Royal Enfield Bullet 350 - review after a few weeks

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  • čas přidán 13. 02. 2024
  • In this video we review the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. Lana has had this bike for a few weeks at the time of filming this video, which we feel is a good enough time for her to get used to it and form a good honest opinion.
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Komentáře • 94

  • @flyingbullet53
    @flyingbullet53 Před 3 měsíci +12

    i recently bought bullet 350 standard black. its the most favorite thing i own on my life now

  • @jockstrapp2752
    @jockstrapp2752 Před 3 měsíci +18

    I brought one as a second bike and it gets more outings than my bigger bike. Personally I think that 350 engine is a peach!

    • @shankarmanu5559
      @shankarmanu5559 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes brother RE is actually working on a 650 version of the bullet and classic using the 650 twin engine

  • @shellw1506
    @shellw1506 Před 3 měsíci +13

    Great review, the Bullet looks like a great bike for someone who wants vintage vibes and modern reliability. It must be so enjoyable riding that bike on those beautiful country roads. Thank you.

  • @robertcostello9473
    @robertcostello9473 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Great review, i have a classic 350 which is basically the same bike. I've had it over a year and I love it.

  • @dgprojects6536
    @dgprojects6536 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Another good video ,well done sensible clear and to the point.

  • @blackskunk54
    @blackskunk54 Před 3 měsíci +4

    The Maroon one looks great. Good review, thanks. I agree, it looks like a real classic. I sat on one & at over 6 foot it feels good to me. Sounds great.

  • @rickhjortsberg2711
    @rickhjortsberg2711 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Splendid review. You’ve done a very practical evaluation.

  • @GOLDDYNACO
    @GOLDDYNACO Před 2 měsíci

    Good work! It is very useful to show how the big mudguards do a fabulous job in the dirtiest roads we know of. Spring is brutal! I have never seen this demonstrated on CZcams before! Thanks!

  • @mrselk844
    @mrselk844 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great video - Nice bike, very stable ride!

  • @mikeyarham121
    @mikeyarham121 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Looks a great bike. Look forward to the review. Envious!

  • @armandogonzales9304
    @armandogonzales9304 Před 3 měsíci +4

    In the USA, the 500cc single cylinder "Thumper" is mandatory!

  • @gvinrad
    @gvinrad Před 3 měsíci +2

    When you popped the bike onto the centre stand it didn't look like you used the grab handle provided for this purpose, its quite easy when you do.

  • @robvanduren761
    @robvanduren761 Před 14 dny

    Lana that was an excellent review. I nearly brought a 650 RE but the lack of fairings meant i chose a Ninja400 instead. My big bikes dont get ridden anymore and i think the majority of people are better off on a smaller bike. They also cost so little to run. On my big bike the expensive tyres are shagged at a maximum of 3000km.

  • @davidboydarnott417
    @davidboydarnott417 Před měsícem

    There's a handle at the top of the lefthand rear shock for putting the bike on the centrestand, so you don't need to get your hands dirty under the mudguard. Thanks for doing this review, it does help potential buyers.👍 You look very glamorous walking around with the mic! 😜😘😘

  • @andrewhayes4246
    @andrewhayes4246 Před 3 měsíci +3

    You don't look too small for it, a pair of riders that move the bars up & back a couple of inches would probably sort you out. Adjustable levers too. 👍

  • @gaganonyoutube
    @gaganonyoutube Před 2 měsíci

    Beautiful genuine review, Lana.
    Just thought it'd be good to know that there is a luggage hook you can hold to centre stand this bike. Also about the clutch and brake levers, they're adjustable - so you can (using hex key) pull them closer according to your hands.

  • @InvictaView
    @InvictaView Před 3 měsíci +2

    Well done. Honest enough review. This is the new Bullet. What you were pointing at were the pilot lights and headlamp nacelle, just the same as the old Bullet design going back to the 1950s. As many keep saying though, we need another 500cc Bullet.
    A bigger version of this engine would do it, but R.E. in there infinite wisdom, think we all want what India wants. (350cc or below is the biggest seller of all makes in India.).
    Come on R.E., annouce a new 500 Bullet. I'm itching to treat myself to my first ever new machine! 👍🇬🇧💯😃💡

    • @edwardkaminsky8142
      @edwardkaminsky8142 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Ironically enough, I believe Siddarth is moving more towards the Ebike from RE.
      Have you seen it? Rumor has it California will be All electric cars by 2030. This has to be affecting countries worldwide. Darn kids went by me on electric bikes with helmets on, and they were flying.

