Classic 350 Owner's Review - Here's What I learned

[@Lee-70ish]

Bang on review mate. 2 years now with my Red and Chrome classic. Pure biking at its best. Fast ? No. Powerful? No Complicated? No Modes? No Soul? Mountains of it. Character? Mountains of it. Looks ? Off the scale. Zen on two wheels.

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers, Couldn't have summed it up better myself if I tried!

[@jez6208]

I've owned a Classic 350 for just over a year and even though I spent most of yesterday riding mine over the hills and far away, I'm still laying in bed watching a video about the classic. 😂 They don't come with a tacho as standard though. Tbh, I'm not bothered what revs I'm doing. The engine tells you when you need to change gear. Mine is a Signals Desert Sand so no chrome. Still looks amazing! If I go anywhere, I have to add an hour on to the trip because of the amount of people who want to know all about it. Fantastic bike full of character and the smoothest gearbox ever! 100 smiles to the gallon. 😊

[@nathelm]

I've had my halcyon green here in California for about 2 weeks now, as a first bike it is perfect for me. I'm 58 years old so I don't need all that power. Cheers!

[@5150show]

Exactly what I’ve done , same bike , same age , 3 weeks ago

[@TechnoJonny]

Hi, As I sit here in a rainy cold England watching you ride along that coast road, I'm jealous!, that is a nice looking bike, I agree 100% about not needing big capacity bikes with 100's of horsepower, I've got six bikes (5 motorbikes & a scooter) only 1 of my bikes is over 250cc, Kawasaki Z900RS, most of the time I'm happiest riding a small capacity bike 125/250cc, there's more to life than going fast.

[@RippleMoto]

Sorry to hear about the poor weather, Im very blessed to be riding here in Australia with our all year riding seasons. I hope to have a line up of that many bikes one day, and I couldn't agree with you more!

[@dertechniker8867]

But we all agree that 5 hp more would be nice.

[@mattdog1982]

Hands down the best review of this bike. You have nailed it sir. If one looks only at the spec sheet, one just doesn’t understand. My dads had bikes for 40 years and is so impressed with his 350 classic. There is no stress whatsoever when riding this bike and it still retains that classic old school charm. Superb.

[@RippleMoto]

Thank you! There is truly so much more to this bike than the spec sheet leads you to believe.

[@sixwheelsdown7453]

I bought a classic 350, signals in dessert sand color. I have driven it every day to work all summer in all kinds of weather in the Pacific north West. I have had many motorcycles before, but this little motorcycle is my absolute favorite of all. It is just such a pleasure to ride.

[@RippleMoto]

Love it, glad you are enjoying it! Stay safe!

[@robcutter9792]

I picked up a Bullet 350 a few weeks ago. Brilliant piece of machinery. I feel the same way as you expressed in your video. 😎

[@paulchaney139]

I’m not a fan of long straight roads. I love small, twisty, curvy mountain roads with an overhanging tree canopy (top speed 35 - 40 mph). The Classic 350 is a dream machine on this type of road. I’ve had mine for 21 months, 4000 miles and done all maintenance myself and on schedule. I’ve done light mods (exhaust cat delete, open air box, FuelX Lite). To this point I’ve had zero problems.

[@Iusename448]

Bought the same model in Emerald green ( chrome) 2024 edition. Absolutely love the investment . Love and support from 🇮🇳

[@RippleMoto]

Thanks same to you! It is such a special bike! Ride safe!

[@Iusename448]

@@RippleMoto Thank You sir. I will.

[@davericketts9101]

Love your enthusiasm for the little Classic and totally agree. I have owned and ridden just about every make, style and capacity of motorcycle from 50cc Honda step-through to Honda CBR 1000 sports tourers, to a 1600 Triumph Thunderbird cruiser but I love my Classic 350 more than just about all of them, for all the reasons you pointed out. Thanks for the video.

[@RippleMoto]

Thanks! That really says something. There is something truly special about them! Enjoy, and stay upright!

