Royal Enfield has finally taken the wraps off its latest offering, the Goan Classic 350. This new model is the fifth entry in Royal Enfield’s J-series 350cc lineup. While the Goan Classic shares its core DNA with the Classic 350, it comes with a slew of fresh bobber-style elements with several unique design and feature updates. Here’s what’s different and common between the models.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic vs Classic 350: Engine
First off, at the heart of the Goan Classic 350 is the familiar 349cc single-cylinder air-oil cooled J-series engine, delivering 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque. Paired with a 5-speed gearbox, this powertrain is carried over unchanged from the Classic 350.
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Royal Enfield Goan Classic vs Classic 350: Key differences
While the Goan Classic 350 is heavily inspired by the Classic 350, there’s a host of styling elements that set it apart. At first glance itself, you’d notice the ape hanger-style handlebar equipped with the new entrant. Besides that, other highlights include new vibrant colour schemes such as Rave Red, Trip Teal, Purple Haze, and Shack Black.
Other notable design updates include whitewall tyres, a swingarm-mounted rear fender, a slash-cut exhaust, and a single-piece seat. One of the key features that sets the Goan Classic 350 apart from RE’s entire stable is that it gets wire-spoke alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. Notably, this is the first and only product from the company to get these.
Moreover, the Goan Classic 350 has a lower seat height of 750 mm, making it one of the lowest in Royal Enfield’s lineup. This is a significant lower from the Classic 350, which has a seat height of 805 mm. Additionally, the footpegs have been repositioned forward.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic vs Classic 350: Wheels, hardware and more
The wheel setup is another significant change, with the Goan Classic sporting a 19-inch front wheel and a smaller 16-inch rear wheel compared to the Classic 350’s 19-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels.
For suspension, the Goan Classic employs 41 mm front forks with 130 mm travel and twin rear shocks with adjustable preload and 105.3 mm travel. The bike also includes adjustable levers for the clutch and front brake, enhancing its modern appeal.
As the Goan Classic 350 gears up for its official launch, the pricing will be a crucial factor in determining how well it competes with its sibling and rivals in the segment. We will have all the price-related questions answered on November 23 when Royal Enfield reveals the full details at Motoverse 2024.