The 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 has been launched in India. Check out all the details of this retro bike here. The 2023 Bullet 350 is the successor to the highly popular UCE-powered Royal Enfield Bullet 350, armed with a new engine and chassis from the J-platform, along with updated instrument cluster, switchgear, among others.

Price:

The 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350’s pricing structure is as follows: The entry-level model starts at Rs 1,73,562, while the mid-range variant is priced at Rs 1,97,436, and the top-of-the-line version comes in at Rs 2,15,801. These prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Prospective buyers can now book the retro bike, it is set to arrive at dealerships on September 3. Test rides will commence on the same day as well.

Features:

The most significant feature update in the 2023 Bullet 350 is the introduction of a semi-digital instrument cluster, same as the one found in the Royal Enfield Classic 350. This instrument cluster combines an analog speedometer with tell-tale lights, along with a digital display that provides essential information such as fuel level, tripmeter and odometer readings, and an Eco indicator.

Furthermore, the motorcycle now incorporates the same rotary switchgear as seen in the Classic 350 and the Meteor 350. Notably, the left switchgear features a convenient USB port for added practicality.

Royal Enfield has also made the Tripper Navigation pod (turn-by-turn navigation) available as an optional accessory, priced at Rs 5,000. Additionally, a variety of other accessory parts are on offer, including different seat options, windshields, crash guards, and more, allowing riders to personalize and enhance their riding experience. Another important aspect to note is that the new Bullet does not get a kick start lever.

Engine:

The 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 uses a new 349cc J-series engine that’s counterbalanced, and is BS6.2-compliant and E20 compatible. It produces 20.2PS at 6100rpm, and 27Nm at 4000rpm, and is linked to a 5-speed transmission. For reference, the 346cc UCE engine produced 19.36PS at 5250rpm, and 28Nm at 4000rpm.

Suspension And Brakes:

The 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 comes with a double-cradle frame. It is suspended on a 41mm telescopic fork, and twin rear shock absorbers. The bike rolls on 19-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke wheels, shod with Ceat tubed tyres measuring 100-section front and 120-section at the rear.

Braking is courtesy the 300mm front disc, and a 270mm rear unit, linked to dual-channel ABS. The base variant, however, gets a rear drum with a single-channel ABS. The bike’s seat height is 805mm (5mm more than the UCE Bullet), ground clearance is 170m, kerb weight is 195kg (4kg heavier than the UCE Bullet). At 13 litres, the fuel tank is 0.5 litres smaller than its predecessor.

Rivals:

The 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350’s rivals include the Honda H’ness CB350, Jawa Standard and Benelli Imperiale 400. Other options that are more affordable in the retro bike segment are the Yamaha FZ-X and the Kawasaki W175.