In India, Royal Enfield now dominates the middle-weight 350cc motorcycles market. The business sells the Classic 350, Bullet, and Meteor 350 in this market. In addition, RE is constructing the Classic 350, and a 350cc roadster dubbed the Hunter 350.
One of the most popular vehicles on the Indian motorbike market is the Royal Enfield Classic 350. The recently released Meteor 350 is also becoming more popular among cruiser motorcycle riders. Most two-wheeler manufacturers are developing modern takes on traditional designs and middle-weight motorcycles to compete with Royal Enfield. In addition, there aren’t many bikes in this category on the market that you may purchase instead of the Royal Enfield.
5 Bikes To Buy Instead Of Royal Enfield
1. Honda H’ness CB350
Honda released the CB350 Classic motorcycle last year to compete with the RE Classic 350. A few upgrades distinguish the 2023 Honda CB350 from the outgoing model. The Honda Hness CB350’s design hasn’t changed, but the company has added two updated color schemes: matte green with black stripes on the tank and a blue tank with grey stripes. Along with these hues, the company offers the Honda CB350 in up to seven different paint jobs. A Honda Hness CB350 street bike may be purchased in India for Rs. 2,09,412.
| ENGINE | 348.36cc |
| POWER | 20.78 bhp @ 5,500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 125 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 15 L |
| PRICE | 2,09,412/- |
2. Jawa Classic And Jawa 42
With the introduction of the Jawa Classic and the Jawa Forty-Two, Classic Legends revived the legendary Jawa name plate. With the introduction of Version 2.1 in the Indian market, Classic Legends has increased the Jawa 42 range. Numerous improvements to the updated Jawa 42 Version make the motorcycle more contemporary than ever.
| ENGINE | 294.72 cc |
| POWER | 26.95 bhp |
| TORQUE | 26.84 Nm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 122/130 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 13.2 L |
| PRICE | JAWA – 1,83,648/-
JAWA 42 – 1,74,573/- |
3. Bajaj Dominar 250
The Dominar 250 is the Bajaj touring motorcycle that is easy to use. The expanding requirements of Indian youth who wish to travel but are on a limited budget were taken into account while this bike was built. It is the less potent sibling of the company’s premium Dominar 400 product. The Dominar 250 features split seats, full-LED lighting, a digital instrument cluster, a twin-barrel exhaust system, fancy-looking mirror stalks, and a powerful appearance.
| ENGINE | 248.8 cc |
| POWER | 26.63 bhp @ 8,500 rpm |
| TORQUE | 23.5 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 6 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 132 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 13 L |
| PRICE | 1,77,422/- |
4. Benelli Imperiale 400
Benelli’s retro-modern motorcycle, the Imperiale 400, competes with the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Jawa Standard. The Imperiale 400 costs more than its competitors, which increased during the BS6 transition. Benelli, however, has decreased the cost of its product by Rs 10,000 by boosting localization.
Design-wise, the Imperiale 400 is a traditional antique motorcycle. It has a round headlamp with chrome housing and round turn indicators. Spoke wheels, mirrors, levers, and tail lamps all get a chrome finish. The vehicle is built around a steel double cradle structure that holds split seats and a peanut-shaped fuel tank. The bike sports a twin-pod instrument cluster with chrome bezels from Benelli that give it a vintage appearance.
| ENGINE | 374 cc |
| POWER | 20.7 bhp @ 6,000 rpm |
| TORQUE | 29 Nm @ 3,500 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 132 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 12 L |
| PRICE | 2,34,911/- |
5. Husqvarna 250
The Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 are two neo-retro bikes that Husqvarna offers for sale. Svartpilen and Vitpilen versions, the former with scrambler styling and the latter with café racer styling, are available from Husqvarna. These names are attached to 250cc motorcycles created primarily for the Indian market. Specifically, they take aesthetic cues from the Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401, both of which are already available on international markets.
| ENGINE | 248.76 cc |
| POWER | 30.84 bhp @ 9,000 rpm |
| TORQUE | 24 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| TRANSMISSION | 5 Speed Manual |
| TOP SPEED | 145/150 kmph |
| FUEL TANK CAPACITY | 9.5 L |
| PRICE | HUSQVARNA SVARTPILEN 250 – 2,20,356/-
HUSQVARNA VITPILEN 250 – 2,19,822/- |
