The battle of the Enfields

[j4zb4]

My cousin is in the process of finalising a bike... We started of from the Pulsar 135 and the RTR and finally have decided on a Royal Enfield Classic (please do not ask me how we ended here... I might shoot someone...)

So now the final dilemma is which classic (OMFG do these dilemmas end...!!) I am suggesting him the Classic 500 whereas he thinks the Classic 350 will be enough... I always say the more the merrier ... And ofcourse the 500 has FI...

What do you guys think...? Please do suggest... Thanks

[Noor]

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[Youngking]

Both 350 and 500 looks almost same, I would suggest the 350 would be enough and profitable until he is a serious tourer or hungry for more power or a heavy rider. It will be better to test ride both and follow the heart, on which ever he falls in love pick that .

[j4zb4]

Thanks for the approval Noor bhai...

Both 350 and 500 looks almost same, I would suggest the 350 would be enough and profitable until he is a serious tourer or hungry for more power or a heavy rider. It will be better to test ride both and follow the heart, on which ever he falls in love pick that .

Thanks young... I know both are exactly the same... And he is strictly gonna be a city commuter... He is a person who loves riding bikes but his passion is limited to commuting...

350 makes sense but then I thought if he is paying 1.25 for 350 shell out 20k extra 150cc and Fuel Injection... Does the FI make a lot of difference...?

[saipranav]

500cc make much better sense than 350cc especially when you get better power and everything along with FI and that too for a very very very reasonable amount... high torque and power are not just for touring... theyll be helpful in city also, and who know he may even start touring after buying the bike :P

[j4zb4]

500cc make much better sense than 350cc especially when you get better power and everything along with FI and that too for a very very very reasonable amount... high torque and power are not just for touring... theyll be helpful in city also, and who know he may even start touring after buying the bike :P

you speaking my mind... Also I plan to introduce him to xbhp soon... Although he knows all about it... Sees me surfing it all day in office...

[jayanth_b_p]

For city 350 would make more sense but since ur cousin has the option of getting the 500, 500 is the way to go.....

[princesirohi]

there's one more thing, you need to consider, bullet's FI is not a proven and time tested thing. remember initial P220 had some problems with FI system, which they later sorted out. Apache still has some problems in FI. so a new technology from a manufacturer that has stuck too long with age old technology may give problems.

i am not trying to scare you away from 500, but do enquire with persons who already own one.

[jd666]

from what i have heard, is that soon the Cl500 is coming with carb engine, not FI. and there are some gripes with the 500cc engine. Go with the 350 if its enough power for him.. else the 500 is the only answer..

[j4zb4]

For city 350 would make more sense but since ur cousin has the option of getting the 500, 500 is the way to go.....

Everything points to 350...

there's one more thing, you need to consider, bullet's FI is not a proven and time tested thing. remember initial P220 had some problems with FI system, which they later sorted out. Apache still has some problems in FI. so a new technology from a manufacturer that has stuck too long with age old technology may give problems.

i am not trying to scare you away from 500, but do enquire with persons who already own one.

I have the first batch FI 220 serving me since 4 years and 50k kms without a hitch...

from what i have heard, is that soon the Cl500 is coming with carb engine, not FI. and there are some gripes with the 500cc engine. Go with the 350 if its enough power for him.. else the 500 is the only answer..

yup everyone is doubting the FI... I think 350 should be my final answer... And nah he isn't a power rider... A very sedate rider infact... I think his best speed achieved till now is 80kmph on his avenger 200...

[satyenpoojary]

The classic EFI wont make it to India is what they say, having said that I have seen those bikes at Manali with Indian number plates (and also a thunderbird with efi!)

PS: Buy the one which is less bulkier, it will help :P

[j4zb4]

The classic EFI wont make it to India is what they say, having said that I have seen those bikes at Manali with Indian number plates (and also a thunderbird with efi!)

PS: Buy the one which is less bulkier, it will help :P

The debate is between the Classic 500 and the Classic 350...

The classic 500 is an FI engine and it is available in India... The classic 350 is a carbed engine... Now I am not too sure whats the difference between FI and EFI...

Also both the classics (350 and 500) are exactly identical and the 500 is just 5 kgs heavier...

[j4zb4]

And the 350 WINS...!! A big thanks to all of you for your suggestions... And now the wait begins...

Went to the Bandra showroom today afternoon, took a test ride as my cousin is of a slight build and wasn't sure if he could handle it... Plucked the bike of the side stand, initially found it difficult... Started the bike and went on the ride with a million question marks on his face... When I saw his face a 100 metres away on his return journey it was split into a big fat grin and I knew the decision was made...

We promptly filled up the form and paid the Rs. 1000/- deposit for the maroon Classic 350... The bike is expected to enlighten our lives within the next 10 months...

The receipt...



But what I found funny was that these bikes do not come with a leg guard ... The bikes being as heavy as they are should come with a leg guard... In-fact any bike should... Especially this one because God forbid if you have a fall you will just get some leg pulp... They do not even have it as an optional accessory... I really found this very stupid... We have to buy a leg guard from the market and affix it... :s

[abhishekch]

And the 350 WINS...!! A big thanks to all of you for your suggestions... And now the wait begins... .

We promptly filled up the form and paid the Rs. 1000/- deposit for the maroon Classic 350... The bike is expected to enlighten our lives within the next 10 months...

:s

how a one can wait for this much long period .
and conos for 350. happy waiting till then.

[j4zb4]

how a one can wait for this much long period .
and conos for 350. happy waiting till then.

Thanks bro.. And it ain't my wait anyways... This is my cousins bike... Also he is recovering from a spinal operation so he has to wait for another 6 months anyways...