[@wallybuettner]

I've had my Bronze and Chrome since February. I love it! Best color too😂. My first RE and it exceeds my expectations for a small bike. Perfect review!

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers! It really is a gem! Happy riding.

[@timboharty7325]

I also have a chrome bronze , I live in the Austrian alps with twisty mountain roads and it’s just perfect for where I live , the most relaxing bike to ride

[@teamtempest844]

After over a decade on sportsbikes... the four bikes I ride now are Kawasaki Versys 650 GT, Honda CRF250L, Honda ADV350 and a Royal Enfield Classic 350 Chrome Red... an indescribable feeling riding the Royal Enfield, some sort of riding nirvana!

[@RippleMoto]

Couldn't agree more!

[@FattyMaxxx]

Buying my first new bike, first bike in 30 years, this coming week. I think you've made up my mind with this review. Had been considering the Hunter 350, Triumph Speed 400 or CFMoto 650NK, but think this is the one. Thanks!

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

Any review? Considering the same bikes for coming Spring!

[@oldguzziguy]

Excellent review. It is indeed a very special bike. I luuurve mine!😊

[@ranplan]

Loved this video. Love the bike obviously (I have a Himalayan and will definitely be grabbing one of these), love the video quality and audio and everything you said. Ready to watch more. Thanks from Ohio!

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers! really appreciate this. You definitely wont be disappointed getting one. The Himalayan is a great bike too. Enjoy your ride, and stay upright!

[@dennispusey8664]

Got my Bronze 1st day of Spring, Love it, enjoyable, It is made like a gun with a slug still in it.

[@danielniesing5628]

Love your enthusiasm and I love my Classic 350 too! 20 hp IS enough!

[@WallyTopper]

Looking to pick one up by the Christmas holidays so I have a few weeks to run it in without having work. I was originally into the Red/Chrome but the more I see the bronze/chrome I’m thinking I’m leaning more towards that colour now. Beautiful looking bikes and great review.

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers! Completely agree, I was in a similar boat, I wasn't very fond of the bronze chrome until I saw this one in person at the dealership. Hope you enjoy your classic , ride safe!

[@SeriouslyMikey]

Agree with that you said about the vibrations. Ridden a classic 350 and the vibration is just normal thumper levels. All thumbers vibrated. But compared to my Harley, that thing vibrates you to falling apart after a long ride, hands go numb, feet go numb, and after a good few hours of riding, it can get tiresome, but I wouldn't have it any other way

[@RippleMoto]

Pure Character!

[@marekpapro4897]

Piękny film i motocykl. Pozdrawiam z Polski !

[@gordonmills9775]

Good on ya mate! Don't Royal Enfields have a lot of heart! I wouldn't rule out the Classic 500s though, they are just as reliable, especially the UCE models. I have two of them and zero mechanical issues. The servicing is actually slightly easier as the 500 UCEs have hydraulic tappets that you never have to adjust. Don't get me wrong the J Series 350s are fantastic bikes too. Enjoy my friend 😃

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers! They certainly do! You are 100% right in hindsight I was very vague on the 500's and didn't talk about them as much as they deserve. In the future I will do them justice! Also very interesting I did not know about the hydraulic tappets, I will have to look into these more.

[@christaylor8784]

Cracking video m8 I'm 63 so have been riding for since I was 15 so understand the virtues of the looks and feeling of the classic How old are you as you have a very mature attitude Keep the videos coming and Keep the Sticky Side Down

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers for the support! Im 21. Ride safe too!

[@ttblade]

I've got a Ducati Monster 937 and my Halcyon Green RE Classic 350. I'm lucky that I live 15 minutes from the Peak District in England with some stunning roads and scenery. If I'm wanting a blast on the A roads I take the Monster. If I'm wanting to chill on the back lanes it's got to be the Classic. I chuck the leather satchels on, camping stove, camping chair and take in the views with a coffee while deciding which way to go next. It's a fabulous bike. I've had everything from sports 600s to big tourers and the Classic is special. It's also so cheap to buy and run it'd be stupid not to own one.

