2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 - Is It Any Fun?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 เม.ย. 2022
- The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is stylish, affordable, and basic. Millions of them have sold. Is it enough to attract a new type of motorcyclist in the US?
It may not be too much of a claim to say that the 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is the most futuristic motorcycle on the market. No, it doesn’t have radar-equipped adaptive cruise control, a six-axis IMU, or semi-active suspension. Nor does it produce 200 hp or flatter the rider with telepathic handling. Quite the opposite, in fact.
With its SOHC air/oil-cooled 349cc single, the Classic 350 produces a claimed 20.2 hp at 6,100 rpm and 19.9 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. Weighing in at a substantial 430 pounds with a mostly full tank of fuel, it struggles to outrun a Toyota Prius and requires a decent tailwind and a long stretch of road to make the speedometer needle sweep three-quarters of the way around its 0-100 mph readout range.
But motorcycles like the Classic 350 are crucial to the future of motorcycling.
Before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s consider the backstory. The Classic 350 and 500 models were introduced in India in 2008 and went on to become Royal Enfield’s bestselling models. Last year the Meteor 350 debuted with an all-new chassis and engine; it’s this platform that the Classic 350 is based upon. The Classic differentiates itself from the Meteor with its larger 18-inch rear wheel and more traditional styling. Both models use the J series engine, which replaces the previous generation UCE engine and uses a counterbalancer to smooth out the vibes while retaining the feel of its signature single-cylinder power pulses at low rpm. It also has a 1,000 rpm broader rev range.
Riding through the rough, well-trafficked streets of Savannah, Georgia, the Classic 350 rolls along unburdened by the future. Its more immediate concerns are grappling with hastily patched asphalt and dodging the day-drinking tourists who take advantage of the city’s open-container policy.
At the first opening of the throttle, the power delivery is surprisingly snappy. Twisting the grip more, however, doesn’t deliver commensurate thrust, and the single’s humble power output quickly becomes evident. Short-shifting is the natural inclination, especially in urban traffic, but it’s difficult to shift smoothly between first and second gears at low rpm. The five-speed gearbox feels precise otherwise, though it requires a firm boot to work well enough to match the overall riding experience.
On the open road, the engine runs fairly smoothly. Vibrations through the grips and footpegs are present but minimal enough to not be fatiguing, at least during the brief, tapped-out-in-fifth highway time of the test ride. If mile-munching highway rides are in the cards, the Classic 350 will likely not be at the top of most riders’ lists anyway.
The engine’s charm lies in its quaint thump-thump-thump at low rpm and the sensation, felt mostly through the seat, of the piston happily working away. One would be hard-pressed to describe the engine as “eager”; “willing” may be a better word. It’s not a performer, but it is fun.
Perhaps the 350′s biggest fault is its abrupt on/off throttle response, a trait reminiscent of early EFI-equipped motorcycles. It’s the wrong kind of retro. Perhaps there’s nothing like a little imperfection to help steer the novice toward proficient use of the throttle, but really, if there’s one area that needs to be refined, it’s here.
In terms of braking, the 350′s ByBre single-disc front setup is perfectly adequate for urban riding. More experienced riders, however, may find they need to recalibrate their minds to judge appropriate stopping distances. When braking from top speed (around 75 mph), there’s not a ton of power, and the lever feels squishy as one starts to bear down on it.
It’s easy to find the limits of the suspension as well. The Classic 350 regularly bottoms out while crossing over pronounced crests in Savannah’s many tree-lined squares. But honestly, the bike’s limitations are part of its appeal; if you’re not bottoming it out, there’s more fun to be had.
It must be noted that the suspension and brakes have a lot to cope with. At 430 pounds, this bike is heavy for a 349cc single. Considered in the context of Royal Enfield’s “Made Like a Gun” slogan, it brings to mind a scene from the movie Snatch. Boris the Blade sells a particularly weighty revolver to one of the protagonists, saying: “Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it doesn’t work, you can always hit him with it.”
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This isn't about attracting a "new" type of motorcyclist as much as attracting a *forgotten* one, at least here in the States: the person who's been more-than-curious about riding, but intimidated by most of the offerings passed off by the industry as "beginner" bikes, at least up until the last year or two. RE simply saw an underserved need/market and swooped in, with a stunningly elemental formula: classic design, simple engineering (with just enough in modern touches - EFI, ABS and the like - to keep things safe and reliable). and, critically, approachable prices. Want to get more butts on bikes? Here's how you do it.
