Royal Enfield has decided to pass on the GST tax benefits to its customers. As part of the new GST tax structure, prices for the bike has reduced between Rs 1,200 to Rs 1,600 depending on the state of purchase. The Bullet 350 is the enthusiast’s entry ticket to owning one of the most legendary motorcycles in India. The base Bullet is barebones but the electric start variant (It is actually the Electra renamed as Bullet ES) comes with a gas-charged rear suspension, different tyres and a front disc brake. Just like the Classic, the Bullet also uses the same Unit Construction Engine. Editor's View of Royal Enfield Bullet 350 • Upside Trademark ‘Bullet’ looks, Attention to detail like the hand-painted pin-striping, Highway stability • Downside Base Bullet is too expensive for the features it offers, or rather lacks, Narrow tyres, Engine vibrations • Our Verdict If you’re a die-hard Royal Enfield fan under a budget, the Bullet 350 is the one you should go for. Spending slightly more on the ‘ES’ variant will award you with better features, enhancing the riding experience in this motorcycle. Mahindra Mojo: The Mojo makes for a good tourer thanks to its comfortable ergonomics, good ride quality and performance from its 300cc liquid-cooled motor. It might not handle as well as the competition but when it comes to travelling long distances at a stretch the Mojo acquits itself quite well. Bajaj Dominar 400: When it comes to performance, the Dominar is ahead of the competition thanks to its 375cc liquid-cooled and fuel-injected single that makes 35PS. It also handles better than the competition though the stiff suspension setup is not conducive to touring long distances especially on our bad roads. The regulation that made CBS/ABS compulsory on all motorcycles manufactured after April 1, 2019, brought into question the future of a handful of motorcycles. Among these were the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 and 350 ES. The rest of Royal Enfield's portfolio was either introduced with dual-channel ABS, or updated with a similar system. ![]() The Bullet 350 and 350 ES, on the other hand, have been equipped with a single-channel ABS unit. Nexygen plus 4.0 software. While we still await official prices from the manufacturer, dealers we spoke with have shared price lists that reveal that the Bullet 350 ABS is priced at Rs 1.21 lakh and the Bullet 350 ES is priced at Rs 1.35 lakh (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). The prices were similar to those shared with us from a dealer in Chennai, as well. The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 comes with a disc brake at the front while the rear is fitted with a drum unit. Pictures of the bike have revealed that the rear brake features an ABS-like ring on the drum which has been mistaken for ABS on the rear brake as well. However, this is likely a speed sensor that will alter front-ABS actuation based on the speed of the rear wheel. TVS uses a similar system called RLP (Rear-wheel Lift-off Protection) on some of its offerings. The Bullet 350 ES comes with disc brakes at both ends. Both motorcycles are powered by the same motor that puts out 20hp at 5,250rpm and a maximum torque of 28Nm at 4,000rpm. The safety feature has added a little more than Rs 3,500 to the cost of the Bullet 350 and just above Rs 1,400 to the price of the Bullet 350 ES - a surprisingly minimal hike compared to the premium of around Rs 11,000 that the other models saw when they were updated with a dual-channel system. All rights reserved. Tell us what you think.
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