In The Loop | Episode 29 - 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Desert Sand

[@colinberry8219]

The badge of Mercury on the petrol tank (Mercury being the messenger of the Greek Gods) is due Mercury being the emblem of the Royal Corps of Signals (British & Indian army). The Royal Corps of Signals is responsible for communications, including dispatch Riding (Indian army only) and the Enfield is used for this purpose. Little bit of trivia for you...... the badge of Mercury which is worn on the berret is commonly referred to as "Jimmy". How do I know all this I hear you asking?...... well I was in the UK Royal Signals for 12 years

[@colinberry8219]

Oh and I love this bike. RE have totally nailed the styling. Unfortunately we don't get the military option paint scheme here so it's going to be the gun metal grey 350 to keep my old Triumph company in my garage.

[@throttlecompany]

Wow! This is my favorite comment yet, thanks so much for sharing!

[@darkdestroyer6634]

The British Royal Corps of Signals also had Don Rs and they had a display team "The White Helmets" There's also a book available "Adventures of a Royal Signals Despatch Rider"

[@scottboettcher]

@@throttlecompany Just bought three of these - me, son and friend. I've been riding since 1971, and this is probably the most fun I've had since then! I've owned and ridden a lot of bikes, but make no mistake, this one is a blast, and affordable! In my case, we got the Classic 350 "Reborn" models. OTD, with all taxes, fees, etc, they were about $6500. I feel that they were a great buy! The fun we are having hasn't worn off one bit! Ride safe all! And FWIW, I'm the biggest of the three at 6'-4", 230lbs. We are all comfortable and you CAN'T go anywhere without getting into a long conversation over this bikes!

[@emanuelegrieco]

@@colinberry8219 brilliant, gunmetal grey it’s so far The best Royal enfield option for Classic 350 and it’s The Most beautiful bike of Enfiled’s Shield

[@jamescampbell7605]

I own the chrome/bronze, absolutely sweet little engine. Love how it has almost a helicopter percussion sound at low rpms. The handling and feel is heavenly as well.

[@male-efficient7262]

Thats what we love in India. Ride slow, in the narrow lanes where the thump echoes and everyone will turn around to check who you are. (An army guy/police/gangster/macho guy)

[@adityahandu1008]

happy to see classic making its way to places outside India aswell.

[@dedosauro]

Man this bike is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen

[@ayanbhattacharjee2714]

That T P 28 is actually the sickest detail on the bike.... Back in the WW2 days British Royal Air Force used to airdrop these bikes and were meant to be used for offroading, that's why it had to have a low tire pressure of 28....that's Royal Enfield for you, love from India.. ❤

[@critterIMHO]

Believe it or not, each bike has a different number.

[@throttlecompany]

Yep, we know that now. At the time we just had one of each.

[@bibekjung7404]

ALMIGHTY God KABIR

[@Messi20026]

This number selling counting number

[@kashmikaakash]

❤️ from Sri Lanka. A brand new bike is a life dream for us here in Sri Lanka because of the economical crisis. Ok anyway you did a well review. 😊

[@artificialintelligence11592]

I'm also from Srilanka bro...

[@kashmikaakash]

@@artificialintelligence11592 සුපිරි බං

[@katiepatrick8891]

I just bought a Classic 350 as my first bike, and I LOVE it!

[@jez6208]

Me too! 😂

[@amitkala7810]

I just gifted my Dad the Classic 350 Marsh Grey Signal, as he was always fond of bullets since his days in Defence. He always use to dream to have one of these beast but never have one because of so many responsibilities . So when he retired recently then i gifted him one. So for some of us like me its more than just a bike. Its an EMOTION!!❤🎉

[@kevinroark5815]

The Indian Army Signals unit started in 1981 and this bike was launched in 2021 which is the 40th anniversary. That's why the tank has 40 written on it.

[@jreid641]

I just got a desert sand classic 350. Its super cool. I’m really loving it.

[@p.a.sudhir7951]

@@jeffdean7666 Go for Halcyon Grey. It's superb and has a bluish tinge to it. Also get the alloys with tubeless tires and people will stop and ask you about the motorcycle. I will be very soon ordering a Halcyon Grey early next year.