Absolutely
Exactly, spot on assessment.
facts
This is absolutely me. I don't want or need an 1100 starter bike. I also don't wanna pay Bonneville prices. This is very affordable, looks good... and isn't a Rebel.
Ive always loved Harleys and Yamahas but over the last 4-5 years Royal Enfield has become one of my absolute favorite manufacturers. They've really starting producing a reliable bike with low ownership cost after initial purchase.
I like this bike. I’ve gotten tired of the insectoid transformer styling with the tail ends being unnecessarily high. Should be a breeze to work on too.
insectoid transformer styling with the tail ends being unnecessarily high- Perfect description
You nailed it with that description, very few newer bikes appeal to me. That's why I find myself looking at Triumphs, Harleys and Royal Enfield...
"Insectoid" 😁
I find the Meteor 350 more to my taste than the Classic, but they're both smooth, beautiful bikes. More important - and as others have commented - too many reviewers characterize both these bikes as being for "beginners." Wake the eff up, reviewers! I've been riding for 50+ years, and have sold my HD and my Victory Kingpin. Why? Because I don't need a massive, loud machine anymore. The RE Classic (or Meteor) let me get back to simpler, easier riding. What's so hard to understand about that, unless you're still addicted to "impressing" everybody with your screaming, roaring engines?
You are spot on, ego/image cost a lot of money for no real gain
Well posted.
This bike spans across the spectrum in all nations.
It's for woke hypsters who live downtown.
Frugal Libertarians who drive a logging truck.
The 75 year old who wants to ride again.
A gateway bike that a father buys for their teenager.
And it's the 4th bike in the stable for many.
What makes it possible is the...
Price
Looks
Engine character
Handling
Service Ability
Pedigree
I'm actually torn between this and the cruiser 350.
Note, the dealership network is getting better in the USA.
I'm 60 miles away from one. Not bad.
Maybe... the manufacturer asks the media teams like Bauer to mention the beginner scenario to attract new custom.
Many Americans are too obese to be on a bike like this. Others just need an "extension". 😆
Lol speak exactly my mind .. I personally like meteor as well get better position in them as well as better handling and gearbox .
I have two machines in the garage now -- a 2022 Royal Enfield Himalayan and an aging, 2006 Vespa GTS 250. The Himalayan is a dream on the many backroad dirt and gravel paths where I live, and the Vespa has been great for pavement adventures. I've been so impressed with the Himalayan that my eye has started to wander to the Meteor, Interceptor, and now the Classic 350. Perhaps it's what I need when the Vespa gives up the ghost. It's at 44K miles now and still going strong but one day...
I think the RE line offers not just an entry-level ride, but also a ride for those of us at the other end of the spectrum that are looking at advancing years and a desire for something lighter and less twitchy on the throttle. I don't need something that I can lift the front wheel off the ground with the flick of my wrist. I want something "soft" and comfortable to ride.
The Classic 350 might do the trick.
go for 350 classic or 500 depending on availability.
@@avinash2718 After considerable thought, and some soul searching, I've come to the conclusion that between the Himalayan and the Vespa GTS I have all the bases covered. Looking at adding another motorcycle was just crazy thinking. I have no need for one.
Aging? I had a '66 Sprint in my garage from '05 to '15. Got to get another one.
How much is a Himalayan?
@@tipofthefingercomedy5071 The Himalayan, in Pennsylvania, was $6200 out the door. Pretty much the same at all the other PA dealers.
I started riding bikes back in the 60's and this is what motorcycling is really about. Why do you need a tach? Learn to feel the engine, read the road and adjust accordingly and stop relying on gimmicks. A proper motorcycle without rider aids, engine modes, a plethora of electronics etc etc. Learn to ride, to become one with the bike. That's real fun riding, that's real riding. But having said that, to each their own and if a plastic fantastic turns you on. if you're a speed freak so be it, just ride safe. Regards
If I wasn't still paying off my truck I'd be saving up to buy one of these. I don't need/want a big high hp bike as I'd be a new rider and live in an area of mountain roads. Just something that I could go out on for a leisurely ride would be enough.
A lot of people judge bikes wrong these days. I’m sure this is a smooth ride.
Your moms a smooth ride
@@joshs.5623 Never met a Josh that wasn’t a complete cuck, so I think my mom is safe.
