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Royal Enfield, the most popular company in the Indian retro-classic motorcycle market, has presented a big surprise for the bike lovers. The company has launched its best-selling and iconic models Royal Enfield Classic 350 The new special edition has been officially launched in the Indian market. Launched with retro appeal and vintage charm, this new edition has been equipped with several technical and mechanical upgrades to suit the needs of modern riders.
The Classic 350 has been ruling the 350cc segment in the country for a long time. The arrival of the new edition provides a new option for riders who want a classic look along with modern features, better clutch control and convenience like smartphone charging on long journeys.
Royal Enfield has made several major changes in this new edition keeping in mind the riding comfort and modern utility:
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Assist & Slipper Clutch: The biggest attraction of the new edition is its slipper clutch mechanism. With its introduction, the clutch lever has become very light, due to which there is no fatigue in the wrist while pressing the clutch in heavy traffic and city travel. Also, the risk of the rear wheel locking or skidding during high-speed downshifting is eliminated.
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Fast USB Type-C Charger: A new waterproof Type-C fast charging port has been provided near the handlebar. Riders can easily keep their smartphones or GPS devices charged during long distance rides and touring.
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Tripper Navigation Pod: Google powered Bluetooth turn-by-turn navigation screen is now integrated with better software support in the new edition. By connecting a smartphone, directions can be seen on the screen.
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All-LED Lighting Setup: Without touching the retro design of the Classic, its main headlamp, pilot lamps and tail lamps use clear-lens LED units, which provide better illumination and visibility on the highway at night.
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Adjustable Levers: Riders can adjust the brake and clutch levers as per their convenience and hand size.
In terms of design, the vintage road presence of the new edition has been made more attractive. It gets special hand-painted pin-stripes and a special 3D metallic emblem on the signature tear-drop fuel tank.
Along with this, new split retro seats made from premium dual-tone finish, chrome exhaust muffler and high-density foam have been provided. The new seat cushioning makes for long distance touring and a comfortable seating experience for both rider and pillion.
Mechanically, Royal Enfield has relied only on its successful and refined J-platform (J-Series Engine).
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Engine Capacity: 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine
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Maximum Power: 20.2 bhp @ 6,100 rpm
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Peak Torque: 27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
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Gearbox: 5-speed manual gearbox (with slipper clutch)
Thanks to the 27 Nm torque available at low RPM, this bike gives its trademark ‘thump’ sound and smooth cruising experience without any vibration. On the mileage front, it easily gets a mileage of 32 to 37 km per liter.
For safety, the new edition comes with 300mm front and 270mm rear disc brakes along with dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS) as standard.
Based on twin downtube spine frame, this bike has 41mm telescopic forks at the front and 6-step preload adjustable twin emulsion shock absorbers at the rear. This suspension setup keeps the bike stable over potholes and rough terrain on Indian roads.
The ex-showroom price of this new edition of Royal Enfield Classic 350 is approximately depending on the variants and colors. ₹1.95 lakh to ₹2.23 lakh (Ex-showroom). Its booking has been started at all the official dealerships of Royal Enfield and the official ‘Make It Yours’ (MiY) app.
Its direct competition in the Indian market has recently been rebranded. Honda CB350, Jawa 42 FJ And Triumph Speed T4 Like retro-cruiser motorcycles.