Royal Enfield Bullet 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and Royal Enfield Classic 350 are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Bullet 350 undercuts the Classic 350 by ₹32,344, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
On our category count it is a draw at 1 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Bullet 350
The Bullet 350 starts ₹32,344 lower (₹1,65,656 against ₹1,98,000), about ₹1,030 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Tie
Identical mileage claims of 35 kmpl.
Safety kit
Classic 350
Classic 350 adds dual-channel abs and tubeless tyres that the Bullet 350 does not have on any variant.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Bullet 350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is heritage riding
- your priority is weekend leisure rides
Buy the Classic 350 if
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is weekend highway rides
- your priority is relaxed cruising
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Bullet 350 | Classic 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,65,656 | ₹1,98,000 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,90,400 | ₹2,25,900 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹9,140 | ₹10,844 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,58,140 | ₹4,00,344 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldBullet 350 | Royal EnfieldClassic 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,65,656 | ₹1,98,000 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,250 | ₹6,280 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349 cc | 349 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air and Oil-Cooled, 2 Valves | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil-cooled, SOHC 2-valve, J-series |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 20.2 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 35 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Air-oil cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5-speed |
| Starter | — | Self start only |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 110 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 195 kg | 195 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 13 L |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 805 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Length | 2110 mm | — |
| Width | 785 mm | — |
| Height | 1225 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Drum, 153 mm | 270 mm disc / 153 mm drum |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single or dual-channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel | 41 mm telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Twin tube Emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload | Twin tube emulsion shocks, 6-step adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-18 | 120/80-18 |
Bullet 350 vs Classic 350: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Bullet 350 or the Classic 350?
- The Bullet 350 is cheaper by ₹32,344 at the base variant (₹1,65,656 against ₹1,98,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Bullet 350 or the Classic 350?
- Both claim 35 kmpl.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Bullet 350 and Classic 350 in Delhi?
- About ₹35,500: roughly ₹1,90,400 for the Bullet 350 and ₹2,25,900 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 ₹3,58,140 for the Bullet 350 and ₹4,00,344 for the Classic 350, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Bullet 350 comes out ₹42,204 ahead.
