Another salient point, the Bullet 350 is a core model for the India home market. I think the reason the Classic was released first is twofold. 1: The Classic has its main appeal in the UK and European markets, which RE are specifically targeting with this model, and 2: due to the resistance on the home market of to changes to their iconic Bullet, they needed to prove that the J platform was a good upgrade so that older Indian customers would be more inclined to embrace the changes. Just my humble opinion.
@jockstrapp275210 ай бұрын
I have ordered a 350 Bullet and hope to pick it up this weekend...Christmas comes early!
@WildlifeMoto10 ай бұрын
Congratulations. Enjoy
@BartNL-tx7ihАй бұрын
Ordered last week❤
@blearyview225411 ай бұрын
Not sure the drum brakes version will be available in the UK. All the Classic 350 version on the UK web site show disk brakes. I have the Chrome Bronze Classic and love it to bits. I do agree that they seem to have dropped the ball regards a badged Bullet.
@muckle84 ай бұрын
Would definitely go for the drum brakes if they were available in the Uk even if the stopping power wasn’t quite as good - drum looks far more “ classic “ and with less maintenance too .
@muckle84 ай бұрын
Drum front and rear would suit me perfect.
@kumarv12194 ай бұрын
Just last month arrived in USA, I'm very soon going to buy Bullet 350 black with golden lines. It was my dream to ride the bullet❤
@wozza5911 ай бұрын
Looking at some Indian websites, the handlebars on the new Bullet are higher than on the Classic.
@carlarthur44423 ай бұрын
Preferably the blacked out version more practical in this country with the weather being wet most of the time , like the Sand coloured R E . Great vid 👌 👍
@carlarthur44423 ай бұрын
Love the grey Millitary blacked out look , very stylish and it does stand out , bit of a head turner 😀 👍
@naughtybikertv9 ай бұрын
Very well done video. I've been considering these two models for my feature bike of 2024 on my own channel. Your presentation has gone a long way toward convincing me that the Classic is the bike I need for it. Thanks
@hairybiker6811 ай бұрын
If RE give us a air cooled 500 bullet here in the uk 🇬🇧 and Europe I would buy one straight away 👍
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
Yep, me to. Doubt it’s happening though.
@hairybiker6811 ай бұрын
@@WildlifeMoto shame if they don’t it would fit beautifully between my hunter 350 and my interceptor 650. But I do think the 350 engine is an under stressed engine and would make a nice 500, and maybe RE had that in mind from the start, as many of the 125cc bikes here in uk are 135cc or 155cc in Asia and it’s only the ECU that is the difference.
@chrisgraham518611 ай бұрын
Apparently the J series motor's air cooling won't support the extra heat shedding required by 500cc (certainly not in the home market)@@hairybiker68
@KevinofWessex10 ай бұрын
Me to
@MrMomo18211 ай бұрын
Compared to the last UCE models, where the engine is a stress member, it looks like the chassis cradles the J-series. Also, the rear brake lever goes over the silencer pipe, rather that under, which was a problem on the UCE models, as it was the lowest thing on the bike and scraped on right turns. I guess technology has moved on and OHC is more durable now, but I'm glad I got the last of the pushrod engines on my B5 Bullet 500. The Classic 350 Reborn was well received, so re-badging it as a Bullet is fine. Hope they make a 500 but I don't think the 650 twins should go in a Bullet. It should always be a single.
@BlueRidgeRider11 ай бұрын
The bottom rails are NOT frame. They are simply a place to mount the footpegs. The Hunter has the same frame but no rails thanks to the rearset pegs.
@muckle84 ай бұрын
Don’t think RE will make a 500 OHC motor as it would be divide potential 350 and 650 customers , shame though because I’d like to see the grunt of a 500cc cam motor
@xtc2v11 ай бұрын
I don't think cast wheels are an option for the stealth classic in the UK. Good improvement on the rear fender on the Bullet. Back of bike and pillion should stay a bit cleaner
@paulfoster543211 ай бұрын
You are aware that you are viewing the Indian market versions of All these Royal Enfield's? None of the bike's sold in the UK have those guards on the rear wheel on the left side in the UK? Also all previous Bullets have had square type boxes on the side's, I don't think you'd be able to change them, and if you buy a Bullet, why would you? I'm mostly disappointed that Royal Enfield don't appear to be making an all Chrome Bullet (Mudguards ect), I have owned a 2008 Royal Enfield 350 Bullet, and a later 500 Bullet, I at present own a 650 Interceptor, I'm getting a Hunter 350 as a second bike in about Three weeks, I'm looking forward to it, Cheers Paul Foster
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
Congratulations on the new Hunter. TES I know this model shows the domestic version of the classic 350. People watch from all over the world so I don’t go into regional differences (too complicated). I believe a saree-guard is a legal requirement if you have a pillion seat in India.
