Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Honda CB500X

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB500X. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Classic 350 is ₹ 1,72,466 and Honda CB500X is ₹ 6,87,386. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 6 colours and 7 variants and Honda CB500X is available in 2 colours and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Honda CB500X.

Classic 350 vs CB500X Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Classic 350	CB500X
Price	₹ 1,72,466	₹ 6,87,386
Capacity	346 cc	471.03 cc
Power	19.1 bhp @ 5250 rpm	46.93 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Economy	35 kmpl	--

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Royal Enfield
Classic 350

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,72,466
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CB500X

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₹ 6,87,386
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Royal Enfield
Classic 350
Single Channel ABS - BS VI
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CB500X
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	19.1 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	46.93 bhp @ 8,500 rpm
Max Torque	28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	43.2 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	346	471.03
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	70	67
Stroke (mm)	90	66.8
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1	10.7 : 1
Ignition	Electronic ignition ECU/Variable	TCBI with digital advance
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet, Multi-plate	Multiplate Wet Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	17.7
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	472	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	35	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	240
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston	Front- 2 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 19" - 52P (tube type)	110/80-19 M/C 59H
Rear Tyre Size	110/90 - 18" - 61P (tube type)	160/60-17 M/C 69H
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 35mm Forks, 130mm Travel	Telescopic Suspension
Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus	Honda ProLINK Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	195	199
Overall Length (mm)	2,160	2,156
Overall Width (mm)	790	828
Overall Height (mm)	1,090	1,412
Wheelbase (mm)	1,390	1,443
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	181
Seat Height (mm)	800	830
Chassis Type	Single Downtube,Using Engine As Stressed Member	Steel Tube Type

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	--
GPS & Navigation	No	--
USB charging port	No	--
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	--
Stepped Seat	No	No
No. of Tripmeters	0	2
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	--
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	--
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V
Battery	12V - 12 Ah MF	12V, 7.0Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, H4-60/55W ( Halogen )	--
Brake/Tail Light	12V, P21/5W	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4 Nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Brand image
- Easy service availability
- Comfortable riding posture
- Friendly motorcycle
- Engine is refined and torquey
- Good ride quality
Could be better
- Engine has a lot of vibrations
- Could get better brakes
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Priced too high
- Limited service reach

Colors


Available Colours	Redditch Red Pure Black Mercury Silver Chestnut Classic Black Ash	Grand Prix Red Matte Gunpowder Black Metallic

Reviews


Overall rating	4.5(4021 ratings) 1200 reviews	3.0(2 ratings) 1 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	1
Reliability	4	2
Performance	4	2
Service Experience	3	5
Maintenance cost	3	2
Extra Features	4	1

Reviews

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I love this bike and bike sound is aweso

I am not enfield owner but I ride my brother bike classic 350 and it's looks and soun

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Over priced

Quite Overpriced. really disappointed. better to go with ninja versys or triumph tige

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