Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 to Launch in India on November 23

Royal Enfield will reportedly launch the bobber-styled Classic 350 in India on November 23, 2024. The upcoming bike dubbed the Goan Classic 350, is the brand's fifth model to use the J-series engine, following the Classic, Hunter, Bullet, and Meteor.  It will be similar to the Classic 350 in most aspects, with a few distinctive bobber-style features. According to the most current spy photographs, the new Goan Classic 350 features a single seat (with the option of a pillion), whitewall tyres, and an elevated U-shaped handlebar. However, the fuel tank, side panels, and headlamps are all similar to the Classic 350. The 'Goan' in the moniker could result in special paint jobs and designs for the bobber, while the tyres may be mounted on wire-spoked or alloy wheels. 

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Price-wise, the upcoming Goan Classic is expected to cost similar to the Royal Enfield Classic 350, which currently retails between Rs 1.93 lakh and Rs 2.30 lakh. However, its top model may outperform the Classic's top-spec model.  

Royal Enfield hasn’t confirmed the specs of the upcoming Bobber, but market reports suggest that it will include a tubular downtube unit, dual shock absorbers, a telescopic fork, and large-diametre discs (as the conventional model). Compared to the Classic 350, which weighs 195 kg (kerb), the new Goan Classic is expected to be around 2 kg heavier. 

Powering the new Bobber will be the same 349cc air/oil-cooled long-stroke engine that does duty on the Classic 350, Bullet 350, and other 350cc models. This powerplant develops 20.2bhp at 6,100rpm and 27Nm at 4,000rpm and is paired with a 5-speed transmission.

Royal Enfield October Sales

In October 2024, Royal Enfield sold over 1.10 lakh bikes, its greatest monthly sales ever. This is a 31% increase over the 84,435 units sold the year before. The manufacturer had a 26% increase in domestic sales (1.02 lakh units) and a 150% increase in overseas sales (8,688 units).

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With 5.13 lakh motorcycles sold domestically in FY25, Royal Enfield's year-to-date sales rose by just 3%. The exports surged 21% year-over-year to reach 52,624 units. In total, the company sold 5.65 lakh units, up from FY24's 5.41 lakh units. This led to a 4% increase.