ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC 350 and 500
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ROYAL ENFIELD CLASSIC – BEAST OR BENEFICIAL
Hi guys! Today we are going to discuss about Royal Enfield Classic. In
India it is more popularly known as BULLET. The company have a
reputation, trust and legacy. We will try to find out the actual performance of
this beautiful bike. Let’s get started!
Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Classic 500 are models of Royal Enfield motorcycles which have been in production since 2009.
Both the Classic 350 and the Classic 500 feature the new unit construction engine in their 350cc and 500cc variants respectively. However the Classic 350 uses a carburettor for fuel delivery and the Classic 500 has EFI. The Classic 350 has an ammeter while the Classic 500 has a low fuel indicator light and engine check light instead of the ammeter. The ammeter on the Classic 350 is more of a vestigial as the modern Classic 350 has no practical use for it. In the older models with CB points, when the piston was in the top dead centre (CB points closed) then the ammeter would stay in the middle. This feature allowed the rider to use the decompression lever to move the piston to top dead centre and kick starter with relative ease. Both of these models are more expensive and targeted at a market segment above the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and the Bullet 500.
Both the
Classic 350 and the Classic 500 come in a variety of colour options, including;
Stealth Black, Chrome, Battle Green, and Gunmetal Grey.
In 2017 Royal
Enfield equipped Classic 500 models with Euro 4 compliance which included ABS
brakes for front and rear and better emission control system.
In 2018 Royal
Enfield released Classic 350 models with ABS in some markets. In 2019 classic
500 production is stopped and company launches new bs6 engines and dual channel
abs.
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Royal Enfield
Classic 350 specification:
Engine
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Type single cylinder, 4 stroke, twin-spark , air cooled
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Displacement 346cc
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Bore x stroke 70mm x 90mm
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Compression ratio 8.5 : 1
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Maximum power 19.1 bhp @ 5250 rpm
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Maximum torque 28 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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Ignition system transistorised coil ignition
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Clutch wet, multi-plate
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Gearbox 5 speed constant mesh
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Lubrication wet sump
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Engine oil 15 W 50 API, SL grade & above, JASO MA 2
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Fuel supply electronic fuel injection.
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Air cleaner paper element
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Engine start electric/kick
Chassis &
suspension
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Type single downtube, using engine as stressed member
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Front suspension telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
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Rear suspension twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable
preload, 80mm travel
Dimensions
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Wheelbase 1370 mm
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Ground clearance 135 mm
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Length 2160 mm
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Width 790 mm (without mirrors)
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Height 1090 mm (without mirrors)
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Seat height
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Kerb weight 192 kg (with 90% Fuel & Oil)
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Fuel capacity 13.5 L
Brakes &
tyres
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Tyres Fr. 90/90 - 19
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Tyres Rr. 110/90 - 18
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Brakes front 280mm disc, 2-piston caliper
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Brakes rear disc, 1-piston caliper
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Dual Channel ABS.
Electricals
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Electrical system 12 volt - DC
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Battery 12 volt, 8 Ah
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Head lamp 12V, H4-60/55W (halogen)
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Tail lamp 12V, P21/5W
· Turn signal lamp 12V, R10W X 4nos
Royal Enfield
Classic 500 specification:
Engine
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Type single cylinder, 4 stroke, spark ignition, air cooled, fuel
injection
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Displacement 499cc
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Bore x stroke 84mm x 90mm
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Compression ratio 8.5 : 1
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Maximum power 27.2 bhp @ 5250 rpm
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Maximum torque 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm
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Ignition system digital electronic ignition
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Clutch wet, multi-plate
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Gearbox 5 speed constant mesh
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Lubrication wet sump
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Engine oil 15 W 50 API, SL grade & above, JASO MA 2
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Fuel supply electronic fuel injection
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Air cleaner paper element
·
Engine start electric/kick
Chassis &
suspension
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Type single downtube, using engine as stressed member
·
Front suspension telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel
·
Rear suspension twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable
preload, 80mm travel
Dimensions
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Wheelbase 1360 mm
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Ground clearance 135 mm
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Length 2140 mm
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Width 790 mm (without mirrors)
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Height 1090 mm (without mirrors)
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Seat height
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Kerb weight 194 kg (with 90% fuel & oil)
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Fuel capacity 13.5 L
Brakes &
tyres
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Tyres Fr. 90/90 - 19
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Tyres Rr. 120/80 - 18
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Brakes front 280mm disc, 2-piston caliper
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Brakes rear 153mm drum, single lead internal expanding
Electricals
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Electrical system 12 volt - DC
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Battery 12 volt, 14 Ah
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Head lamp 12V, 60 W / 55 W, halogen
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Tail lamp 12V, P21/5W
· Turn signal Lamp 12V, R10W X 4nos
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CONCLUSION
So we can conclude that Royal Enfield Bullet is a beast whether
its 350 or 500 because both have power, torque and other features but at the
same time, they have low fuel consumption of 30 to 40 Km/l. In my opinion if
you want power, speed and want to drive on long routes then this is the best
bike for you.
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