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Royal Enfield Bullet Classic thumps in!

Team ZigWheels 04 Nov 2009

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Bulleteers rejoice! The new retro-modern Bullet Classic has been launched with the 350cc Twinspark and the all-new 500cc unit-construction engine!

Royal Enfield has launched its retro thumper, the Bullet Classic. The bike that harks back to Enfield's classic British motorcycle design has been launched with two engine options. The Bullet Classic 350 will come fitted with the same engine that was seen on the Thunderbird TwinSpark, with unit construction and a carburetor. The variant will cost Rs 98,000 ex-showroom Delhi. Accompanying it will be the Bullet Classic 500, which will come fitted with RE's internationally available 500cc fuel-injected unit construction engine. The Bullet Classic 500 has been priced at Rs 1.24 lkah, ex-showroom Delhi.

The design of the bike will be its obvious USP, with its simple and sensuous lines, and that smartly upswept exhaust. Vintage bike cues abound on the Classic, with its spring loaded split seat, thigh pads, headlamp hood and old Royal Enfield graphics on the tank. Modern elements that will add to the practicality of the bike are present too, like the gas-charged shock absorbers. A shift from 19-inch wheel to 18-inchers will also allow riders to choose from a larger variety of aftermarket tyres.

We will be testing the bike soon, so hang tight for a complete road test here on www.ZigWheels.com!


User's Comments
  • Chris (07 August 2010 02:36)
    I tried one and I love it. Reminds me of my old LS 650, only classier. I will buy one someday, but secondhand as taxes are huge here. | Reply
  • Awdhesh (17 May 2010 17:34)
    I have booked classic 500 Cc. My girl friend thinks the the pilion seat is not good as it seperates the driver completely. Is it true? | Reply
  • vivek (11 April 2010 21:51)
    hii everyone planned to take my bike deliver on wednesdat the classic 350....i would like u alll to help me in changiing the silencer for the extra thump...is the add-on silencer worth for it and also is ther any warranty and insurance issue on changing the silencer fron normal...pls do help | Reply
  • anil (13 March 2010 19:32)
    Hi can I get Bullet 500 classic in a week. Everyone says waiting is ther for 6 months. I am 37 years old .am i fit to drive such a heavy bike . Now i am having Unicorn | Reply
  • Dakshdeep Singh (07 March 2010 11:08)
    CLASSIC CLUB....Anyone from Delhi or NCR wann join Classic bike Club, then mail me @dakshdeep@gmail.com | Reply
  • manoj (09 February 2010 08:59)
    hi i am manoj from delhi i have booked the bullet classic 350 and i want to know about its pickup and its sounds plz help me | Reply
  • Manu (09 February 2010 06:54)
    Bullet....is not for kidsRoyal Enfield is for Royal People..... | Reply
 DurgaPrasad (26 April 2010 09:38) Reply to Manu
Hi Manju... Wt u said is true... | Reply
  • gaurav bonguly (08 February 2010 19:04)
    I feel like laughing at all these old fossils stuck with an outdated and obsolete machine and insisting that it is "manly". Real men do not need props, nor is the Bullet one. It is an outdated dinosaur, thats it. | Reply
 z fleece (31 August 2010 16:54) Reply to gaurav bonguly
fine then stick your tongue to your tvs50 | Reply
 Dalu (16 June 2010 11:58) Reply to gaurav bonguly
you r absolutely wrong man | Reply
 Akshay (29 April 2010 16:56) Reply to gaurav bonguly
all this sick bugger is doing is blabbering bull-crap to get some people's attention. please ppl, spare him cos he's innocent n naive and a comlpete asshole!! | Reply
 Vijay Naik (23 March 2010 12:30) Reply to gaurav bonguly
We need to accept what RE makes in India as they do not manufacture Splendors | Reply
 Dakshdeep Singh (07 March 2010 11:06) Reply to gaurav bonguly
Gaurav, if saying that makes you happy, then let it be. but u cannot escape from the reality. | Reply
 Ashiq (03 March 2010 17:20) Reply to gaurav bonguly
Kid, watch your words | Reply
  • Rameshg (27 January 2010 17:27)
    hi buddies, i need only one information. wht abt the beat sound of classic? whether it rocks like a standard bullet? plz replay me...... | Reply
 Vijay Naik (23 March 2010 12:32) Reply to Rameshg
