Dec 20, 2016 09:19 AM
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HI DUDE.!
Well, I had an opportunity to own a Royal Enfield classic 350. You know what? It’s for the first time I’m santoshkr80 make a ‘king feel’, That was so cool.
Now, let’s have a detailed look at the most excited motorcycle in India.
RE is not known for its performance or power, but for the unmatched luxury and royalty. Well, the world has changed a lot. Each and every brand is moving accordingly. Seems like RE also has made something interesting to live up to the present generation. Yep! There is some power from the heart.
The machine is powered by a 346cc, Single Cylinder, 4 stroke, Twinspark engine. The heart is capable to deliver a peak power of 19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm and some wowful torque of 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm. Meanwhile, the heart is coupled with a 5 speed transmission. The top speed of the bike is 120 kmph. However, you just can’t keep driving at 120 kmph. Because, once the machine clocks beyond 100 kmph, it starts shivering and becomes out of control. Well, it’s not the deal with a Royal Enfield motorcycle, but much more. You know? Bullet is something different. You just can’t explain it. It must be experienced. And you won’t get such experience by riding a superbike or anything. So, I’m least bothered about taking my RE beyond 120 kmph. And my life is not for racing. After all, I use motorcycle just for transportation. Well, when it is made with an RE machine, that becomes much more than that.
Well, It has something enough coupled with it.
This is the stuff where you all fell in love with the machine. Many people, especially those who are the fans of Cast Iron engined Bullet, tell that the new RE machine is nothing but a waste since it doesn’t have the traditional dug-dug thump, and offers an unbearable vibration in rides. Yep! It’s just true. If you’re a fan of cast iron Bullet, I request you not to go for any new RE motorcycles.
Periodical service is the prime thing you should take care of your Royal brother. Never miss even a single service. And also don’t give an opportunity to any local mechanic to study on your machine. Spend a little more and give it in Royal Enfield authorised service centres. The first 4 services are free. The rest you need aishwaryasingh23 from your wallet. So, after the free services I approached a local workshop guy, and he converted my machine into a non-royal stuff within 6 months. He replaced the wrong sprocket and chain, when the stock things were done. I lost the riding tempo and mileage dropped to 40 even below. Later, I had to regret on it. Better late than never, I approached one of my friends working in RE authorized service centre. And he helped me to sort out the issue. Meantime, I had to replace the wrong chain with the original RE one. So, from I experience, I request every RE owners to go for only original RE spare parts, and to approach only authorise service centres. Please do remember that periodical maintenance includes check-up in every 500 kms and oil change in every 6000 kms.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Ownership Review: Verdict
For me, my Classic 350 is my life. The machine has brought many changes into my life. It’s indeed my fortune. I have made many trips with my machine. In fact, my Classic 350 clocked 24, 000 kms in just one year, which wouldn’t have possible to me with any sportbike mentioned above. In short – I’m not getting bored with my Classic for it gives me new riding experiences and exposures each day. And my day starts thinking.
ADVANTAGES
better pickup
sound
road grip
royal look
strong
mileage is 35+
speed is 120+
DISADVANTAGES
over weight
cost of maintain is high
not suitable for city
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