BREAKING! 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 launched; prices start at Rs 1.84 lakh

- 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 officially launched

- Prices start at Rs 1.84 lakh 

- Available in 11 colour variants 

Rejoice Royal Enfield fans! The much-awaited next-generation Classic 350 has finally been launched in India. The prices of the motorcycle start at Rs 1.84 lakh and go up to Rs 2.15 lakh (both prices are ex-showroom). The 2021 Classic 350 is available in a total of 11 colour options and gets a host of updates in terms of features and hardware.

While there are subtle changes in its styling, the differences over the previous model are tough to spot. However, it’s now much easier to live with due to the inclusion of modern features. The instrumentation is now semi-digital with a small LCD that shows an odometer, trip meters, clock, and fuel gauge. The round analogue speedometer has been left the same. Furthermore, the handle lock is now integrated within the ignition key fob. There’s new switchgear and a USB charging port too, and these elements are borrowed from the Meteor 350.

What else is retained from the Meteor is RE’s new Tripper Navigation system that connects with the rider’s smartphone and gives access to turn-by-turn navigation. But there’s a catch. The Tripper is available only in the top-end Chrome colour variant and other variants might get it at a later stage. However, it will available as an optional accessory. 

Royal Enfield has also made improvements in its hardware including wheels, suspension and brakes in order to improve the overall performance. There are thicker 41mm telescopic forks up front with 130mm of travel and twin shock absorbers with six-step preload adjustability. The braking setup comes in options of disc-disc and disc-drum combinations with dual-channel and single-channel ABS options. Moreover, it is now underpinned by a new dual cradle frame that holds a 349cc, air/oil-cooled engine borrowed from the Meteor 350. This unit churns out 20.2bhp of power and 27Nm of torque.

The 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 will continue to go up against the likes of Jawa Standard, Honda Hness CB350, and the Benelli Imperiale 400.