Royal Enfield Classic 350, First Ride Review, The Best 350cc Modern Classic ? Let’s Find Out!
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- Our First Ride review of the Royal Enfield Classic 350, With its 349cc single cylinder engine, is it enough for the road and is it a perfect starter first bike or a great second bike if you like the modern classics. Here we take the bike out to find out more.
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We knew you’d like it! Definitely one of our favourite bikes 👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love it 😍 would have to be in a different colour though for me I think RE do some of the best looking classics. Cracking bike 👍
ALMIGHTY God KABIR
Proper characterful, value for money biking.
I can't imagine a world without RE now.
Really nice bikes 👍
They certainly have a nice line up 👍 very impressed with it
There is something so attractive to the Classic 350. Whether it’s the visual appeal and sound or the stress free type of ride, in an enjoy the moment type of way.
I see it as an addition to the collection rather than a replacement. I am sure that I can squeeze one in to the garage without ‘someone’ noticing 🤔.
A lovely review, thank you for posting.
Haha Andrew, I’ve squeezed a few in the garage over the year too, without the wife noticing 😂 thanks for tuning in 🙏
i bought last summer and it is really something so good when i ride the bike
Good review, my father-in-law turned 92 a couple of weeks ago, and is the proud owner of R.E. 350 Meteor. He owned his first R.E. when he was 16 years old, has owned a few other R.E.'s and many other bikes or different styles over the years. He doesn't spend long hours riding these days but throwing a leg over the saddle still puts a massive smile on his face and gives him a lot of pleasure.
Wow 😮 92, amazing. I bet he has some stories to tell about a lot of bikes. Thanks for tuning in Andy 👍
omg 92 thats put a smile on my face
Hébin, félicitations à votre beau père 👍 je vais peut-être acheter cette magnifique moto 😎
I sometimes wonder if I’m getting too old for biking,,, but I’m only 72!
So, maybe a couple of decades left eh?
I am 75 years young and my favourite possession, beating even my Fender Stratocaster, is my Royal Enfield 500 Classic Pegasus (my third Royal Enfield - 1960s) which I'm hoping to ride until the day I die!
I own a Classic 350 Signals. It can do a highway here in the US, but the whole time the bike is gently letting you know that the ride would be so much better on a back road. “Don’t you want to slow down? Let’s take the next exit and see what’s down that county road… the scenery is probably amazing”
So you turn off the big road onto a two lane, and the bike just settles in and says “oh, yes, that’s much better”. The bike was right all along. You grin. Your Royal Enfield is such a wonderful traveling companion, the Golden Labrador of motorcycles. A loyal, good-natured friend who makes friends wherever you go.
Totally agree 👍 great bikes
Hi Nick, I knew you would like the little Classic 350, it’s a shame they didn’t give you a prettier one 😉 (just my opinion). Being the proud owner of both the Classic 350, and Interceptor 650, I can safely say they are both brilliant at the roles they were intended to fulfil. The Classic, although happy enough on faster roads, is best bimbling on back lanes. The Interceptor, although happy enough on back lanes, is in it’s element on free flowing A & B roads. If people are happy just plodding around, then the Classic will be fine, but if they feel the urge to get a wriggle on occasionally, then go for the Interceptor. The Classic does have a nice burble, but just fit a de-cat pipe (I have a Hitchcock’s one), and they sound beautiful. I am a very lucky boy to have both. I was up at Red Bank/Archers cafe, the other day, and an elderly couple came chatting, thinking it was an old bike, then comes the reminiscing. This is typical of what happens when you park up with the Classic, I love chatting with people like this. Cheers
It’s great isn’t it, this one was only just being wheeled out of the delivery van and a lady stopped and said ooh someone’s lucky, what a beautiful old bike! Amazing bikes 👍
For just £4,000 brand new, there's nothing to dislike about this bike. Great for a Sunday potter about with your sandwiches & flask.
I'm interested enough to look further into it.
Yep get a soft side pannier on from SW-Motech legend, pop that flask in and head out into the countryside, awesome 👏 just wish the weather would warm up a bit Mark.
Well, I bought one and I'm very happy with it indeed. The cost to keep the T100 (post pcp) was an issue so I swapped. I mentioned earlier that most of our riding these days is sub-60 mph and the Classic 350 is superb for this. Pillion comfort is good (I'm told by my Fiancée). The build quality is excellent for the price too. Others (Triumph) could learn from RE - that's how to build a gearbox. I'm still running in at the moment so I'm limited to 50 mph max for the next 1000 miles. But this is a bike you explore the backroads and lanes on and I covered the 350 miles to 1st service in less than a fortnight. Currently getting nearly 100mpg with pillion.
I just topped 700 miles on my 23 halcyon green classic and I can confirm it’s a relaxed ride not designed for high speed over 70 mile an hour anything ever and consistently get smiles from everyone, including purists, who might sneer a little, but who cares.
