Royal Enfield Classic 350 REborn! Can It Tour Two up with A PILLION? How did I get it so WRONG?

To answer Hundreds of questions I have been asked about the classic 350 over the years. How does it perform with a Pillion and can it tour two up?
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[@madmax6571]

I was an American soldier and served with UK paratroopers in training. You guys are amazing. Just don’t give up your country

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Trust me, there are plenty of us fully expecting, and willing, to fight to keep it.

[@madmax6571]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne I hope so

[@colinmartin2921]

Thank you, all the best to you.

[@madmax6571]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne I know I am across the pond but the WEF is ruining the west

[@DavidStevenson-gw2eo]

@@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne No love heart for you then.

[@svenbeowulfsson641]

I'm very happy with my Royal Enfield 350 Hunter, which has the same engine as the classic. The bike is lighter than the classic, but more agile and with modern tyres and alloy wheels it is an ideal two-wheeler for me as a 77-year-old. I take it on many round trips here in Sweden, even over to Norway. We have a lot of winding tarmac roads in the hilly border region, with maximum speeds of 80 km/h. The 20 hp is more than enough even for overtaking. Swedes and Norwegians drive very cautiously and nobody is impatient in the light traffic, except for a few foreigners coming from the big cities. But fortunately there are only a few. Greetings to England, Wales and Scotland, where I rode my motorbike a lot in the 70s and up to the end of the millennium. Sven

[@chrisc9376]

Thought for a minute that tripod was going to be left behind as the plants took priority 😂.

[@777ooreilly]

Took my 350 from London to Belgium and back with pillion and luggage. Amazing machine.

[@antonoat]

For the love of motorcycling and for the love of KZbin actually! You may not realise but this film hit the sweet spot in many respects. Cheers! 😊

[@jgordoncooper7112]

My observation here in the States is that people who "tour" are generally not in a hurry. Going across the countryside at high speed is kind of pointless. Now, for the adrenalin junkies on their 180hp sport bikes, high speed is easy, even effortless. The problem is the sudden stop. At a modest speed of 100mph for these machines, you are traveling at 147 feet per second. The average time for an alert human to recognize and react to a hazard is about 1.5 seconds. When your hand just touches your brake lever, you have traveled 220 feet. That herd of Elk, Cow, Tractor, or whatever that suddenly presented itself 250 feet ahead ------ well, for less than 2 seconds you realize too late, you were traveling down Dead Mans Alley. Cheers.

[@MrTeriyakiman]

My GS is now sulking because it’s been found out! Nice to meet Mrs Stuart after all these years.

[@daintree2455]

...and you survived that comment...bloody hell haha.

[@user-cc4pr8wc4w]

Didn’t you know Stuart likes to live on the edge 💪🤭🤭

[@Gaius0]

@@user-cc4pr8wc4w If he's going to live _that much_ on the edge he might want to reconsider wearing a full face helmet

[@Sha-yw6fb]

Maybe he fresh air feel on his face riding in the countryside ❤that mate...great content as usual cheers mate...​@@Gaius0

[@Jim-nm1en]

Crikey, if I said to my wife- lift your chin, no, the other one- I would be spending the following week in hospital. 🤕🤕🤣🤣

[@user-cc4pr8wc4w]

@@Jim-nm1en Now you gotta ask yourself this question, do you feel lucky, well? etc. 🤔😢🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@markxt2]

Built in India to literally carry families around some quite rough terrain as you know , even though I just bought the new Meteor Aurora in green , I tested the classic in Halcyon grey , loved that too . Took the wife out on the meteor on the weekend and she loved it compared to my interceptor and the bike didn’t struggle at all , fantastic! Great video and great to see you other half in the video, keep up the good work 🏍️😎 Royal Enfield just nail it !

[@heikothomas5883]

Your video made me want to have a Royal Enfield Classic 350!

[@carlarthur4442]

And Me, One of my mates has got a Super Nova he's just done a trip to the Isle of man, no probs at all , he loves it , so I'm now looking to getting an Enfield 350 I now like the idea of a single air cooled engine with fuel injection, so best of both worlds really , simplicity with modern technology 😀 , its just a matter of what model I want 😀

[@frankzorn3164]

Love all of your content. I'm soon turning 55 years old and have been riding since the 90s with a long hiatus with no motorcycle (the dark years). Over the decades I was one of those crazy Americans that got caught up in the idea that you should get as far as you can as fast as you can, my perspective has changed. My machine is now my therapy from the daily grind and now I've (with your help) begun to see it's all about the journey the experience as a whole. So, I guess old dogs can learn new tricks thanks for your honest insights that we don't necessarily need a 150 hp to be a motorcycle enthusiast.

[@user-uf4yi3xq9y]

Cruising with my girlfriend on the Himalayan 410 - it is also a great bike for having boxes all around and a pillion in the back. She feels very safe, although she has no experience as a pillion at all. Its great to share the rides!