I don't think they judge them wrong --- there's plenty of retro offerings with mild power that are just better. A used japanese small cc is just going to be better than a new RE in every category. And if you want a good retro there's many, many offerings even like the Kawasaki W800 and it's not like that's a fast bike or will scare off a new rider lol. Honda Rebel 500 used can be found 1000 cheaper than this new etc and its not going to rust or struggle on basic highway speeds.
@@englishsteel-nz6im Rebel 500 is not comparable to this bike. I believe you judged my comment wrong. I’m saying there are bikes that you would choose, then bikes others would find appealing. It’s about choice and thankfully not everyone has the same taste, bc it would be a boring world seeing everyone on a Rebel 500. I could see this being a decent, low cost option for someone just wanting to ride. RE has stepped up the manufacturing quality, look up Ryan FortNine’s video. RE actually had the best testing on trash/wear left during/after manufacturing. Something like 1st oil change comparison.
@@freebehindbars8654 its all comparable. Most bikes on the road are mild bikes actually of some kind-- I see more 400-650cc than anything else in CA and lots of mild cruisers and adv's and so on. Most people indeed want just a cool little fun bike and not something big or fast.... but where these RE fail are rusting, component quality and bolts and rubber coming loose very fast. The engine's may be solid now but the rest of it is not and despite power not being a big concern in this class of bike-- 20 HP vs your average 35-40 HP for your Japanese small CC is a notable difference and none of it's powerful to begin with so enough to highway safely is noted by me. I see no value in these REs and the Himalayan is particularly bad even tho it's cheap. A used DRZ400 > Himalayan.
Himalayan retails at 4500-5k here... I mean a brand new KLR650 retails at 6500, a used one with low miles for the same cost as a new Himalayan. I just don't see the attraction.
Bought one today. Picking it up tomorrow after finishing my MSF course. I'm very excited. And it's doing what it intended - I'm a new rider at 28 years old!
Well said. A lot to be said for an inexpensive, affordable bike with a single cylinder. The engine has been modernised with counterbalancers to eliminate harsh vibration. The bike has brisk,adequate performance for a country of origin where that,cost,reliability and quality are the main requirements. Also a bike that's easy and inexpensive to maintain.
Royal Enfields are awesome, it’s all about the feel 🔥
This has to be one of the best looking bikes I’ve seen in a long, long time. Especially in that tan color. Just hits me right in the feels.
Its a cult in India for a reason. It matches its thump to rider's heartbeat. Its a lifelong commitment from a machine which has pledge to be along even in rider's toughest roads of life. That's how we feel. Its made for leisure ride, slow and sure as a true friend.
If I was to ever have a 2nd bike in the garage again....this could be the one. I've done it twice (not counting dirt bikes) and I end up being too torn on which to ride and then of course... there is always the fact I sell the 2nd bike for some other thing, lol.
RE knows exactly who they are and I love that.
I've been waiting for this bike. Been riding for nearly fifteen years and last year a family member asked me to ride their Meteor 350 home from the dealership because they were at work, immediately fell in love with the new little J series 350 engine in it for riding around town but I wanted that classic Royal Enfield styling instead of the Meteor. Now I can finally get the Meteor engine in the Classic
I walked in the HE dealership only because it was on the way to Aprillia dealership, just to kill time. I saw Classic in military green and really liked it. My wife did too. We talked about it 10-15 minutes and asked the sales guy if it could be ready before closing, 1.5 hours left. It was tight but, rode it back home. Things happen when most unexpected. Now I need to sell one of other four.
And after two weeks Classic went back to dealer for repair and been sitting there for another two weeks
Do you both ride?
@@philtucker1224 She knows how to ride. Has M on her license but, I'm the one putting miles on. Kids need at least one parent :-)
@@oknevals nice honesty🙏
@@oknevals
What was wrong with the bike after two weeks?
So much is said about the RE 350 attracting new young riders, and of course that's true. But it also has a lot of appeal for old guys who haven't ridden in about 25 years but would like to again. In other words, me 🙂
Almighty Kabir
and me as well😊
Yep, that's me. An old guy who wants to have some fun while he still can...
This is something the boomer and early gen X would relate to as well..
