It’s the same as the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn, albeit with new colour schemes and a few subtle changes typical of the Standard Bullet.
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Test Ride of The New Royal Enfield Bullet 350: Part 1
Finally got to take a test ride of the new Bullet 350. Thanks to the dealer, I was one of the first few to get a test ride of this newly launched machine, that too at home.
The test ride bike available was coincidentally the colour which I admire the most: the Standard Maroon.
Before the test ride, I did a small walkaround of the bike. Sharing a few pics for the benefit of others interested.
It’s the same Classic 350 reborn, albeit with new colour schemes and a few subtle changes typical of the Standard Bullet.
The tank badge and pinstripes remind me of the Original Standard Bullet
The took box monogram looks pretty neat
The bike now flaunts the J Series Engine with the faux battery box (left side)
The faux rectangular air filter box (right side)
The boxy design of the rear fender/mudguard and matching mudguard stays. Notice the cleverly made design of the mudguard stays on the right side which can double up as saddle stays.
On the left, the saree guard does the dual duty.
The headlight set up is an all-halogen affair
The headlamp nacelle design remains the same with the tiger lamps on either side.
No LED for the front indicators
No LED at the rear also
The heel shifter will not be liked by old-school Bulleteers, though it will keep your shoes tidy and clean. The spring-loaded wide and flat rider footpegs are a nice practical touch.
Open the right side toolbox with the key and you have access to the battery, the tool kit and the fuse box
The left side tool box contains the air filter. The plastic cover has a slot for keeping essential documents.
Remove the plastic cover and the intake of the air filter is visible.
The familiar cockpit. Tripper navigation is an optional accessory and the tiny MID has sufficient information for a Bullet. Scroll through the menu using the toggle switch and you see various information.
Time (was not set on the demo bike)
Odometer reading. This bike had clocked only about 80.9 km
Trip 1
Trip 2
Trip F, i.e. distance travelled with fuel in reserve (low-level light on)
Switchgear is the same as the Classic reborn. Left side rotary switch has high beam, low beam and pass switch integrated and push cancel type indicator switch below it. Horn switch is further below and menu toggle button is in the front. I was somehow not comfortable with the position of the pass switch and the horn switch, and had to shift the entire grip to operate either. Non-adjustable clutch lever is surprisingly light for by Bullet standards.
Right side rotary switch integrates the engine kill switch and starter switch and the hazard light button below it.
Both the side stand and the centre stand are standard fitments. the rubber stud integrated on the centre stand is a nice touch.
The horn though a single piece is loud enough for busy traffic conditions.
No cover for the brake fluid reservoir.
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