@passinthru432811 ай бұрын
I agree. It's curious that these very small differences justify such a launch.
@alastairreid124810 ай бұрын
I bought the gunmetal grey because of the alloy wheels. Didn't want a catastrophic blow out on tube tyres spoiling my weekend. Love it.
@modikuldeep89748 ай бұрын
But which better plz halp me bcz i purchase so please tell me bullet 350 is good ya classic 350? Please answer sir
@stevesanelli9011 ай бұрын
Well presented WM! Owning a Marsh Grey(green) that was exactly the same reason I chose the Signals version because I don’t have time to polish the engine covers let alone the front forks🤦♂️ I wonder if a single seat from the Classic will fit the Bullet🤔 the rear guard still provides rear wheel clearance, the side form looks enclosed which I like! I’d say for Europe & UK, drum rear brakes will not be available. Thanks for your input
@winchester92stevebrook4411 ай бұрын
On all these 3D models they show the heel/toe gear shift lever. I thought that previously only the Meteor models had the heel/toe shift, and the Classic variants a toe only shift.
@martinheinze218611 ай бұрын
Drumbrakes are only for India 🇮🇳 as a cheaper option. Not available in Europe.
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
👍
@1234fazermann11 ай бұрын
So the base models(red, black,) & med models (maroon & black) are priced same?
@Caledon131411 ай бұрын
Thanks for the insight!
@glevumconsulting14611 ай бұрын
urgent request RE - bring on the air cooled 500 please
@morri0311 ай бұрын
Never gonna happen
@jimporter11 ай бұрын
Don’t forget the primary market for this machine is India where these will be ridden by men with their significant other on the back, probably with a sari guard with the girl/woman sitting side saddle so that pillion seat makes more sense.
@jonathanmellish44397 ай бұрын
One thing to consider is that the rear shocks are easily adjusted on the Bullet whereas the stays are in the way on the Classic.
@PhilipBallGarry11 ай бұрын
Just a quick note: The drum rear brake is not an option for the UK spec Classic 350 - neither are the alloy wheels. Whether we see these on the new Bullet is doubtful too - they seem to be reserved for the Indian home market?
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
👍
@muckle84 ай бұрын
I was in a RE showroom in northern India ( Punjab) in 2017 having a look around and got talking with the sales guy about the bikes not having disc brakes , he smiled and kinda did a fact spit motion as if to say (disc is crap) we both agreed! Form over function perhaps. 😎
@1kzrider11 ай бұрын
Holding out in hopes for a 500 classic military green. 350 is ok but, prefer a 500. If was my only bike would get a 650 instead. But, I have several large V Twins and a 500 is still step down in power but, more then a 350. Not sure why they did away with a iconic middle ground setup.
@jez620811 ай бұрын
I own a signals model. Desert Sand. Love it! None of the signals have the headlight hood. Weird. I fitted my own.
@ccooper878511 ай бұрын
Yes, you would think that the Signals should have the peak on the headlight !
@Coastriderscotland11 ай бұрын
Hi, think the drum rear brakes will prob be home India market not EU, you see that on the India Classic 350 you posted from the India Website, thanks for mentioning all 350 Classics come with 2 seats 😁👍👍👍 Cheers Bruce
@32laurens7 ай бұрын
In six years' time, it will be the bullet's 100th anniversary. A good time to launch a brand new Bullet 500? Would make sense then to tweak a Classic to at least have a Bullet in the meantime.
@TringmotionCoUk11 ай бұрын
I'm not sure the "always had a bullet" stands up as the UK 500 was discontinued in 1961 and the 350 in 1967. I would also say the range toppper would also be considered to be the constellation and the interceptor. I don't see a single 500 on the way back, the only thing that would be possible (emmissions and performance) would be reintroducing the 500 twin by modifying the 650 engine.
