There are many overused words in motorcycling. Classic is one of them. Yet Royal Enfield pretty much has a patent on that word, as the company has been continuously producing motorcycles since 1901. Originally founded in England, the brand produced bikes there until its factories in Redditch and Bradford- on-Avon were shuttered in 1970. Its Indian subsidiary survived and was eventually acquired by the Eicher Group. That provided the chance for rebirth, and the Chennai company has been streaking forward ever since.
The engine is a 349cc single with fuel injection that promises to provide a nice balance of power and usability for riders looking for a simple and forgiving motorcycle, without the hassles of a vintage bike. Everything about this bike was designed to be fun and friendly. Key to that goal is a low 31.7-inch seat height that ensures that riders of all heights can get their feet firmly planted on the ground.
Brakes
Braking is handled by ByBre (Brembo’s Indian subsidiary) components with a single 300mm disc and twin-piston floating caliper on the front, and a 270mm disc/single-piston floating caliper outback. The system features dual-channel ABS
Specifications
| Engine | : | 349cc, SHOC, air/oil-cooled single |
| Bore x Stroke | : | 72.0 x 85.8mm |
| Transmission / Final Drive | : | 5-speed/chain |
| Claimed Horsepower | : | 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Claimed Torque | : | 19 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel Delivery | : | Electronic fuel injection w/32mm throttle body |
| Clutch | : | Wet, multiple disc; cable |
| Frame | : | Twin-downtube spin steel |
| Front Suspension | : | 41mm telescopic fork; 5.1 in. travel |
| Rear Suspension | : | Twin-tube emulsion shock absorbers, preload adjustable |
| Front Brake | : | ByBre 2-piston floating caliper, 300mm disc w/ ABS |
| Rear Brake | : | ByBre 1-piston floating caliper, 270mm disc w/ ABS |