2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 to debut soon: Check alternatives
What's the story
Royal Enfield is all set to launch the 2023 Bullet 350 in India on August 30. The legendary motorcycle has been one of the most sought-after models for the Chennai-based automaker since its debut in 1931.
The company is now planning to revive the icon with its J-series engine.
If it doesn't suit your needs, here are the top alternatives to the retro bike.
About
Firstly, let's take a look at Royal Enfield Bullet 350
The 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 will feature a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a circular headlamp with signature 'Tiger Eye' pilot lamps, a wide handlebar, and wire-spoke wheels.
For safety, it will get disc brakes on both wheels, dual-channel ABS, telescopic front forks, and dual rear shock absorbers.
Powering the motorcycle will be a 349cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, J-series engine (20hp/28Nm) from the Classic 350.
Alternative #1
JAWA 42: Priced at Rs. 1.98 lakh
JAWA 42 has a sculpted fuel tank, a rounded headlight unit with a small wind deflector, a raised handlebar with bar-end mirrors, a single-piece flat-type seat, blacked-out wheels, and dual exhausts.
The motorcycle gets disc brakes on both wheels, dual-channel ABS, telescopic front forks, and dual rear shock absorbers for rider safety.
It is powered by a 293cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine (27hp/27Nm).
Alternative #2
Honda H'ness CB350: Price begins at Rs. 2.1 lakh
Honda H'ness CB350 sports a muscular fuel tank, chromed mirrors, a side-mounted exhaust, split-type seats, a semi-digital instrument cluster, designer alloy wheels, and an all-LED lighting setup.
To ensure rider safety, disc brakes, dual-channel ABS, traction control system, telescopic front forks, and dual rear shock absorbers are available.
The retro-inspired motorcycle draws power from a 348.36cc, air-cooled, fuel-injected, single-cylinder engine (20.8hp/30Nm).
Alternative #3
Harley-Davidson X 440: Price starts at Rs. 2.29 lakh
Harley-Davidson introduced the X 440 with a sloping fuel tank, a circular LED headlight with DRL, a wide handlebar, a stepped-up seat, an upswept exhaust, a sleek LED taillamp, and machined alloy wheels.
In terms of rider safety, it has disc brakes, dual-channel ABS, inverted front forks, and dual rear shock absorbers.
It runs on a 440cc, single-cylinder, air-and-oil-cooled engine (27.4hp/38Nm).
Alternative #4
Triumph Speed 400: Costs Rs. 2.33 lakh
Triumph Speed 400 flaunts a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a circular LED headlamp, a wide handlebar with bar-end mirrors, a single-piece ribbed-pattern seat, an LED taillamp, a tubular grab rail, and 17-inch cast aluminum alloy wheels.
Disc brakes, dual-channel ABS, traction control system, inverted front forks, and a rear mono-shock unit ensure the rider's safety.
It is fueled by a 398cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine (39.4hp/37.5Nm).