  • @colinhailey830
    @colinhailey830 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The 350J engine improves it's performance once run in after about a 1000km. Also, a free flow air filter improves the acceleration especially mid range.

  • @davidboydarnott417
    @davidboydarnott417 Před měsícem

    Thanks Lana. Even with your update, I think the new Bullet had held up pretty well to the wet conditions , and is more suited to wet roads being of less power it will eliminate a few types of accident involving losing grip on the rear tyre. The bike is nearly identical to the original which I think is a definite plus and ideal for cruising with friends.👍

  • @thewoodster8607
    @thewoodster8607 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Good to see you out in the winter. Is that car park on the road to Woldingham? There's some great lanes around there for chugging around in.

  • @borderlands6606
    @borderlands6606 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I swapped for adjustable levers, more ergonomic and less tiring on the wrist.

  • @Hamsa3600
    @Hamsa3600 Před 3 měsíci +2

    immortal Bikes lovely

  • @arshadgholam2799
    @arshadgholam2799 Před měsícem

    Hi! Does it require regular cleaning especially the chain & spokes from sand and other things?
    Secondly, did you notice water seeping inside the fuel tank even when the cap lid is locked, during this climate?

  • @sidegaming2708
    @sidegaming2708 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Nice 👍

  • @davidson.0473
    @davidson.0473 Před 3 měsíci +2

    cool!

  • @user-gn7cm6db2d
    @user-gn7cm6db2d Před 3 měsíci +2

    I believe you can upgrade the engine power which would make it more usable

  • @paulbrook2459
    @paulbrook2459 Před 3 měsíci +2

    A very informative review 👍 viewers also like to know how the bikes makes you feel ? Have you bought this bike ? 👍

  • @kevindarkstar
    @kevindarkstar Před 3 měsíci +1

    On the bars would a riser be an idea and maybe roll the bars back just a bit

  • @davidmacgregor5193
    @davidmacgregor5193 Před 3 měsíci +1

    There are rumours that BSA are about to release a 350cc version of their 650cc Gold Star, that would be in competition with the Bullet 350 for home market sales as the 350cc class is very popular in India.

  • @NISHUGARVU
    @NISHUGARVU Před 3 měsíci

    This the ideal condition imo

  • @neilyplim
    @neilyplim Před měsícem

    A very nice and informative video, which I enjoyed watching immensely.
    I was wondering - have you, or anyone else you know, taken the 350 Bullet down the motorway? If so, then how does the engine cope with 70 -80 mph, for extended periods of time?
    The reason I'm asking is that, if I bought one, I'd quite like to take it over to France on LeShuttle, and do some 'light' touring.
    I would very much appreciate your opinion.
    Many thanks for your time and efforts.
    Warmest regards,
    Neil (Warwickshire).

  • @vikrampatil542
    @vikrampatil542 Před 2 měsíci

    Are the tube tyres that come with this motorcycle reliable, or puncture prone? Also I like the colour of base variant that is military black but it comes with single channel ABS, is that okay or better to go for dual channel ABS?

    • @N13J
      @N13J Před 2 měsíci

      Always go for dual-channel, worth every penny.

  • @raguhenil377
    @raguhenil377 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice ❤❤video from India

  • @manojpardhi1938
    @manojpardhi1938 Před 2 měsíci

    good

  • @nikoscosmos
    @nikoscosmos Před 3 měsíci +4

    They really should make a 1200cc version of this bike, and I like to make pointless observations...

    • @Tullett88
      @Tullett88 Před měsícem

      That's absurd. Anything less than 2200cc would be woefully underpowered.

  • @steveshaw217
    @steveshaw217 Před 3 měsíci

    Surely they make the iconic 500 bulletins well? Don t they ?

  • @Austinite333
    @Austinite333 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I think they are doing most things right except for the engines being underpowered. How hard could it be to get say another 10 HP out of that motor with a bit of tweaking?

    • @carlarthur4442
      @carlarthur4442 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Think they are or have brought a 500cc out , not certain 🤔
      My mates got a 350cc Classic and loves it , but it depends what you want out of a bike , there great for bimbling round on , the 650cc parallel twin obviously more powerful but are a lump of a bike .

    • @twowheeledparadox
      @twowheeledparadox Před 3 měsíci +3

      Probably can't pass emission norms then. You can get 5 hp more if you remove the intake snorkel and the cat con and add a FuelX. Changing the camshaft also helps.

