I got the same bike for 2 years now. Love at first sight. Up until today. One has to understand the philosophy of this machine. And then decide whether to take it or leave it. Best bike I ever had, together with my BMW / EZS side-car outfit I ride for decades, but that's a different story.

There's one thing I hate about my Classic 350, their aren't enough hours in the day for me to ride it as much as I want 😂

Thanks for the review, mate. I am convinced I can overcome the "bads", I'm going for it as my first bike.

This bike is mainly developed for the Indian domestic market, and it meets those needs perfectly. The international market is small by comparison, so Royal Enfield don't see the need to produce a different version without the speed limiter or more power. I have one and just accept it for what it is and love it.

Hey mate thanks for this! I’ve been seriously thinking about getting one for a second bike to potter around town. Love your thoughts on this!!!

We are so bless to own this rare and gorgeous modern classic bike. This is a reborn 1952 model a timeless one. Lovely thumping of sounds. Very easy to maneuver and very economical in fuel. Easy to maintain All high-technology motorcycles nowadays are disposable and dangerous to manage and impossible to maintain personally. But this one as long as you are diligent to do the routine maintenance you can pass this to your endless descendants.❤

It's a relief to hear you talk about false neutrals, I was beginning to think it was just me. Most 350 riders say things like "the sweetest gearbox I've ever owned", which has not been my experience. It's mainly the long shift through neutral between first and second, but can appear in other gears. Finding neutral can also be tricky, and the green light doesn't mean it's in neutral, and no light doesn't mean it isn't! However, the box does get better with miles.

I have a red chrome 350 classic. You're spot on about the power. 500 version would be perfect. Not the 650 that's coming (I think); it's not a thumper! I'll probably get another bike but will never part with the 350, unless a 500 single is made. Doing ALL the performance upgrades (filter, pipes, fuelx, camshaft) to the 350 may get you 4-5 more ponies, which given it has only 18-20, isn't that bad but probably changes sound of bike too much. I think RE did rather well with the stock sound of the bike.

Is there a certain method you would recommend to keep the bike clean? Great video btw😀

Cool video, another Ozzie here, Qld. I have the same 350 chrome bronze, 2 + years and 14,000km on the clock now. Bought it just after buying a new Interceptor and then a super meteor. The 650’s are very prone to false neutrals on lazy shifts, had them often. The 350 I’ve never had a false neutral at all, not one. Adjusting valves are very easy, plenty of tutorials on KZfaq to follow, the TDC tool I got from Hitchcocks in the Uk, that helps. If doing your own services go for quality oil, genuine filter ( never seen aftermarket filter) oil change is super easy. Put a aftermarket thu pipe between the header and muffler, (stock muffler runs best) together with a DNA hiflow air filter and she runs great, no snatchy on n off the throttle with the fuel injection. The engine just gets better with age, I’ve just replaced the Ceat tyres with Heidenau K60’s to do some dirt road exploring and she runs really good on these. You’re right It’s not the Unicorn bike but it’s very close!

So far only thing I hate about it is the fact that I don't have it yet ... Gotta get that bike

RE Classic 350 Reborn changes the point of view of life.

What is it with you Aussies and bike vlogs!! Everytime I see a new channel, I subscribe…you and those funky souls in Japan are like a breath of fresh air for this Pom when KZfaq seems flooded by the yanks (nowt wrong with them, but it’s good to see folks from other countries doing this. Looking to do my CBT soon and start on a Suzuki VanVan …and maybe oneday upgrade to a classic 350. Don’t need a speed machine living in London with so many speed cameras, traffic, speed bumps and pot holes lol Awesome channel mate…gonna go watch your older vids. Here’s to watching your channel grow 🤟🇦🇺🇬🇧🇱🇰😎

i have never ridden a bike but when i went to see a buddy of mine who works at a bike dealership near me and saw the classic 350 i absolutely fell in love with it, definitely gonna save up money and get my motorcycle license and the bike

