[Auto] New Royal Enfield Classic 350 India launch details announced

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While we will soon hop on the saddle of the new Royal Enfield Classic 350, here’s what we know about the motorcycle.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

First off, the upcoming Classic 350 is a completely new motorcycle from the ground up.

Do expect Royal Enfield to use the same engine that features on the Meteor 350.

We expect Royal Enfield to price the new Classic 350 around Rs 1.75 lakh – Rs 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Royal Enfield is all set to introduce

the new-generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 on September 1, 2021. The announcement comes after months of speculation, spy shots, brochure leaks, and what not. While we will soon hop on the saddle of the new RE Classic 350, here’s what we know about the motorcycle.

First off, the upcoming Classic 350 is a completely new motorcycle from the ground up, and will be based on the J-platform that also underpins the RE Meteor 350. Additionally, the new Classic 350 will also feature major updates on its chassis, meter-console, swing-arm among other elements. However, do expect Royal Enfield to use the same engine that features on the Meteor 350, which is essentially a 349cc, single-cylinder, four-stroke air-oil cooled engine that would develop 20bhp and 28Nm of peak torque.

However, expect RE to offer a slightly different state of tune on the new Classic 350. Additionally, we expect the new-generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 to sit on a new double cradle frame. However, we will get to know the exact specifications of the motorcycle at the launch.

Aesthetically, the new RE Classic 350 uses similar styling, with distinctive touches from the outgoing Classic 350. However, some elements such as the taillamps, turn indicators, and alloy wheels will be sourced from the Meteor 350. Moreover, the semi-digital instrumentation and Tripper navigation pod will be new on the Re Classic 350. We expect Royal Enfield to price the new Classic 350 around Rs 1.75 lakh Rs 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom, India).