I have watched lots of vids about this bike , (as I psych m’self up to eventually buy one!)
A detail that I love is the way the angle of the header pipe is exactly the same as the angle of the frame tubes. For some reason (colour of this bike or angle of shot..) this detail is particularly striking in your presentation.
Thanks.
Another fantastic review of a motorbike I'm really impressed by . I'm the same can't wait for the better weather roll on summer 😀👍
Another month and we will be with some warmer weather I hope, and lighter nights, can’t wait 😂👍
Great video especially for those who are thinking to buy this as their first bike like me.The fact that this bike seems so smooth and not scary at all ,makes it great choice as a first bike
I love the look of the bike, especially at this black colour and also my favourite halcyon grey. Great review!
Love my halcyon green classic 350. It's a dream to ride, like you said, for the commute and along the back lanes.
This is my second bike. I use the big lass (bmw r1200 gsa) for the longer journey but the classic is great to throw a leg over and go out for a pootle around the Trough and Ribble Valley.
Nice review Nick. 👍🏻
Thanks 🙏 yes it’s a cracking bike perfect for these lanes. Cheers 🍻
Very much enjoyed your review of this wonderful motorcycle. Every review I have seen so far has been extremely positive about the Royal Enfield family. Thank you for sharing your experience, stay safe. Terry
Thanks Terry 🙏 RE is a good brand, and bikes in the line up are great 👍
I just bought one. My first bike. I can wait to ride it along the California coast. Great video
Nice comprehensive review. It looks like a fun bike for commuting or a Sunday cafe run. Ride safe.
Yes it surprised me actually, the engine so smooth and very comfy for that cafe run
Nice...very nice! I do like the chrome/bronze and the chrome/red versions, but, this matte black version really appeals to me, not only the looks but the maintenance of cleaning. Still torn. Your videography and commentary really is superb! Cheers, from Texas!
Thank you sir! The only one I saw showing on the bike in the side view!
Thanks 🙏
I love that stealth black look. Thank you!
Welcome 🙏
Great, honest appraisal of the Classic 350 - the bike I currently own - and very interesting to me as I was lured to your channel because of your Triumph T120. I love my 350 and actually have the red and chrome version (like the one you showed in the cutaway) by virtue of it looking more "classic" and it really is a stunner, attracting friendly attention everywhere I go. But as much as I love it, I do feel the frustration of its power limitations. Currently it's my only bike and as such is a "do everything" machine. Sublime for bimbling around the back roads or for sunny runs to the coast but overtaking anything doing more than 50mph has to be carefully planned and often aborted due to the power just not being there. As for motorway/dual-carriage riding, that's best avoided unless you're content to be stuck behind the big lorries. It will do 70mph...just about...but with my size and weight (I'm a big chap) it's far happier at 65 and below. And that is why I am considering getting a T120 as my next bike...or possibly in addition. Similar in style but worlds apart in available power.
Hi and thanks for tuning in. I know what you mean re power. I think the T100 or T120 is the perfect bike plenty of torque and good as a one bike garage. Wishing you a good 2024 🥳
I love the Stealth Black/Red with the spoked wheels.
Great looking bikes Nick and Royal Enfield really do great colour options who wouldn't want one in the garage 😉my only issue really that would make me hesitate is that word "power '' and yet I know at my age it's probably where I should be these days but I still like the thrill and acceleration of 90 plus horses" but not too much more'' quite why I don't know because I am no racer these days if I ever was 😂. Great watch cheers👌👍
😂 really is a lovely bike to ride, so many colour options yes 👍 I can see another bike joining the fleet now. But which one and a 350 or maybe a Continental 😂
It’s got a balance shaft like the Meteor to make the ride smoother.
What year is yours, I though it was smooth out of the box
Looked a nice place with the wooden style bungalows over looking the lake, what/where is that lovely place? Great simple review, matching a great simple bike, appreciated, thanks 🙏
Thanks 🙏
Looking to get this as my first bike in a couple months. There’s a good Himalayan dealership that always has these where I live. This video does help set to rest any worries I had about the bike
Awesome it’s a great first bike very special.
Loved the brand and the content creator 😇👍
Thanks 🙏
Great bike great review I have the classic chrome in the red love it
Thanks Henry, I love it in the Chrome and Red, possibly my Favorite atm 👍 great bike
@@MOTOUK1 I’m bit of a royal Enfield fan as I’ve had several since 2018 I still have my 535 continental GT which I’ve owned for 7 years
My 350 meteor is my only bike ! I had a honda pan European 1300 before , it's all about what you want, 60 is plenty and the new ones are very reliable. Thanks for the video👍
Sure is a great bike Edward 👍
Same here, I just sold my Pan European 1300, and have bought a classic 350, it’s nice not to have to drag a behemoth of a big heavy bike out of the garage anymore, I don’t miss the power or speed either, the Royal Enfield much nicer to live with. Love it.
my guy says gonna find "mode button" on a Royal Enfield. best of luck mate!