I had one in the uk winter riding cornwall salt :(( but gave me something to do clean clean clean...Great video btw

The DNA Air filter defienetly helps. After I changed DNA to my RE 350 Classic couple things happened: engine got smoother, louder when accelerating and it became possible to achieve speed of 75 mph. If riding under 60-65 mph the fuel consumption stays very economical. True, I also hate the service interval of the bike. It means you must service the bike at least once in the season (in my country meaning the summer of 5 months)

Beautiful example of the gorgeous Classic 350 Reborn. I was close to buying this colour scheme but in the end ordered the Halcyon grey version. Love it! Keep riding with no hands and hit a pothole...cleaning may be the least of your problems. Maybe a spray with a litre of distilled water after rinsing with normal water, would reduce the water marks on drying?

Defintalty buying this

I'm in California, 58 years old and just bought my first bike. I chose the 350 because it's so unique here in the US and it is a great learning bike. I don't miss the power because I never had it. I will keep it for 2 years and then upgrade, but right now it is so much fun.

If you are willing to tinker a little bit, try the fuelX lite , DNA air filter with stage two and 16T front sprocket. These help the bike run a lot smoother at higher speeds. FuelX helps with fuel mapping and makes the bike run cooler and gets rid of any hiccups. DNA air filter with its stage two upgrades lets the bike breathe easier which helps with acceleration. 16 tooth front sprocket from memory will make the gears longer which means at 100kph in 5th gear you should be running the engine 300-500 rpm lower than using the standard 15 tooth. Will this increase top speed? No they are limited by the ABS.

good review. I live ireland. ordered your chrome version, but on pickup decided to go for the GB grey. Rains far too much here, rust, even in the most waterproof chrome jobs. Spot on about the power. 10 more horsies and shed be unicorn. rumour is shes gettin the 650 engine end of 2024/ early 2025 so ill upgrade then. Tempted by the shotgun, but its just not the same.

From the USA, I love my classic 350… smooth… and enjoy riding the country/back roads. Enjoying the journey.

The Royal Enfield Classic 500 has 8 more horse power and self adjusting tappets,it also has the option of putting a 535 upgrade from the old 2015 Continental GT, its the same motor so it just bolts straight in, they are available from Hitchcocks, I have the conversion on one of my bikes and I’m very happy with it, anyway food for thought hey! The Super Meteor 650 has 6 gears and a gear indicator,. I own both and I love them 😊

I’m glad you like the spoked wheels. Me too. A lot of people hate them because it generally means tubes. I have ridden the hunter 350 which was fun and relaxing. I have, amongst others, a 2022 interceptor 650 (with a blown gearbox due to all of those false neutrals but inside of warranty…..it’s not really rider error, it’s RE error), and a 2021 Bonneville T100 so I love the classic look…..also re maintenance intervals the Bonnie has 16,000kms wtf? (Or 1 year which is more like it).

i own the chrome red and i have same brake and clutch levers and the touring saddle since the 1st day . and i agree with about maintenance intervals . and since 2 years ago i always looking for a 6th speed .

I agree with the HP, if my Meteor could cruise the highway at 75 MPH all day I would never need another bike

One thing that needs sorting is the speedo . Notorious for fogging ( mine does occasionally) which would be a really easy fix for Enfield during manufacturing. Used to 4 gear bikes 5 with this power its fine. Power? I ride at 50 to 60 so its enough for me. I'm retired so cleaning my Red and Chrome classic is therapeutic. Music on comfy seat and detail away its great. Sump guard certainly has help with keeping the engine clean.

Love from india i have got the same bike absolute beauty nice video brother

Damn good bike ever had! I owned the chrome red fantastic

Yep all true....maybe you should look at the Interceptor, but reckon the T100 will be your next bike ...thats what I'm aiming for as it has a much better riding position ( as you probably know the Interceptor was an after thought in the production of the Continental GT, same frame, same rake of 24 degrees, which you're always fighting against in the upright position )

I have the Signals edition - all blacked out, no chrome so easy as to keep clean. I’ve added every mod there is available and very happy with its performance and has only enhanced its character. Nothing compares to a single cylinder. The soon to be released classic 650 twin will be a completely different bike. I would rather have a 500cc single in the J platform, but know that’ll never happen. But love the 350 - no other bike is as therapeutic with as many smiles per miles. And no other bike gets as many compliments.

