Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Returns; 2023 Bullet 350 Launched In India

Bullet purists, rejoice! The world’s longest-continuous production motorcycle is back.Royal Enfield has launched the newest iteration of the iconic Bullet 350 motorcycle in India. The new Royal Enfield Bullet 350 prices range from INR 1.74-2.16 lakh (ex-showroom).The new Bullet 350 retains the classic Bullet 350 styling while receiving subtle design tweaks in the form of a new headlight and taillight, seat design, handle, rear fender, frame, and engine. The signature feature of the previous Bullet 350 has been preserved. It retains the single-piece seat and circular halogen headlamp. The fuel tank retains the iconic hand-painted gold pinstripes. On the feature front, it gets a semi-digital instrument cluster that houses an LCD info panel and a USB charging port mounted below the handlebar. But, it misses out on the tripper navigation.The new bike sits on the same J-platform architecture that also serves as a foundation for the  Hunter 350, Classic 350, and Meteor 350. Powering the Bullet 350 is the J-series engine that also powers the Meteor, Classic and Hunter 350 models. The 349cc, an air-cooled engine, SOHC unit delivers a maximum power output of 20 bhp and a peak torque of 27 Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.The suspension system of the Bullet 350 comprises conventional telescopic forks at the front and twin gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. Braking duties on the new Bullet 350 are handled by a 300mm front disc brake; higher-spec versions get a 270mm rear disc brake, with a dual-channel ABS. The base model, on the other hand, comes with a rear drum brake unit and single-channel ABS.  The new Bullet 350 also gets wider section tyres as compared to previous models. The bike rides on wire-spoke wheels (19-inch front, 18-inch rear) with a 100/90-section front tyre and 120/80-section rear tyre.Royal Enfield is offering the new Bullet 350 in three variants - Military, Standard and Gold, and five colour options - Military Red, Military Black, Standard Maroon, Standard Black and Black Gold.