The Royal Enfield 350 (new type) topic

[slowboy]

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I am a proud owner of a 2022 Royal Enfield 350 classic reborn and I cannot emphasise how good the build quality is. I have enjoyed my time with owning a C90 but when i did a test ride on the Royal Enfield I just had to own one. Having owned it for about 3 months I have come to the conclusion that I feel much more safer riding this bike as it has many safety features. I have added an under tray, engine protection bars + a small windscreen and boy does it look good. I have been looking for some good looking panniers with the Royal Enfield Motif embossed on them and noticed some for sale in India that also came with the frame bars. Sadly I had to cancel them as I was told by the supplier they could not now have Enfield on them and it just had to be Royal. What they were not also telling me is that there was an import duty on top of the price agreed. This came to light as I asked for a reduction in the price and all they could come up with is that they would state that the purchase price was lower so that the import duty was lower. This raised more questions than answers, such as they would be using our tax system to give me a reduction and also they were not making it clear that I had to pay extra import duty. I am now waiting for my local dealer to receive stock of a rear luggage rack so that I can fit a top box to it.

Bought my genuine Enfield rear rack and side pannier racks (no bags as I already have the panniers in my photo above) from Royal-Rider on eBay. Half the uk price and no import duty, Five days to arrive from India and excellent quality.

[wightegi]

On the question of speed limiters, some new Vespas are limited and it is done via the ABS sensor ring on the front wheel, you can buy other `wheels` with different spacing to increase the top speed. So does the Enfield have a fuse for the ABS

[slowboy]

On the question of speed limiters, some new Vespas are limited and it is done via the ABS sensor ring on the front wheel, you can buy other `wheels` with different spacing to increase the top speed. So does the Enfield have a fuse for the ABS

We’re C90 riders, 70 will nearly rip our faces off

Seriously though, surely if the limit is a problem, wouldn’t it be better to buy a different, quicker bike?

[Tewy]

I do not know about speed limiters on the Royal Enfield 350 but for me the bike is quick enough. I loved my Honda C90 but riding the bike had similar issues to cycling where motorist feel the need to pass you ASAP, even if it was not safe to do so. I never got used to changing gears on the semi auto box so mainly rode it in 3rd. After 3 months riding the Enfield it has loosened up and feels a more responsive bike now. My friend has a 500 cafe racer Enfield and he found his bike had also loosened up. I was thinking of buying it off him for £3k but was not sure of that the riding position would do my ageing back any good. Slowboy it is good that you got a good deal from Royal-Rider in India but I do not want to buy abroad again and will wait until I get the right items come up for sale in the UK.

[Scootyman]

I read a number of posts on here, mentioning the new RE 350 in its various guises. Hopefully this might help a few with an owners perspective.I’ve had my 350 classic in green since June last year and so far have done 4500 miles ish on it, including a John O Groats to Lands end run, which included riding it from south Devon to John O Groats for the start. I think I’ve got to know it now.
The first thing that struck me about the bike is how well finished it is. This still holds true despite it being used in all weathers and on salty roads. I do clean it regularly, and it’s holding up very well.
The bike just feels comfortable and so easy to ride. The ergonomics are spot on for me at 6’1”, and from friends who have ridden it and gone on to buy one of the versions of the 350 (meteor, classic or hunter) it fits a wide range of people.
The motor is a peach, so smooth yet with real character. Torquey low down, it is at its best on A and B roads and lanes, although it can motor along at 70 on the motorway, it’s governed to a max of 71 mph, no matter what the Speedo tells you.
Like a Cub or super Cub, its greatest asset, for me at least, is that it’s a charming thing to ride and an honest bike with no frippery and proper mudguards.
Off to France on it in three months for a couple of weeks, it’ll be right at home there off the Autoroute.

Arrghh stop!!
You are making me want to sell the Pan now and I’ve only just got it!
I’m thinking my big bike days are numbered now though. As much as I love riding it, what a lump to get out of the garage, even on a turntable! I’m thinking later this year I might be looking closely at these.
Thanks for the great review

[richie the 1st]

when i e-mailled both givi and shad about a carrier for the hunter 350,they both said they are not making them,but i think they will change there mind.

[Capitano]

when i e-mailled both givi and shad about a carrier for the hunter 350,they both said they are not making them,but i think they will change there mind.

There are plain racks already available for the Hunter. Add a Givi monokey or monlock stock plate with brackets and you have a rack for a Givi topbox.

[dmw1950]

I've got a carrier from India, ordered a Givi monolock plate from Busters. Great minds think alike Ged.
My existing Handlebar givi screen fits a treat.
I think the carrier will support the topbox, and I will only will be using as storage when I walk away from the bike.
The engine/gearbox is a gem.

[richie the 1st]

any more up-dates dave.

[dmw1950]

Richie, I'm just back from Wales with Peter on his Classic350 and my Hunter350, both bikes ran faultless over the 3 days as you would expect. They did not use much fuel, I would think close to 100mpg for my Hunter. I got a cheap carrier from India which I will replace for a better one now that I've decided its a keeper. It was raining for the whole ride back of 230 miles, the handling was very stable, but both of us noted the brakes suffered in the heavy rain showers.
The bike done 2500 miles and sounds very mechanically quiet which is great when ticking over at its very steady tickover. When cleaned yesterday the finish is holding up very well, better than the CB125F.