[@RippleMoto]

Couldn't agree more! Sounds like the perfect duo in the garage! Enjoy your bikes and ride safe!

[@theLONGcut_rides]

Love this video!

[@willcofini6473]

Nice thing about living in Canada (as well) is going hundreds of kilometers on quality roads with no-one one them!

[@RippleMoto]

Cant wait to tour Canada one day!

[@JohnnyLREACTS]

I've read it's very precise to shift. Perhaps not for 1st bike. The shift not quite as forgiving as others in the range. Fantastic bike for sure just would appreciate insights there and for 1st rider I'm general. Also read clutch is bit stiff can get tiresome in stop start.

[@RippleMoto]

Hey there! You're right that the Classic 350 has a more precise shifting feel compared to some other bikes, but I don’t think that’s a drawback. As a first bike, you’ll get used to its shifting quickly, and once you’re comfortable with it, other bikes will feel even easier to ride. Regarding the clutch, I personally haven’t found it stiff at all. It’s been smooth and manageable, even in stop-and-go traffic. For comparison, my 2018 MT-07 and Street Triple 09 had noticeably firmer clutches. The Classic 350’s clutch feels lighter in comparison, even without a slipper assist. Plus, I’ve fitted adjustable levers, which make it easy to find the perfect fit for your hand, adding to the comfort. One thing I’d definitely recommend, especially for a first bike, is installing crash bars. They not only look great on the Classic 350 but also provide solid protection in case of any low-speed tip-overs-just a smart precaution to take when starting out. Overall, the Classic 350 is a fantastic bike, and I think you’d enjoy it as your first ride. Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@5150show]

I bought one 3 weeks ago

[@caoimhin7122]

I wish they would bring the Classic 500 back. I would buy one tomorrow!

[@mayursharma5902]

classic 650 is coming soon

[@caoimhin7122]

@@mayursharma5902 Is it going to have the same engine as the INT650? If so, that isn't quite what I was talking about. I was talking about a modern version of the older motorcycle with the single cylinder 500cc engine. It'd be great if they would beef up the 350 they have now to a 500.

[@5150show]

Beautiful bike

[@kimetogo]

I agree a lovely bike but you need to like keeping them clean, If i had one of these I would be cleaning it a lot. Thanks for showing / reviewing your motorbike, and I can see you enjoy it. Cheers

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers, thanks for watching, and you are spot on with the cleaning, the chrome can be a hassle but it is worth it.

[@johnlenart597]

I've got the Halcyon Green 💚 and love it. I bet if they all had personalities and could talk they'd be saying they miss the millions of honking horns and the thousands of cows roaming the streets. Lol.

[@tomstockell9481]

Good one ! love mine too ( had this bronze chrome for six month's, thought I wanted more power, went to an Interceptor for a year, there was something missing, so went back to the 350, could not be happier like you say the J series is such a good engine compared to the 500 - which I had before the bronze ) - where are you ? nicer riding than inner Sydney

[@RippleMoto]

Cheers, yeah thats a really interesting insight on the interceptor. I need to spend some more time with them. But people tend to report how they are missing that character, that the little 350 drowns in. Im over in Perth, we are pretty lucky with the riding over here for sure.

[@tomstockell9481]

thought you might be in Perth, lucky ! spent some time in Margaret’s, would be epic riding down that way

[@PhilipBallGarry]

A few KZbinrs I follow have given in to the feeling of needing a little bit more. Sold their Classic 350, only to buy another one almost straight away. As someone said, they're a great bike "because" they have 20bhp not "in spite" of it 😊

[@michaelkelly146]

ive been looking for a review like this, well done. ive been riding harley davidsons (i own 6 of them and love them) for 40 years and now at 62 years of age, i feel like i would ride more if i had something that was more easily maneuverable in and out of the garage. the classic 350 caught my eye but i thought the relatively anemic horsepower would be a dealbreaker. now im thinking that this may be a nice, easy everday rider and the styling is beautiful (i love a vintage bike). is carrying a passenger an option?