If they hv enough saved up they can get one of these ..wouldnt burn a hole in their pocket and give them feel of something of a bygone era but with modern standards
Perfect classic styling. It may be aimed at young riders, but some of us older and more experienced riders, who are looking for something easier to wrestle around with our arthritic bodies, could find this bike perfect. Since I live out here in the wide open and wild west, I'd like a few more horses to haul my butt down the road at 75 with ease. Maybe a 450 or 500 cc version would better fit the bill for guys like me.
On paper, it doesn't sound like much but you'll be surprised how well that little engine performs. You're right about it needing 10-15+ hp for the highways, but i'll recommend taking one for a test ride before making up your mind. Cheers
It has less hp but got a good torq which helps in moving around
@@ananddarnal6702 As a long time Guzzi rider, I certainly appreciate torque.
You’ll love the interceptor
Just put down a deposit on a Gun Metal Grey variant without even riding it…have ridden the INT 650 and the Continental GT as well as the Meteor but this style just hits different!
How much?
@@forkthepork just under $5500 including prep, tax and freight
@@toddscholl534 Nice, I'm waiting for chrome/brown or blue to come in. I got first dibs at my dealer.
@@toddscholl534 mine costs abt $3000 here in india..i guess we are lucky lol
There will be a Classic 650 Very soon.
Visually, it's a work of art
My ‘23 Halcyon green classic is an enjoyable ride; used appropriately it’s been a great bike. Seems to be bulletproof in build quality too. Thumping along at 50mph in the rolling farmlands of N IL and S WI has been a real pleasure. Money well spent.
Exactly the type of bike I want for my first bike. LOVE the way these look. And I just want a easy comfy ride,
Love these retro bike. Which ever company is keeping these classics alive I will support.
Nice classic style, i like it
Any fun! Oh yes!
Good review👍8 months later still having a ball with my 350, great on country roads, sips petrol, never had a false neutral in 5000 miles 😁👍 done loads of films if anyone curious wants more info etc
Cheers Bruce
i have the meteor 350 bought new in december 2021.i love it,its the super nova in bronze colour.we are in the u k . also i love the heel and toe gear shifter.
RE is a great motorcycle. Looks cool and rounds smooth. It would give the Honda a run for it's money only if it could add a few more HP and liquid cooling.
I own a classic 350 since 2019, its a carburated engine. And the thing is it does not heat up that much to require liquid cooling. Never have I ever been uncomfortable due to excess heat in all these years on my motorcycle. Its just so easy !
This too me is a better pick than the 150 grom or monkey put bike style ones.
Excellent presentation and review.
This machine is not trying to be an alien transformers ufo thing. It's a motorcycle. That's it. 👍
Whenever I start RE. The first few sec... when bike is slowly slowly vibrating those feelings are really awesome then ride at 30-40 kmh really give the best feeling...
Good impression video. I trust your review/critique 👍
Beautiful Re 350 Classic😊👍👏
Great looking bike with a great legendary name, also great warranty.
I just put a Meteor away to pick up in July. I might have to post pone that seen if there’s going to be a Classic available.
Very nice review 💓
Savannah, Georgia! Beautiful city.
My CB 750 technometer stopped working years ago and I never had to look at it to shift.Its nice to have but not nasasary
It appears Re have came back with a bang
More reliable better built bikes
Of the past too !!! So cool unique and long living be company
I do want one of these.
Looks better without that afterthought pillion seat.
It is designed to be removable.
@@RadzLee a former coworker had one in green. Beautiful and charming.
i hope they make a 650 version 🙏
Great review I’m torn between the meteor. What type of gear lever is on this classic? The meteor has a heel toe
@@michaelmurdock4607 u can change the gear shifter in india it comes with heal and toe shifter as standard .....,👍
Beautiful bike.
I like the bike but not sure it would be suitable as I carry a pillion quite often .
I have a re 2012 classic 350 lots of love from India
Getting a 2010 Bullet 500 in a few weeks. So excited, my Harley won't speak to me!
First of all. It's a great looking classic bike. 2nd. 20bhp Is great for smaller freeway and city riding. But like 80% of the US major highways, it's not going to cut it. It needs to have a min +35HP. Having no extra power on the highway for takeover is extremely nerving The weight is great for highway winds and turbulence but it's lacking in extra power. Maybe someone will have a bigger bore kit for the single cylinder. Either way the Classic 350 is one of 3 options for me if I can get the Signal Grey color scheme. Rebel 500SE and Meteor 350 Stellar Blue are my other options..
instead go for interceptor 650 . You will have bike which can give you decent freeway as well as intracity ride💐
Cheers
@@RohitKumar-cj9jk but Interceptor doesn't look as great as Classic. RE should make bigger Engine with same Classi Retro design with minimal features, so that its Riders will feel the real thrill of Bike riding. Now a days, other moto companies are giving unnecessary features and technology in a bike but RE and Jawa is the only company which still go for retro thing not for so called features.