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

@@jeffdean7666 Jeff...Did you pick up either one of those sweet rides? I'm looking at both the scram and 350 classic? May buy 2!

[@michaelabernathy7013]

Hi Dylan, nice review. As an INT650 and Meteor 350 owner, I'd like to point out that these new RE bikes are set up tight and take a few thousand miles to fully break-in. They're good new but run so much smoother and more responsive with 3000 miles on the ODO! I'm impressed with the new Classic 350. It's well laid out component wise much like the Interceptor. 4 different variants in lovely colorways. I've seen them in person. Gorgeous bikes!

[@kshitijranjan7820]

I absolutely agree. My father always said that you only experience the true ride of your machine when you've got at least a thousand miles on your meter.

[@Busywave]

I’ve noticed Meteor, just over a 1000 miles now, is so much smoother in every way. Shifting also than it was new.

[@vscolkitt]

Good to Know it will run even better at 3,000 miles since I only have 2,000 miles on mine so far! I bought mine in May,2022 from Motozilla in Warren, Ohio. They had to swap out the speedometer in September since mine was sticking from the get go! (they ordered a replacement in June at my first scheduled servicing). Took three months to come in! I purchased the waxed canvass saddlebags and standoffs (from India) in June and the only took ten days to arrive so don't know why the speedometer took so long (unless they were waiting for replacement parts from a resourced mfg?) The bags were removed in October and replaced with Rampage Products "storage" 5 gal. Jerry Cans ( after repainting from red to Desert Sand). I threw a six minute video on KZbin explaining how I "found" a close color match since Royal Enfield (like many others), never release their color codes! Search "Jerry Can saddlebags on the 2022 Classic 350 and it should pop up on youtube.

[@20somthingdrifter11]

US motorcycle manufacturers should be thanking Royal Enfield. These kinds of Bikes are great options for younger people and new riders that aren't able to drop 10 grand on a bike or don't want to the right away. They are perfect entry-level bikes or even a daily rider if you are just riding in the city, I wouldn't be surprised is, as they get more good press, you start to see more riders who eventually decide to purchase a Harley or Indian and only did so because they were able to start riding on a Royal Enfield. Well done, India well done.

[@josephlavigne5077]

That is precisely the bike I am looking for. 2022 Royal Enfield 350 Desert Sand. Yeah!

[@josephlavigne5077]

Have you thought about about opening a dealership for these cycles in WV? If so let me know and I will see what I can do to help. We need these here. Low average income but lots of really great roads to ride and people who want to ride them.

[@illvminated]

@@josephlavigne5077 You should be posting this in the comment section and not in the reply section.

[@Theplaided1s]

Just bought a RE classic from you guys. Excited to pick it up!

[@wolfgang4078]

One of the best value in the Bikeworld !

[@pranaydeka7106]

TP 28 was the required tyre pressure during WW2 for these bikes because they would drop them by aircrafts using parachutes. low tyre pressure ensures the bike lands softly

[@astro61362]

Interesting video. I love the look of the Classic 350. These bikes just sound so cool in person!

[@prateekchakravorty3969]

Hi, I own a new gen Classic and the motorcycle you are reviewing is Signals and it celebrates the Royal Enfield's long lasting commitment to the Indian Armed Forces. Initially Enfields around 60's and 50's were used only by the Armed Forces, back then people saw it as heavy duty motorbike and now company's MD MR. Siddharth Lal turned around the enfield image in eyes of average Indian Buyer. So yes, that's it and great review. Just for Info. I own Halcyon Green Dual Channel ABS variant and there is one minor difference in American variant and that is it misses Heel Shifter and that's about it Rest all is same.

[@ruahinesrider]

The brown & chrome 350Classic is a stunner & has the nickname Paddington in certain circles.

[@Lee-70ish]

Ridden Paddington as a test bike . Now own Ethel a Red and Chrome model.

[@ruahinesrider]

@@Lee-70ish Fantastic marvelous bikes.

[@jez6208]

Just bought one of these. Getting it delivered next friday. Can't wait!!!!

