According to a media report, Royal Enfield has launched a more affordable version of the Classic 350 called the Classic 350 S. It is priced at Rs. 1.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai) and is reportedly available in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.

Like the Bullet 350 and 350 ES, which were launched last month, the Classic 350 S is said to lack chrome parts to keep costs down. The engine and wheels are finished in black. It comes in two colour options - Pure Black and Mercury Silver. The logo is also said to have been replaced with a simple decal.

The Classic 350 S is powered by a 346cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 19.8 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. This variant is believed to be offered with single-channel ABS.

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Images of the upcoming Royal Enfield Bullet 350X have surfaced online. The bike is expected to be launched in the days to come.

According to the spy images, the Bullet 350X is expected to get a black engine and crankcase as well as spoked wheels with black rims. Unlike the standard Bullet 350, which comes in black, the 350X is likely to be offered in at least four colour options for the fuel tank. The images reveal that the bike has a stepped seat, circular headlamp with a chrome bezel and a chrome exhaust.

Reports suggest that the 350X is likely to be offered with kick start and electric start options. Mechanically, the bike is expected to be identical to the standard Bullet 350. It is likely to be powered by a 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 19.8 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm of torque @ 4,000 rpm. It is expected to be mated to a 5-speed gearbox. 

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According to a media report, Royal Enfield might launch an affordable variant of the Bullet 350. It is rumoured to be launched in a few months time. 

The new variant is likely to be based on the Bullet 350 and could use the existing platform. The bike could get a different fuel tank badge, black finish for the engine and might lose all the chrome bits that are offered on regular Bullet 350. The new variant could also get the bright colour options that debuted on the Thunderbird X. Besides, it could get spoked wheels with tubed tyres as well as both kick and electric start options.

Mechanically, the bike is expected to be identical to the Bullet 350 and could use the same 350cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine. Reports suggest that a 500cc version might also be on offer.

It is also rumoured that Royal Enfield is considering a 250cc bike for the Indian market. However, this project is reportedly in its early stages.

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According to the latest spy images of the next-generation Royal Enfield Classic, the bike is likely to get an updated instrument cluster. The images reveal a new analogue dial with a rectangular digital screen with a chrome border. 

As seen in previous spy images, the speedometer is marked in kilometers per hour as well as miles per hour. The font for the ‘Royal Enfield’ branding appears to be smaller than before as well and there is a yellow border outside the speed markings. The digital screen might display the fuel gauge, trip, odometer and information. The bike is also reported to get an orange speedo needle with backlight. On the left hand side of the instrument cluster is the ignition key. A rotary engine kill switch can be seen in one of the images.

Spy images suggest that the new Classic is likely to get an updated crankcase with the chain on the left side. The brake lever has been redesigned as well. The bike could get a new seat and grab rail, circular headlamp with a chrome hood and circular tail light. It is expected to be powered by BS-VI compliant 350 and 500cc engines.

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Earlier this year, images of the updated Royal Enfield Classic had surfaced online. Now, new images have leaked that reveal some more details.

The images reveal an updated crankcase (with the chain on the left side), ABS ring on the front disc and an instrument cluster with both miles per hour and kilometers per hour markings. The rear brake lever has now been routed from above the foot peg to prevent scrapping on turns. The kick starter is also absent, hinting the presence of electric start. The front seat appears to be different from the existing Classic models - it is lacking springs at the rear portion.

The Classic gets a typical circular headlamp with a chrome hood at the top, dual pilot lamps on each side of the headlamp and circular indicators. The rear has a circular tail lamp with a chrome bezel and circular turn signals, while the Classic's fenders have been carried over unchanged. The grab rail has also been revised compared to the current version. The bike rides on upside-down front shock absorbers while the rear gets conventional shocks instead of gas-charged units.

The Royal Enfield Classic range is expected to be powered by BS-VI compliant 350 and 500 cc engines that might get fuel injection.

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Images of an updated Royal Enfield Classic have surfaced online. The spy images indicate that the bike is likely to receive substantial mechanical and cosmetic updates.

