This year has witnessed a slew of new 350 cc motorcycles starting from updates to new models. This segment continues to be dominated by retro bikes and we take a look at which are the top five most accessible motorcycles in this category.
1. Jawa 42 Bobber
The Jawa 42 Bobber boasts the lowest seat height in its class at 740 mm, with an adjustable single seat for added comfort. It is powered by a 334 cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, delivering 29 bhp and 30 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The bike features a double cradle frame, 35 mm telescopic front forks, and a mono shock absorber with a 7-step adjustable preload. For safety, it comes equipped with dual-channel ABS, a 280 mm front disc brake, and a 240 mm rear disc brake.
Jawa 42 Bobber (File image)
Price: Rs 2.09 lakh, ex-showroom
2. Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350
The new Goan Classic boasts the lowest saddle height in the Royal Enfield 350 cc lineup, with a seat height of 750 mm, surpassing both the Meteor 350 and the Classic 350, which have a height of 805 mm. It is powered by a 349 cc J-series air-cooled engine, producing 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The bike features a 5-speed gearbox and all LED lights. Built on a twin downtube frame, the Goan Classic is equipped with 41 mm front forks offering 130 mm of wheel travel and twin rear shock absorbers with a 6-step adjustable preload, providing 105 mm of travel. For safety, it comes with dual-channel ABS, a 300 mm front disc brake, and a 270 mm rear disc brake.
Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 (Image: Royal Enfield)
Price: Rs 2.35 lakh, ex-showroom
3. Jawa Perak
The more premium Bobber from Jawa, the Perak, is the third most accessible motorcycle in this segment with a seat height of 750 mm. This single-seater has a 334 cc single liquid-cooled engine that produces 30.2 bhp at 7,500 rpm and 32.74 Nm at 5,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The Perak is based on a double cradle frame with 35 mm front forks and a rear mono shock with a 7-step adjustable preload. It comes standard with dual-channel ABS with 280 mm front disc brake with 240 mm rear disc.
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