Royal Enfield Classic 350 Single-Seat Bobber Spotted in India

The new 350cc single-seat Bobber from the house of Royal Enfield has been spied testing in Chennai, India. The new motorcycle is based on the current Royal Enfield Classic 350. As a result, the Bobber receives no significant changes in terms of design. Side panels, headlamp casing, fuel tank, fenders, and wheelbase looked similar to the Classic 350, according to spy shots. The company has fitted the Bobber with a single-piece seat that seems to provide maximum comfort. The riding position is upright, and the rider's triangle is not aggressive but relaxed. The new Bobber will be based on the J-series platform, and its launch is expected later this year. Besides, the company also has plans to introduce the new Bullet 350, intending to expand its 350cc portfolio. Currently, the company's 350cc model lineup based on the J-series platform includes the Classic 350, the Meteor 350, and the Hunter 350.   

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 Single-Seat Bobber: Hardware

Based on the Classic 350, the Bobber will be built around a twin downtube spine frame. The suspension setup may comprise telescopic forks and dual springs. In terms of braking, the Bobber could use the same large-diameter disc brakes as are available with the Classic 350. It could ride on 18-inch wheels.   

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Single-Seat Bobber: Features

The new Bobber was spotted featuring an LED headlight, a rear taillight, LED turn indicators, and teal-walled tyres, identical to the ones found on the Super Meteor 650. The bike, as spy images hint, is expected to have a large blacked-out exhaust, blackened ORVMs, a new tall handlebar, black rear-view mirrors, black spokes and wheel rims, or maybe tripper navigation as standard. Furthermore, it could retain a semi-digital console and a USB charging port. 

Royal Enfield Classic 350 Single-Seat Bobber: Engine and Gearbox

The single-seat Bobber is likely to draw power from a 349cc, air/oil-cooled, long-stroke engine that also powers the Classic 350. This 349cc engine offers 20.2bhp of power at 6,100rpm and 27Nm of torque at 4,000rpm and is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Besides, the bike could be equipped with a dual-channel ABS that comes as standard.  

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Royal Enfield Classic 350 Single-Seat Bobber: Price, Rivals

In terms of pricing, the Classic 350 Single-Seat Bobber will fall in the same ballpark as the existing Classic 350. Or it may be priced slightly higher than the Classic 350. The ex-showroom price of the Royal Enfield Classic 350 starts from Rs 1.90 lakh and goes up to Rs 2.21 lakh. The launch of the Bobber could take place later this year in India. When launched, it will take on the likes of the Classic 350, the Jawa 42 Bobber, and the Jawa Perak.

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