Next video should be you giving a visit to RE showrooms and showing around .

2009 bullet G5 Deluxe red and chrome love it

For the false neutrals, try moving the shift lever one spline clockwise. From the factory they're set a little too flat. With it's less than ample power I don't think it would pull a sixth gear. I was talking to a gentleman today on his BSA Bantam D1. Fully restored and just beautiful. But, with just three gears (shifter on the right) and a very peaky power delivery he said riding it was an art form 😊

Fit a "Kent camshaft" for 25% more power.

Nice vid! Dont agree on the gearbox and lack of 6th gear. My gearbox is silk smooth, and as a true classic/retro thumper I could do with 4 gears (covering the same ratio). Also 25-30% more power is easily acheived by changing the cam. Did it and will never look back!

If you want more speed the throttle body of a Hunter removes the speed restriction and you can get a new camshaft, DNA filter/ air intake to give slightly more power .

No gear # indicator and you want more gears! Great lines but a 500 would be ideal I should think. Can't they come up with a lower seat height? You have to buy a lowering kit to get to 29"! They should start there.

My only gripe is not self cancelling indicators.

The gears work better for me with a heel/toe shifter. Very rare for me to hit false neutrals now and overall, I find the gears silky smooth.

Have you heard of the Honda CB350 single? Top speed way higher .. Maintenance way cheaper!!! And looks good too. And reliable and good gearbox selections

You wouldn’t be waving your hands around or riding without them on the bars in the UK with all our Pot Holes

The Classic 350 is a beautyfull bike but the weak engine killed it for me. I bought a Mash 400 five hundred and its awesome 20 kilo less weight, 7 HP more and a kick starter. The Classic will come this year with the 650cc engine.

In India, onroad price for the top varient is 280000 INR (3355 USD)

Love the Classic 350, but ended up with the Honda GB350. Dosn’t look as good, but goes better and it’s a Honda.

Come down to India and try Honda CB 350 and Jawa 42 /Jawa350 -- they are Classic 350 competitors in India and are good bike too --- Honda CB 350 has gear indicator and engine is much refined against raw engine of Classic 350

I own the very same bike and for a bike that's cheaper than most of the high end tv, your expectations are unbelievable mate! 😅

Why buy a Royal Enfield if you don't like cleaning bikes or mediocre power? Should jog on passed the showroom to the nearest Shop that sells Japanese fast plastic. I've had 3 Classic 350s, 3 Meteor 350s and an Himalayan, part of the pleasure is cleaning, fettling and detailing the bike and all at a bargain price. Speed also isn't everything.🤔👍

😂😂😂 These estimations could be mine...

Why not a BROWN seat?

Classic 650 would be nioce

Sorry your talking crap about gear changing, these new Royal Enfields have ace Gear boxes,? It's you. You can buy a 16 tooth cog conversion if you want, I've done it on my Interceptor and Hunter 👍

The classic 650 is slated for release soon. That would address most of your cons.

Mam ho tez seper motocykl ale vykon spodek vyborny ale dal smrt. Reseni zmenit prevod o zub mensi predek..

Get a 16 tooth front sprocket

so its gutless with a crap gearbox.....say it like it is.

RE sales have tanked in the USA because people are finding them too slow and heavy for what they are. Do the valves check yourself . RE should have hydraulic valve adjustment and belt drive. Then all you have to do is change the oil and filter. Bike should be a 500 then you would have 8-10 more HP. My Sportster has 5 speeds and all of my vintage British motorcycles are 4 speeds . Too much electronics on today's motorcycles.

One should understand and consider physics, technical, competitive and cost tradeoffs in more detail within the opinions.