Hey Ramesh,Yes it is true that it sounds as great as a standard one if you opt for a off-road silencer........... | Reply
 Rameshg (09 June 2010 14:27) Reply to Vijay Naik
okay thankyou Vijay................ | Reply
  • Sandeep (25 January 2010 16:06)
    Hi, I read all your comments and many of you are wrong, i own a classic 500 and it is an amazing bike, its the best bullet so far, The thump is amazing with the optional silencer. It can reach a max of 130 kms/hr which no other bullet can, the initial pick up and the torque are amazing, if you are planning between 350 and the 500 go for 500 cuz 350 has the thunderbird twinspark engine. Yo will never have to kick the classic 500 as it does not have the usual amp meter or the Decomp.. i have been on 3 trips with one trip 700kms straight and there is no preaking problem... You will love this bike. | Reply
 ajay (28 March 2010 12:39) Reply to Sandeep
hey nice to hear some one saying positive about classic all mechanics are saying classic has an engine problrem it will not withstand like the standard 350 any one can tell me if its true | Reply
 ammy (11 March 2010 16:53) Reply to Sandeep
thanx fr ur advice....... | Reply
  • Kingkaka (17 December 2009 11:04)
    Hey man, you have girlfriends and flings and then you meet someone and say "she's the one". its the same with the bullet. You have to love it to get love back. and then it shall be yours for life. How long do the Japanese plastic machines last? 5 years?? No offense but that is the real difference and By the way People who call non bullet riders sissy are not worth talking to. They cannot respect their bikes and only use them for an ego boost. it is not about being macho, it is about loving the ride, your bike and the road. Wanderlust, the call of the wild, you name it. | Reply
 Ashiq (03 March 2010 17:22) Reply to Kingkaka
Great response, beautiful | Reply
  • Manjunath Krishna (09 December 2009 21:54)
    Hey Foks,i am planning to go for the latest classic 350 CC bullet, so just wanted to know how is the performance, and out of curosity - i would like to know the milage of the bike ... | Reply
 Sandeep (25 January 2010 16:08) Reply to Manjunath Krishna
Classic 35- = thunderbird twin spark,, ask a guy who has thunderbird twinspark u will know how the classic is. | Reply
  • Dakshdeep (01 December 2009 18:04)
    Guys ... I got Classic 500 1 week ago and already talk of the town. Everyone is asking about it. The power of the bike is awesom.Every peny spend to own the bike is worth it. If you guys are planning to buy it, don't wait. jus book it it already has 4 weeks waiting. This is the REAL BIKE. | Reply
 Indranil (04 December 2009 14:08) Reply to Dakshdeep
hi Dakshdeep, i am also planning to go for Classic 500...just want to know about the performance..and how comfortable the seats are for 2? hope there is not much of trouble like older bullets...hw is the thump? have u gone for the upgraded silencer or the standard silencer?pls reply | Reply
 Dakshdeep Singh (07 December 2009 17:25) Reply to Indranil
Hey Indranil. Apology for Delay response. I hope by now you already got you bike booked. Now answer to your queries.PERFORMANCE.....i am facing some minute issue with the beeps and the alarm system of the bike, but that too only while starting. I can't tell you about 2 seats as i am enjoying it single handedly.Well I have not driven any previous verion of Bullet but few of my frinds who drive from Electra to thunderbird to older 500CC have tested this and man.. their expersion after the ride was something which i cannot explain. One friend who is driving 500CC older model after the test ride say " this bike is baap of all the bullet models".Currently upgraded silencer is not leagel in Delhi( thats what distibutor told me) would be availble on roads by Jan at extra cost of 3000. | Reply
 G Satyanarayan (17 December 2009 17:29) Reply to Dakshdeep Singh
Hi bought classic 500cc on 10th dec'09. It's a great bike no questions about it. But have problems with the battery. Infact from the lot which I got the bike it seems 10 out of the 18 bikes have this problem due to the faulty batteries supplied by EXIDE company and they currently don't have stock to replace the faulty battery. So have to wait for 10 days... :(. The classic 500 cannot be driven without a battery at any point of time. So this seems to be 1 bad point of it.
