Jawa 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Jawa 350 and Royal Enfield Classic 350 are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The 350 undercuts the Classic 350 by ₹15,469, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
The Classic 350 takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the 350 and 8/10 for the Classic 350.
Category by category
Price
350
The 350 starts ₹15,469 lower (₹1,82,531 against ₹1,98,000), about ₹490 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Classic 350
Classic 350 claims 35 kmpl against 29.5 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,878 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
350
350 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 115 against 104 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Classic 350
Classic 350 adds single-channel abs and tubeless tyres that the 350 does not have on any variant.
Warranty
Classic 350
Classic 350 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the 350.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the 350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is relaxed highway cruising
- your priority is long rides
Buy the Classic 350 if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Royal Enfield's bigger service network matters
- your priority is weekend highway rides
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | 350 | Classic 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,82,531 | ₹1,98,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,10,417 | ₹2,21,959 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,52,990 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,100 | ₹10,656 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,08,507 | ₹3,96,215 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Jawa350 | Royal EnfieldClassic 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,82,531 | ₹1,98,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,790 | ₹6,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 334 cc | 349 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil-cooled, SOHC 2-valve, J-series |
| Power | 22.3 bhp | 20.2 bhp |
| Torque | 28.1 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29.5 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Air-oil cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 125 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 194 kg | 195 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 178 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1449 mm | 1390 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper | 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper | 270 mm disc / 153 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Single or dual-channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Forks | 41 mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shock Absorbers, 5-StepAdjustable Preload | Twin tube emulsion shocks, 6-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 120/80-18 |
350 vs Classic 350: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the 350 or the Classic 350?
- The 350 is cheaper by ₹15,469 at the base variant (₹1,82,531 against ₹1,98,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the 350 or the Classic 350?
- The Classic 350 claims 35 kmpl against 29.5 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the 350 and Classic 350 in Delhi?
- About ₹11,542: roughly ₹2,10,417 for the 350 and ₹2,21,959 for the Classic 350, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹4,08,507 for the 350 and ₹3,96,215 for the Classic 350, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Classic 350 comes out ₹12,292 ahead.
