Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs. Classic 350: What's the difference?

A quick video exploring the key differences between the various versions of the 2024 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and the existing Classic 350.

[TheNorfolkThunderbolt]

Another salient point, the Bullet 350 is a core model for the India home market. I think the reason the Classic was released first is twofold. 1: The Classic has its main appeal in the UK and European markets, which RE are specifically targeting with this model, and 2: due to the resistance on the home market of to changes to their iconic Bullet, they needed to prove that the J platform was a good upgrade so that older Indian customers would be more inclined to embrace the changes. Just my humble opinion.

[jockstrapp]

I have ordered a 350 Bullet and hope to pick it up this weekend...Christmas comes early!

[blearyview]

Not sure the drum brakes version will be available in the UK. All the Classic 350 version on the UK web site show disk brakes. I have the Chrome Bronze Classic and love it to bits. I do agree that they seem to have dropped the ball regards a badged Bullet.

[paulfoster]

You are aware that you are viewing the Indian market versions of All these Royal Enfield's?
None of the bike's sold in the UK have those guards on the rear wheel on the left side in the UK?
Also all previous Bullets have had square type boxes on the side's,
I don't think you'd be able to change them, and if you buy a Bullet, why would you?
I'm mostly disappointed that Royal Enfield don't appear to be making an all Chrome Bullet (Mudguards ect),
I have owned a 2008 Royal Enfield 350 Bullet, and a later 500 Bullet,
I at present own a 650 Interceptor,
I'm getting a Hunter 350 as a second bike in about Three weeks,
I'm looking forward to it,
Cheers Paul Foster

[wozza]

Looking at some Indian websites, the handlebars on the new Bullet are higher than on the Classic.

[deltabluesdavidraye]

I looked at a black and gold one .Wow the fit and finish was as good as anything and that rear fender is much better at its job.The seat is actually better for all around use.The side covers fit the frame lines with their Triangular shape.

[modikuldeep]

But which better plz halp me bcz i purchase so please tell me bullet 350 is good ya classic 350? Please answer sir

[xtcv]

I don't think cast wheels are an option for the stealth classic in the UK. Good improvement on the rear fender on the Bullet. Back of bike and pillion should stay a bit cleaner

[martinheinze]

Drumbrakes are only for India 🇮🇳 as a cheaper option. Not available in Europe.

[MrMomo]

Compared to the last UCE models, where the engine is a stress member, it looks like the chassis cradles the J-series. Also, the rear brake lever goes over the silencer pipe, rather that under, which was a problem on the UCE models, as it was the lowest thing on the bike and scraped on right turns. I guess technology has moved on and OHC is more durable now, but I'm glad I got the last of the pushrod engines on my B5 Bullet 500. The Classic 350 Reborn was well received, so re-badging it as a Bullet is fine. Hope they make a 500 but I don't think the 650 twins should go in a Bullet. It should always be a single.

[glevumconsulting]

urgent request RE - bring on the air cooled 500 please

[Coastriderscotland]

Hi, think the drum rear brakes will prob be home India market not EU, you see that on the India Classic 350 you posted from the India Website, thanks for mentioning all 350 Classics come with 2 seats 😁👍👍👍
Cheers Bruce

[stevesanelli]

Well presented WM! Owning a Marsh Grey(green) that was exactly the same reason I chose the Signals version because I don’t have time to polish the engine covers let alone the front forks🤦‍♂️ I wonder if a single seat from the Classic will fit the Bullet🤔 the rear guard still provides rear wheel clearance, the side form looks enclosed which I like! I’d say for Europe & UK, drum rear brakes will not be available. Thanks for your input

[kzrider]

Holding out in hopes for a 500 classic military green. 350 is ok but, prefer a 500. If was my only bike would get a 650 instead. But, I have several large V Twins and a 500 is still step down in power but, more then a 350. Not sure why they did away with a iconic middle ground setup.

[passinthru]

I agree. It's curious that these very small differences justify such a launch.

[kevindarkstar]

Bottom line, this thing will perform exactly like the classic🤷🏻‍♂️

[winchesterstevebrook]

On all these 3D models they show the heel/toe gear shift lever. I thought that previously only the Meteor models had the heel/toe shift, and the Classic variants a toe only shift.

[PhilipBallGarry]

Just a quick note: The drum rear brake is not an option for the UK spec Classic 350 - neither are the alloy wheels. Whether we see these on the new Bullet is doubtful too - they seem to be reserved for the Indian home market?

[laurens]

In six years' time, it will be the bullet's 100th anniversary. A good time to launch a brand new Bullet 500? Would make sense then to tweak a Classic to at least have a Bullet in the meantime.

[BlueRidgeRider]

Is the tank different? It looks like pinstripes are the only difference.

The drum brake is only for India. No ABS on the drum, only the front.

The rear mudguard on your computer render are missing the external braces. The Classic has them and so does the Bullet.