2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 reborn for modern times

The LAMS-approved Royal Enfield Classic 350 has been reborn using the same platform as the recently-released Meteor 350 cruiser.

Maintaining the iconic Classic shape, the new 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 adopts the Meteor’s all-new 349cc single cylinder engine that puts out 20.2hp at 6100rpm and 27Nm at 4000rpm.

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The 2022 Classic 350 also features a new chassis that is stiffer and designed to inspire more confidence at higher speeds. The front and rear suspension has also been overhauled, while braking and ergonomics have been improved too.

Royal Enfield has split the new machine into 11 colourways across five different variants, including a ‘Redditch’ series, a ‘Halcyon’ series, a ‘Classic Signals’ series, a ‘Dark’ series, and a ‘Classic Chrome’ series. Each variant comes with a number of different colour schemes and unique parts.

Other key features of the new 2022 Royal Enfield Classic include a wider and more-comfortable seat, a digital/analogue instrument cluster with LCD info panel, a USB charging point, and the optional Tripper navigation system that made its debut on the Meteor.

There will also be a number of genuine accessories available that allow for comprehensive customisations for potential buyers.

The original Classic 350 launched in 2008, however the Classic legacy dates back to 1948 when Royal Enfield released the Model G2. That bike served as inspiration for the Classic 350 and its big brother, the Classic 500.

Royal Enfield released the Meteor 350 earlier this year as a modern update for the Rumbler 350. The new Classic 350 gets the same modern treatment.

Local availability for the new 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is expected in late 2021, however there is currently no word on pricing.