When I had a Ducati with 167hp I avoided the highway because highways suck regardless of what bike your riding. If anyone wants to put a bunch of really boring miles on their odometer, get a goldwing or a Ford Flex.
“MAGIC on TWO WHEELS”
almost perfect, a little bit pricier for what it is now closer to the 5k than the 4k €, but what I'm really waiting it's a classic with a 6th gear and powerful enough for cruising at 120kmh without the engine going on very high revs.
This looks like a cool bike for the price. Will they only come in those matte colors in the U.S.? I can't say I'm a fan of the matte paint and see them with chrome tanks and wire wheels in other country sites. The U.S. site only mentions the matte color options.
Its a classic motorcycle it definitely looks best with chrome. I have seen some videos of haycion color series maybe from US or Canada, so might be possible its just shortage of some sort.
Dealerships are rare here....and models are limited to what the dealer ordered.....I have a Bronze and Chrome here in N.E. Arkansas, but had to go to a Memphis HD dealership as it's the closest..with a small portion of it's showroom carved out for Royal Enfield.
Love it
interesting, some of your comments about the trans and the smoothness of the fueling are exact opposite of virtually everyone else that has reviewed this bike.
If you upload a video on meteor 350
Your paint options are completely different to the options we have in the U.K.
Hello can i travel with it?
Can this go on the highway?
I’m confused that bike is 20mph?
I know there’s a 650 coming, but if there was a 500 I think I’d have bought one already…
I want one, but is it even legal to drive on the highway? If I get one I'll be riding it from Georgia to California and back again (close to 10,000 miles).
A car would be a lot safer dude, these are for enjoying quiet country lanes….
Nice review but i would say don't straitjacket the bike into the "beginner" category. It's not just disrespectful to but also ignorant of that now almost forgotten way of motorcycling that's just about being in the moment and in harmony with the motion, the sound and one's state of mind.
Nicely said. I thoroughly agree!👍
Please build a 500cc version with maybe 35 bhp that would be capable of cruising comfortably at 80mph. Too slow for motorway cruising here in the UK. I know its primarily designed for the Indian Market but come on 35 + bhp please
Nice video. They will sell more with the interceptor 650 engine.
It really needs to be an option at least, I need to do a lot of highway driving so the standard engine is a bit too iffy for me to buy one.
An RE classic 650 will be launching very soon..🥰😍
@@jeffdean7666 . RE production facility is close to my home town..I have seen at least 3 new 650 models, Himalayan 450, and a new Classic 350 too.
My 1970 Honda CB350 (325cc 2-cyl sohc 2 valves per cylinder) made 38 hp and could easily hit 105+ mph.
Yeah... that's what I'm thinking. I'm on a vintage Honda twin they haven't made in a long time that I logged 60k mi on in 6 years. Still mostly feels new but it blew an oil seal at 50k and another one at 55k....$100 repairs but that's a royal pain on a mountaintop somewhere.
However my CB250 gets 19hp and is as smooth as a sewing machine.
Most of the compliments are a bit left handed in this review. Clunky shifter, only 5sp, no guts after say 50mph, no tach so mysteries abound as to where its weak range is, harsh jerky but humble throttle, low seat, thumpy motor.
I just looked at a Desert Sand one with 30 miles on it (bought at auction in Dec)at a local dealer willing to dump it at $3700 + fees. I wish it had a Yamaha 330cc twin in it that made 39hp.
I can't see 20 HP on a 420lb bike with a 350. It would probably struggle to teach 65mph.
Too bad really because the ergonomics look really good. Think I'll buy an MT03 or CB500 instead.
They should probably make a 500cc or even 650cc for the US.
Is this a good bike for beginners? So.eone thas not trying to go super fast .
I've heard plenty of folks say these are great for beginners.
My input would be that this bike is a quality alternative to somebody thinking of buying a quality scooter, namely a VESPA. same price if not a little less .
I keep looking for someone tall to review this bike. How is this as a starter bike for someone 6’7”+?