[@RippleMoto]

Thanks! I haven't had any experience 2 up, as i have the rear seat removed so I am afraid i cant help you with my personal experience. However a few videos i have watched say it can handle a passenger fine, however it depends on the type of riding you want to do. It definitely doesn't have the torque of a harley (although it does have some of the soul). I would imagine 80km/hr and below 2 up would be a charm. Hope this helps!

[@aniketshad]

It is looking so damn attractive 😍

[@rkc5150]

What mirrors and seat on this bike? I have the red/chrome. Beautiful bike!

[@RippleMoto]

They are stunning! I have the bar end mirrors from royal enfield, and the royal enfield touring seat in black. The mirrors work really well, leagues ahead of previous cheap ebay ones. And the comfort touring seat is also much better than the original stock seat. comfiest seat I have had on a bike.

[@SergePanayi]

​@@RippleMotoYou're bar end mirrors are installed incorrectly. It should be: 1. Bar end 2. Mirror 3. Spacer You have: 1. Bar end 2. Spacer 3. Mirror

[@RippleMoto]

@@SergePanayi cheers, they were installed when I got the bike like that. Never noticed. Im thinking of removing them and putting the originals back on as I prefer the style. Cheers for this.

[@SergePanayi]

@@RippleMoto Touring mirrors are nice tbo.

[@jacobwinn2765]

I’m considering the same bike as you, or a fully blacked out Bullet… I’m here in NZ where we have really windy roads, so do you think it has the power to get up the ranges and handle long climbs?

[@RippleMoto]

Honestly it depends, the classic 350 does struggle in hill climbs, I would be lying if I said it didnt. I guess it depends the speed of the climbs, when riding it in our highest hills, it can get up most going 70km/h-80km (not from dead stop) The weight of the classic most likely doesn't help it :( Its a shame but vertically this bike is challenged. The Bullets are gorgeous, and a blacked out one is really smart (easier to clean). Hope this helps!

[@jlrutube1312]

If they sell them in NZ you might want to consider the new 650 BSA. It's a single cylinder too but has enough power to climb hills easily.

[@RoRZoro]

You sound like Richmond from the show 'IT Crowd".

[@sasirafael777]

I have to be honest we Indians are bit old fashioned in terms of our motor bikes , we don’t like to have plastic on our motor bikes and RE is exactly delivering that

[@RippleMoto]

That is what makes them so special! It is a breath of fresh air not having plastic! Love to India, and stay upright!

Is that the Rockingham coast I spy? Had to double take but I am fairly certain that's rocky...

[@Nishan20024]

Love you brother from India

[@JohnSer33]

What state are you in mate?

[@Southern21076]

How come You preferred the 350 to the 500? If you wanted bit more HP Ofc price is a factor but 👍🏻

[@RippleMoto]

I liked the 350J being a more modern engine with all the old school characteristics. From what i hear about the 500 is it is more power but it is almost unnoticeable. if they make another modern rendition like they did with the 350, I would happily get one, but right now i'm finding I am content with the power, it wasn't so much the power per say but just top speed (which apparently there is a limiter on it) I will in the future do a comparison video, with more thoughts. :)

[@pradipdebbarma7526]

Nice bike

[@obsidian652]

Can you do a pure sound Video on a nice backroad?😀

[@RippleMoto]

You are in luck! I have one planned for the future :)

[@obsidian652]

@@RippleMoto very nice! im looking forward to see it👍

[@RippleMoto]

@@obsidian652 I have one up now for you :)

[@obsidian652]

​@@RippleMoto wow that was exactly what i was looking for👍 really good Quality!

[@RippleMoto]

@@obsidian652 Thanks, glad you enjoyed :)

[@jimstenlund6017]

Is there a flat seat option?

[@RippleMoto]

I don't believe they offer one from factory for this model, however there are some aftermarket ones.

[@angelnokare6906]

Any heat problems? Does it heat up a lot?

