I see the first pics are already out, when 6 of the 650 Classic bikes were photographed in the North of England this week. All of them were production models, registered for the road, not pre production models.
Since it will be based on the Super Meteor 650, weight will be much higher than with the Classic 350. Maybe the Interceptor 650 could be an alternative…
I have the same bike here in the states... Great choice. I have always ridden Hondas, but I love the looks and simplicity of the Classic 350. It is perfect for country road riding. I do take the big Hondas if traveling the interstate, but I prefer the back roads and the relaxing mood this bike generates... nothing to prove, just enjoy the single cylinder sound and scenery you become part of. The chrome bronze is a real head turner too... always gets attention from those who remember the old all metal bikes.
This is the bike I’m currently shopping for here in the US. I have been fortunate in that I can own multiple bikes for different types of riding. I have my all purpose VStrom 1000, a dual sport XR650 for short range exploring, an XR150L that is my rv travel bike, but I love the styling and ride characteristics of the RE Classic. I like the laid back, easy going nature of this bike! I’m looking for one with the same color scheme as yours. I really enjoy your presentation style: knowledgeable and friendly! Great work!
Great review and You are absolutely right: if the bike had 30 hp instead of 20, it would be just perfect. On the other hand, I wonder if 30 hp would require the 6th gear?
I'm interested in buying a classic 350. My local dealer didn't have one for demonstration so I took out a Meteor instead. I wanted to see what the engine and 20hp would feel like in the real world. I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely it rode. Granted it's no sports bike but given it's use the performance is perfectly adequate for the job. The Meteor was still running in so felt a little tight and there was too much slack in the throttle cable. Despite these slight shortcomings impressions were very favourable though. It sounds wonderful and makes just the right amount of vibration. I'll test ride a Classic 350 soon but for now it's definitely on the shortlist! Great review by the way. Keep up the good work! :)
Great video, a genuinely honest review, like you I find the only downside is a 20bhp engine -- 30 would be so much better. Having said that I've used mine on the Spanish motorways at the cruising speeds of 80 -- 100 kms/hr and its okay until a slightly faster lorry overtakes me and then goes slowly up a hill so I have to overtake it again etc. My mirrors only vibrate at 70 -- 80 kms/hr after that they are rock solid and the same at lower speeds. I've recently returned from a camping trip on the Costa Brava and it performed excellently approx 320 kms each way without a stop on the return, in four and a half hours, used only just over 9 litres of petrol -- still can't believe how good that is. However even with the touring seat it was hard on my butt after 2 hours and an absolute pain after that.🤣🤣🤣 I came down to this bike as I'm in my mid 70's now and my 2017 Triumph T120 Bonneville was getting too heavy for me, it was okay on the move but getting difficult to manoeuvre around my garage etc. Shame as I really loved the Bonnie but had to be sensible.
Thanks for your feedback. I agree concerning the seat. I always ride with an air pillow on long rides. Fuel consumption is great for touring. I also came from a Bonnie 900 and changed to the Royal Enfield. Have a safe ride.
Or you could fit the Bullet touring seat, I did and it’s superbly comfortable. A 77 mile visit to my Brother this week and by the time I returned home 6 hours later I had covered 180 miles in total comfort 😊
@@Peter234100 Yes I saw a video on TH-cam by Glyn Owen about the Bullet touring seat which is better padded and more important for me at only 5'-8" on a good day it would be better for 'flat footing' Only one problem , its not available here in Spain and its not showing on Hitchcock's website.
They need a big brother, the Classic 650, with all the charm and personality of the little 350, but also having that extra umph for long-distance riders. For example, here in Canada, you can get around on back roads, but most of the major roads through cities are 100km/hr zones where you need to keep up with traffic doing 120ish. I'm still buying a 2024 model in the spring though, the new colors are incredible. Emerald Green for me.
Pure class wins over ass every time. The name says it all - Classic 350. Royal Enfield really needs to put tubeless spoke wheels on it for both safety and style reasons. I hate tubes. Again, this bike is GORGEOUS! Thank you, my friend! SS in commiefornia, USA.
