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Quick Comparison: BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350
BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350 [Quick Comparison]: The much-awaited BS6-compliant Royal Enfield Classic 350 was launched in India back in January 2020. At present, the 350cc motorcycle is available with a starting price tag of INR 1.81 lakhs (ex-showroom). [caption id="attachment_528619...
BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350 [Quick Comparison]: The much-awaited BS6-compliant Royal Enfield Classic 350 was launched in India back in January 2020. At present, the 350cc motorcycle is available with a starting price tag of INR 1.81 lakhs (ex-showroom).
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BS4 Royal Enfield Classic 350[/caption]
Mechanically, the bike continues to be powered by the 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which is now BS6-compliant and has been equipped with electronic fuel injection. It churns out 19.1HP of maximum power along with 28NM of peak torque. There is a 0.7HP drop in power but there is no change in the torque figure of the bike. Here is a quick comparison between the BS4 RE Classic 350 and the BS6 RE Classic 350.
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BS6 Royal Enfield Classic 350[/caption]
BS4 Royal Enfield Classic 350[/caption]
Mechanically, the bike continues to be powered by the 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which is now BS6-compliant and has been equipped with electronic fuel injection. It churns out 19.1HP of maximum power along with 28NM of peak torque. There is a 0.7HP drop in power but there is no change in the torque figure of the bike. Here is a quick comparison between the BS4 RE Classic 350 and the BS6 RE Classic 350.
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BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350
Engine & Performance
BS4 Classic 350
- Displacement: 346cc
- No. of Cylinder: 1
- Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
- Max. Power: 19.8 HP @ 5250 rpm
- Max. Torque: 28 NM @ 4000 rpm
- Gearbox: 5-Speed
- Fuel System: Carbureted
- Mileage: 35-40 kmpl (Approx.)
- Top Speed: 110 kmph (Approx.)
BS6 Classic 350
- Displacement: 346cc
- No. of Cylinder: 1
- Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
- Max. Power: 19.1 HP @ 5250 rpm
- Max. Torque: 28 NM @ 4000 rpm
- Gearbox: 5-Speed
- Fuel System: Fuel-Injection
- Mileage: 35-40 kmpl (Approx.)
- Top Speed: 110 kmph (Approx.)
Brakes and Suspension
BS4 Classic 350
- Front Brake: 280mm Single Disc with Double Piston Calliper
- Rear Brake: 240mm Single Disc with Single Piston Calliper
- Single-Channel ABS (S Model)
- Dual-Channel ABS (Rest of the Models)
- Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Twin Gas-Charged Shock Absorbers
BS6 Classic 350
- Front Brake: 280mm Single Disc with Double Piston Calliper
- Rear Brake: 240mm Single Disc with Single Piston Calliper
- Single-Channel ABS (S Model)
- Dual-Channel ABS (Rest of the Models)
- Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
- Rear Suspension: Twin Gas-Charged Shock Absorbers
Dimensions and Weight
BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350BS4 Classic 350
- Overall Length – 2160 mm
- Overall Width – 790 mm (without mirrors)
- Overall Height – 1090 mm (without mirrors)
- Ground Clearance – 135 mm
- Seat Height – 800 mm
- Wheelbase – 1370 mm
- Kerb/Wet Weight – 192kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.5 litres
BS6 Classic 350
- Overall Length – 2160 mm
- Overall Width – 790 mm (without mirrors)
- Overall Height – 1090 mm (without mirrors)
- Ground Clearance – 135 mm
- Seat Height – 800 mm
- Wheelbase – 1390 mm
- Kerb/Wet Weight – 195kg
- Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.5 litres
Tyres and Frame
BS4 Classic 350
- Front Tyre – 90/90-19
- Rear Tyre – 110/90-18
- Frame – Single Downtube using Engine as a stressed member
BS6 Classic 350
- Front Tyre – 90/90-19
- Rear Tyre – 110/90-18 (Spoke Wheels)
- Rear Tyre – 120/80-18 (Alloy Wheels)
- Frame – Single Downtube using Engine as a stressed member
Ex-Showroom Price List
BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350BS4 Classic 350
- Classic S Model - INR 1.45 lakh
- Ash White - INR 1.53 lakh
- Chestnut - INR 1.53 lakh
- Redditch Red - INR 1.53 lakh
- Classic Black - INR 1.53 lakh
BS6 Classic 350
- Classic S Model - INR 1.72 lakh
- Classic Black - INR 1.81 lakh
- Gunmetal Grey (Spoke) - INR 1.83 lakh
- Stormrider Sand - INR 1.92 lakh
- Airborne Blue - INR 1.92 lakh
- Gunmetal Grey (Alloys) - INR 1.95 lakh
- Orange Ember - INR 1.95 lakh
- Metallo Silver - INR 1.95 lakh
- Stealth Black - INR 1.99 lakh
- Chrome Black - INR 1.99 lakh
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