Royal Enfield 350 Classic. Is it any good as a daily rider?

This motorcycle is a cure.

It really looks like a fun bike to ride.
But, I would definitely not like to use it on long distance rides, like city to city rides where you need to use highways at 75 - 80 mph.

Great review, thanks.

RE 350(news) vs 500cc-which one to but???

I hate it when there’s buzzing on my booty. 😂

I ride two-up most of the time. Being torquey it doesn't really make much difference even with a full-sized Fiancé on the back. Love it 👍

If I'm not mistaken that bike is also fitted with the Lowrider seat so it's no wonder you can easily reach the ground at 31" inside leg.
I bought mine a year ago and as I'm 29" inside leg I bought the lowrider seat as I found the standard seat just a little high. Not enough to make it unusable just enough so that on rough surfaces I sometimes couldn't get my foot down flat.
If you are tall there is also the touring seat which makes it a little taller over standard.
You are wrong on those prices when I bought mine just over a year ago the seat was app £75 as was the rear rack. Still not expensive,
Fit bar end mirrors and all the mirror problems disappear.
Prospective buyers are always worried about the 70 mph thing. That is more than enough for todays UK roads. It's the legal limit and will keep you in front of trucks and with all the cameras/speed restrictions the bike is fine . Forget cc it's the torque that matters and it will happily pull down to about 35mph in top so in general use it's a choose a gear and leave it sort of bike.
Don't forget the great mpg figures if driven sensibly and it has an "eco" display if driven inside certain limits. This means 90 mpg is attainable.
If you want a bike to do over 70 mph all day long this is not the bike for that but it will happily do 70 for short periods but you feel that you are stretching it. A good all rounder commuting or touring and in the 60 mph range.

This would be a perfect bike for me, if I lived in rural England. Unfortunately, I live in a large city in Texas, with many miles, mostly freeways and congested stroads, between me and the countryside.

Love that jacket where did you get it and what make is it ?

It's a beautiful bike. Unfortunately, not enough power for me. My first bike was a '74 Honda 450 parallel twin. Was highway capable, with a pilllion. I wish this was.

Why all those tall shrubs along tbe small country roads?

Such a beautiful bike!

THIS IS THE BEST COLOR

I cannot understand this low top speed. I have owned a couple of 125cc bikes that easily hit that and went all the way up to 74 mph, and not any slower to get there than this bike.

I test rode a 350 it was the most comfortable bike I have ever ridden. Better than my 500 classic, better even than my 650 Int. Better than my Vespas or my Piaggios. Better than a Honda Pacific Coast or my Halcyon 450, Better than a Suzuki Boulevard. Here in the States freeway riding is an inevitability. I had it up to 60mph... and I was left wanting. Wanting just 2 more HP. Perhaps some simple add-ons will make it a more viable option.

My dad says he had 79 out of the old 350 Bullet, so this has gone backwards ! Looks very similar to the old Bullet.

That is a brilliant bike ! Unfortunately being 6'4'' I wish they made the frame 6' longer and 4'' taller for the western markets.
Having owned a Bullet 500 in the past I can definitely see one of these in my future as it will be perfect for the backroads.
PS the bike featured may have the optional lower seat fitted.

There’s a point of confusion in many motorcycle videos. When you mention your inseam, are you talking about the length of your pant legs, or the distance from crotch to ground with your shoes on? Thank you in advance.

My ‘23 Halcyon green classic is an enjoyable ride; used appropriately it’s been a great bike. Seems to be bulletproof in build quality too. Thumping along at 50mph in the rolling farmlands of N IL and S WI has been a real pleasure. Money well spent.

Three Year Warranty!!
And Brakedown cover from Royal Enfield included.
Not Two?on all 🇬🇧 uk Royal Enfields .😊

Great video young man.😊

Yes , at 6 ft I tend to sit slightly towards the back and it works . Nice video mate 👍🏽

Baby brembos 😂

2 years warranty?? It used to be 3years?

It is remarkable just what a great riding experience this bike delivers. It's an entirely modern, refined and capable bike that retains the character of older Enfields, but without the foibles. It's precisely the right amount of performance so that you can use every bit of it. One thing, the speedo flatters to deceive, reading a good 10% over, but it doesn't matter, because you'll have a blast anyway.

Great review mate as always
If I wanted a RE work bike Id go for the meteor as its way easier to keep clean .
Apart from without tank cheeks I can see the paint (specially the metalic) suffering from abrasion
The Classic is way nicer to look at but chrome and burnished alloy casing take more looking after.
However im retired and fair weather rider so the classic would be my choice purely as it looks fabulous.