Hi Marc,hast du die Classic denn noch?Kann deiner Beurteilung nur zustimmen.Wobei der Verbrauch angesichts der Fahrleistung noch niedriger sein könnte.Wenn man ein modernes "Bigbike" mit maximal 80 bis 100 Kmh bewegt wird da sicherlich auch oft eine 3 vor dem Komma stehen.Du könntest ja deine Africa Twin mal im selben Geschwindigkeitsbereich testen.Bin von meiner Classic 350 (2600km) doch etwas enttäuscht was die Höchstgeschwindigkeit angeht.Ich erreiche bei nur leichtem Gegenwind nicht mal reale 100 km/h.Die eingetragene Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 114 kmh erreiche ich nicht annähernd, nichmal bei Gefälle.Werde vielleicht mal die Steuerzeiten überprüfen.Fährt deine 350er im Originalzustand echte 114kmh unter normalen Bedingungen? Wünsche dir allzeit gute und sichere Fahrt und viel Erfolg auf deinem Kanal👍
Hallo, nein, sie ist jetzt schon wieder weg :-) Ich kam auf gerader Strecke auf 115-max 120 km/h bei Gegenwind oder Steigung ging es schnell wieder runter auf 100. Ist halt eher für gemütliche Landstraßenfahrten gedacht. VG Marc
Was ich lernen musste - vielleicht hilft es - die 115 erreicht man nur, wenn man den 4 Gang bis mindestens 105 bis 110 zieht. Wenn man vorher schon in den 5. Gang schaltet, klappt es definitiv nicht.
@@nedflanders4699 ja, ist besser. War nämlich auch mein Problem und der RE Händler hatte mir dann gesagt, dass der 5. Gang fast gar nicht mehr beschleunigt
I have always thought that the engine would be perfectly OK for the riding that I do. The only problem for me is that I am 6'4'' tall and I want a bigger frame for comfort. I am surprised that RE have not made a physically larger version for the western market where riders tend to be much taller than many in Asia.
Hello Mark. Thanks for your videos of the RE classic 350. Will you test the decat pipe? Or what is your opinion about it. I already bought the DNA filter and appreciated your tutorial.
hi mark. got a 350 meteor and its great for the country lanes, get one now if you are thinking about it as the next batch of Enfield's are going to be water cooled and i don't want one of those
Hi marc, I have got the classic 350 signals and have made a short screen but looking at a touring screen you had, have you taken yours off for the summer?
Hello Marc, may I ask where I can buy these additional stickers (Royal Enfield logo with British flag) for the side covers of the Classic 350? Many thanks and best regards Martin
@@Marc.Stones Hello Marc, thank you very much for your quick reply. I assume there are two stickers. One is the Enfield Reddich sticker and the other is the British flag, right? I need them for my Classic 350 in Chrome Red, I think 🙂.Many thanks and best regards Martin
There are lots of 650's already another one will not impress. An air cooled only 750 with the exact same geometry as the 350 would be more... iconic?? Anyway RE made a 750 twin back in the day for the American Market so it is time for that not another oil cooler 650 that looks like a Meteor. Thanks for the show.
Sorry, I just don't get the fascination for riding these under powered asthmatic motorcycles when for not much more money you can buy a bike that is more powerful exciting and fun to ride? I would rather buy a mint 10-15 years old bike with a lot more performance and better handling.
@@Marc.Stones For sure. I realise this, but I still don't understand the popularity or following these bikes have? I like to be able to get a move on when riding a motorcycle. I don't mean riding like a lunatic, overtaking quickly and safely, etc. being safe on an autobahn or motorway or big road. No way is this bike safe to take on a big fast road. You would struggle to keep up with even bigger heavier vehicles, get squashed by a truck or bus because it cannot accelerate fast enough to get out of the way and be safe. Maybe it is best to only ride it on small country lanes through towns and villages where speeds are much lower? Just my thoughts.