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Brilliant video as always Stuart and " LIFT YOUR CHIN UP, THE OTHER ONE" had me in stitches and how come your not dead 🤣😅 👍🏻

[@PhilipBallGarry]

Lovely to see Paula and her exemplary packing skills. Using the tripod to keep the pannier lid off the plants - genius. Kelly and I ride pillion a lot. We have done since we first met years ten ago. We've had a lot of bikes over the last decade and the Classic 350 surprised us, not only by the comfort and space for a pillion, but also by the way it simply shrugs off the extra weight. Two notches of preload on the rear shocks is perfect for our combined weight of around 140kg. It never bottoms out and the handling isn't affected one bit. There are a few compromises of course. You need to work it a bit up really steep hills but the engine never feels out of it's depth. Also when stopping, an extra bit of effort is necessary on the front brake and a little bit more rear brake is required to assist. But the Classic 350 is a very good two up bike indeed. Choose your roads, waft along in an unhurried fashion and enjoy the scenery. The accessibility of it cannot be underestimated either. We stop a lot more when something catches our eye. I have the confidence to do that where on bigger bikes I've probably decided to just carry on due to the usual concerns about space, turning, road conditions etc. The Classic 350 - It's really no compromise at all. Edit: I just want to add that the weight of the Classic 350 has been criticised by some. But it's substantial mass is actually one of the reasons it's so sure footed on faster roads👍

[@Trev350]

Quite right Gary. A bit of weight is a good thing in a bike, in my opinion. Heavy wall thickness frame tubing and steel mudguards etc equals a bit of extra mass to lug around, but it also plants the bike more firmly on the road and makes for a more robust construction. I have never gone with the thinking that the lightest build is the thing to have; it just isn't. I love my Signals 350 and your observations and comments are spot on.

[@adampatterson707]

It is madness if you need to unwind after your vacation. Here in the US there are a few of us that actually plot our trips with a map so we can travel on the back roads and stay far away from the high speed traffic.

[@hop-skip-ouch8798]

Bikes in the Indian market have always been made with commute and pillion in mind. Since for a lot of people that would be their only vehicle with an engine. However the modern ones that are trying to attract a more aggressive audience tends to have those seats where the pillion sits a floor above the rider on a doormat.

[@darrabase1]

That's very true, my bike a Himi, the wife sits 5 inches above me, and cops all the wind in her face including all the bugs, she does not like it, as much as she liked my Z250 back in the day.

[@colinhailey830]

I agree with all you say about the 350J engine and it's capabilities. My Meteor 350 can handle having a pillion onboard, in comfort, without any problems or reduction in speed. I pointed out to someone the other day that my 350 has 12 horsepower more than the first car I owned, a Morris 8. That 8hp could transport the car's weight and four passengers anywhere I wanted it to go, 20hp is plenty.

[@Sha-yw6fb]

I can't disagree with you there ..spot on mate Cheers.❤

[@thenefyncat6970]

That'll be a different kind of horsepower rating for the car, going back to a tax rating from the good old days and based on engine bore size and number of cylinders, unlike the more modern BHP rating which is based on another mathematical calculation and doesn't really exist.

[@colinhailey830]

@@thenefyncat6970 Actual BHp of a Morris 8 would be about 30 but with a kerb weight of about 800Kg the power to weight ratio would be in the favour of the RE. I had two Morris 8s one 1939 model and one a 1948. Flat out with a tail wind you could slowly get them up to 60mph. 🙂

[@borderlands6606]

Older bikes normally came with separate saddles, until bench seats became the fashion. The advantage of a different cushion is you only compress your part, as anyone who has camped on a double airbed will understand. The Classic is the most conceptually consistent RE to date, probably because RE single pot 350s were the company's bread and butter model.

[@raymondplatts7516]

Hi Uncle Stu glad the good lady enjoyed the pillion ride We have just returned from a 600 mile bimble around the Scottish Highlands The Classic never missed a beat two up on mostly traffic free roads and some NC500 ( sorry if I held up the big adventure bikes for 2 seconds between passing places ) including Bealach na ba pass had to wring its neck but the bike took it in its stride Best thing is when we caught up with the BIG TOURERS in the coffee shop 10 mins later it’s the 350 classic the pubic came to admire Must confess we did trailer the bike up to save on the 400 miles motorway slog from the south Have a great summer everyone

[@bankruptpensioner]

I had the HNTR. and this 350 two up was great fun. And rest assured, neither of us are silth like. No reason this engine could not take you through Europe as long as you have the time 👍

[@stephennewell6628]

Great to hear something new about the Classic 350, I’ve not seen anyone else talk about pillion on this bike! Sound advice and totally agree with your thoughts on touring. Mrs F is very restrained at the garden centre, my wife would need me to fit a trailer….

