Royal Enfield Bullet 350

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is the oldest icon that has been in continues production since 1948 from the stable of Royal Enfield. The Bullet 350 stays true to its original design and looks like the original Bullet which was launched way back in 1931. This is one of the reasons that Bullet has always been so demanding in the Indian market due to its rich heritage. Bullet still carries the thump for which it is so famous for. It was the Bullet that started the Royal Enfield’s thump and it has contributed a lot for making the Royal Enfield famous around the world.

Bullet 350 derives the styling cues from the original Bullet and comes with old-school design The front houses a circular halogen headlamp with body-colored mudguard and suspension. The side profile consists of teardrop designed fuel tank, stripped single-peace and toolbox. 19-inch spoked wheels just add to the retro-charm and enhance the overall beauty of the motorcycle. At the rear, the taillight with orange indicators is derived from the Bullet of 1948. Bullet 350 offers supreme comfort due to the single-piece seat which is long and wide. The circular instrument console is very basic and shows an analogue speedometer with an odometer to the rider. The pillion and the rider will feel very comfortable on the long highway journeys due to the well-cushioned seat. The handle-bars are within reach with front-set footpegs which make it easy to cruise on the motorcycle as the riding triangle formed is suitable for daily use as well as highway duties. The Royal Enfield logo on the fuel tank is finished in a contrasting colour so that it can be highlighted. 

Once, you ride the Bullet 350, you will instantly feel that healthy torque surge from which is placed in the lower rev range so that the throttle response feels immediate and the rider does not have to the rev the engine hard for city overtakes. The long-wheelbase with softly sprung suspension gobbles up all the bumps and potholes and makes the ride quality of the Bullet 350 very compliant. Vibrations can be felt on the handlebars and the footpegs if the engine is revved hard, you would need to ride the motorcycle with a light hand on the throttle and it will reward you with its signature thump and cruising abilities. The motorcycle is not made for attacking corners, it is made for relaxed riding in a straight line.

Royal Enfield’s rich heritage can be seen in the Bullet 350 which appeals to a lot of people and the retro-charm of the motorcycle is not getting old even after being in production for so many years. The thumping, torquey engine puts a smile on the face of the person who is riding the motorcycle.

According to ARAI, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 mileage can be around 40kmpl. However, the mileage of any motorcycle depends on how it is being used.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 specs come with a long-stroke 346cc engine. This engine is capable of producing a max power output of 19.8bhp @ 5250rpm and a healthy peak torque 28Nm of torque @ 4000rpm. Royal Enfield has mated the thumping engine to a 5-speed mesh manual gearbox.

Braking duties are handled by a 280mm disc in the front and a 153mm drum at the rear.  Royal Enfield is also offering a 2-Piston calliper with Single-Channel Anti-lock Braking System on the front wheel to enhance the safety of the driver.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350 competes with Jawa.