Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Bajaj CNG Bike
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Bajaj CNG Bike are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. The Classic 350 costs ₹93,763 more than the CNG Bike, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 90% extra.
The CNG Bike takes 5 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Classic 350 and 6.5/10 for the CNG Bike.
Category by category
Price
CNG Bike
The CNG Bike starts ₹93,763 lower (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,98,000), about ₹2,970 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
CNG Bike
CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 35 kmpl. That is roughly ₹15,861 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Classic 350
Classic 350 has the better power-to-weight ratio: 104 against 62 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Classic 350
Classic 350 adds dual-channel abs and single-channel abs that the CNG Bike does not have on any variant.
Features
CNG Bike
CNG Bike gets rear monoshock, led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp and 1 more items.
City manners
CNG Bike
CNG Bike is 46 kg lighter and taller in the seat (825 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
CNG Bike
CNG Bike comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Classic 350.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Classic 350 if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is weekend highway rides
- your priority is relaxed cruising
Buy the CNG Bike if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Classic 350 | CNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,25,900 | ₹1,19,400 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹49,295 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,844 | ₹5,732 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,00,344 | ₹2,04,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldClassic 350 | BajajCNG Bike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,98,000 | ₹1,04,237 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹6,280 | ₹3,310 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349 cc | 125 cc |
| Engine type | Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, air-oil-cooled, SOHC 2-valve, J-series | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 9.3 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 9.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | 91 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-oil cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 5-speed | 5 Speed |
| Starter | Self start only | — |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | — | 93 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 195 kg | 149 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | — |
| Seat height | 805 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 170 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | 300 mm disc | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | 270 mm disc / 153 mm drum | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | Single or dual-channel ABS | CBS |
| Front suspension | 41 mm telescopic | Telescopic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin tube emulsion shocks, 6-step adjustable | Monoshock Absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 90/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-18 | 120/70-16 |
Classic 350 vs CNG Bike: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Classic 350 or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike is cheaper by ₹93,763 at the base variant (₹1,04,237 against ₹1,98,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Classic 350 or the CNG Bike?
- The CNG Bike claims 91 kmpl against 35 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Classic 350 and CNG Bike in Delhi?
- About ₹1,06,500: roughly ₹2,25,900 for the Classic 350 and ₹1,19,400 for the CNG Bike, 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 ₹4,00,344 for the Classic 350 and ₹2,04,427 for the CNG Bike, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The CNG Bike comes out ₹1,95,917 ahead.