@alexmorgan3435 it's more than capable of overtaking trucks on motorways, if you have to, but that's not the point. It's a bike you blend with, roll along at the speed the bike and the roads dictates. Do this and you enter a zen like state😂 with the bike, it's so chill and addictive. Also they are so cheap you can have one of these and keep your sports bike. They are fantastic machines, really. Just not fast like a fast bike. Easily does car speeds though. Royal Zenfield 😎
Alex, you don't have to get it. Enjoy your sports bikes whilst some of us enjoy pottering about within the speed limit. Incidentally, lorries are limited to 56 mph & the 350 will cruise up to 70 mph.
For everyone who is not happy with the 20HP there will be a Royal Enfield Classic 650 coming out soon. More power, but for sure also more heavy. 🙂
bro I thought u sold ur 350. Ich habe das gedachr?
I see the first pics are already out, when 6 of the 650 Classic bikes were photographed in the North of England this week. All of them were production models, registered for the road, not pre production models.
Why can't they just bring back the 500 Classic?
The 650 will be a twin. Different bike altogether. Now a 650 single that has the same design as the 350 Classic would sell millions.
Since it will be based on the Super Meteor 650, weight will be much higher than with the Classic 350. Maybe the Interceptor 650 could be an alternative…
I have the same bike here in the states... Great choice. I have always ridden Hondas, but I love the looks and simplicity of the Classic 350. It is perfect for country road riding. I do take the big Hondas if traveling the interstate, but I prefer the back roads and the relaxing mood this bike generates... nothing to prove, just enjoy the single cylinder sound and scenery you become part of. The chrome bronze is a real head turner too... always gets attention from those who remember the old all metal bikes.
The Classic looks great and 20 HP and 27 nm of torque are enough for relaxed cruising.
This is the bike I’m currently shopping for here in the US. I have been fortunate in that I can own multiple bikes for different types of riding. I have my all purpose VStrom 1000, a dual sport XR650 for short range exploring, an XR150L that is my rv travel bike, but I love the styling and ride characteristics of the RE Classic. I like the laid back, easy going nature of this bike! I’m looking for one with the same color scheme as yours. I really enjoy your presentation style: knowledgeable and friendly! Great work!
Thanks Bryan for your feedback. Wow, you have a lot of motorcycles, you will surely enjoy the Classic 350. Cheers Marc
Great review and You are absolutely right: if the bike had 30 hp instead of 20, it would be just perfect. On the other hand, I wonder if 30 hp would require the 6th gear?
At the end of the year there will be a 650 classic 🙂
Great review, thanks 👍
I'm interested in buying a classic 350. My local dealer didn't have one for demonstration so I took out a Meteor instead. I wanted to see what the engine and 20hp would feel like in the real world. I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely it rode. Granted it's no sports bike but given it's use the performance is perfectly adequate for the job. The Meteor was still running in so felt a little tight and there was too much slack in the throttle cable. Despite these slight shortcomings impressions were very favourable though. It sounds wonderful and makes just the right amount of vibration. I'll test ride a Classic 350 soon but for now it's definitely on the shortlist! Great review by the way. Keep up the good work! :)
Great video, a genuinely honest review, like you I find the only downside is a 20bhp engine -- 30 would be so much better. Having said that I've used mine on the Spanish motorways at the cruising speeds of 80 -- 100 kms/hr and its okay until a slightly faster lorry overtakes me and then goes slowly up a hill so I have to overtake it again etc.
My mirrors only vibrate at 70 -- 80 kms/hr after that they are rock solid and the same at lower speeds.
I've recently returned from a camping trip on the Costa Brava and it performed excellently approx 320 kms each way without a stop on the return, in four and a half hours, used only just over 9 litres of petrol -- still can't believe how good that is. However even with the touring seat it was hard on my butt after 2 hours and an absolute pain after that.🤣🤣🤣
I came down to this bike as I'm in my mid 70's now and my 2017 Triumph T120 Bonneville was getting too heavy for me, it was okay on the move but getting difficult to manoeuvre around my garage etc. Shame as I really loved the Bonnie but had to be sensible.
Thanks for your feedback. I agree concerning the seat. I always ride with an air pillow on long rides. Fuel consumption is great for touring. I also came from a Bonnie 900 and changed to the Royal Enfield. Have a safe ride.