    • @twowheeledparadox
      @twowheeledparadox Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@carlarthur4442Yeah, the 650 twins are quite nice. The new chassis is pretty good too.

  • @mockbattles
    @mockbattles Před 3 měsíci

    I reckon you’d suit the Hunter 350 better.

  • @grant916uk5
    @grant916uk5 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fantastic looking. But you always are.

  • @pijushgupta1988
    @pijushgupta1988 Před 3 měsíci

    The number plate is too small, govt should make it little bigger.

  • @sharathnandha
    @sharathnandha Před 3 měsíci

    Felt a bit like the weather review

    • @mybikeside
      @mybikeside Před 3 měsíci +1

      It did feel a bit like that from my perspective, too. Hence the thoughts about how it influenced my impression of this bike.
      Roll on Summer!

  • @dannyvan5792
    @dannyvan5792 Před 3 měsíci +1

    i have seen manny drive a motor for manny years but the can still not make a U turn . i like to see a video , when you make a u turn on a road 6meter on the royal enfield

  • @dannyvan5792
    @dannyvan5792 Před 3 měsíci +1

    ok all verry nice , but i like to see you make a U turn on a road from 6 meter wide . can you do it ???

    • @mybikeside
      @mybikeside Před 3 měsíci +4

      Yes, easily. It's actually got a really great turning circle. I was surprised, too.

    • @mrselk844
      @mrselk844 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I bet Lana can!

    • @islaws4589
      @islaws4589 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Lol you have clearly never ridden one ... they have a tiny turning circle ... try to have a roadtest on one :-)

  • @allanmason7544
    @allanmason7544 Před 3 měsíci

    nice looking bike but so underpowerd

  • @splodge5714
    @splodge5714 Před 3 měsíci +20

    They really should make a 500/650 version of this bike. The 350 is too underpowered for pulling this weight around.

    • @mickcresswell1031
      @mickcresswell1031 Před 3 měsíci +32

      Totally disagree! The 350 is spot on power and especially torque for this style of bike. If you want more power, you’ve got the wrong bike.

    • @mikerider58
      @mikerider58 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I like the 350cc bullet and it will appeal to many but l do think Royal Enfield need a 750cc classic also.
      A 750cc bike is better suited for longer journeys London to Edinburgh and anywhere in Europe.
      The 350cc is a fantastic town& country ride, and a real beauty.

    • @kalyannnBH
      @kalyannnBH Před 3 měsíci +7

      For many people, the power and torque is sufficient, which is why the 350cc sells in so many numbers

    • @splodge5714
      @splodge5714 Před 3 měsíci +3

      In the 50's and 60's the British made 350 singles and 500's for those that want a bit more power. Even up to recently RE made the 500 single Bullet. And my favourite single of the 80's was the Yamaha XT 500.These engines will never have too much power.
      😂😅😊

    • @Geshmaal
      @Geshmaal Před 3 měsíci +1

      I really like the ergos of the 350 but I would like more shove, I currently ride a Himalayan and I wouldn't want a bike with less power than that. 20-24bhp is fine for leisurely solo riding but if you want to carry an adult passenger or get from A to B quickly from time to time you are very limited.

  • @dasguptasadventures6681
    @dasguptasadventures6681 Před 3 měsíci

    Hiii beauty 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @scrambler69-xk3kv
    @scrambler69-xk3kv Před 2 měsíci

    Just hate that so many modern cycles have so much black on them. I see it as ugly. Benn riding since 1982, and on two occasions, I nearly was hit and killed. Both times the first words from their mouth was sorry I did not see you. I want chrome and bright colours for my bike now.

  • @ryukyudiver1
    @ryukyudiver1 Před 3 měsíci

    Your Facebook account looks like it was hacked

    • @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
      @TheClassicMotorcycleChannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Hey, why do you say that? The Channel's one? Alex

    • @ryukyudiver1
      @ryukyudiver1 Před 3 měsíci

      Your page on FaceBook had the name changed and is showing some chick’s journey in her van. It’s no longer bikes.

  • @babber2536
    @babber2536 Před 19 dny

    Take the muffler off and thing will be actual royal

  • @nandhuyt172
    @nandhuyt172 Před 3 měsíci

    Iindian army used bike only bullat

  • @williammuir638
    @williammuir638 Před 2 měsíci

    Really nice bike the bullet 😊👍
    Like you I have long hair. I always tuck it in out the way. How do you keep yours clean in that crappy weather?