[@bfarm44]

So easy to drop a cam in it, get the cat delete pipe and the airbox cover mod adds 5 Hp and makes a nice difference

[@HOODS]

I bought a 2022 classic 350 I have lots of backroads and have been riding it to and from work running 60-65 and an occasional 70 is. Now and then. I start to feel slight vibration at 70 so I keep it around the 60-65 for about 20 miles on relatively flat road. I broke the motor in on back country roads for the first 350 miles took it easy and varied the speeds. I'm absolutely loving this bike. It's my second bike to own. My first being an old Honda 450 back when I was 19 now 44. This bike has excellent power to weight ratio. Feels very very balanced and just down right good looking. Perfect for cruising. And even a commute if you don't mind cruising at 65 it's quite comfortable at 50 but people come up on you kinda quick at 50mph in a 70mph interstate. Hence the 65mph I drive a semi truck all day that's governed at 65 so I'm used to it. I'd love to see these bikes go absolutely viral here in the USA I took it to cruze night and everyone drooling 🤤 over the bike. Mine is a light blue but called grey? Maybe like a light slate grey. Matches my skoolie which the bike will ride on a rack on the front of the bus. And be another transportation when traveling in the bus. Now I'm tempted to get saddle bags strap in and travel just with the bike and a tent I've been seeing in the neighborhood of 90 to 100 miles per gallon. Just cruising the backroads on 91 octane. I fill it up ride 100 miles and fill again and only takes about a gallon. Mind blown. I got extended warranty and everything they wanted to up sell me and the price was still great. Phone mount came in today so more videos to come in the future.

[@p.a.sudhir7951]

Superb. After reading your post, I feel like ordering one right away. But before that I need to get rid of the 3 motorcycles of 200cc that I currently own. Good luck to you and ride safe.

[@hp8261]

big fan of the royal Enfield I have a classic 500 military green 2017 I love it

[@genegoodwin8925]

Thanks Dylan for another great video. I've always dreamed of restoring a old BMW single like a R27. But for the money I'd be much better off just buying a Classic 350 where I would have EFI ABS disc brakes and a three year warranty. One day I hope to have one in my garage. Thanks again.

[@Itwillgrowback]

I live in the San Joaquin Valley of CA. I can’t wait to get one of these bikes and ride through citrus and nut groves along the foothills 🤩 Also gonna show this off at farmers markets and ArtHop in Downtown Fresno

[@PineyRider]

Excellent video as always and kudos to you for staying put at that intersection at 17:00 minutes or thereabouts. As a professional driver and motorcyclist who wants to ride again tomorrow, I can't understand why people stop well past the stop line at intersections. Always keep back, improve your odds! Where does almost every accident happen? Intersections.

[@CoreysChannel]

I agree but I've been creeping up past the line when a traffic light trip extends out and I can't get the light to change.

[@ruahinesrider]

They have different way of sensing the vehicle weight,camera etc so stay behind line & if at front of que stay like a 1.5meter back so sensor can pick up small signal of bike.Who cares if people behind you.

[@ruahinesrider]

Good one Tom.

[@MikesModelTrains]

I'm also in Columbus, been eyeballing this bike in Halcyon black

[@the.gentlemanrogue]

It's funny you mention this bike being the same price as older classics. I just went to the dealer to buy a 2018 military green classic 500 and ended up coming home with a 2023 classic 350 signals for the same price. I love it!

[@throttlecompany]

You chose… wisely.

[@mikesingleton2997]

Just bought my desert sand!! Can't wait to see it!!!!

[@markwalters1584]

Royal Enfield should use the desert color on their Himalayan as well. A lot of us live in the desert states of the US.

[@Shady689]

They have the color

[@srinjoychatterjee5302]

as you mentioned it is the dug dug bike in india, often people called bullet as Bullttt...happy to see these in US roads.

[@abhishekgahlot2]

I just bought the Greenish one Signals today....

[@elianfileppi4950]

The meteor was developed first,i'm in East Africa and about to buy a 350 classic signal BS6 brand new old stock . Great bikes.