 balaji (25 April 2010 15:37) Reply to Dakshdeep Singh
satya is right there seems to be a battery problem. i got my bike on 7 th of april 2010. the first battery failed in a day' time. the second one was replaced in a day' time by taking it off from a new bike in the showroom. this also went off about a 4 days ago. the waiting time fo these batteries is abt 10 days. this definitely is a problem as of date with classic 500s. but the bike is a beauty on the road.. it just takes to the road like a bull on a rampage.. the pick up and speed is quite amazing can easily tuch 100 without you realising the speed..
  • amit (01 December 2009 00:02)
    i got 350 classic, and its awesome. | Reply
 murali (01 December 2009 21:05) Reply to amit
Dear Amit, I am also planning to buy a 350 classic shortly.Let me have clarifications from you on two points.a)Have you fixed a seat for the pillion rider ? if yes, what is the xtra cost. ?b)Are the split seats good enough and comfortable for two fat guys ? | Reply
 Srihari (01 December 2009 20:35) Reply to amit
hi amit congrats on ur classic 350...i have booked one wine maroon...which is the clr u got and how long did it take for u to ge tthe bike...howz the performance of the bike..pls share ur thots on this new classic 350 | Reply
  • Aneesh (17 November 2009 17:15)
    I am a great fan of bullet. I have a 1984 model with me. After seeing the classic 350 and 500, I dream to get one. Experts can you advice me on this,which one is better | Reply
  • pankaj sharma (15 November 2009 18:31)
    peple says or nt bt i hv 2 purchased... bec i love 2 ride.........bullet.................. bec bullet a defination of royalride an royallooks in ride..... an finaly 'bullet chale to duniya rasta de' its true........... | Reply
  • Anindya  (12 November 2009 13:02)
    One question is there any way to add a buddy seat to this bike. Though I like the solo look I have a feeling I think I will have to add another seat to it Damn. And how does it sound compared to an electra. Thats the only other bullet I have riden. Call me a pussy but Man bullet 350 is the most fun to ride out of that and electra. but I could never manage to kick start my friends bull. | Reply
 Rishi (12 November 2009 15:52) Reply to Anindya
It comes with 2 seats and a gaurd. That is included in the standard pricing and no extra payment for that (atleast in Mumbai)You can get the solo look by removing the rear seat and get the new silencer as well. | Reply
 Dakshdeep (01 December 2009 18:16) Reply to Rishi
Same goes in DELHIno extra money for rear seat.but the baby look dam good with single seat. | Reply
  • Vinay Yohan (11 November 2009 07:24)
    I have a Bullet 500, 1998 model 22 BHP version. The Classic 500 is the next on my list -- a must buy.And please dont even talk about Pulsars and the like.'LET THE BOYS HAVE THEIR TOYS --- YOU AND YOUR BULLET'Nothing even comes close........Vinay | Reply
  • jompy deo (08 November 2009 19:51)
    gr8 going man too gud so dats d reasn they stop selin standard cool bike | Reply
  • Amit (07 November 2009 22:41)
    hello friends... i m a great fan of BULLET and wanna buy one. i thought of this model months bak and loved it... now its hereand i wanna own the baby...cud you please help me to go for which one... 350 or 500 classic.. and wat is the diff b/w EFI and Digital TCI and which one of these fuel injection techniques is better... ? | Reply
 venkat (08 November 2009 18:09) Reply to Amit
better to go for 350CC. If you are speed lover don't go for bullet | Reply
 George  (07 December 2009 00:41) Reply to venkat
hey !!!!Heard that the mileage has gone up as its twin spark with fuel injection. How far has this gone? | Reply
 Rishi (12 November 2009 15:55) Reply to venkat