I'm down sizing from a 900 Kawasaki and the red chrome classic with touring saddle ( no pillion seat ) bar end mirrors and perhaps loneride panniers.
Touring? I avoid motorways like the plague as I find them way too boring.
And being 69 years old, time to go places is no longer a problem
nice video, with this royal enfield classic, this motorcycle is ideal for looking at the landscape without the speed, personally when I'm on it, I'm on a sofa, the suspension is 90% quality and the braking is very good braking we can say there is security, I take the highway quite often. No problem overtaking and I'm not driving fast. I don't want to lose points and a fine on top of that.
Exactly correct, such a great modern classic. I get more out of a ride with bikes like these. Soak in your surroundings, thanks 🙏
Had mine nine months i absolutely love it they have done a great job thumbs up RE nice review , bill huddersfield
Good to hear from an owner 👍 cheers Bill
are you satisfied by the engine power?
@@simonnomis5302 yes very ! even two up the torque is amazing i have no regrets cheers simon, bill
Ordered a Classic in dark gunmetal grey.
Can't wait to sit down und smothly turn the gas .... 😍😍🥰
Congrats 🥳
Lovely bike...I live in Canada but keep one in a barn in the UK for whenever I can take a tour. Went through this area too on the way to ride the TT course...I can absolutely recommend them for any biker's bucket list activities.
Awesome Charles 👍
@@MOTOUK1 On a bike tour all sorts of pleasant surprises happen! I went to Carnforth Railway Station and found it was the setting for the filming of "Brief Encounter"...exciting for an old git like me! BTW, I weigh about (koff koff) 250 lbs, and with luggage the bike never missed a beat in hilly countryside for over 3000 miles. Absolutely marvellous machine. You gave it a very comprehensive review which was a pleasure to watch, thanks
Happy trails...all the best
This is what the government should be promoting a cracking economy round town bike reduce parking and congestion I’d have this over a car cracking review lovely bike thanks for sharing 😀👌👍🏻
Totally agree, solution get more people riding bikes. Thanks for tuning in Jim 👍
Tories banning new petrol 125's from 2030 and all new petrol bikes from 2035
@@aceofspades5786 It’s worldwide. Nothing to do with politics really.
The foot pegs are not aftermarket. They are optional premium accessories you can buy from Royal Enfield.
It’s a great wee bike with a bigger Character, used daily for 9 months no corrosion, no issues whatsoever 😁👍 cheers Bruce
Great to hear from an owner Bruce, thanks 🙏 for tuning in.
@@MOTOUK1 subscribed 👍😁
I have a playlist of my fun on my army rat Enfield Classic 350 if you or anyone’s interested 😁👍
Excellent for the price and mpg which I think motorcyclists are opting for instead of large adventure/sports bikes, you just want to get from a to b in a relaxing way and enjoy the scenery, love the red model which reminds me of the BSA Gold Star, good British names of yesteryear, can almost smell the two stroke.
Hey 👋 yes I think Royal Enfield will do well this year and years to come, pricing is on point and Modern Classics are so in atm. 2 Strokes, arrr I remember those days, if I could only find a RGV250 😂👍
@@MOTOUK1 Racing Gamma V-Twin.
The bike looks nice I prefer this one, the chrome one looks lots of cleaning and polishing and places to rust
Haha I know what you mean, I’ve always gone away from chrome as I would polish more than ride it 😂
My Classic 'Stealth' is arriving in afew days. I reckon with the state of our roads, this bike is perfect. My family lives in Devon a 6.5-7hr drive from Cumbria by car on motorways. I'm NOT taking my bike on those roads, as I'm not suicidal. 'A' roads will add maybe another 4hrs and more miles, but there'll be plenty of munchie and fuel outlets en route.
Congrats on your new bike 👍
I did I put a 2021 RE intersepter in my garage
Thanks for the Interceptor comparison Nick it was my request.... Great video and glad you like this little beauty, atb Dave (TBW)
Thanks Dave, really loved my time on the classic 350, great bike and look forward to more RE’s 👍
The is my favourite bike mine is in the halcyon green it attracts so many complements albeit without the pillion seat and is £10000 somewhat cheaper then my new triumph classic
They are nice, very smooth and lovely for these roads 👍
Interesting you mentioned age, I'm 29 and bought one as my first bike! I have always enjoyed classic bikes, but I don't have the facilities to take care of a real one, or the funds to buy and insure a triumph 😂 Its a great fun bike, gets a lot of attention, sadly not from the ladies yet. Sure I would like more power but being new to riding its helping build confidence.