The test bike has a circular tail lamp with a chrome bezel and circular turn signals, while the Classic fenders have been carried over unchanged. The chrome finished exhaust looks more compact and has a shorter tip. The rear seat looks more rounded and the grab handle appears to have been raised. The gas-charged rear shocks are likely to be replaced with more conventional shock absorbers.

Like the current Classic range, which has front and rear disc brakes and dual-channel ABS, the new model is also expected to feature a similar setup. However, the brake discs are now mounted on the right side of the wheels, while the chain has been moved to the left hand side. Besides, the new Classic 350 and Classic 500 are likely to receive updated BS-VI compliant engines as well.

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Royal Enfield has launched the Classic Signals 350 ABS priced at Rs. 1,61,728 (ex-showroom, Chennai). It is the first Royal Enfield model in India to get dual-channel ABS and is available in two colour options - Airborne Blue and Stormrider Sand, both inspired by the Indian Armed Forces.

The Classic Signals 350 ABS is based on the Classic 350 and comes with a single seat wrapped in dark tan upholstery. The bike has a circular headlamp with a black bezel. It has a unique serial number stencilled on the tank, a decal and a metal Royal Enfield badge in gold and green. Parts like the wheel rims, exhaust, engine and crankcase are all finished in black. Owners can also choose from a wide range of accessories including panniers, engine guards, touring seats, windshield kit, rear racks, cast aluminium wheels among others.

Powering the Classic Signals 350 ABS is the same 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that delivers 19.8 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm and comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The brake setup consists of a 280 mm disc with a 2-piston caliper at the front and a 240 mm disc at the rear with a single-piston caliper. It comes with dual-channel ABS as standard.

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Royal Enfield is likely to introduce dual-channel ABS on its 350cc models. A formal launch is expected on August 27, 2018.

Currently, the company offers the 350cc engine in the Thunderbird, Thunderbird X, Classic 350 and Bullet 350 models. The 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine powering these models produces 19.8 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm.

Besides this, a set of leaked images suggest that Royal Enfield could be planning to launch two new colour options for the Classic range - matte blue and matte beige. These bikes have a single brown leather seat and a serial number on the tank in addition to an orange and green decal. The engine, crankcase and exhaust are finished in black. Similarly, the headlamp bezel, wheel rims and the tail lamp module are also painted black. 

From April 1, 2018, a new safety regulation mandating ABS for 2-wheelers over 125 cc came into force. In the wake of this, Royal Enfield is expected to introduce ABS on its models soon. According to a media report, the Himalayan is likely to get dual-channel ABS, however models like the Classic and Thunderbird will receive single-channel ABS to keep costs down.

The Royal Enfield Classic range comes equipped with a 280 mm disc in the front and a 153 mm drum brake in the rear. The Thunderbird series employs a 280 mm front disc and a 240 mm disc in the rear. Single-channel ABS would only prevent the front wheels from locking up. The Himalayan on the other hand comes fitted with 300 mm and 240 mm discs in the front and rear respectively. Royal Enfield has been offering ABS on the export version of the Himalayan.

Royal Enfield is also gearing up to launch its 650 cc, 2-cylinder bikes in India. Both the Continental GT and Interceptor come equipped with 320 mm and 240 mm discs in the front and rear respectively and feature dual-channel ABS.

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Royal Enfield has introduced two new colour variants for its Classic series. The bikes now come equipped with rear disc brakes. Gunmetal Grey has been added to the Classic 350 while the Classic 500 gets the Stealth Black colour. Both the colour options are finished in matte. The Gunmetal Grey Classic 350 costs Rs. 1.60 lakh, while the Stealth Black Classic 500 is priced Rs. 2.05 lakh (on-road, Chennai).

The Royal Enfield Classic range is inspired by the J2 and other British motorcycles from the 1950s post-war era. The classic 350 retains the chrome exhaust like the current line-up, while the Classic 500 gets an all-black exhaust.

The Classic 350 is powered by a 346cc, single-cylinder, carbureted, air-cooled Unit Construction Engine (UCE). It makes 19.8 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and a peak torque of 28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. The Classic 500 uses a 499cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine with electronic fuel injection. It produces 27.2 BHP @ 5,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 41.3 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. Both bikes use a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox.

Both the Classic 350 and 500 get 35 mm telescopic front forks and twin-shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends.