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All Bikes/Compare/Royal Enfield Standard 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Standard 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Standard 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350. Royal Enfield Standard 350: ~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron engine versions produced closer to 12–14 hp) hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight — varies by year and variant) weight, top speed ~120 km/h (est. for later fuel-injected variants; older carbureted versions typically 100–110 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 Standard 350 Royal Enfield Classic 350
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
20.2 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
27 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
130 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
195 kg
Type
Classic
Classic
Horsepower
~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm (note: early cast-iron engine versions produced closer to 12–14 hp)
20.2 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (note: estimate based on later UCE engine; older versions lower)
27 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h (est. for later fuel-injected variants; older carbureted versions typically 100–110 km/h)
~130 km/h
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight — varies by year and variant)
195 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 30–35 km/L (est. ~2.9–3.3 L/100km) — note: varies significantly by year and state of tune
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Royal Enfield Standard 350
Royal Enfield Standard 350
7.0/10

"Charming, affordable urban thumper — buy post-2021 for reliability."

Pros
+Genuine thumper character
+Cheap parts and servicing
+Comfortable upright ergonomics
Cons
Electricals frequently unreliable
Vibration above 80kmh
Chain neglect epidemic on used bikes
Royal Enfield Classic 350
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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SW-Motech Engine Guard Royal Enfield Classic 350
SW-Motech · Crash Bars
SW-Motech Engine Guard Royal Enfield Classic 350
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Yoshimura RS-4 Slip-On Exhaust Royal Enfield Classic 350
Yoshimura · Exhaust
Yoshimura RS-4 Slip-On Exhaust Royal Enfield Classic 350
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PUIG Touring Screen Royal Enfield Classic 350
PUIG · Windscreen
PUIG Touring Screen Royal Enfield Classic 350
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R&G Fender Eliminator Kit Royal Enfield Classic 350
R&G · Tail Tidy
R&G Fender Eliminator Kit Royal Enfield Classic 350
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Nelson-Rigg Defender 600 All-Season Motorcycle Cover
Nelson-Rigg · Bike Cover
Nelson-Rigg Defender 600 All-Season Motorcycle Cover
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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Riding Gloves
Gloves
Riding Gloves
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Mesh Riding Jacket
Jacket
Mesh Riding Jacket
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Riding Boots
Boots
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
Chain Lube
Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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