Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Electra 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350. Royal Enfield Electra 350: approx. 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron models rated lower, around 13-14 hp) hp, approx. 180-195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 110-120 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Royal Enfield Classic 350: 20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 195 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed ~130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Royal Enfield Electra 350
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
20.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
195 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
approx. 18 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron models rated lower, around 13-14 hp)
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
approx. 28 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 110-120 km/h (estimated)
~130 km/h
Weight
approx. 180-195 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 30-35 km/L (estimated real-world average)
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Electra 350
6.5/10
"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy the right example carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof UCE engine core
+Cheap parts, easy servicing
+Effortless low-rev torque
Cons
−Chronic early electrical problems
−Oil leaks almost inevitable
−Brakes lack real bite
Royal Enfield Classic 350
7.5/10
"Brilliant urban charmer, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Dirt cheap maintenance costs
+Genuinely head-turning retro style
+Dead simple to work on
Cons
−Vibration above 65mph annoying
−Electrics can be troublesome
−Pre-2021 carb units unreliable
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