Nope... You can beat the hell outta most 150 cc bikes and only the Pulsar (upper spec) and the Karizma can beat the bullet to accelaration... Am of couorse not including the superbikes and the 250cc KawasakiGo for the 500, its quick AND fast | Reply
 amit (09 November 2009 14:49) Reply to venkat
i love speed but then bullet's sound is totally amazing.. it feels awesome to ride bullet... i hav almost decided to buy a bullet and that too the new one... classic the design is totally looks prestigious ... but m confused for whether to go for 350 or 500 cc. ?? and which one has better sound of bullet??? | Reply
 roshan (16 November 2009 16:13) Reply to amit
bullet classic 500 has got a better thump then 350. Changing the silencer to a tilted one will give you even a better thump
  • Sainesh Bharadwaj (07 November 2009 21:58)
    Those who dislike The Bullet, go buy yourself a Pulsar. I got 3 Bullets in my parking lot (my younger bro., dad n me, of course) The retro look and feel is here to stay, approve it or not! Royal Enfield, "Made Like A Gun, since 1891" | Reply
 Gaurav Shrivastava (13 November 2009 22:18) Reply to Sainesh Bharadwaj
Salutes you Sainesh.You people are real mens. | Reply
  • Srini (07 November 2009 13:32)
    WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY FOR RESEARCH INTO THE WW2 HORSE....THEY COULD HAVE BUILT MORE MODERN BIKES WITH THE EFFORTS. | Reply
 RJ (01 May 2010 12:18) Reply to Srini
I agree with you. its high time RE change the look of the bike. With HD and other bikes on Indian roads it is time for RE to have change to be in the competition. I own an HD Softail classic and is totally maintenance free since last 3 years. | Reply
 Abhay (12 November 2009 13:06) Reply to Srini
HAHA you dont see the point to these bikes then. In gaming people use a term called fail. SO whenever someone does not get the point about a given game is a fail. so srini you Fail. | Reply
 Samy (09 November 2009 11:54) Reply to Srini
go ask your daddy about Bullet and then come back and write comments. | Reply
 Sumon (08 November 2009 17:48) Reply to Srini
if you had an eye on world biking you would have realise that classic bikes like this are making a comeback and growing in popularity. All european and american bike manufacturers are at it. Only thing to complain regarding thes bikes is the price. | Reply
  • Ravi (07 November 2009 00:56)
    Bullet is an icon and will be an icon. Its thump is unbeatable and the bullet followers will remain its followers for a long time to come. I own a Honda Shadow 750cc sports cruiser. Before you start ranting and panting about a Honda...you should know that at the end of the day, it is just not passion which drives the bike, its the bike itself too. British bikes like norton and triumph have come a long way...why is RE still way behind? It is to India what Harley is for the americans...they love it inspite of the million repairs and high maintenance. Riding it is fun...but there are few aspects of RE which I don't like anymore, after riding a Honda Shadow, is that it is too heavy even with 250cc 's less it feels too heavy and just not quick enough. Yes, is still feel RE is a timeless classic and I still love it...I would love to ride one anytime, but owning it...is where the issue of practicality kicks in... | Reply
  • danny (07 November 2009 00:51)
    thats a turnback 4 the wild roaring beast . i have a classic 350 ,82 model which is stilll considered 2 be the unbeatable in the indian road. will the renewal of this cruiser effect the other sections of enfield, esp. the mileage n on Road price ? | Reply
  • Patet (06 November 2009 15:24)