I have looked at one just this past week. I don't think a 6'7" rider is going to be real happy with the handlebar/footpeg/seat triangle. It's just not than big physically. But I'd love to try one out, being 5'7". It's a very attractive motorcycle.
I wonder how it compares to the 500 classic. With the new technology, I’m curious if less is more (lower performance numbers but more capable).
The 500 has more power and that is a plus for it. However it shakes and vibrates enough to make your hands n feet tingle and become quite unhappy. The new 350 is smooth. The issue for me is that the new 350 bike is not freeway fast. It has enough (just) power for city riding and up to 55 on the B roads. It can do 70 in good conditions but it would be thrashing it to cruise at 70. It will slow down to 60 or less with a strong headwind or any decent hill. It is not going to overtake with any urgency at these upper speeds. The 500 will do 70 consistently and can overtake in reasonable time at these speeds. BUT the 500 is quite uncomfortably viby doing that higher speed so few can cruise it at the higher speeds for long. So if you are okay at 55mph cruise for any longer trip then the 350 will be fine for that. If you are tough and don't care about the vibrations the 500 might be your thing.
Wilshire Man recently posted a nice review and shared some thoughts between this and the 500 RE. Power on the 350 is much smoother and makes about the same power as the bigger, but lumpier, 500.
@@jroberthadden The 500 makes 27 HP the 350 makes 20. A considerable difference.
@@broncosgjn If you watch the Wilshire Man video, as I did, you might conclude from the remarks that the little 350 is similar in acceleration and I, probably, should have said "useable power" when comparing it to the Bullet.
@@jroberthadden And if you watch any of the classic 500 vs current 350 head to head comparisons of which there are many:
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(there are plenty more)
you will see that when riding the bikes on the same day consecutively that the reviewers all state there is a noticeable difference. The 350 is smoother and the 500 is both noticeably faster in top end and accelerates noticeable harder. As to useable power?? don't know what that term means in this context. I suspect if you are vibration sensitive you wont ride the 500 fast? Maybe? However:
500cc engine 27.2 hp @5250 rpm and peak torque of 41.3 Nm @4000 rpm.
350cc engine 20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm: Maximum Torque: 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Physics and size matters.
5 more HP would have made a world of difference on the highway. Royal Enfield is really underpowering their engines to save on cost to keep it air and oil cooled. Saying that the engine can easily put out another 5hp without any changes in cooling or transmission. 5 HP would have made highway driving not really an issue... I bet a firmware change is all that is needed to get the extra 5HP or more... I got the INT650 and the bike is Amazing but if the 350cc had just a little more HP i would have got one of those...
My daughter has this exact bike (Well, may not the exact one but same color scheme).
While the bike is not mine I do ride it from time to time, you know, to keep the battery charged and the tires inflated while she is waiting on her lower seat to come in the mail. A father's got to do what a father's got to do!
I would have to say I disagree with some of the things this guy has said....
The guy my daughter bought it from weighed about 275-300 pounds. He never bottomed the bike out. I weigh 200 pounds and I haven't come close to bottoming it out on speed bumps or pot holes in the road. In fact, it rides better than my '99 Goldwing.
As for the clutch - maybe his clutch is not adjusted properly? There is no squishiness or anything other than very smooth shifting with her bike.
As for the weight - it might weigh that much, I don't know, but the bike feels like a feather and handles better than a moped and turns on a dime. It feels extremely balanced and light and changes direction with ridiculous ease and precision. Its almost as if it were on rails.
Brakes- I'm sorry but he is way wrong on this one. Brakes are extremely good. So good in fact I can get within inches of a car bumper while braking or giving it the gas and never worry about hit hitting the car. I accidentally did that when I was changing lanes in a line of busy cars. It was very responsive and did everything I asked it to do. It has no problems at all stopping quickly. I honestly think the brakes are so strong that If I were inclined to I could lift up the rear end by hitting too much of the front brake but then again, that would be a bad thing but they are very adequate and capable.
Low end Torque - he didn't say much about this so I don't care if it only has 20 horsepower. It has enough torque to keep up with cars and even go around a few. Since I am also prone to motion sickness, I feel it in the pit of my stomach when I get off the bike.
He is right though about it attracting attention. Pulled up at a store to take a small break. In less then 20 seconds a guy walks over and asked me about the bike.
