Royal Enfield Classic 350 versus Kawasaki W 800

Make
Model
Make
Model
Make
Model
Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Retro
Kawasaki

Kawasaki W 800

Retro
What can the new retro bike from India do?
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Royal Enfield Classic 350 im Test
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Japanese beauty with lots of chrome and royal wave.
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Kawasaki W800 im Test
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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2022 bis 2024~
Built von 2011 bis 2024~
RRP 5.090 €
RRP 10.645 €
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Competitors

Pros:
  • beautiful retro design
  • solid construction
  • safe driving experience, good brakes
  • beautiful single-cylinder sound
  • easy operation, nothing distracts
  • Main and Side Stand Series
Pros:
  • casual look
  • cool sound
  • easy handling
  • Simplest operation
  • a lot of Chrome
Cons:
  • manageable performance
  • Gear lever mounted a little too low
Cons:
  • Brakes could grip harder
  • partial vibrations
  • Manageable performance

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.390 mm
Length : 2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 195 kg
Wheelbase: 1.465 mm
Length : 2.180 mm Height : 1.075 mm
Seat : 790 mm
Weight : 221 kg

Engine

Motor design: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Motor design: Number 2 Cylinder
Displacement: 773 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 77 mm
Cooling: Luft
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min
Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 494 km
Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 2.500 U/Min
Tank contents: 14 Litre

Chassis

Frame type:
 Tubular steel frame with double down tube (steel)
Front suspension:
 Hydraulic telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Stereo strut, six-way adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 120/80-18
Frame type:
 Double loop (steel)
Front suspension:
 Telescopic fork 41mm, not adjustable (travel 130 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Stereo shock absorbers, adjustable spring base (travel 107 mm)
Rear suspension:
 Two-arm swingarm
Tyres at the front: 100/90-19 inches
Rear tyres: 130/80-18 inches

Brakes

Front brake
 Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 270 mm)
Front brake
 Single disc (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
 Single disc

Conclusion - what sticks

Motorcycling can be so beautiful! If you just have 5.100€ over and want to buy a motorcycle: Please take a test drive with the Classic 350! No matter what other bike you had in your sights, chances are you'll choose the RE in the end.
 
The test bike was kindly provided by Legendary Cycles / Hamburg. Here the Classic 350 is ready for test drive, as well as all other models from Royal Enfield and many other motorcycles from Benelli, Mash, Mondial, Fantic, Moto Morini and Indian.

Price/availability/colours/years of construction

  • Price: 5.090 €
  • Availability: from 01/2022
  • 7 colors: Halcyon Black, Halcyon Green, Halcyon Grey, Dark Stealth Black, Dark Gunmetal Grey, Chrome Red, Chrome Bronze
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