    This thing sucks ... I'm into classic bikes myself (before u hurl that shoe btw) ... but their ignorance of new technologies is just overwhelming ... they look like they're just sitting there n reaping the genius of their forefathers ... look at bonneville ... same sensual bike it always was but at least more power less emissions improved suspension ... I mean how long can you go turning a blind eye to all this. I own a bullet machismo myself, modified to my taste (I know bullet is a canvas you draw your own personality on) ... but it gets hot and it gets nasty same problems it had 2 centuries ago. Its a great bike but by no means matured. RE claims to be the makers of bikes for the passionate but they're sitting ducks for any new players looking east. wakey wakey sunshine... | Reply
 Abhishek (06 November 2009 18:11) Reply to Patet
"bonneville"!! a classic bike anylonger. If you were in classic bike, you probably never came to this conclusion. In general, bonneville is known as hondaville, because of its design | Reply
  • Goobu (06 November 2009 15:03)
    Friends, I find Bullet very difficult to ride.I am a 17 year old PUC student.I often confuse with its gear shift and brake.How do you all ride this messy thing?In Kerala, my place, people are mad for this bike. Why do we need a complicated bike on Indian roads? It is pretty heavy too.. | Reply
 Rajendran Thrissur (08 November 2009 16:20) Reply to Goobu
Hai goobu, you said IT, in kerala - people are MAD about BULLET. ME a keralite, MAD of bullet... First you complete your graduation and leter try to own yourself ONE. When you grow, you will LEARN about the messy things in BULLET... NOW you are child... | Reply
 sen chennai (06 November 2009 15:47) Reply to Goobu
Heavy.... Bullet you mean?.. Never... Do Ride on it to feel it.. its a baby. You will never get the riding control with any of other bikes | Reply
 Praf (08 November 2009 14:54) Reply to sen chennai
Goobu, come out of your nappies. It will all be fine. Bullet hates kids playing around with it ! | Reply
  • vamsi (06 November 2009 12:04)
    Hey guys can u just suggest me how is the new engine. I just want to know the reviews about the new Unit Construction Engine I dont fell the thump as my old bullet. | Reply
 PK (12 November 2009 16:06) Reply to vamsi
You will never feel the Thump in New Bullets as you feel it in your old bullet... All new bullet are like 100cc or 150 cc bikes, they dont produce good thump atall hence many of the new bullet owners modify their new bike for Good Thump. So my opinion is buy onemore old Bullet (80's to 90's Model) and get the Good thump | Reply
  • Murthy (06 November 2009 10:33)
    Hi...Bullet had been my first | Reply
  • baljinder (06 November 2009 00:16)
    somanybody knws d on road mileage of 500 classic and 35 classic..resp | Reply
 Henry (06 November 2009 11:43) Reply to baljinder
Typical Indian mentality - MIleage kya hai? | Reply
 abhishek (06 November 2009 18:13) Reply to Henry
lmao! achha bhai saab ye avarage toh bohot thoda deti hogi! | Reply
 arun (06 November 2009 07:24) Reply to baljinder
you ride it, you will fall in love with it,and mileage does not matters when you own it | Reply
 prasad  (06 November 2009 14:37) Reply to arun
You cant have your cake and eat it too..You either go for crap bikes that give you mileage or go for Enfield Bullet. Bullet is not meant for misers. | Reply
 George  (07 December 2009 00:57) Reply to prasad
but still it should have a better mileage as both 350 and 500 classics are twinspark with fuel injection. So naturally mileage needs to go up. In Electra one can get anywhere between 32-40 KMPL. But someone who have bought this will know what they are getting.
 Nilabh (23 December 2009 10:48) Reply to prasad
don't behave like Americans. Mileage is not just about saving fuel. Its also about how well the engine is engineered. I love Enfield but that doesn't mean you ignore other things like practicality and environment. And I think enfield has taken some good steps in this direction with introduction of twin spark and Fuel injection. It never hurts to have a modern and efficient power plant.
