Which one? Bullet or Classic? The Royal Enfield 350 Differences Compared…

Today I put Head to head the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bullet 350 to see what the real differences are and is the bullet worthy of the legendary name?

We have also done full and thorough reviews of each of these bikes on the channel:

Both of these motorcycles are truly fantastic machines, the character from the 350cc single cylinder engine is immense, the beauty and classic styling and something to behold. They carry their British heritage with pride with a new lease of life from India.

[jockstrapp]

I chose the new Bullet primarily because of the seat. Both are great bikes but for me comfort for rider & pillion is paramount

[ChancellorBeeHaw]

i like that RE is adding so much variety. i get why people are annoyed at there being 'too' many 350's now. my way of thinking about it is that its just like going to select your bike and seeing a bunch of different options, rather than just a few different paint schemes. I try not to think of them as a separate bikes in essence, just great variety that manages to cover all bases of people.

[KennethRankin-rz]

I had a Royal Enfield 250 crusader sports in the early 1960's. The red and chrome 350 classic has the same tank badge as that bike. The chrome tank was really cold to my legs on a cold morning riding to work.
The crusader sports had a cush drive rear hub.
Owing an Enfield helped me pass my motorcycle test, the examiner had a soft spot for Enfield bikes.
The bike always brought good comments from the older generation who knew these bikes from the war.
I may buy a 350 classic in red and chrome to remind me of my youth, even though I may be too old to ride it now.

[brianwhordley]

Just bought a classic 350, first mod was a touring seat (more padding only £70) and a rack that replaced the pillion seat... what a special little bike, handles superbly, obviously not a lot of power, but for back road's its perfect

[TheMissendenFlyer]

Nice vid as ever chaps - personally I'd have the classic, that Bullet seat just looks horrible to me (although I get that it may well be more said I would only likely use this type of bike for country lane ramblings of up to 50 miles in the summer, so big comfort isn't too much of a factor for me. Can't argue with the fun or value these bikes

[egonolsen]

I bought the classic in September last year after seeing your and other positive reviews about it. A really wonderful motorcycle! I chose the halcyon black color and can hardly wait for the break-in period to be over. I'm at 1500 km now, but now the German winter is slowing me down. But I can already say that the style, character, sound and handling of this bike are simply amazing! I'm really looking forward to spring with my great little royal enfield.

[arturothecook]

I just saw a Classic RE on the street. I loved all the details and how professional and well done all the parts are. I have a Triumph Bonneville T100 that looks really good but not as good as the Classic RE. I think when I get older and the my C90T and my T100 feel too heavy I will move to the smaller Classic RE. It looks just amazing and well done to the smallest detail.

[jovinlobo]

I am from India and I recently bought a Bullet 350 (red military) ❤. It's a charm, there are no major vibrations, very comfortable 😁 In India we have options from base (single channel ABS with rear drum) mid (dual channel ABS) and top end (black gold, one on your video). I personally felt the base version was more value for money. Will share my experiences further with you folks.

[aceofspades]

@5.25 classic in chrome bronze looks stunning

[captainaverage]

Wonder if they'll bore and stroke the motor to a 500cc, a bit more torque and maybe 30bhp?

[stillshakin]

I saw about a dozen of what i though were these on theA66 a couple of days ago. All the same colour, a sort of cream and brown 50s style. I wonder why they were all together on same colour ?

[andreastomblin]

I own a 2022 interceptor 650 and just love it. However, I would love either of these. What a like about the classic though is the fact you can ride with just a single seat and it looks even cooler. But I also love the tank badges on the Bullet. So I guess I would buy both 😉! Thanks great post!

[roverchap]

I bought a Classic in Bronze/Chrome, like your demonstrator, back in April 2022 when they arrived in the UK. Had there been a Bullet 350 available then I might have gone with it just for the heritage in the name. However the two models are technically identical and the Classic looks wonderful, especially in Bronze/Chrome. The Red/Chrome Classic seems to have sold more but when you compare the two side by side the Bronze paint has a beautiful metallic fleck in it, whereas the red is quite flat. The Classic rider seat is supremely comfortable for hours on end, the pillion seat is a little narrow but is separately detachable and could be swapped for a different type or a rack.

[wallybuettner]

Looking to buy the classic very soon. I like the polished engine, full mud guards, and two piece seat look. Great comparison and I especially liked the history points.

[christianmouraux]

I have a Classic 350, I love it, the most pleasant bike I have ever had for back roads, but it lacks a bit of power when you need to stretch on highway. So I bought a Kawasaki W800, that’s a bike you should definitely review. Nevertheless I think I’ll keep my Classic as well, just can’t get rid of it 😉

[flatcapcaferacer]

Half the fun of owning a Royal Enfield is polishing it and answering questions when parked so the Classic wins this competition. Neither are A1 tourers so polished metal and chrome has to be the best.

[kwakithailand]

Excellent presentation of these lovely bikes 👍
Both are excellent value for the buck, both will find their buyers, I suppose.

[drigon]

People doesn't even call it royal Enfield 😂😂. Its just popular as bullet

[noone-zldi]

Bullet the longest continuous bike in production.

[jota]

Never once said “colourways” or “price point “ so that’s a big like from me.