Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 vs Jawa Perak
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 and Jawa Perak are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹3,491 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Goan Classic 350 takes 4 of the 7 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Goan Classic 350 and 7/10 for the Perak.
Category by category
Price
Perak
The Perak starts ₹3,491 lower (₹2,21,820 against ₹2,25,311), about ₹120 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 claims 36.2 kmpl against 30 kmpl. That is roughly ₹3,592 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Perak
Perak has the better power-to-weight ratio: 163 against 103 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 adds tubeless tyres that the Perak does not have on any variant.
Features
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 gets slipper clutch, led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and bluetooth connectivity and 2 more items.
City manners
Perak
Perak is 12 kg lighter, which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Goan Classic 350
Goan Classic 350 comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the Perak.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Goan 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 relaxed cruising
Buy the Perak if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is bobber purists
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Goan Classic 350 | Perak |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹2,25,311 | ₹2,21,820 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,55,519 | ₹2,52,532 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,32,435 | ₹1,50,395 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹12,264 | ₹12,120 |
| Five-year total | ₹4,35,218 | ₹4,50,047 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldGoan Classic 350 | JawaPerak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹2,25,311 | ₹2,21,820 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹7,150 | ₹7,030 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349 cc | 334 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 30.2 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 32.7 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.2 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 105 km/h | 130 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 197 kg | 185 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 13.2 L |
| Seat height | 750 mm | 750 mm |
| Ground clearance | 170 mm | 145 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm | 1485 mm |
| Length | 2130 mm | — |
| Width | 825 mm | — |
| Height | 1200 mm | — |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 270 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm Forks | Telescopic Hydraulic Fork |
| Rear suspension | Rear Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6-step Adjustable Preload | Mono Shock Absorber, 7 Step Adjustable |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-18 |
| Rear tyre | 130/90-16 | 140/70-17 |
Goan Classic 350 vs Perak: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Goan Classic 350 or the Perak?
- The Perak is cheaper by ₹3,491 at the base variant (₹2,21,820 against ₹2,25,311 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Goan Classic 350 or the Perak?
- The Goan Classic 350 claims 36.2 kmpl against 30 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Goan Classic 350 and Perak in Delhi?
- About ₹2,987: roughly ₹2,55,519 for the Goan Classic 350 and ₹2,52,532 for the Perak, 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 ₹4,35,218 for the Goan Classic 350 and ₹4,50,047 for the Perak, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Goan Classic 350 comes out ₹14,829 ahead.