But I will say that normally these bikes are not coming with the above seat. They come with thicker seats so a person 5-4 or less (maybe even 5-5) will have problems touching the ground because of how thick the seat is. The above bike has the lower seat which does not sit the rider as high so yeah, of course, a 5-4 person can sit on it.
My daughter is 5-4 and she cannot reach the ground at all with her current seat. She had to order the lowered seat like the one in this video.
Oh yeah. One more thing. I have no idea why he says this but the bike is NOT jerky letting on and off the throttle. I would suggest that his throttle is not adjusted either. My brother adjusted the clutch and the throttle and they work very well. Perhaps he has not ridden it or does not know it needs adjusting? Dunno. This bike is just as smooth getting on and off the throttle, maybe smoother?, as my Goldwing with 6 cylinders and a much more powerful engine.
I am very impressed with this bike. Its solid as a rock and rides like its on rails. The bike is so responsive in handling that, in my opinion, beginners should have no problems avoiding accidents with other cars. It's so responsive its almost as if it is part of your body and that is something to be said about a motorcycle.
Another demographic is me. 56 years old and when I was 15 all the cool motorcycles looked exactly like this. I want one very badly.
Not bad
A 500cc version with 40hp would be perfect for me!
They are testing classic 650(same engine from interceptor) 44bhp here in India. I think it will be perfect fit for you.
Does it have a Gear indicator 1-2-3-4-5 ?
I've tes-rode one of these, it doesn't have a gear indicator (only the neutral gear indicator). Yes, it has 5 gears!
Overall a nice, smooth ride!
@@eugeniocollinassi.1548 thankss :)
@@eugeniocollinassi.1548 by the way how was the feeling of riding a motorcycle without a gear indicator? I havent tried one without gear indicator yet. but Im inlove with this classic 350
@@darfelpalicte4468 it's not that big of a deal once u get used to it, which in fact won't take long
@@darfelpalicte4468 as @Luwang Nganba wrote, it's not a big deal: after a while you will get accustomed to the bike's speed (and connected feel/vibrations) in all gears. The 350 is not a particularly quick bike, so you'll basically know in which gear you are depending on the speed: like if you're doing around 50mph (/90 kmh) you will most likely be in 5th gear.
On bigger bikes without a gear indicator (like my Yamaha XJR1300 - which can achieve pretty hefty speeds from 2nd gear onwards) you will have to rely on a combination of speed and number of revs to know which gear you're in. But that's not your case :)
wtf reading the description i didnt know georgia has an okay policy with open alcohol in the car
yea lacks power but theres somthin about so nice about this bike
As you can see in the comments, younger riders also want more power. Why is this so hard for Royal Enfield to understand.. Make the 350 a 650. Thank you.
Fueling abrupt?? 20 hp 430lb that is impossible
if you are from india you know it ❤
it sounds like your teacher assigned you to say 5 nice things about a kid you hate.
I love the design of this bike. I love the price too. Unfortunately, the engine is too weak. At least for Europe. I guess it's fine for India. You cannot have top speed of 115 km/h. Simply not practical. If they make a version with 15-20 hp extra, I would gladly pay 1000 euro on top, to buy an usable machine.
Interceptor 650 twin from RE stable offers 45+ odd hp, tops out at 170-180kmph with comfortable crise speed at 140+kmph, and costs may be a 1500 bucks more on top.
@@knightatdawndonbynight8432 I know, but this one looks better. In my opinion at least
@@knightatdawndonbynight8432 this bike is more of a cruiser and the Interceptor650 is a standard. i test rode the Meteor350 and the Interceptor650, I loved the Meteor alot more than Int650 😁 this 350 styling and ergos with the 650 motor would be a Lovely motorcycle 😻
@@momchilyordanov8190 re is going to release a cruiser style 650 motorcycle possibly next year
Really only 20mph that's kinda depressing
Indian bike bro . Indian items are great
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@@RadzLee wyf
they were great for falling apart,,,,what has changed?
@@USNVA-yn6cp They don't anymore.
it's underpowered but looks & sounds Great.
If only it did more than 70mph...
The price is fake. $4,600? The dealer here in Oregon adds $1,650 in prep and shipping charges.
Import duty really sucks. You can get an Interceptor 650 for $4600 in India and I got my classic 350 for $2975.
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Nice moped
No reason you can't travel on this thing.
