RE’s hugely popular Bullet nameplate makes a comeback…
The all-new 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 has finally been launched in India. This is the newest form and an ‘update after ages’ to the legendary Royal Enfield motorcycle moniker. 2023 Bullet 350 is priced from Rs 1,73,000 and can go up to Rs 2,16,000. The new motorcycle is available in a curated set of paintschemes and variants- Military, Standard and Black Gold. The manufacturer has started accepting bookings for the new Bullet 350. Here is everything you should know about the motorcycle…
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2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350: Overview
We knew this was coming. We have already seen the J-platform spawn many interesting products like Meteor, Classic and Hunter 350. A new Bullet 350 was quite obvious a launch- and the same has now happened. The base underpinnings are shared with the Meteor and Classic, but RE Bullet 350 still has its character safe!
2023 Bullet 350 Design
The 2023 version of Bullet 350 is more of an evolution rather than a revolution. It still bears a lot of design similarities with the original motorcycle from 1969. It has the same distinctive round headlight at the front, with two smaller passing lights positioned above. The fascia has stood the test of time for 54 years, and still looks good.
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The only notable changes include the new slimmer-looking headlight lens, and refreshed tear-drop-shaped fuel tank. The bike also gets a longer front fender and a revamped single-piece seat design. Most of the rest looks pretty much the same as before.
Features
When it comes to tech and equipment, the new Bullet 350 has the same set of features as other J platform bikes. You get an analogue speedometer, a tiny digital display with various warnings, an odometer, an eco indicator and a fuel gauge. Plus, there’s a USB charging point tucked away under the handlebar, across variants.
New Bullet 350 Platform And Mechanicals
Royal Enfield has revealed that the new Bullet has borrowed no parts from its predecessor. The motorcycle has a brand-new frame and a new-age J-Series engine. Of course, the frame isn’t too new technically, as the same underpins the Meteor 350, Hunter and new Classic. However, it is a huge improvement over the previous Bullet 350’s mechanicals.
The base spec Military variants get front disc brakes and drums at the rear, while higher variants come with disc brakes for both wheels. The motorcycle gets a telescopic fork at the front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. Also comes with single-channel ABS.
2023 RE Bullet 350 Engine Specifications
The new Bullet 350 is powered by the same J-series engine that does duty on the new Classic, Hunter and Meteor 350. This engine feels very refined, modern and strong in real-world commutes. If you’d recollect, we had loved it on the new RE Classic, which we talked about in detail, in our first ride review. On the Bullet, the engine has been tuned to deliver smooth, strong torque for comfortable rides.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350’s engine is claimed to produce 20.2 hp and 27 Nm, and comes mated to a 5-speed transmission.
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New Bullet 350 Price, Variants And Colours
2023 Royal Enfield Bullet is available in three different variants and five different colours- Military Red, Military Black, Standard Black, Black Gold, and Maroon. The Military Red and Black Black are priced at Rs 1.73,541 and Rs 1.97,436 respectively. The Standard Black and Maroon cost Rs 2.15,801 and Rs 2.14,801 ex-sh, respectively.
2023 RE Bullet 350 has a starting price of Rs 1,74,000, ex-showroom. This is Rs 19,000 less than the new Classic 350 and about Rs 24,000 more than the Hunter 350.
Variant \ Colour | Ex-showroom Price |
Bullet 350 Base / Military Red, Military Black | 1.74 lakh |
Bullet 350 Mid / Standard Maroon, Standard Black | 1.97 lakh |
Bullet 350 Top/ Black Gold | 2.16 lakh |
2023 Bullet 350 Base vs Mid vs Top Variants: Visual Differences
How do you differentiate between the three variants of new RE Bullet 350 in one quick glance? Well, here are the top visual differences to look for!
Base variant | Mid variant | Top variant |
No Pin striping | Gold pinstriping | Signature Black Gold paint scheme |
Simple Chrome exhaust | Chrome exhaust |
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