Royal Enfield launches its most affordable motorcycle in India
As its most affordable motorcycle, Royal Enfield has launched the Bullet 350 in India. Starting at Rs. 1.12 lakh, the new model, offered in kick start and electric start options, gets minor design upgrades as compared to the previous model. However, mechanically it remains unchanged. Notably, the bookings for the motorcycle are live via the company's dealerships across the country. Here's our roundup.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350: At a glance
The all-new Bullet 350 features a naked look and sits on a single downtube chassis. The motorcycle gets a dual-tone paint scheme, an analogue instrument console, rounded halogen headlamps as well as mirrors, and a Royal Enfield branding on the fuel tank. Further, the electric start model gets a blacked-out theme wherein the engine and gearbox is painted in black.
Power and performance
The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 packs the same 346cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which is capable of producing 19bhp maximum power at 5,250rpm and 28Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm. Further, it is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox and promises a mileage of 40kmpl.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350: On the road
For braking performance, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 comes equipped with 280mm disc brakes on the front and 153mm drum brakes on the rear wheels as well as single-channel ABS. Furthermore, the motorcycle houses telescopic forks on the front along with a 5-step adjustable twin shock absorber on the rear side to handle suspension duties.
Finally, what about pricing?
As for the pocket pinch, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 costs Rs. 1.12 lakh for the kick start variant and Rs. 1.26 lakh for the electric start model. Moreover, the bookings for the motorcycle are underway via the company's dealerships across India.