@kevindarkstar11 ай бұрын
Bottom line, this thing will perform exactly like the classic🤷🏻♂️
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
Yep. Exactly.
@BlueRidgeRider11 ай бұрын
Is the tank different? It looks like pinstripes are the only difference. The drum brake is only for India. No ABS on the drum, only the front. The rear mudguard on your computer render are missing the external braces. The Classic has them and so does the Bullet.
@themoog388911 ай бұрын
Still prefer the classic ! .....as for the silver crankcases , don't be lazy , polish them 😂
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
😂
@kevindarkstar11 ай бұрын
Why make work for yourself 😜
@themoog388911 ай бұрын
@@kevindarkstar Only do mine 1 or 2 times a year ! Need something over winter to keep yourself occupied !
@kevindarkstar11 ай бұрын
@@themoog3889 Mmm that's a point
@mockbattles11 ай бұрын
You can swap the dual seat out for the low ride solo.
@remarkableflooty74765 ай бұрын
I think NOT, do you have further informations ?
@user-sr2rr9tz3r2 ай бұрын
Give us bullet 500cc , think it will hit the global market.
@WildlifeMoto2 ай бұрын
If only…
@TheNorfolkThunderbolt11 ай бұрын
The bars and tank appears to be lifted from the Meteor.
@DC3AFA11 ай бұрын
At least here in Germany there is no Classic 350 with alloy wheels
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
👍
@remarkableflooty74765 ай бұрын
Doch, die kannst du als Zubehör kaufen.
@brettroman321810 ай бұрын
Good job Mate!
@timgarnett763611 ай бұрын
Have I got this wrong or is the power output slightly down, torque slightly up compared to the classic?
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
It might be slightly different on paper, but I doubt it will be noticeable when riding.
@timgarnett763611 ай бұрын
@@WildlifeMoto with such small output it may make it less viable for motorway work although having a classic I know it’s not very pleasant pinning the accelerator for extended lengths of time anyway! Makes sense to make a tweak increasing torque for indian roads.
@Caledon131411 ай бұрын
My 2022 Halycon Green Classic has disc brakes front and rear. The RE 3D online model is not an accurate representation of the product that RE released.
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
There are two versions of the green bike. One with dual channel ABS for Europe and the Drum set up which I believe is available in India.
@preppy89011 ай бұрын
Hopefully the speedometer works.
@KevinofWessex10 ай бұрын
No drum brakes for blighty...
@davidashworth198511 ай бұрын
If the Bullet & Classic are on the same frame & platform, would their seats be interchangeable then? I know this is the case on the 650 twins. You can put a Continental GT seat & cowl on an Interceptor, and essentially create a cafe racer styled bike that still allows you to sit mostly upright. Is this also the case with the Bullet & Classic 350?
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
Possibly, but the rear mudguard is slightly different. Not sure.
@timmit357910 ай бұрын
I would like the RE 350 Classic with the Alloy wheels...
@remarkableflooty74765 ай бұрын
you can buy them as accessory
@Pollmak11 ай бұрын
It is a missed opportunity to not have a 500 for the Western market.
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
It's probably due to regulation.
@Fake-moon-landing.11 ай бұрын
The left side is terrible, nothing is symetrical . Engine case is a terrible shape, looks like a hospital piss pot. Side cases are also an odd shape. Fastners seam to stand out too much . Rear seat line is too v shaped needs flattening out a bit. Its like they thought how many shapes can we fit into this frame.
@WildlifeMoto11 ай бұрын
Not a fan then?
@Fake-moon-landing.11 ай бұрын
@@WildlifeMoto Heritage,build quality, reliability, price point, I'm a fan of, aesthetics let's part of it down imo . But don't be sad because 3 out of 4 ain't bad, almost meatloaf..
@remarkableflooty74765 ай бұрын
His name says it all !🤪
@BobCarvalho11 ай бұрын
Roda presa! Não anda nada,uma 350 que não passa de 120 km só serve para comprar pão e ir na farmácia. Em 74 minha honda 360cc, chegava a 160km