc brake and digital dashboard. Fuel efficiency in 500cc could be increased.

THE ENFIELD CLASSIC NOW ROARS!
New Enfield Classic is out; prices start at Rs 1.24 lakh
Ever since we saw the new Royal Enfield Classic being unveiled at an overseas motor show, we have cursed our luck and have been waiting anxiously for the bike to go on sale in India as well. Now, that wish has been granted, for Royal Enfield has unveiled the Classic 500 and 350 in Delhi.

For a price of Rs 98,000, ex-showroom, Delhi, the 350 is much cheaper than we anticipated, while the Classic 500 at Rs 1.24 lakh is another steal. If you're wondering what powers the 350, well, there are no prizes for guessing that the mill from the Thunderbird Twinspark would be the answer.

The Classic features timeless old school styling with a healthy dosage of new-age technology. Fuel injection is being offered on the Bullet for the first time ever in the country and power and torque figures have improved too. For the 350, power has gone up from 18 bhp to 19.8 bhp, while torque has actually gone down to 2.9 kgm from 3.3 kgm. Relaxed and comfortable cruising at over 100 kph all day is now a distinct possibility.

With the 500, power has gone up to 27.2 bhp from 22 bhp, while torque now stands at 4.2 kgm.

The wheel rims on the Classic have shrunk to 18-inch jobs from 19-inchers. That gives you the freedom to choose from a larger variety of tyres that are made of that size, besides changing the gearing. 


2 comments:

  1. Royal Enfield created a new segment for itself in our Indian bike market. The bike has not been challenged by anyone in the market. The new Royal Enfield Bullet now with a powerful 350 cc engine to generate great power.

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    1. Hello, Could you please comment on the comfort of the passanger seat?
      Thank you.
      Sunny

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