[@RippleMoto]

Honestly I havent had any problems due to heat. The engine is Air cooled so it does get hotter than some liquid cooled alternatives, especially when riding in traffic under the sun. However it is nothing to worry about there are plenty of bikes that run hotter than it from my experience anyway. :)

[@jimstenlund6017]

I’d guess the catalytic converter close to the rider’s leg would add some heat. On my motorcycles in summer heat I add some two-stroke oil to the gas, seems to help. 43C ( 110f ) here and bikes run cool.

[@carlarthur4442]

Im 73 now still riding but my B M W K75c is getting a bit heavy to get in and out of the garden , so i reckon the R E would be more suitable now , lighter air cooled one exhaust one of everything easy life , ill be looking at getting one 🤔 Thanks for the info 👍 just wish we had nicer weather as you do in Australia, would be perfect 🥰

[@RippleMoto]

Yes very lucky over here with the riding seasons, although the scenery you get in the UK is second to none (When you can actually ride of course! 😂) I think you will be very pleased with an one, glad i could help! Enjoy and stay upright!

[@jimstenlund6017]

Not exactly a lightweight bike though.

[@scannaunderscore1]

My only issue with these is they aren't holding their value, my classic was £4500 new in 2022 and I'll be lucky to get £2500 for it now

[@RippleMoto]

Very True. Same over he in Aus, you can kiss half of the value away! Does make picking up used ones a good proposition, however punishes buying new.

[@scannaunderscore1]

@@RippleMoto well at the time I was thinking reputable name and such, but in reality these new models are no better than Chinese copies

[@samyakchhajed]

For some reason, I always get hungry in my stomach whenever I look at a motorcycle.

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

Low octane fuel is what that engine is built to run on. Higher octane gives you less miles per gallon. There is no upside. Higher octane fuel exists because the low octane fuels will compression fire in a high compression or turbocharged engine, causing ignition to happen to soon. Octane boosters suppress that. If you dont have enough compression to cause compression firing, you are paying for something you dont need an actually hurts you. I cant say anything about fuel additives in the Australian market though. In the US, there are no extra additives in higher octane fuel that are anything but marketing gimmicks. All US fuel has fuel injection cleaner in it by law. To much actually. Its generally not something you want in your fuel.

[@RippleMoto]

Yes I agree with you 100% on the octane, However this is a really good insight. I honestly dont know too much. We do have cleaning additives in our premium fuel over our 91. Most people here tend to opt for 95 over 91, however I am unsure if we have laws like you do where all fuel must have injector cleaner in it. Upon doing some research just now, it seems that our fuel standards are much worse than that of Europe and some states in America. We seem to allow 150ppm(Parts per Million) to 50ppm of sulphur in our fuels compared to 10ppm in Europe and some states in america (this is what I have read it could be wrong). Basically we are on Euro 3 standards for our 91, and Euro 4 for 95. So the option for 95 seems quite significant in the quality of fuel, as well as the cleaning additives premium offers. However I am not that knowledgable on this topic and this is just some light research, so It could be the difference in our markets, due to our lacking standards. However I dont know to what extend sulphur is harmful and if it is only just because of the emissions that is is an issue with euro standards. So it is hard to say. This is very interesting insight however thank you for this comment. :)

[@jimstenlund6017]

US gasoline definitely does NOT have too much additives (per the 1996 government standards ). Brand name fuels, that’s a different story. Even my 140hp Yamaha FZ1 runs great on 87 octane, never a ‘ping’ from it.

[@jimstenlund6017]

@@RippleMotoSulfur in fuel leads to acid rain, but Aviation fuel is like 1,500 PPM lol.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

You can get a good BSA C-15 250 which has more HP and weigh 100 lbs lighter. Mine goes 60+ mph 2 up all day smooth as silk. Plenty of passing power . Well maybe not plenty of power but more than adequate. Truly simple and beautiful to look at. Artistry in metal. Timeless classic British motorcycle. Reliable and dependable transportation as l don't have a car. Great in the dirt w/my Triumph TR25W. Light weight and fast on dirt roads. No electronics at all,truly simple. Easy maintenance.

