Royal Enfield has launched the 2023 Bullet 350 in India, starting at Rs 1.73 lakh and going up to Rs 2.15 lakh (ex-showroom). This updated motorcycle is available in three distinct variants: Military, Standard, and Black Gold.
When it comes to updating the design of the Bullet 350, Royal Enfield has taken a conservative approach. The design of the motorcycle retains the classic and iconic appearance of the Bullet, which was first introduced in 1969. The main design changes are centred on the headlight lens, which is noticeably flatter than its predecessor, as well as a slightly modified teardrop-shaped fuel tank. In addition, the motorcycle has an elongated front fender and a unique single-piece seat. However, the majority of the bike's overall appearance is similar to the previous model. Classic elements such as the circular headlight, chrome accents, and an overall vintage design aesthetic are retained.
Royal Enfield has used the same chassis setup that underpins the Classic 350 for this 2023 Bullet 350. For suspension, the motorcycle has 43mm telescopic front forks and dual rear shock absorbers. From the mid-variant onwards, both the front and rear wheels have disc brakes with dual-channel ABS for braking performance, with a 300mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the rear. It is worth noting that the base model has a rear drum brake unit and single-channel ABS. The front tyre is 100/90-19, while the rear tyre is 120/80-18.
The latest Bullet 350 shares its engine with the current Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Meteor 350 models. This engine is a 349cc single-cylinder powerplant that generates 20.2bhp at 6,100rpm and 27Nm at 4,000rpm. The engine is coupled to a five-speed transmission.
In terms of features, the latest Royal Enfield Bullet 350 keeps things simple. It has all-around conventional bulb lighting as well as a semi-digital instrument cluster. This instrument cluster includes an analogue display for important information as well as a digital section with readouts for the fuel level, trip metre, and other pertinent data. Notably, it lacks the tripper navigation feature, which is usually available as an optional extra on the brand's other motorcycle models.
The Royal Enfield 2023 Bullet 350 will be available in three different variants, as well as a variety of five distinct colours. The Military variant is the most basic and comes in two colour options: Military Red and Military Black, which are equipped with single-channel ABS and rear drum brakes. These variants are both priced at Rs 1.73 lakh (ex-showroom). The Standard variant comes next, with two colour options: Standard Black and Standard Maroon. This variant gets dual-channel ABS and rear discs and costs Rs 1.97 lakh (ex-showroom). Finally, the Black Gold variant is priced at Rs 2.15 lakh (ex-showroom) and features blacked-out engine components and a 3D badge. Official bookings for the motorcycle began today, with deliveries beginning on September 3.