[@charlesbarnett2724]

Mine too. 😂

[@paulashmore2075]

My 350 Classic was bought this year primarily to take my wife out on the back. I also own a Aprilia Tuareg , but it’s just too tall for her to get onto the back. My wife is very similar to yours in being basically a non biker, but she enjoys a potter in nice weather! This bike constantly amazes me, it does everything so much better than the sum of parts and price would suggest. The only bike that my wife recalls being a similar comfort was a late 1990’s Triumph Thunderbird, however, from my point of view it was way too heavy both solo or with a pillion. How this little machine copes so well with 30 plus stone of us combined, is nothing short of a miracle! Out of the many motorbikes that I have owned in the past, my previous favourite was my 1979 Honda CB250RS, another underrated single, but the little Royal Enfield Classic is threatening to take its crown! A truly wonderful bike…. well done Royal Enfield 👏👏

[@KO-pk7df]

That part of the video at the 17:00 mark, watching that trip down the lane reminded me of those scenes in the classic movie "Laurence of Arabia" where he is riding with the light flashing through the trees and shadows. Just the sound of the motorcycle and wind.

[@duncanhine898]

Although it wasn’t with a pillion, got to agree with your comments about touring on a Classic 350. Took mine down the west coast of France, over the Pyrenees and home from Bilbao via the Picos all on the little Classic. Best 2 weeks I’ve had on a bike and with any longer trip, you get to know the bike so well compared to if you just do short trips all the time.

[@danielmcneil3004]

Very good video Stuart, and also a treat to see you and Paula together in the video. My wife is also neutral regarding motorcycles and has never been interested in riding pillion, so Paula’s very positive reaction to being pillion on the 350 is very encouraging and checks another box when considering the purchase of the Classic350. Not only a beautiful looking bike, but apparently an almost perfect all rounder. Thanks for taking us along and for Paula’s input. Cheers, Dan ✌️🏍🇨🇦

[@cousinjack2841]

I bet you're still paying for the snide comments Stuart; a brave man.🤣 I think I have one more bike in me and was thinking about the RE500, having written off the 350 as being too small for motorway work. Your video has made me reconsider. Thanks for the upload and your insight.

[@lylemacdonald6672]

Pillion waving their arms around searching pockets for their phone that might have been left behind; you just described my life with my wife whenever we go anywhere. Great review. I am looking for a low hp bike to add to the stable. I need to look more closely at the RE 350 Classic.

[@nearlypastit2385]

Uncle Stu, I actually found watching this latest video of yours a little painful to watch First, let me say that I think it is the best production you've produced (not inferring others were 'wanting' !). Congratulations, in my opinion this video is a little masterpiece. Reason for my muted viewing distress ? ...... Being in my mid 70's I was very reluctantly, forced to relinquish ownership of my 350 Meteor because my (relatively) local RE dealership ceased trading and there wasn't a viable alternative and other (physical) restraints also came in to play in relation to me taking long 'bike journeys to obtain Dealer services. I've really struggled to find a replacement for the Meteor. (Digressing slightly from from my main theme of your video masterpiece, based just on a test ride, I may have found a really unlikely mount that seemed to have some of the Meteor's atributes. That magic little extra 'something' of riding pleasure that your 'little tank' has conveyed to you. To enable me to get back to my main theme, I'll satisfy your possible curiosity by detailing what my next mount will be. Bite on a strip of leather Uncle Stu .... it will be a Kawasaki Eliminator 500 ! No room here to explain the rationale, I'll just say that my test-ride conveyed some of the magic of the riding pleasure of my Meteor, even allowing for the 'adjustment' I will need to make in that replacement's particular foibles). Back to your 'masterpiece'. ... It was lovely that your latest creation included your most photogenic partner, and reminded me of my late Wife, who was a most excellent pillion passenger ( in my youth, when riding pillion on my 500cc Norton Dominator equipped with clip-on bars and rear-set footrests (so enforcing her to lay against my back) she once went to sleep ). Your video was very nostalgic to me, both from the point of view of including a partner to share in the riding pleasure, and your voice-over explaining the touring rationale essence (and how the 'little tank' satisfied those elements) was a perfect accompanyment to the serene ride images, which invoked in me my Meteor outings. A sincere thanks from me for your latest masterpiece. . .

[@Sha-yw6fb]

❤ your input mate brings back pleasent memories ..thanks for sharing mate ..cheers..

[@davericketts9101]

I don`t often comment on your videos but I feel that this video and particularly the last 4 minutes, sums up my exact feelings on touring, here in the UK. When I go on tours, I never touch a motorway and, as such, it took me 3 days to ride from Somerset to Scotland but I enjoyed every mile, stayed in lovely places and saw so many beautiful parts of England, that would never been seen on the M5 and M6 heading North. Also, I never once felt tired even though I was covering over 200 miles each day and, on one day, 280 miles. Thanks.

