[Carpainter]

Originally Posted by EasyRider Suraj

Looks like they didn't add aluminium switch cubes as they did in Meteor 350. Bummer. The tripper navigation screen could also have switchable RPM meter where with a touch of button you switch b/w either navigation or RPM screen.

I think the tripper navigation will be an optional feature like it is today. So it's not a new unit and it's available in their other models as well like the Meteor or old Himalayan. If they were to add tachometer, they'd have to develop it afresh.

[EasyRider Suraj]

Originally Posted by Carpainter

I think the tripper navigation will be an optional feature like it is today. So it's not a new unit and it's available in their other models as well like the Meteor or old Himalayan. If they were to add tachometer, they'd have to develop it afresh.

Tripper comes as standard in chrome colors. Yes they should develop a new unit. Adding tachometer would increase the value of tripper a lot. In its current state its a waste of space and money. They should have done and this would have felt like an upgrade (they also missed out on aluminium switch cubes)

[Venkatesh]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

First glimpse of the 2024 Classic 350.

In different colours









Link

[Senotrius]

I don't know how much of a cash grab the custom paint color/design scheme is but it's a good thing the manufacturer is doing it. OEM finishing is generally better than most paint shops. The Speed 400 custom tank(alone) job costs 10k. I think it's a bit overpriced for just a paint job with no design. The Enfield is a more proper full bike paint job. They could price it at 50k, who knows.

[TheStoryweaver]

Royal enfield is trying a different route to entice new generation buyer, custom paints. It will be interesting to see whether this option works wonder for RE’s main product.

I am keen to know how the market responds. If it is well recieved, we may see this for other motorcycles in RE’s lineup too. Quite liked this white custom paint job

[EasyRider Suraj]

That chrome on sidebox looks ugly imo in green-chrome color. Should have been green too.

[Viju]

I wish they had kept the colors a bit more subtle, but I am sure RE knows their target buyers better than I do.

As I wait for my Bullet 350 to be delivered, I am a bit relieved that I could get one with the ‘outdated’ halogen lighting before the Bullet also got upgraded to LEDs.

The only thing that interests me in this update are the adjustable levers. I hope they can be retrofitted to my bike in the future without having to do other modifications.

[Singer_Shower]

Attaching the studio images below

[chiefpk]

Looks absolutely smashing in the stealth black. They should've remained with the halogen setup but I think it's alright since LED's are the modern trend. Hopefully not much on the price increase but market loves this motorcycle.

[2wheelsvaga]

Originally Posted by Venkatesh

First glimpse of the 2024 Classic 350.

- LED lighting (headlight, tail-light, indicator and pilot lights)

Almost all reviews I have read (I may be wrong) say that LEDs don't perform well. I don't understand this assumption that LEDs are automatically good. Especially on a classic or the Std 350 model, this has no appeal to me.
The spread of the halogen in the Std is decent, and I wish they had just equipped with it better halogens like the advanced models from Philips or Osram.

- Adjustable levers, a gear-position indicator and a USB-C charging point

Can the adjustable levers be fit on to the older classic 350s and the Std 350s?

Originally Posted by Sudarshan42

I wouldn't hold my breath. Once RE develop an engine, I feel like most of their attention and resources go towards development of new models on that platform, with maybe minor incremental updates on the basis of service/user feedback or government regulation changes. Don't expect any radical changes to the 350cc engines, at least for this generation.

Case in point- look at the 650cc engine- they have remained the same since their inception in 2018. And with good reason- why fix something that isn't broken? Same with the 350s, which are almost universally lauded for their improved refinement coupled with their 'charm'. RE now have something for everyone- want old-school? Pick the 350. Want a twin, or something more substantial? Go for the 650s. Want a more modern, high-revving experience on a lighter platform? 450 it is. They have no reason to change anything, and probably shouldn't either.

The only whispers of a new engine platform are the ones we hear of the 440cc air-cooled one, which will be a larger version of the existing 411. Time will tell when that comes and how it'll fit into their current product range.

It has been pointed out that the next iteration of the J-series is far away. I do feel, and want, that the Std 350 could do with some more torque.
I am curious if this is attainable without any major changes to the basic engine design?
Are we perhaps looking at a hike in CCs from 349 to 399 when they eventually work on the next J-series?
Or, are there other ways of taking up the torque?

[nishsingh]

And Royal Enfield has now released a very unique video for the Classic 350.

Not sure if I liked it or not, but it did make me want to watch it once again

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AqNLRxiWHc

[Viju]

Originally Posted by nishsingh

And Royal Enfield has now released a very unique video for the Classic 350.

Thanks for sharing.

I didn't like this one at all. Nice motorcycles, but seems like RE is trying too hard to link the British origins and the Indian connection. May be to woo the international audience, I am not sure.

Definitely prefer the original Classic 350 Reborn ad from 2 years ago which shows an actual rider riding the bike, and not some wannabe cosplay characters.

https://youtu.be/2I-Fdc4w6is?si=XZhojaXDN4gK7QlU

[Venkatesh]

Price list of the new Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Bookings and test rides begin tomorrow.



Link

[amyntor]

Originally Posted by Viju

Thanks for sharing.

I didn't like this one at all. Nice motorcycles, but seems like RE is trying too hard to link the British origins and the Indian connection. May be to woo the international audience, I am not sure.

Appealing to the western market is also my guess.

"Stay True. Stay Classic."

That's definitely not a right message for an ad that appears to romanticize colonialism.

[rahul4321]

Originally Posted by nishsingh

And Royal Enfield has now released a very unique video for the Classic 350.

Not sure if I liked it or not, but it did make me want to watch it once again

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=6AqNLRxiWHc

What a pretentious advertisement! After all their talk of Pure Riding motorcycles - this is not only a very feeble attempt at clinging to their past "Royal" heritage but is also against their proclaimed ethos of making motorcycles for the middle class junta which deliver a pure riding experience and nothing else.

If the still wanted to keep the Royal connection, they should not have had far to look. The new Bullet 350 Advertisement. It was along the same lines in terms of linking the Bullet to the Indian Royala of yore - but it was in good taste and was not as pretentious and snooty as this one.