[@throttlecompany]

The meteor was certainly released first. Why do you think it was developed first?

[@elianfileppi4950]

@@throttlecompany I believe the new engine was developed for a new bike and when emissions regulations fased the classic 500 out of production the classic 350 was saved by adopting the chassis and engine of the meteor. But I may be wrong. Cheers

[@puneetsharma3930]

@@throttlecompany The meteor was certainly developed first. Please see meteor launch videos by the RE CEO, Mr. Siddhartha Lal. The J series engine was a first when they introduced it through the meteor. Later on, a year later it was plonked to a reborn Classic 350. Watch the link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYKtd5yFepmpg7c

[@superchargedpetrolhead]

@@throttlecompany there is no official confirmation from Royal Enfield regarding this, but I have heard from other journos that the new RE would have came out with the new classic before the meteor but since RE had lot of troubles with the initial batch of Himalayan, they didn't want to take the risk in putting a new engine platform in their best seller which is Classic so they brought out the meteor first to see the real world performance and reliability of the new engine and platform before putting it on their highest seller.

[@johnrickards1908]

Picking up my red/chrome 350 classic in two weeks, I can't wait!!!

[@daveywaraich7033]

Can't wait to get mine in Canada 🇨🇦..

[@rodneymartinez3989]

I used to live around there. That station is always packed

[@johnlenart597]

I just came across this video and I have to add another plus. I never have to be concerned about the hidden police officer that is looking for speeders. This bike 🏍 let's you enjoy the ride from start to finish. Of course the finish might take a little longer, but sometimes that's because of the people wanting to get a look at it.

[@hiroshcheral4276]

Royal always Royal

[@CoreysChannel]

Good to see you tonight at the Euro Bike Night event Dylan! Thank you for being a champion of these amazing machines.

[@OurDee]

Thanks for the education.

[@jez6208]

Designed in the UK. Built in India. I heard a rumour that they may be opening a factory back in England. That would be brilliant! The quality is outstanding and so is the price. Just put a deposit down on one. Desert Sand. 👍

[@akk424]

if they open a factory in England, prices will go up right? maybe they will open an assembly plant

[@jez6208]

@@akk424 I think that's what I meant. 😄👍

[@parichay.a]

Designed and built by an Indian company.

[@jez6208]

@parichay.a apart from the research and design facility in Leicestershire. 😄

[@parichay.a]

@@jez6208 Including your facilities in the UK. Perhaps I'm wrong, if so which company are you referring to?

[@KevinSmith-qi5yn]

The number on the side is unique. I have one in Marsh Grey, Its RE 273479.

[@sgt.nickel]

I just got the desert tan two days ago.

[@kshitijranjan7820]

Hi Dylan. I agree on your theory that RE developed the Classic first. Classic has always been the breadwinner for RE so they had to take every new development with the utmost care if they didn't want to piss off the Classic's buyers. And that is why they launched the Meteor 350 first, with the same engine platform and same frame. RE wanted to know how the buyers/enthusiasts and critics respond to the changes. And we know Meteor 350 has been very well received by everyone. Hence RE knew that they were on the right path and soon launched the new Classic 350.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

"Built like a gun!"✌🏽

[@sunny787]

love the duk duk duk base sound........of this....

[@manikandanmsd6164]

Love from India ❤

[@TNP512]

You’re a good rider bro.

[@diecast_Life]

I own the same bike in marsh grey 2023 model but with black seats instead of brown. I hope you would like this info that these are actually special editions named as signals editions because in India, we have corps of signals which is generally referred as to the intelligence department within the Army. It was established in 1911 under British Raj but it got recognitions after the Independence in 1981. Thus when classic 350 reborn was launch by RE in 2021 they paid tribute to them by launching signals editions thus 40 is written in one side off the tank which represents their completion of 40 years and other side symbolizes the speed which pretty similar to the real logo of corps of signals. This is setup is pretty similar to previous gen classic 350 airforce styles blue bike where 29 was written. The stencil number you see on the tank is unique to each bike which is produced. And the number TP 28 written on the back fender referred to the tyre pressure that the army had to maintain when the bikes used to be dropped from the plane during WW2 but in the modern time it is more likely torque produced 28 though it doesnot actually produces 28.

