2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 India Launch on September 1: Here's What to Expect

Royal Enfield has officially confirmed that it is going to roll out the next generation of its iconic Bullet 350 for the Indian market on September 1. The upcoming bike is anticipated to be positioned between the Hunter 350 and the Classic 350 in the manufacturer's model range. The most significant improvement is the switch to RE's more contemporary J-platform, which features the 349cc engine from the Hunter, the Meteor, and Classic 350s, and is significantly smoother. The 346cc UCE engine that has been powering the Bullet 350 since 2010 is replaced by the newer 349cc J-platform engine. The last motorcycle to utilise RE's classic UCE powerplant is the current Bullet 350. Although output numbers have not yet been confirmed, the new Bullet 350 should produce around the same 20bhp as well as 27Nm of torque as all the previous J-platform bikes. Meanwhile, it is important to note that the Hunter 350, which starts at an ex-showroom price of 1.5 lakh, currently carries the label of being the most affordable new-generation Royal Enfield. Here's all you can expect from the soon-to-be-launched 2023 Bullet 350.

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New Royal Enfield Bullet 350: Hardware

The Classic 350 and the new-generation Bullet 350 will share a chassis. The bikes will additionally have the same braking and suspension components. The front suspension will be handled by 41mm telescopic forks, while the rear suspension will be handled by twin shock absorbers with six steps of adjustability.

New Royal Enfield Bullet 350: Styling Details

Royal Enfield won't make any significant changes to the all-new Bullet 350's fairly famous layout. Although the body panels might be brand-new, they will nevertheless resemble the Classic 350 in many ways. The hood is expected to be absent, with only a single-piece seat and a round halogen headlamp. Furthermore, the gasoline tank's pinstripes were still present in the teaser that was previously displayed. The tail lamp, which will be shared with the Classic 350, would also be freshly created.

New Royal Enfield Bullet 350: Engine Specifications

As mentioned earlier, the new J-series engine is going to power the Bullet 350. It has a 349cc air-oil cooled long-stroke engine. It has a maximum power output of 20 bhp and a maximum torque output of 27 Nm. It is coupled to a 5-speed transmission, however, Royal Enfield will fine-tune the engine to correspond with the engine's characteristics. The engine is the same for the Classic 350, the Hunter 350, and the Meteor 350, although, due to the tuning, it feels somewhat different on each bike.

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Surpasses 2 Lakh Unit Sales Milestone

In a recent update, the automaker announced last month that the Hunter 350 sold over two lakh units in India. The Hunter 350, one of the brand's most popular models, reached this milestone less than a year after its debut. The bike sold one lakh units in February 2023 and another lakh units in the five months that followed. It is the third model to be produced on the same J-Series basis as the Classic 350 and the Meteor 350. Last August, the Hunter 350 went on sale in two variations, with costs starting at Rs 1.50 lakh for the Retro model and Rs 1.68 lakh for the Metro with Rebel colour option. After a price hike in May this year, the motorcycle is presently priced between Rs 1.50 lakh and Rs 1.75 lakh. All mentioned prices are ex-showroom.