Or you could fit the Bullet touring seat, I did and it’s superbly comfortable. A 77 mile visit to my Brother this week and by the time I returned home 6 hours later I had covered 180 miles in total comfort 😊
@@Peter234100 Yes I saw a video on TH-cam by Glyn Owen about the Bullet touring seat which is better padded and more important for me at only 5'-8" on a good day it would be better for 'flat footing' Only one problem , its not available here in Spain and its not showing on Hitchcock's website.
@@bsabiker-d7z I bought mine in the UK from Royal Enfield through my local dealer
They need a big brother, the Classic 650, with all the charm and personality of the little 350, but also having that extra umph for long-distance riders. For example, here in Canada, you can get around on back roads, but most of the major roads through cities are 100km/hr zones where you need to keep up with traffic doing 120ish. I'm still buying a 2024 model in the spring though, the new colors are incredible. Emerald Green for me.
The Emerald green with chrome looks really amazing. The 650 is coming soon.
Pure class wins over ass every time. The name says it all - Classic 350. Royal Enfield really needs to put tubeless spoke wheels on it for both safety and style reasons. I hate tubes.
Again, this bike is GORGEOUS! Thank you, my friend!
SS in commiefornia, USA.
Yes, tubeless spoke wheels would be great. Cheers my friend ✌️
Got one end of July I'm waiting for some fine weather to ride .
Enjoy your ride :-)
Hi Marc,hast du die Classic denn noch?Kann deiner Beurteilung nur zustimmen.Wobei der Verbrauch angesichts der Fahrleistung noch niedriger sein könnte.Wenn man ein modernes "Bigbike" mit maximal 80 bis 100 Kmh bewegt wird da sicherlich auch oft eine 3 vor dem Komma stehen.Du könntest ja deine Africa Twin mal im selben Geschwindigkeitsbereich testen.Bin von meiner Classic 350 (2600km) doch etwas enttäuscht was die Höchstgeschwindigkeit angeht.Ich erreiche bei nur leichtem Gegenwind nicht mal reale 100 km/h.Die eingetragene Höchstgeschwindigkeit von 114 kmh erreiche ich nicht annähernd, nichmal bei Gefälle.Werde vielleicht mal die Steuerzeiten überprüfen.Fährt deine 350er im Originalzustand echte 114kmh unter normalen Bedingungen?
Wünsche dir allzeit gute und sichere Fahrt und viel Erfolg auf deinem Kanal👍
Hallo, nein, sie ist jetzt schon wieder weg :-) Ich kam auf gerader Strecke auf 115-max 120 km/h bei Gegenwind oder Steigung ging es schnell wieder runter auf 100. Ist halt eher für gemütliche Landstraßenfahrten gedacht. VG Marc
Was ich lernen musste - vielleicht hilft es - die 115 erreicht man nur, wenn man den 4 Gang bis mindestens 105 bis 110 zieht. Wenn man vorher schon in den 5. Gang schaltet, klappt es definitiv nicht.
@@selo4583 Danke, werde ich mal ausprobieren, wenn der Motor mehr Kilometer runter hat und das Ventilspiel nochmal geprüft wurde.
@@nedflanders4699 ja, ist besser. War nämlich auch mein Problem und der RE Händler hatte mir dann gesagt, dass der 5. Gang fast gar nicht mehr beschleunigt
I have always thought that the engine would be perfectly OK for the riding that I do. The only problem for me is that I am 6'4'' tall and I want a bigger frame for comfort. I am surprised that RE have not made a physically larger version for the western market where riders tend to be much taller than many in Asia.
The western market is not that interesting for RE they sell so many bikes in India 🇮🇳 Have you tried the Meteor 350?
Agree to everything you said. Great bike to chill and enjoy.
Please review new colors of classic 350.
Hi, you may have covered this, what make is the pannier.
Hello Mark. Thanks for your videos of the RE classic 350. Will you test the decat pipe? Or what is your opinion about it. I already bought the DNA filter and appreciated your tutorial.
