Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350

Royal Enfield has launched the Goan Classic 350 in India, read more about it here. The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is based upon the Classic 350 and here’s the differences between the two motorcycles. The Goan Classic 350 comes in four colour schemes and here they are explained in detail. Here are alternatives you can consider at the same price as the Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350.

How many variants does the Goan Classic 350 come in?

The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is available in a single variant and comes in four colour options: Purple Haze, Rave Red, Shack Black and Trip Teal. All the colours get the same list of equipment but vary in prices. The Purple Haze is priced at Rs 2,35,000 , the Shack Black comes in at Rs 2,35,000, while the Rave Redis for Rs 2,38,000 and the Trip Teal for Rs 2,38,000 (all prices ex-showroom Chennai). 

What changes has the Goan Classic 350 received?

The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 gets an ape-styled handlebar which is more upright and higher than the one found on Classic 350. The footpegs are more forward set to make the riding posture more comfortable. The seat is a floating unit which is different from the Classic’s and specific to the Goan Classic 350 along with the rear fender which is attached to the swingarm and is shaped differently. The Goan Classic 350 gets white-walled tyres and tubeless spoke wheels which adds to the beauty as well as practicality of the motorcycle. The exhaust is a slashcut unit, unlike the pea-shooter one on the Classic 350. 

How much power does the Goan Classic 350 make?

The Royal Enfield Goan Classic is powered by the same engine as the Classic 350 which is a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine producing 20PS at 6,100rpm and 27Nm at 4,000rpm, and is paired to a 5-speed gearbox. 

What are the underpinnings of the Goan Classic 350?

The Royal Enfield Goan CLassic 350 shares the same double-cradle chassis as the Classic 350 but has a few tweaks done to it to reduce the seat height to 750mm from the Classic’s 805mm while the ground clearance remains the same 170mm. The suspension unit consists of a telescopic fork and dual shock absorbers. The rear wheel travel has increased over the Classic’s 90mm and is now 105mm. The brakes are the same with a 300mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the rear. Kerb weight has gone up and is now 197kg. It also gets the same tear-drop shaped 13 litre fuel tank as the Classic 350. 

What features does the Goan Classic 350 get?

The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 gets the same instrument cluster as the Classic 350. An analogue speedometer with a small LCD inset for the odometer, fuel gauge and trip meters. It gets LED lights all round, a tripper navigation pod  and dual-channel ABS as standard. 

Who is the Goan Classic 350 for?

The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is for someone who wants a relaxed motorcycle with the appeal of the Classic 350 but with fresh and funky colours and the practicality of the tubeless spoke wheels. 

What are the alternatives for the Goan Classic 350?

The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 goes against the likes of Jawa 42 Bobber and the Perak. Other motorcycles you can consider at the same price are the Harley-Davidson X440 and the Triumph Speed T4.