Loved reading this and thanks for writing 👍 I’m 54 now and started riding on old bikes that looked like bikes. I’m really happy that RE make such bikes these days and at great prices. If I were young again I can’t think of a better bike to start riding on. 👌 awesome Jon, thanks for tuning in 🙏
i own this bike and the fuel efficiency is so good I forget which pump to use whenever I go to top it up because I rarely need to
Such a good bike 👍
Really like the blacked out finish.
Chrome turns to rust in UK.
Agree 👍 that’s why I chose my T120 black
The ultimate easy Sunday morning bike. It might be worth checking if your gloves have had a recall, batteries I believe.
Yes great Sunday bike, why would my gloves have a recall? I don’t see anything on internet and have used now for 2 years
You should be fine then , think it's the latest batch that has been.
Hi Nick.
I tested one these before I got my T120.
I thought it didn’t have enough top end to keep you out of trouble as they say. Funny thing I tend not to beyond 60mph anyway. I could nearly have 3 of these for what I paid! Yes Triumph build quality is better but stock tyres and suspension is very poor for the price point.Regards
Den
I know, when you take all the accessories I added to my T120 I could have had 3.5 Classic 350’s 😂
T100 owner here and I have to agree regarding the speed at which I ride these days. I'm 60 next year and have been riding since a man with a clipboard said, "congratulations, you've passed" 😂. I've had all kinds of bikes over the years but my riding style has changed significantly over the years. Definitely more risk-averse and ever decreasing speed limits have changed my motorcycling. I can't manage the weight of a behemoth tourer any more either. Ironically, this combination has actually reignited the spirit of why I got into motorcycling all those years ago. It's all about sitting at 50mph, enjoying the freedom and watching the scenery roll by. Not having to worry about where you stop, the gradient you're on and if you'll be able to turn the bike around actually means you get out and explore a lot more. Bikes like the Meteor, Classic and Hunter 350 make so much sense and are becoming more and more relevant as the years go by. Great vid!
Bonjours j'en ai une depuis 9 mois 7000 KLM de Pure plaisir je partage vôtre analyse 😀✌️🇨🇵
Hi 👋 great to hear from an owner, 7,000 KLM hope all going well. 👍 thanks for tuning in
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Everyone comments about how comfy the seat is … but I’m a boney arsed 10 stone guy so I had to get a gel seat topper cos I get pain after 45 mins !
But that’s my bone structure fault and not the bike !
I have one 350...8years copleated
On the verge of ordering one. waiting for weather improvement for test ride
Ooh what colour you going for ?
@@MOTOUK1 The desert sled. Love the ww2 look. will fool many I think
@@ianmason2296 love that look 👀 👍
Excellent review. By the way, your Triumph Bonneville T120 should have tubeless tires. They are supposed to come from the factory that way.
No the Bonny has tuned tyres, thinking of doing a conversion at some point
The T100 and T120 have tubed tyres. The Speed Twin and Street Twin (now called the Speed Twin 900) have tubeless. I do worry a bit as roadside puncture repair is impossible due to the rim and bead interface requiring a tyre machine but it's horses for courses I suppose. A tubeless conversion is a good idea that I may do to mine if I keep it at the end of it's pcp. Or, I might consider one of the new all black Interceptors which have some significant upgrades including tubeless alloy wheels and a much more durable engine finish for all year riding 👍
That's odd because my T120 has tubeless in the U.S. I even did a Google search and the results come back as tubeless. May be different in the U.K.
@@gregs5738 I know the tyres are marked tubeless but there is a tube inside as they are spoked rims. I’m sure yours has a tube inside too
When I replaced my rear tire on my 2022 model there was no tube in it. There aren't any spoked rims out there that have tubeless tires.
It's a really well fininished full size motorcycle. Why it costs so little is a mystery and why the BSA Gold Star cost £2500 more I don't know.
Cracking bike for the money 💰
No no, it’s no mystery. All these bikes are built in the same Enfield factory in Chennai. There the bike costs just 1,800 £. Because of the taxes and tariffs the cost here in the U.K. almost doubles. I reckon that with the Indo-U.K. FTA slated by year end, the price should come down even further.
how much
If you remove a pillion seat (removable) then the bike looks much much better.
Agree
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I have classic 350if u come in India v vil go for Ladakh bike tour the place of bikers
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Can I ask you if someone removes the cat off a classic 350 is that legal ?
In the U.K. yes you can remove cat. No noise or emissions test on mot in U.K.
Thankyou do you think it’s worth doing? Is it better for the bike and does it improve the sound? Thanks👍🏍
@@MsDenver2 Hi 👋 not worth doing no, for one it will make the bike run lean if decat.
Proud to be Indians
What Jacket are you wearing?
Merlin Edale jacket olive colour
@@MOTOUK1 thank you. Looks gentlemanly
super
Thank you
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