thanx for the suggestion but the problem is parent's approval,they won't let me buy the powerful 500...btw what's the waiting period for 350?

If you think he is going to regret buying the pulsar because of the after sales service then the RE is also a bad choice. RE service is in no way better than Bajaj.

I have owned a pulsar 200 for three years now and I have not had any issues with service. As long as you know enough about the bike you can get your point through. If the guy taking in your bike for service doesn't understand what you want just ask for the head service engineer. This guy will get things sorted.

Another reason a pulsar or any of the other non RE bikes are a better choice is your odds of facing issues are way lower. RE still rolls out bikes with loads of issues. Team-bhp's motorcycle forum has two threads on the classic. I will recommend reading these. Even though the UCE engine is better than the older ones, RE has still not reached the reliability levels of Bajaj.

That being said an RE has other things going for it. None of the current bike keep you hooked onto it. All the features and performance grow on you and a few months after owning the bike you take them for granted and they dont feel special any more. This is where the RE wins hands down. Because an RE isn't special because of its features, its special because it will always command respect and has way more character than any other indian bike i have ridden.

so you suggest 220?
the mileage is also very low c350 gves an average of 40 or so

+1 to voodoo.

I think you will have the same waiting period for the classic 350 as well.

The 220 will be a easier bike to maintain, parts etc. will be cheaper and much more easily available also relatively easier to ride.

But as I said earlier the bullet has its own charm.

I'm not suggesting you buy the 220, just trying to point out was I consider to be the pros and cons.

End of the days this is going to be your bike for a few years, buy the one that makes you feel good about owning it. The feel good factor that a bike gives you in my opinion out weighs bhp's and features.

P220 vs CL350. Honestly speaking, 220 wins on all counts except perhaps the thump and feel of riding a iconic, great looking motorcycle. The CL350 in stock form, is not all that comfortable doing long distances.

Cheers,

Jay

go for the p220 f version its much comfortable and power delivery is miles ahead of the bullet.

I'd like to own a bullet for sure and I've also got an instant delivery deal...

I agree, I have the same confusion as I was indecisive when I rode both the bikes simultaneously....even within the city C350 is a step down from Electra....but still not very clear about the handling......

Check my thread for more info...

Dude, how did you manage it.....I just booked my electra and have to wait for 3-6 months.

Yaar this is India...Thoda jugaad lagao sab ho jata hai....Have to pay 1k more..(2k booking)

I trid doing the same but the dealership guy showed me the register full of D/P upto 50K and offers of premium payment upto 10K....I guess yours would be a better place to try....where are you located, only if I can have the contact details of your dealer....?

I live in Vikaspuri,New Delhi..the dealer's at Dwarka,Lamba enterprises,call 'em at +(91)-(11)-66358989 or visit at D-463, Sec-7,Ramphal Chowk,Nr Shiksha Bharti School, Dwarka, Delhi - 110075....You can also try at any Haryana/gurgaon dealer...they'll surely accept some extra bucks..the prob is only some colors are available for immidiate deal..

Thanks a bunch....I will get my friend in delhi to call them and see if we can work out something......I guess it will be easier to get hold of either silver or Black and I am going in for the electra.

Re: Pulsar 220 f/s or Royal Enfield Classic 350

earlier i saw on bajaj's website that pulsar 220 delivers a peak power of 21.05 ps and 19.12nm torque. But now it is showing 20.93 ps and 18.55 nm torque. why so?