Quick Comparison: BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350

BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350 [Quick Comparison]: The much-awaited BS6-compliant Royal Enfield Classic 350 was launched in India back in January 2020. At present, the 350cc motorcycle is available with a starting price tag of INR 1.81 lakhs (ex-showroom).

Mechanically, the bike continues to be powered by the 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine which is now BS6-compliant and has been equipped with electronic fuel injection. It churns out 19.1HP of maximum power along with 28NM of peak torque. There is a 0.7HP drop in power but there is no change in the torque figure of the bike. Here is a quick comparison between the BS4 RE Classic 350 and the BS6 RE Classic 350.

BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350

Engine & Performance

BS4 Classic 350

• Displacement: 346cc
• No. of Cylinder: 1
• Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
• Max. Power: 19.8 HP @ 5250 rpm
• Max. Torque: 28 NM @ 4000 rpm
• Gearbox: 5-Speed
• Fuel System: Carbureted
• Mileage: 35-40 kmpl (Approx.)
• Top Speed: 110 kmph (Approx.)

BS6 Classic 350

• Displacement: 346cc
• No. of Cylinder: 1
• Cooling Type: Air-Cooled
• Max. Power: 19.1 HP @ 5250 rpm
• Max. Torque: 28 NM @ 4000 rpm
• Gearbox: 5-Speed
• Fuel System: Fuel-Injection
• Mileage: 35-40 kmpl (Approx.)
• Top Speed: 110 kmph (Approx.)

Brakes and Suspension

BS4 Classic 350

• Front Brake: 280mm Single Disc with Double Piston Calliper
• Rear Brake: 240mm Single Disc with Single Piston Calliper
• Single-Channel ABS (S Model)
• Dual-Channel ABS (Rest of the Models)
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Twin Gas-Charged Shock Absorbers

BS6 Classic 350

• Front Brake: 280mm Single Disc with Double Piston Calliper
• Rear Brake: 240mm Single Disc with Single Piston Calliper
• Single-Channel ABS (S Model)
• Dual-Channel ABS (Rest of the Models)
• Front Suspension: Telescopic Forks
• Rear Suspension: Twin Gas-Charged Shock Absorbers

Dimensions and Weight

BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350

BS4 Classic 350

• Overall Length – 2160 mm
• Overall Width – 790 mm (without mirrors)
• Overall Height – 1090 mm (without mirrors)
• Ground Clearance – 135 mm
• Seat Height – 800 mm
• Wheelbase – 1370 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 192kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.5 litres

BS6 Classic 350

• Overall Length – 2160 mm
• Overall Width – 790 mm (without mirrors)
• Overall Height – 1090 mm (without mirrors)
• Ground Clearance – 135 mm
• Seat Height – 800 mm
• Wheelbase – 1390 mm
• Kerb/Wet Weight – 195kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 13.5 litres

Tyres and Frame

BS4 Classic 350

• Front Tyre – 90/90-19
• Rear Tyre – 110/90-18
• Frame – Single Downtube using Engine as a stressed member

BS6 Classic 350

• Front Tyre – 90/90-19
• Rear Tyre – 110/90-18 (Spoke Wheels)
• Rear Tyre – 120/80-18 (Alloy Wheels)
• Frame – Single Downtube using Engine as a stressed member

Ex-Showroom Price List

BS4 RE Classic 350 vs BS6 RE Classic 350

BS4 Classic 350

• Classic S Model – INR 1.45 lakh
• Ash White – INR 1.53 lakh
• Chestnut – INR 1.53 lakh
• Redditch Red – INR 1.53 lakh
• Classic Black – INR 1.53 lakh

BS6 Classic 350

• Classic S Model – INR 1.72 lakh
• Classic Black – INR 1.81 lakh
• Gunmetal Grey (Spoke) – INR 1.83 lakh
• Stormrider Sand – INR 1.92 lakh
• Airborne Blue – INR 1.92 lakh
• Gunmetal Grey (Alloys) – INR 1.95 lakh
• Orange Ember – INR 1.95 lakh
• Metallo Silver – INR 1.95 lakh
• Stealth Black – INR 1.99 lakh
• Chrome Black – INR 1.99 lakh