Is the Royal Enfield Classic 350 really a highway friendly bike?

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The popularity of the Classic 350 comes from its retro looks and laid back cruising style. Opinions, however, seem divided as to highway performance. Some riders swear by it's long ride ability, others find it struggling at higher speeds. The bike's 349cc engine is good for about 20 horsepower, not a lot for highway cruising. And on longer rides, comfort is also an issue, thanks to the bike's relatively basic suspension setup. There are safety features like ABS, but what’s it like to live with at 70 mph? What has been your experience for those who have taken their Classic 350 on highways? Is it really good enough for comfortable highway cruising, or is it better left to city streets and back roads?

@amar-jain · Accepted Answer

Now let’s be real, highways are not ideal. That's not what it's built for. Cruising backroads and city streets is perfect for it. If you need a highway bike, you should look elsewhere or try the 650 twins.

@deepak-khu · Answer

It’s actually quite capable on highways. It's stable, not fast, but upright seating is comfortable for long rides. And, the journey is taken at a slower pace so you can enjoy it more.

@deepak-khu · Answer

Depends what you mean by "highway". It’s fine on 55-65 mph roads. However, on 70+ mph interstates full of trucks? It's pretty sketchy. You're always going at full throttle and even a headwind or incline really slows it down.

@deepak-khu · Answer

There's no way I'd take this on a highway regularly. It's around 70 mph top end and takes forever to get there. Fine for short stretches, but how about for daily highway commuting? Hard pass.

@manish-sah · Answer

I've been on highways on my Classic 350 enough. It definitely won’t be winning any races, but it cruises along nicely at 60 – 65 mph. You just need to set your expectations right – it’s not a sport bike, it’s a relaxed cruiser.

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