Royal Enfield launched more affordable versions of the Bullet 350 and Bullet 350 ES in order to target a wider audience and combat dwindling sales. Priced at Rs 1.12 lakh and Rs 1.26 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively, the bikes are Rs 9,380 and Rs 8,921 cheaper than the standard Bullet 350 and electric-start variants. We’ve compiled different images of the bikes to give you a better idea of what’s changed and what hasn’t, along with the differences between the two bikes.
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The biggest visual difference between the base and the standard version of the bikes is the paint scheme. The base variants of the Royal Enfield 350 gets a blacked-out theme with three new colours - silver, blue and black.
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It’s a similar case with the Bullet 350 ES where you have three new shades to choose from - Black, Regal Red, Royal Blue paint scheme.
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The Bullet 350 gets cylinder and cylinder head painted in black while the slightly more premium ‘ES’ model features a complete matte-black engine casing.
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The second biggest difference is branding. While the base model uses stickers on the tank, the ES variant features premium 3D logos.
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In order to cut costs, both models miss out on the premium handmade pinstripes on the fuel tank and the 3D branding on the side quarter panels.
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The chrome-plated wheels are replaced with black-rim spoked ones which are less expensive to manufacture.
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Conventional twin rear shock absorbers handle suspension duties in place of the gas-charged units at the rear.
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The side boxes, turn-indicators, rearview mirrors and grab handles are also finished in black and complement the overall theme.
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The instrument console remains unchanged, with the same analogue speedometer sitting smack in the centre of the console, flanked by tell-tale lights on the right-hand side and the key slot on the left.
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Powering both the bikes is the same 346cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder motor that puts out 20PS of power at 5,250rpm and 28Nm of peak torque at 4,000rpm. It works in conjunction with a 5-speed gearbox.
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Anchoring the bike is a single 280mm disc brake up front and a 153mm rear drum brake paired with single-channel ABS.
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It carries over the same tyre setup as well, 19-inch ribbed pattern rubber upfront and block pattern tyres at the rear having a width of 3.25-inch each.
Source: zigwheels.com