[@Deetroiter]

I had the 535 and 650 continental GT’s. The looks hands down go to the 535. It looks the real deal. Everything else…the 650 no doubts about it. Build quality, power, metallurgy, refinement, etc are absolutely superior over the old 500/535 singles. The 350 and 400 engines are also strides ahead in quality. Love the Signals bike!

[@thewolstenbeast7965]

Just booked the marsh grey one. Would take about 3 to 4 months for stock to be available lol...can't wait!

[@throttlecompany]

What part of the world are you in?

[@thewolstenbeast7965]

@@throttlecompany I'm in Malaysia, south east Asia.

[@throttlecompany]

Makes sense, good luck!

[@thewolstenbeast7965]

@@throttlecompany Thanks!

[@bgwarior]

Great vid, may I ask you for a professional opinion - can a 6.4 tall rider ride this bike?

[@siddharthaxX]

I'm 6'1"-6'2"ish and have no problem riding a classic. You might have to bend your legs a little bit if they are longer than avg. Otherwise it fits perfect.

[@Thesilverrat]

I want a 500 classic single based on the J motor.

[@joshmaxwell1692]

Where is your shop located and what is an out the door price on the 350 signals

[@vscolkitt]

Love the video. I find the "badges" on the gas tank a little mysterious. I did a lot of searching on KZbin, to find their significance. It would be nice if you mentioned in a future video the significance of the number #40, the God of Mercury, and the big RE-number (in white) ... since no one has mentioned this in English.

[@ritikshaw5868]

40 is for the years of collaboration with Indian army corp of signals. God of Mercury is the British/Indian corp of signals emblem.

[@vscolkitt]

@@ritikshaw5868 Thank You for the emblem information!

[@ritikshaw5868]

@@vscolkitt *extra bits: Mercury/Hermes's symbol was chosen as he was the messenger God in Greek/Roman mythology and since the badge was carried by Signal corps dispatchers who rode Royal Enfields and as the name suggests.. Dispatched messages and orders.

[@vscolkitt]

@@ritikshaw5868 Thanks Again! Love the new Classic 350!

[@jayaprakashnarayanaa]

Can you explain more why 4th gear gives you much speed than 5th gear ? Normally it’s opposite

[@throttlecompany]

Google overdrive gearing.

[@Busywave]

I love these Classics. I’m Actually thinking about trading in my Meteor for one. I suppose I’d lose some $ in the deal with all the freight and delivery charges.

[@joshmaxwell1692]

What is an out tje door price for classic 350 signals?

[@arunadissanayake3687]

Quick question! Does 350cc is enough to ride North American highways ? I’m very curious, hoping to buy one of these boys . Thx

[@throttlecompany]

Depends on what you need. The top speed is limited to 74 mph. But up until there it’s fine.

[@njmtbiker]

Would a INT650 be more suited for our highways?

[@arunadissanayake3687]

@@throttlecompany thank you for your kind reply. I’m a huge fan of the 350cc classic style , if 74mph is the most comfortable speed, it would be hard to safely overtake, anyhow , to my understanding, 350cc would do perfectly fine in suburbs and towns. I think 650 would be a better fit for U.S highways for safe riding.

[@quasars6365]

Would be awesome to be able to install a tachometer where the gps was originally placed! I am planning to get one of these, or the meteor, still cannot decide which one to pick… thanks for the review !

[@kevinroark5815]

I feel the desert sand colour looks much better than the Marsh grey

[@collin6238]

It would be good to get a clock in the spare spot on the dash there

[@okay2427]

the tyres are called CEAT (sea-ate)

[@princepratik32]

Did that guy at 15:40 on the left of the screen not have a helmet on?

[@akshaykhole4442]

CEAT “See-at” tires :)

[@TictacAddict1]

Dylan, I'll be getting the Bronze Chrome. May trade my 2022 Himalayan for the new Triumph 400x in green.