[@RippleMoto]

Wow just looked into these, they truly are special a bike

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@RippleMoto l just love BSA C-15 250's in both street bike and dirt bikes versions. Quality machines built properly. Not cheaply made .Made to be rebuiltable forever ♾️. Pure motorcycle 🏍️ enjoyment. Simple,head, tail horn , and ignition switch. Built to be a good bike reliable and dependable transportation.$1,500- $2,500 massive parts supply. Not much to fix and fix ing is easy.Wonderfull bikes to ride. My 1959 C -15 looks like a little Gold Star ⭐. My Triumph TR25W is good off-road. Light weight and fast enough. Not a stadium bike but a real world 🌎 every day bike to get you to work or school dependability. Looked down upon by the go fast crowd means they are cheap and cheerful as you Brits go. I have 4 of them+ my441 Victor but the 250's are easy to start. Half a kick and they are ready to take you anywhere you want to go.All the so called superior Japanese motorcycles were wrecked or the few left in collections or museums.A Japanese motorcycles exhaust system costs almost more than the bike it's going on.Gas tanks,fenders, lights, and seats from larger bikes fit. Super interchangeable.Carbs and electrics shared through our the range. Not much to go wrong. With my Triumph TR25W l towed a guy out of the sand trails to his truck because his hi- tech adventure bike suffered total electric failure. Brand new Pan America.$20,000 bike rescued by a 60 years old $500 bike. He was so embarrassed 😳. Gave me $50 for rescuing his bike. I said no I don't want the money but l saved him a long push back to his truck. Great little bike. Let's see all these mechanical wonders last 60 years. They made them good in the old days. When you are on one you can escape to the past even for a little while. All of my BSA C-15 250 and my BSA 441 Victor are less than a new RE 350. All in great shape and original with low mileage. Maintain them properly and they will last forever ♾️. Get one you won't be disappointed 😞☹️.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@RippleMoto My Triumph TR25W is light enough to pick up and put on a milk crate for chain maintenance. If you try to ride them at 90 MPH that's not good but l have bigger bikes for that.

[@PhilipBallGarry]

I don't find my Classic 350 heavy - more like "substantial". It's planted nature is why it handles so well and less likely to be blown around by crosswinds too 👍

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

@@PhilipBallGarry It really should be a 500 with 8-10 extra HP it would be nice.

[@sonnyday6830]

Did you say the bike takes 95 petrol? pretty sure it's 91

[@RippleMoto]

I did, sorry you are right it does take 91, I was just recommended by my dealer to use 95 most likely for the additional cleaning additives in premium.

[@sonnyday6830]

@@RippleMoto no worries bro

[@davericketts9101]

Sorry to butt in but I always use E5 fuel here in the UK, which is the equivalent of your 95 , despite it being able to run on E10 and it runs SO much better than the lower grade fuel.

[@sonnyday6830]

@@davericketts9101 I have just recently spoke to a RE dealer, they said to use 91 as they are not a high compression engine, but can use 95 as it will not do any harm, just to the wallet

[@matheff71]

Too bad its just 20 hp. For that price there are much better options. RE win only with style, so I'd get one as my third or fourth bike, but going from a 15 hp 125cc with barely 120kg wet weight to this? Nah. Still, looks dope.

[@matheff71]

But there's a reason why bikes should be bought for looks first. Its just a hobby machine for most, if we wanted the best bang for buck machine, we would get a 10 yo car with medium stats.

[@michaelfirth1075]

It looks beautiful, I’m a Kawasaki fan , but that’s fantastic. Oh sorry by the way , a fantastic review.😊😊😊

[@RippleMoto]

Thank you :) . They sure are gorgeous! Stay safe!

[@sirgalah561]

It's a smaller capacity plastic copy of the Classic 500...

[@SHY_PUPP]

Classic 350 has its own existence 😶 stop spreading random bullshit