Hi, the decat pipe is not allowed. I will stay with the DNA air filter, thats enough in my opinion.
Im 100% sports bike guy till the day comes when i just cant get on anymore lol :D Still, great review and actually a great looking bike.
hi mark. got a 350 meteor and its great for the country lanes, get one now if you are thinking about it as the next batch of Enfield's are going to be water cooled and i don't want one of those
Marc, what is the jacket that you are wearing and the one you wore to Italy?
This is a Grand Canyon Wax Jacket an on my road trip it was a Büse mesh summer jacket.
Hi marc,
I have got the classic 350 signals and have made a short screen but looking at a touring screen you had, have you taken yours off for the summer?
I took it off because of the strong wind noise and buffeting.
Hello Marc, may I ask where I can buy these additional stickers (Royal Enfield logo with British flag) for the side covers of the Classic 350? Many thanks and best regards Martin
Hi, I found them at Ebay. Cheers Marc
@@Marc.Stones Hello Marc, thank you very much for your quick reply. I assume there are two stickers. One is the Enfield Reddich sticker and the other is the British flag, right? I need them for my Classic 350 in Chrome Red, I think 🙂.Many thanks and best regards Martin
How much were the cast wheels?They look great.👍
The aluminium rims are around 400 Euros
Pros? Coolest bike in the world.
Cons? I don't have enough space to own one in every color.
Good perspective ✌️
Beautiful bike mark
HELLO! I am from Japan.
I ride same classic350. Could you tell me Where this handlebar get? I want to chage new.
Hi, I bought the touring handlebar at Ebay.
@@Marc.Stones thank you. what is that name? i mean i want to search ebay
Pode passar o link de onde você comprou essa mala lateral?
Aqui no Brasil eu não encontro desse modelo.
I see the 650 classic has been spotted in the UK, that would be interesting
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Classic r meteor which one is best to buy
This really depends on your taste, the best is to test ride both.
There are lots of 650's already another one will not impress. An air cooled only 750 with the exact same geometry as the 350 would be more... iconic?? Anyway RE made a 750 twin back in the day for the American Market so it is time for that not another oil cooler 650 that looks like a Meteor. Thanks for the show.
classic or meteor. which do u prefer?
I prefer the look of the classic, but the Meteor is more comfortable to ride.
Your Exhaust seems like it is going to fall off are all the nuts and screws alright?
Everything perfect with the exhaust 👍🏻
@@Marc.Stones glad to hear that
650 será más potente , pero creo que perderá el encanto del 350 .
Además será mucho más pesado , el shotgun son 241 kilos .. exagerado .
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Sorry, I just don't get the fascination for riding these under powered asthmatic motorcycles when for not much more money you can buy a bike that is more powerful exciting and fun to ride? I would rather buy a mint 10-15 years old bike with a lot more performance and better handling.
If you are a sporty rider, this is for sure not a bike for you. But everyone’s taste is different.
@@Marc.Stones For sure. I realise this, but I still don't understand the popularity or following these bikes have? I like to be able to get a move on when riding a motorcycle. I don't mean riding like a lunatic, overtaking quickly and safely, etc. being safe on an autobahn or motorway or big road. No way is this bike safe to take on a big fast road. You would struggle to keep up with even bigger heavier vehicles, get squashed by a truck or bus because it cannot accelerate fast enough to get out of the way and be safe. Maybe it is best to only ride it on small country lanes through towns and villages where speeds are much lower? Just my thoughts.
@alexmorgan3435 it's more than capable of overtaking trucks on motorways, if you have to, but that's not the point. It's a bike you blend with, roll along at the speed the bike and the roads dictates. Do this and you enter a zen like state😂 with the bike, it's so chill and addictive. Also they are so cheap you can have one of these and keep your sports bike. They are fantastic machines, really. Just not fast like a fast bike. Easily does car speeds though. Royal Zenfield 😎
Alex, you don't have to get it. Enjoy your sports bikes whilst some of us enjoy pottering about within the speed limit. Incidentally, lorries are limited to 56 mph & the 350 will cruise up to 70 mph.
It's possible to do both 😎 horses for course and all that...