With Royal Enfield’s famous J platform making its way into several motorcycles, the latest thing to hit the news is a bobber-styled motorcycle that has been spied on on several occasions. This hints at a new product that will be all set to carve a niche by launching a bobber version of the Classic 350.
Royal Enfield makes bikes like Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Meter 350, which have captured most of the segment. Royal Enfield plans to launch several new ones based on its existing 650cc and 350cc platforms. Find five things you need to know about the Royal Enfield Classic 350 bobber in this article.
Royal Enfield Bobber: India Launch
The upcoming Royal Enfield bike is in its testing phase. We can expect Royal Enfield to launch the Bobber later this year. Due to the leaked spy picture of the Royal Enfield bobber motorcycle, the ex-showroom price of the upcoming Royal Enfield bobber will likely be around Rs 2 lakh.
Royal Enfield Bobber: Engine Specifications
The upcoming Royal Enfield bobber is powered by Royal Enfield’s new J-Series engine powers the Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Meteor 350. Royal Enfield bobber has a 349cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor that makes 20bhp and 27Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. You can expect the Bobber to be similar to the Meteor 350 in terms of performance.
Royal Enfield Bobber: Equipment And Features
The Royal Enfield bobber will share components with other motorcycles. The upcoming Royal Enfield bobber will include features such as an LED headlight, a semi-digital instrument cluster, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS, telescopic front forks, dual rear shocks, and spoke wheels. The back seat could be an optional accessory, but the Bobber is ‘adequately’ equipped overall.
Royal Enfield Bobber: Platform And Design
The spy images of the upcoming Royal Enfield bobber appear to be based on the same platform as the Meteor 350cc motorcycle. The Royal Enfield bobber gets forward-set foot pegs, split seats, blacked-out engine components, and an ape-hanger handlebar. The overall bobber styling of the bike enhances the round headlight.
Royal Enfield Bobber: Competition
However, the Royal Enfield name on the 350cc motorcycle will take the Royal Enfield bobber over the top. The upcoming Royal Enfield bobber is in a segment that has few competitors. The primary competition will be from the Jawa 42 Bobber and the Perak, while Benelli Imperiale 400, Husqvarna Vitpilen 401, and Keyway V302C also compete.
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