Who cares about the rev range. People will ride it no matter where that is. Spoiled ridders need a gear indicator? a tach? my advice is learn to ride and not look at the ( dash )
so shitty brakes, no power, bad throttle, bad springs, clunky transmission ...yep its a winner.
These RE bikes suck-- they're cheap for a reason. The engine's are decently reliable but they rust and the components loosen up fast and become rattle prone. Plus, holy hell they're slow even by small bike standards--- for same price just get a 400-500cc used japanese bike.
Every review of this bike shows it in ugly black dull grey. I want a bike that stands out on the road. Is it only available in these boring ugly colors?
He NEEDs a tach in a 350 single? Stopped watching there... Cred totally lost with most reviewers these days. Especially the millennial ones.
Surprised he didn't complain about lack of rider modes or not having an internet connection. Most reviewers are not really reviewing, just giving a first impression, it takes a lot longer for a review.
@@jeffdean7666 :)
"There's plenty of torque to get you moving." Sure there is, in first gear. Now try 2nd or 3rd gear. Guess what? Not so much "torque" to get you going. Before I die, I intend to teach some moto-journalist that "torque" to the rear wheel is a function of the engine's power and the gear they select.
This thing is value for money. For u honda have grom at same price. Enjoy its torque
@@prayanjaltomar752 I like it to. I'll enjoy the torque when I downshift.
I think all things considered, power is the function of torque and gearing is simply an additional layer of torque distribution, or rather letting the engine stay at the ideal rpms for the proposed speed for the produced torque. Surely the assumption is torque vs rpm without the consideration of gearing whatsoever but also these long stroke motors gearboxes are generally designated to not produce power at the expense of torque and thus the spread in the gearing is a lot more wider than short stroke criers which will pop and die because of the gearing and torque.. well it's not omnipresent unless it's an 800 or something. But these long strokes from royal Enfields usually makes up for the unavailability of high rpms with a good selection of gear choices to make the motor feel tractable at nearly all rpms and all gears Maybe the 5th gear would be an exception to some extent.
Just sayin the torque imbalance is not as apparent as small short strokes.
@@arunvignesh7015 You make it all too complicated. When fuel burns, it makes power. It makes power at low rpms. It makes power at middle rpms, it makes power at high rpms, it makes power at ALL rpms across the rev range.
Fuel is not torquey.
When you use the power to turn a crank or a wrench or anything else with a handle that spins something, it applies a torque to that thing.
The only thing a rider cares about is the torque to our rear tire as that is where it matters. The torque on spec sheets IS NOT at the rear tire. It's a calculation of the engine's crank torque based on the power read by a dyno. Meaningless.
People think torque has something to do with acceleration, but it does not. You can apply a 50 ft*lb torque to a bolt that requires 60 ft*lb to spin and the bolt will not spin.
Torque is simply the power made by the burning fuel divided by the rpm of whatever that power is spinning. Nothing in the engine changes when you shift gears. The engine makes power across the rev range regardless of the gear your in. What changes is the torque and the rpm.
First gear provides high torque & low rpm to get the mass moving. Sixth gear provides low torque & high rpm to keep the mass moving.
Think of your bicycle. Easy to pedal in first gear to get you going with the power from your legs. That's because that gear converts that power to high torque & low rpm. Tenth gear is hard to pedal, but provided the same power from your legs, you can go much faster. Ever hear a bicyclist call himself "torquey?" Why not, he's the engine?
What we feel is acceleration. Why moto journalists can't just say that a bike accelerates well or poorly has always amazed me. Instead, they tell us about a calculation of the engine crank's peak torque they read about. They give everyone some kooky idea about physics that engines provide torque at low rpms and then it turns into power at high rpms. Utter nonsense.
@saddlebag Well I am not that well adept with technicalities but I think what it means that this is a bike that is meant for higher gear at lower RPMs rides which is down to the superb low end torque. After all it’s a long stroke motor and the initial gears are short to make it happen. Of course it’s not a hustler and revvs out at 6K+ RPMs.
I have a G310R with similar torque (28 NM) but it requires revvs to have fun while the Classic happily chugs at low-mid RPMs without revving out the motor.
Unit construction,pre unit HP.🤮
In all honesty a pretty dry boring review from you guys. Zero excitement from the journalist.
In all honesty, a pretty dry, boring motorcycle. Zero excitement from 20 horsepower.
Perfect Hipster bike!!
Hard pass!