Royal Enfield’s 350cc J-platform is the thumping heart behind a significant part of the company’s sales. To put things in perspective, RE sold 1,07,478 bikes below the 350cc threshold last month, while all models above that managed a comparatively timid 16,850 units.
These bikes – Classic 350, Hunter 350, Meteor 350, Bullet 350, and Goan Classic 350 – need no introduction. While they’re all based on the same platform, they vary with design, intent and the experience they deliver. If you’re in the market for one, this guide should help you figure out which would suit you best.
Royal Enfield 350cc platform details
All five bikes share the same engine with identical output figures.
All five motorcycles are powered by the same 349cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine, producing an identical 20.2hp at 6,100rpm and 27Nm at 4,000rpm. This engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox, and recent updates have added a slip-and-assist clutch to the Hunter 350 and Meteor 350.
The main chassis architecture is also shared across the range, with a twin-downtube frame with conventional telescopic front forks and twin shock absorbers at the rear. However, there are differences in suspension tuning and ergonomics.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 price starts at Rs 1.38 lakh.
The Hunter 350 is Royal Enfield’s most affordable and lightest 350, designed as a neo-retro roadster that feels most at home in the city. With a kerb weight of 181kg, it’s at least 10kg lighter than its siblings, making it easier to handle and more manageable in traffic. Helping matters further is its low 790mm seat height and a slip-and-assist clutch, added as part of an update earlier this year.
This update also addressed one of the bike’s biggest shortcomings – its stiff suspension; revised rear springs and seat foam improve overall comfort.
The base Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is priced at Rs 1.38 lakh and comes with spoked wheels, a rear drum brake and a basic instrument cluster. The higher-spec variants, priced up to Rs 1.67 lakh, add features like a digi-analogue display with a gear position indicator, LED lighting and Tripper navigation option. If you’re looking for a lightweight, city-friendly Royal Enfield, the Hunter 350 is arguably your best pick.
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Royal Enfield Meteor 350
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 price starts at Rs 1.91 lakh.
The Meteor 350 is the most recent motorcycle in Royal Enfield’s 350cc line-up to receive an update. It now comes with Tripper navigation as standard across all variants, along with LED headlights, LED turn indicators, and, like the Hunter 350, a slip-and-assist clutch.
In terms of ergonomics and riding experience, the Meteor 350 offers a more laid-back and relaxed position compared to the Hunter. In true cruiser fashion, it features forward-set footpegs and a super-accessible 765mm seat height. At 191kg, the Meteor is on the heavier side, but we’ve found that this weight is managed well and doesn’t make the bike difficult to ride or manoeuvre.
The Meteor 350 is available in multiple variants, each offering distinct styling and equipment levels. Options include alloy or wire-spoked wheels – 19-inch at the front and 17-inch at the rear – and higher-spec versions get equipment like a tall windscreen as standard. Prices start at Rs 1.91 lakh and go up to Rs 2.16 lakh for the top-spec Supernova Black.
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Royal Enfield Bullet 350
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 price starts at Rs 1.62 lakh.
The Bullet is arguably the quintessential Royal Enfield. It’s the bike that most faithfully embodies the brand’s core essence. Decades on, it continues to carry distinctive design elements like the single seat and iconic silhouette, although the latest iteration has grown increasingly similar to the Classic 350.
In terms of riding experience too, the Bullet 350 now feels quite close to the Classic. The key differences lie in its slightly taller handlebar, which offers a more upright riding position, and a seat with extra padding for improved comfort.
The Bullet 350 is available in multiple colours and variants. The base version features a single-tone paint scheme, single-channel ABS, and generous chrome detailing. It’s this variant that stays truest to the Bullet of yesteryear, while also delivering the reliability and refinement of the modern engine. The top-spec variant, meanwhile, gets dual-channel ABS and a blacked-out engine and exhaust, and is priced at Rs 2.02 lakh.
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Royal Enfield Classic 350
Royal Enfield Classic 350 price starts at Rs 1.81 lakh.
When the Classic 350 was updated in 2021, Royal Enfield was tinkering with an incredibly successful formula, and it’s fair to say they got it right. The Classic remains the brand’s bestselling, and by extension, its most important motorcycle.
It offers a neutral, upright riding position with the handlebars set at an easy reach and the footpegs positioned directly beneath you. However, the 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel setup makes it slightly less nimble than the Meteor or Hunter, both of which feature smaller wheels.
Equipment levels vary depending on the variant. The base trims get single-channel ABS, while the higher-spec models add dual-channel ABS and the Tripper navigation pod as standard. Prices for the Classic 350 range from Rs 1.81 lakh-2.16 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 price starts at Rs 2.18 lakh.
Simply put, the Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is a custom-styled motorcycle you can buy straight from the showroom. With its ape-hanger handlebars and bobber-inspired design, it’s easily the most distinctive and the most expensive bike in the 350 line-up.
Compared to the standard Classic 350, the Goan Classic sits lower with a 750mm seat height, features forward-set footpegs borrowed from the Meteor, and uses tall mini ape-hanger handlebars that completely change the riding experience. Other standout styling elements include a 16-inch rear wheel and white-wall tyres mounted on tubeless spoke rims.
Fit and finish are also a step above the rest of the line-up, with details like the premium metal switch cubes borrowed from Royal Enfield’s larger 650cc models.
The Goan Classic is available in four striking colour schemes, which are similarly priced. If you want the most head-turning Royal Enfield 350 straight from the factory, and don’t mind paying a bit extra for that exclusivity, the Goan Classic 350 is the one to pick.
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