[@clayfarnet970]

I love Royal Enfield. I have a Bullet 500 and considering an Interceptor. Have you seen the new RE Hunter line? They should be arriving next year. 👍👍

[@Luckygun6513]

It's arrived!!

[@shrishsingh9791]

Classic 500 is good horsepower but engine was not very refined and has vibration in higher RPM so as old classic 350 engine but the new one 350 engine is very refined and that it easily reach and cruise 100-120 km/hr all day but 500 cc has an vibrations but still old 350-500 also very reliable and great engine. I am a proud owner of Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350

[@clurra]

Why does everyone show marsh green in the thumbnail and then ride the sand. Are they not selling the green in America?

[@throttlecompany]

This was just a logistical issue getting the thumbnail edited. We have sold 5 Marsh Grey, they are one of the best sellers.

[@clurra]

@@throttlecompany I want the marsh green though 😫

[@throttlecompany]

There is no marsh green. There are two “Signals” colors: Marsh Grey and Desert Sand.

[@clurra]

@@throttlecompany The motorcycle in the thumbnail is green.

[@throttlecompany]

… and it’s name is “Marsh Grey”. I’m definitely not saying it isn’t green. There is no color called “Marsh Green” in existence.

[@udaychandraas3079]

Mercury or Hermes ❤

[@okay2427]

the classic 350s go brand new on road price of around 2 lakh or less which is 2400 USD.

[@kevinroark5815]

TP 28: These bikes are air dropped in War zones and were used for off-road use which required a lower tyre pressure of 28 psi.

[@TNP512]

I want one…badly.

[@TNP512]

It will be my first bike.

[@TNP512]

I’ll take a used one once someone brings one back because they’ve outgrown it. Add WWII type handlebars though. I can’t believe they missed that. With those handlebars the bike would truly be “vintage.”

[@wolfgang4078]

Bad roads in a rich country 🙂

[@russellscanlon8846]

I'm 5 11 245pounds would I be too big for this bike?

[@livingdead233]

I am 6'4" and it's really comfy for me.

[@FormerMPSGT]

Are the NUMBERS K& DECALS Removable? I really don’t like them and world remove them if not too much trouble!

[@throttlecompany]

No, not easily.

[@georgi143]

Don’t think twice just buy it and enjoy your rides before it’s too late..

[@sgt.nickel]

40 means it's 2021 or later. 42 means it's older from my Google research.

[@eroseberry74]

Are you all getting the Scram 411 or the sg650?

[@throttlecompany]

Scram 411 yes, next week. SG650 no, because it doesn’t exist yet.

[@eroseberry74]

@@throttlecompany Thank you for the info. The sg650 , I have been reading lots of articles saying they are seeing the bike being testing India.Was hoping maybe a dealer would know. lol I love the old vintage British bike. I hope I can get a chance to come up in the next month and look at your bikes.

[@simonnomis5302]

is 350 enough or it lacks power?

[@throttlecompany]

I guess it depends on what you want to do. I say yes it’s enough power for most things.

[@narendranath1006]

good sound but never can regenerate the old classic thump

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Yes, not the bike that you would be using to hang out with the Z900rs boys I would think.

[@EDCtexan]

Problem with US its been driven into people's head that you have to have 100+ hp. I've watched guys in England touring these 350s 1000s of miles

[@kevinmason3141]

look out bsa!

[@richardcrighton8079]

just for the taste of it

[@throttlecompany]

Mouthfeel?

[@nadal1968]

Simple: IT is worth to but?

[@throttlecompany]

Is it worth it to buy? Yes 100%

[@BlakJak21]

My head dizzy

[@SyleNth-C.O.D.M]

If this is blowing your mind,, the super meteor 650 is going to make you we#

[@rjclue2630]

Capable America 😂

[@jez6208]

When I go anywhere on my classic 350 signals desert sand, I have to add on an hour. If you don't like talking about the bike, buy something else. 😂

[@sologodgaming6754]

Ohio

[@alain7338]

👍✌️🇨🇵

[@SirNarax]

I am really not keen on this idea you have about scooters not being 'real motorcycles'. Come on.

[@alain7338]

👍✌️🇨🇵