Royal Enfield Classic 350 Bobber : The wait is finally over as Royal Enfield prepares to shake up the Indian motorcycle market with its all-new Classic 350 Bobber. This bold new offering takes inspiration from the brand’s iconic Classic 350 but adds a distinctive bobber-style design that sets it apart from the crowd. With its stripped-down aesthetics, retro charm, and the familiar thump of a 350cc engine, this motorcycle is set to attract riders looking for something different. Let’s take a closer look at its features, expected mileage, and pricing.
Engine and Performance: The Heart of the Bobber
Under the hood, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Bobber is powered by a 349cc air-oil cooled, single-cylinder engine that is offered on other models such as the Classic 350, Meteor 350 and Hunter 350. This proven engine makes 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm, offering the characteristic Royal Enfield low-end servitude. The transmission is a 5-speed box that promises gear shifting without any hassles on both highways and city roads. Sure, it may not lead the segment in power, but for a bobber it is perfect — torque-heavy and lazy in its delivery.
Design: A Minimalist, Retro-Inspired Look
The Classic 350 Bobber leans on its stripped-down, no-nonsense design approach. Unlike the Classic 350, this version boasts shorter fenders coupled with a solo seat and low-set handlebars, hence giving it an aggressive and compact look. The styling is all bobber with the removal of any extraneous elements, and the overall presentation emphasizes clean lines and a raw mechanical beauty. However, the overall silhouette is lower and sleeker, giving it a more sporting appeal than retaining Royal Enfield’s classic DNA.
Features: Modern Touches in a Retro Package
These modern necessities contradict its old-school charm; then again, they come as no real surprise. These come in the form of a semi-digital instrument cluster with analog-style dials but modern graphics for information that changes constantly between rides. When it’s about safety, a single-channel ABS takes care of confident braking in varied conditions. The wants of ease of driving and stability are handled by way of a telescopic the front fork and twin-rear-shock-absorbers. It has very few high-tech gadgets, but the simplicity definitely adds to the bobber appeal of being sparse.
2020 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Bobber Mileage: Striking the Power-Efficiency Balance
While Royal Enfield is yet to announce the official numbers for the Classic 350 Bobber, it is expected that they will be alike as well and the standard Classic 350 returns a mileage of around 35 kmpl on ideal conditions. These numbers can differ due to the riding style and traffic scenario, but it does promise a satisfactory mix of performance as well as fuel economy and hence is absolutely not overkill for delivering your daily commutes or weekend rides.
Expected Price: Premium for the Bobber Style
Classic 350 Bobber spied, likely to be priced at a premium over the regular Classic 350 (expected pricing) Number crunchers in the industry hint at a price tag that is between ₹1.9 lakh and ₹2.1 lakh (ex-showroom). Mizuno says this makes it a “additional [sic] special” model compared with the regular Miata and inherently increases the cost, even though he suggests you get what you pay for in proportions related to the way it looks.
Result = A Bold New Offering for Enthusiasts
The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Bobber is more than just a new variant—it is an announcement. It is a modern rendition of the brand’s classic heritage combined with bobber-inspired styling on an entirely new 350cc platform. Not the best equipped or most powerful model in its class, but it has a certain je ne sais quoi about it that some might find endearing. The Classic 350 Bobber could just be the ideal sub-continental cruiser for those who like to wear their hearts on their sleeves and, we understand, not at too big an expense in terms of Royal Enfield’s legendary ride quality.
The motorcycle is expected to make its entry into the Indian market soon and will carve out a niche of its own, yet appeal to both purist Royal Enfield fans as well as those looking for something last different on two-wheels. Watch out for test rides and official disclosures to know how it feels like a high end scooter.