  • Raja Parekh (05 November 2009 22:03)
    I would rather by Neno. | Reply
 George  (07 December 2009 00:59) Reply to Raja Parekh
Hey buddy !!!No other vahicle can replace the feel of a bullet Enfi. | Reply
 VICKY (06 November 2009 04:10) Reply to Raja Parekh
Dude u must undrstnd ders diffrnce betwn BULLET | Reply
 prakash seth (06 November 2009 02:18) Reply to Raja Parekh
u surely buy a nano man.this is not for ur kind of people. | Reply
 Vihaan (06 November 2009 14:40) Reply to prakash seth
Agree. Such guys are the real Indians.They do not appreciate quality.They want cheap things.Only fools compare cars with bikes | Reply
  • Shammi Jha (05 November 2009 21:47)
    this bike (royal enfield bullet) is an outdated technology.It should not be even called an urban bike.Go for it only if you are living in some remote village of india where the roads are muddy and uneven.because this bike canot run over 100 km/hr et all even being carrying such a huge engine and it drinks petrol like anything. From the company forget any concept called customer care they do not know what is it.spares are rarely available in the market and service stations are no bettert then road side repair shops.It offers least warranty in the market just 10 000 kms. whereas other modern bikes come with a warranty of 40000 to 60000 kms andbuy it if you want to sho that you have least value for money, after all this is one of the costliest bikes in the indian market.How do I know so much?? 'cause I bought one Bullet Electra 5S just 10 months back and regretting everyday. | Reply
 Riz (19 January 2010 07:56) Reply to Shammi Jha
Poor Shammi, he might have seen a macho man riding a bullet and might have fallen for it, and now repenting for not being so Macho, poor guy. | Reply
 PK (12 November 2009 16:19) Reply to Shammi Jha
Shammi Jha, heard of a saying "Bandar Kya jane Adrak ka Swad".... This suits you the most... When you dont know anything about Bullet, dont coment on it in this way... I own 1984 Bullet 350cc and i have driven 105kmph, we reach this figure very easily unlike any other bike which take long time and give lot of vibrations... So as Praveen sharma said You should own a sunny and you will definitely fly on Sunny when a Bullet will go past your sunny at 100kmph... If you dont like your electra give it to me i will buy... | Reply
 Nelu (17 November 2009 13:12) Reply to PK
I agree with Shammi that RE is a third class bike without refinement. Its having strange technological and maintenance problems. It is not a reliable one. I am surprised, why Honda and Yamaha are not trying to introduce such cult bikes with 500cc capacity. I assure that it would be much more advanced and reliable. Otherwise this RE should be snached from Eicher and taken over by Honda or Yamaha or Suzuki. | Reply
 Saurabh Singh (11 November 2009 22:01) Reply to Shammi Jha
Buddy read praveen sharma comments he is true you need to buy a cycle it's better for you bullet is not made for kid's | Reply
 sen chennai (06 November 2009 16:02) Reply to Shammi Jha
Only Masculalines own and drive a bullet.... | Reply
 Praveen Sharma (06 November 2009 14:48) Reply to Shammi Jha
Liar..this guy cant tell the difference between chalk and cheese, I am sure. Bullet is unbeatable. It is time-tested. Pulsars and Splendors are transient. Bullet is the heart beat of the Indian youth. Experience the thumping sound. Sorry, it is meant for men and not for sissy boys like you. | Reply
 gops (06 November 2009 12:11) Reply to Shammi Jha
Shammi.. the difference is that you bought not knowing what you are getting into.. whereas many people do precisely know what they want from a bullet and also what it doesnt come with...for them.. what you list is not an issue, just a fact of life. | Reply
 Saurabh (06 November 2009 11:59) Reply to Shammi Jha
Shammi bhai...come and take a test drive of my bullet...u will surely delete your comment that it cant run over 100km/hr... | Reply
 Harry (06 November 2009 06:05) Reply to Shammi Jha
Not everyone is worth its salt to own | Reply
 prakash seth (06 November 2009 02:19) Reply to Shammi Jha
SHAMMI JHA ,I think u r outdated . | Reply
 rahul gupta (06 November 2009 02:07) Reply to Shammi Jha
bhai when u cant afford bullet ,u should hv bought some other bike.it is the oldest bike and it makes an impression.i suggest u to buy hero honda cd dawn or some other bajaj bike,u 'll hv ur value fr money but i consider ur one point that service stations should be more.remember man bullet is nt for milage or speed,but wll said "JAB BULLET CHALE TO DUNIYA RASTA DE". | Reply
 The Right Shifter (06 November 2009 01:47) Reply to Shammi Jha