It’s a hopeless daily rider! Early Spring mornings as the daylight starts to stretch out it’ll distract you from the commute, take you away to fun places and you’ll get absolutely nothing done. It’s a wonderful, joyous means to explore, to just bimble, or to follow one of Simon Weir’s rides. I absolutely love mine.

An easy way to understand torque and horsepower is, "Torque is what gets you there, horsepower is what keeps you there." Great video, well done.

Geez.....those are such tight streets and you slalom them.....i can just see a granny pull out from a side street!!!🎆.....take care of yourself on those teeny roads.....houses right up to curb lines!!!!!

Yep...i got the chromebronze as a second bike a month ago but i find it too pretty to ride! ...outside...
Its in my living room now and i have detailed it and have windshield on way...not oem but slightly larger...do not like design of oem shield...
...around 3 a.m. i m in my boxer shorts and pajamas....cant sleep.....put on my helmet and cowboy boots and sling my golf clubs over my shoulder....put on wagner valkyrie loud and saddle up.....light one up and cruise watching your video volume off.............stay the course my friend....stay the course.🗽☺

I’m so close to going and buying this bike. I think this video made up my mind.

I can never finish this video! Every time I start I have to stop it and go outside and ride my Royal Enfield!

Of course it is . Mine is great , and gives a sense of occasion every time i start it 👍👍

Thanks for the review. “The wheels are not stainless” Sorry but are you sure? Carbon steel wheels would rust every time they get wet. An absolute deal breaker.

So... my question is... can this bike do 100 - 110 kph for extended periods, and what are the vibrations like at that speed? I don't plan to do a ton of highway driving, but may use the highway to get to other more relaxed riding areas, and anything much less than 100 - 110 kph can be a little dangerous. Don't want to be "that guy" who's holding everyone up in the slow lane... lol. My "fast" bike is a '68 BMW R69S, which I love, but I don't trust it on longer trips.

Fantastic review.......your grandson is very entertaining. Although since he small I dont think he counts as a pillion (weight wise) He did have some fantastic points though.......Keep up the great work. i am def subscribing.

Good thing Royal Enfield is not depending on kids to buy bikes or in 2022 they would not have out sold Harley Davidson, Indian and Triumph combined!

Would this handle a sidecar as well as your brothers 500 bullet does?

Hi thanks for your detailed review 👍😁
Along with other folks comments who comment on my films and vise versa to add to your main question; definitely yes to daily riding as an everyday bike 👍
10 months near daily use as my only transport it starts every time, and apart from some degreasing some over greased electrical connections which were upsetting the speedo and engine management light going on there has been nothing gone wrong, absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this bike in 5000 miles, and after the winter zero rust on original parts - spokes need pre winter treatment being non stainless but this is a 4K bike!, my van engine replacement bill is going to be way more than this brilliant bike!
Check my real world daily use channel of this bike if your not convinced,
The U.K. is obsessed with bhp and top speed, use your mobile phone when out riding and look at the real average speed you actually ride and that’s the secret of the Classic 350, it has a bigger character 😁👍
Cheers Bruce

Almighty God KABIR---- CREATOR of UNIVERSE

HaHa, We love this bike and the content creator 😊👍

First review I've seen with this getting to 70. Good review, and seems like a decent bike tbf

minor detail, mine came with a 3 year warranty - and that one looks like the low seat option 🙂 Great video - thanks!

You're soo underrated like i have seen many reviews but your look planned and well put and those shot cutting and changing is really amazing

Great review I have it in the classic red chrome plus I have the 350 meteor and a continental, 535GT which I love I’ve owned that for 7 years 😊

I GOT A OLD 500 BULLET wopdent ride this new stuff ok for some but prefer the old stuff

Hi, great videosop, have you done a test ride on a Herald classic 400, i can't seem to find one on the list. Trying to decide between Enfield, Benelli or Herald, i can't seem to get a test ride on a Benelli but hoping to get one on a Herald.

Forgive me for pointing out that to the best of my knowledge royal enfield offer a 3 year warranty and roadside assistance on the 350 in range in the UK 👍🏻

By the looks of it your bike has the low seat option fitted.

Useful review for me as I’m thinking about one of these as a runabout & commuter but at 6’3” I was worried it would look like a monkey bike and not go very fast. Of all the reviews I’ve seen then the answer appears to be yes it might be undersized and a bit slow but it’s loads of fun. Also useful input from Patrick as my daughter will no doubt be climbing on the back at some point so it’s good to know this one won’t hurt her bladder 😂