Living With The Royal Enfield Bullet 350: Beginning Of A New Beginning
Can a die-hard supersport rider adapt to being on a Bullet?
The year was 2008, and a brand new Yamaha R15 rolled into my parking lot. At the same time, a friend of mine bought the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 (old cast iron). The difference between the two motorcycles was so stark that I developed a kind of hesitation towards all REs. It was from that moment that motorcycles, for me, had to be faired. Laid-back riding was for the weak and sportsmen rode sportsbikes. Yes, the opinion was immature but so was I. Many moons later - here I am giving the Bullet 350 another chance.
It’s Charming
The bike has an aura. Even in the parking lot, it feels like the big brother to all other motorcycles. Get on it and it makes you feel important or valuable. The unmistakable metal build, this back color and the spoke wheels all add up to the charm. Moreover, the halogen headlamp is the cherry on top of this old-school cake. You won’t notice this motorcycle in a parking lot but when you pay attention, it keeps on getting better.
Smooth Operator
I loved riding the new Classic 350, and the only change the Bullet has that matters is the seat - that makes the Bullet even better. The seat is focused on comfort, and with a suspension tuned for the same thing - you get a motorcycle that makes you feel like you are gliding on the road. It's heavy - which helps the motorcycle feel planted on tarmac, and it eats broken city roads for breakfast.
Grandpa
The bike is not all sorted. What I picked up on in the first 500km with the motorcycle was that the clutch is very heavy. The heel and toe shifter, though convenient, is not the smoothest and while overtaking or getting on the power, the front numberplate rattles so much that it overpowers the sound of the engine. On the highway - the 5-speed gearbox has a need for a 6th and windblast is.. blasty.
Plan Forward
The Bullet 350 is already a popular motorcycle in the office. In the next 6 months, we will take it to various cities, on a trail, commute on it, do a mileage test and also take it to a track, because why not? Stay tuned to BikeDekho for monthly updates around the Bullet 350, a.k.a Dharmendra.
Royal Enfield Bullet 350 User Reviews
- Great bike is standard 350Highly praised for its iconic, timeless design, solid metal build quality, and superior comfort on long rides. Bullet my favourite bike, best bike 350 cc bike good looking sitting so comfortable pickup is so high and bike balance and stable super bike, braking is good royal bike in 350 segment, my love my bike.Read More3 1
- royal enfied bullet 350Roya Enfied Bullet is a powerful bike with engine and best mileage bike is a comfortable with daily usage because this bike you can modify and is look is very good and black colour is very best. Bullet bike is a best bike for daily usage and bike was very good, this bike is very still and comfortable.Read More4
- Bullet 350 reviewBest buying, experience was great, it was a good customer service, but riding above 100 kmph the bike starts to vibrate. Overall it a good bike with decent mileage and a good bike. It is not optimal for city roads because of the blocks and all. The maintenance cost was not that high and its a good bike.Read More1 2
- not just a bike ,it's BULLETi bought this bike in 2024 it's been 1/5 years not a single problem occurred. The seating is comfortable enough for daily rides and long journeys, there are plenty of good features like abs usb charging socket which is very useful every day I used to charge my phone with that. And the maintenance of the bike is also decent in every 6000-8000 km I get call from service centre for the due service mileage of the bike is not good in city driving specially, but for highway rides it doesn't matter because the comfort and pickup the bike is giving is absolutely amazing there also it can give 26+ kmpl headlight throw is amazing crisp and sharp with long distance visibility and the brakes are good but above 90kmph sudden braking will not at all give confidence because of heavy weight of bike.Read More1
- Royal, ComfortableBest bike i ever purchased first of all it was my dream bike and then my dream cums true finally i have purchased it and i' m totally satisfied with my choice, the look of bike uffff 🔥n comfort feels like i can even ride it 500 km restless its not just a name royal enfield its a true royal bike also 🤌🏻♥️Read More