- Bikedekho experts
- on 22 Jul 2020
The three motorcycles here, each an achievement in its own way for providing you as analogue an experience as the modern era will allow them to, couldn’t be more dissimilar. The cheapest of the lot, the Classic 350 is still a wonderful motorcycle, even if greatly imperfect. It has achieved a lot in its decade-long lifetime, including kick-starting the retro motorcycle revolution, perhaps globally. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6 has the potential to live up to its predecessor now that it complies with the stringent BS6 emission norms. We just wish it featured a more refined motor with extra punch to take on the highways. The Perak will be an interesting and more powerful alternative to its Jawa cousins, Royal Enfield Classic 350. The fact that it comes with a single seat might limit its appeal though. Also, it attract a long waiting period too. The Imperiale is no more perfect than the other motorcycles here, but its character elevates the riding experience beyond the sum of its components and their respective functions. Here is a motorcycle that positions riding pleasure as something omnipresent, rather than something set at a certain point in its powerband or torque curve, and that’s what makes it so impressive. Benelli India has done well to localise it and keep its price competitive, but it would be wiser to address at least the more function-based issues (front brake, rear suspension) if it desires to strengthen its reputation as a manufacturer with a serious India-focus. You may compare all these bikes acoordingly. Do take a test ride in order to get better clarity. Check out authorised dealership details.
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