Royal Enfield, the famous, South India-based retro bike manufacturer, has come up with two new colour variants of the Classic range – Gunmetal Grey for the 350cc and Stealth Black for the 500cc engine variants. Both these new paint options are matt finish and enhance the visual appeal of the new bike. The new variants also come with disc brakes at both the front and rear wheels. While the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gunmetal Grey has gone on sale for Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom), the Classic 500 Stealth Black has an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.05 lakh.
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New Colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 and 500 Prices
| Classic 350 Gunmetal Grey | Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom) |
| Classic 500 Stealth Black | Rs 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom) |
While the new colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gunmetal Grey has an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.59 lakh (ex-showroom), the Classic 500 Stealth Black costs Rs 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom).
Also See – 2017 RE Classic 350 | 2017 RE Classic 500
New Colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 and 500 Specifications
| Engine | 346cc, single-cylinder; 499 cc Single cylinder |
| Maximum Power | 19.8 BHP @ 5,250 RPM; 27.2 BHP @ 5250 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 28 Nm @ 4,000 RPM; 41.3 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Suspension | Telescopic Forks (Front), Twin Shock Absorbers (Rear) |
| Brakes | Disc (Front), Disc (Rear) |
While the new colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gunmetal Grey has a 346cc, single-cylinder engine, the Classic 500 Stealth Black has a 499 cc Single cylinder motor. The 346cc engine outputs a maximum power of 19.8 BHP and a peak torque of 28 Nm. The 499cc single-cylinder has a maximum power of 27.2 BHP and a peak torque of 41.3 Nm. Both the engines come mated to 5-speed manual transmissions. The bikes get telescopic forks at front and twin shock absorbers at the rear. The bikes get disc brakes at both front and rear wheels.
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New Colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 and 500 Mileage
| Highway | 34 KMPL (350); 30 KMPL (500) |
| City | 30 KMPL (350); 25 KMPL (500) |
While the new colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gunmetal Grey offers a maximum mileage of 34 KMPL, the Classic 500 Stealth Black offers a maximum mileage of 30 KMPL.
New Colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 and 500 Dimensions
| Length | 2,180 mm; 2140 mm |
| Width | 790 mm; 790 mm |
| Height | 1,080 mm; 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,370 mm; 1360 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm; 135 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13.50-litres; 13.50-litres |
New Colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 and 500 Features
- Electric Start
- Front Disc Brake
- Single-Seat
- Engine Kill Switch
- Spoke Wheels
- Lockable Storage
- DC Electricals
- Pass Beam Switch
- Halogen Headlamp
- Maintenance Free Battery
New Colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 and 500 Tech Specs
| BRAKES | |||
| Front Brake | 280 mm Disc, 2-Piston caliper | ||
| Rear Brake | 220 mm Disc, single-caliper | ||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Front Suspension | Telescopic, 35mm forks, 130mm travel | ||
| Rear Suspension | Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjustable preload, 80mm travel | ||
| WHEELS & TYRES | |||
| Front Tyre | 90/90 – 19 | ||
| Rear Tyre | 110/90 – 18 | ||
| Wheel Type | Spoke | ||
| Tubeless Tyres | No | ||
| Alloy Wheels | No | ||
| BATTERY | |||
| Battery Type | Maintenance Free | ||
| Capacity | 8 AH | ||
| Voltage | 12 V | ||
| ELECTRICALS | |||
| Electrical System | 12 volt – DC | ||
Speaking on the launch of the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Classic 500 paint options, Mr. Rudratej (Rudy) Singh, President, Royal Enfield said, “We try to stick to doing things that are authentic. In that spirit, the new Gunmetal Grey and Stealth Black variants of the Classic are an ode to our riders and their journeys. It is an authentic expression of self and a celebration of the dark and the spirit of the various shades of night when a rider reminisces the day gone by and the day that is to unfold. We are confident that this will resonate with riders and aspirants who believe in what we believe. Pure Motorcycling. With these new Classic additions, riders have more ways to tell their story”
Stay tuned for more on the New Colours Royal Enfield Classic 350 and 500.