guy u sure are pissed with the bullet, but let me tell you that you are wrong. on the contrary the whole charm of riding a bullet is in all the problems you faced. Accept it that it is not a commuters bike. Its a classic and classics are never urban. can you deny the unmistakable feel of raw power between your legs when the bullet fires. the respect in peoples eyes when they stare at you at traffic signals? you should have bought a Hero Honda perhaps | Reply
 Nemo (06 November 2009 13:29) Reply to The Right Shifter
Man, I suggest a Bajaj Boxer and I am sure you'll feel like a king :) | Reply
 Praveen Sharma (06 November 2009 14:52) Reply to Nemo
No way. This chakka needs a TVS 50 or a sunny ...Funny guy. Perhaps, he might have been made fun of by his friends for not being able to kick start the Bullet
  • subhanil majumder (05 November 2009 18:10)
    I can place a seat in the bach as it is possible | Reply
  • pankaj (05 November 2009 17:28)
    Iske peeche ki seat kahan hai..? | Reply
 subhanil majumder (05 November 2009 18:13) Reply to pankaj
You should visit the showroom first and they will fit a seat for your favourite person to be seated behind you .Don't worry my dear. | Reply
  • Diptinder (05 November 2009 13:39)
    The exhaust pipe will not be available on the Indian models. But, to price it as same as the existing models is a good move. Personally, if the retrospective had to be maintained, they should have used right side gear shift. | Reply
  • SB (05 November 2009 10:29)
    Why does RE prefer the reverse gear rather than moving forward? Let bu gones be bygones and look forward guys...enough of this RETRO stuff. Try to invest in something new...like a good v-twin engine for the lovely Thunderbird. It will be an instant hit. Stop these cheap cosmetic jobs. | Reply
 Bijay Bhujabal (05 November 2009 14:33) Reply to SB
Well, retros should be there. But I agree with you. A cruiser Like Thunderbird with a v-twin, Ah! would be ready to trade my car for it! | Reply
 Shammi (05 November 2009 21:53) Reply to Bijay Bhujabal
please check the details and think again.You will change your mind.Royal enfield is a bike of gone days.Better think of some equally priced Yamaha or Honda you will get much value for your money and satisfaction. | Reply
 prakash seth (06 November 2009 02:15) Reply to Shammi
this guy shammi is frm vry poor background so dont mind him and go for it.it is an awesome bike.i feel sorry for shammi.u better ride a luna,ur real value fr money
  • Seeteez Mohapatra (05 November 2009 10:23)
    Went to the showroom to make up my mind as regards to be or not to be....Take it from me , If God came visiting , this would be his ride !! | Reply
 Manish (06 November 2009 08:53) Reply to Seeteez Mohapatra
to cut d long story shrt...bullet is BULLET....u cum 2 know wen it hits u....u don't recommend it 2 any1...u fall in luv with itits not for commuting, nor for racing, but pure riding xperience wich is class apartre rocks....bullet thumps | Reply
  • Navin (04 November 2009 20:48)
    i guess the picture shows the 500cc fi unit which does not have a kick starter. the 350cc carb classic will be having the kick starter. | Reply
  • ruby (04 November 2009 20:18)
    On RE website, its mentioned that these new bikes have Kick option along with Electric start, but i was unable to locate the kick on the bike in bike pics. Any body having any idea ? | Reply
 Avinash (05 November 2009 11:49) Reply to ruby
Pehele apne english sudhar, its anybody and not Any body | Reply
  • Karthik Balaguru (04 November 2009 20:15)
    Wowww, it is simply superb. Karthik Balaguru | Reply
  • Hemant (04 November 2009 20:00)
    will it be left side gear foot ??? over all an awesome bike.. | Reply
  • ranajit (04 November 2009 18:18)
    I would like to the on road price for 350 classic in bangalore. | Reply
 manoj (09 February 2010 08:57) Reply to ranajit
ranajit abi tak kya road price hi check karta rahega pagal ja aur jake book kar ke aa kyoki ye 5 month ki waiting par h | Reply
 chandra (04 November 2009 19:38) Reply to ranajit
I enquired and they said its around 1.7L on road price | Reply
 pankaj (05 November 2009 17:27) Reply to chandra
baap re... itne mein to 4 platina aa jayengi... fir unki ghoda gaadi bana ke chalao.. mast idea hai na... | Reply
 Ranajit (04 November 2009 18:19) Reply to ranajit
I would like to know the on road price for 350 classic in bangalore | Reply
 Hemant (04 November 2009 20:05) Reply to Ranajit
how come so expensive in bangalore.. article says ex-showroom delhi is 98k | Reply
 satyamurthy (05 November 2009 12:38) Reply to Hemant
In Bangalore 350 - Onroad its around 1,12,000/-500 - Onroad its around 1,43,000/-
  • Vishal Sood (04 November 2009 16:41)
    An informative article just on right moment. Will be exciting to read your road test details. | Reply
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