[@Alfonso_Incutti]

Just the video I wanted to see. Me and Mrs are taking the Meteor 350 to France/Germany/Luxembourg this coming long weekend all the way from West Yorkshire. When I tell people, they scoff and say "What, you're going on that?" People have been brainwashed into thinking they need a GS to go on a motorway or ride longer than 2 hours. These bikes are simple, comfortable and go well, even with a passenger and luggage. I'd like to think the performance camshaft I have fitted is helping a little bit. Thank you Uncle Stuart.

[@richardnicholson9789]

I very nearly purchased this bike in the same colour…got an interceptor in red which l love but watching you and your wife on this makes me want to rush out to the dealer and buy the classic 350 as well…great video as always, thank you 👍😀 Richard

[@skotty1962]

Thank you Stuart. My Hunter will quite happily do 110kmh (70ish mph. State limit here in South Australia) on the highways. Paula seems a good sport. Well, she must be.

[@timw4030]

I totally agree with you sentiments on touring. Some bikes are better suited than others but touring is as much if not more in the mind than the technology and the machine. A plan is good, and plan B is important. Not to forget the other 24 letters in the alphabet that can make a simple tour a life and love changing event. Roll on brothers and sisters. I’ll meet you on the road

[@timsatchell6713]

Excellent pillion review. As someone already mentioned, you are the only one who has done a pillion review. Once apon a time, 350s we're the backbone of motorcycling. Great video.

[@ericsissenwein3601]

I’ve had them all, including a BMW-GS, a Harley dresser, a Gold Wing, Suzuki GS750 etc. I got older(75) and decided, or my body decided, that I didn’t need the complexity, speed or size of the big bikes to have fun. I remember my first ride on a Honda S90 and how I was then impressed by my ride on a Honda 305! In those days 300-350cc was enough for anything. It still is. Very thoughtful comments on this video. .. oh yeah, if you’re still breathing you have a wonderful wife. 😊

[@paulsnowdon5210]

Thanks for another good video. I don't normally watch much of your bike stuff, I was first drawn to your channel through the non-bike topics you have covered. I was a biker back in my youth, but eventually realised that if I was to reach 3 score years and ten, then I'd be better off on 4 wheels rather than two. If I was to ever go back to two wheels, that Enfield looks like the ideal machine on which to do so. I like it's retro look. On another topic, I just wondered if the relevant authorities were aware of your partners proclivity for horticultural destruction? Having said that, I'm surprised you're still with us after the crack you made at the start of the video!

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

Bike comfort is such a hit & miss issue. I have had a few bikes over the years that I swear were improved by the addition of an adult pillion. Most unusual to come up trumps like this was my old Kawasaki ZX9-R. The handling was transformed by the addition of Mrs Boulders weight. Conversely the two Gold-Wings I have owned were a nightmare on anything but a higher speed straight stretch when a pillion joined me. These days Mrs Boulder won't go pillion so it's no longer an issue. Got to love the Classic 350. It's next on my list to own..

[@user-ec9dh2oh5e]

Yeah agree on that one did most of Scotland and local 2up soft luggage on my zx9 before adventure bikes became the norm and apart from serious European touring on a motoguzzi breva 1100 my partner said equal best 2up is the classic 350..

[@frankysworld]

I really enjoyed this video in all it's light-hearted playful edits and how it carries a torch for this humble 350. I always felt that my 500 (and so did others claim) that a bit of weight of a pillion and/or camping gear unlocked a new level of handling and it is good to learn that this is persistent with the J platform. Now I am not going to beg "more of this light-hearted videos, please", as I also enjoy the more heavier topics, but it is a nice change and to be honest, it does feel you had more fun making this vid and somehow that shone through in the production🙂.

[@anthonyostell5776]

All of these 350 Enfield bikes are amazing all rounder machines. Many of my work colleagues ( with far larger capacity bikes ) have been pleasantly surprised by mine. I have ridden mine with a pillion many times and totally agree with everything you say in this video.👍

[@michaelglynn2638]

Very enlightening vid. I admire that you're unafraid to use it to it's maximum potential. Hidden talent in the bike. 👍

[@Dave_East_Riding]

I saw it coming but never thought you'd go through with it. Well done, sir. Great courage, but remember, they never, ever forget. Good luck!😂

[@user-hl6uj1qh8s]

I couldn't agree more, you summed up this bike perfectly, it is the pure essence of a touring motorcycle. I just enjoy the ride and arrive more relaxed and de stressed than when i started. I don't really want to arrive at my destination!.

[@Sha-yw6fb]

I had a triumph 21 .350 twin 1961 model ..I had the same feeling of wanting to ride on once warmed endlessly... ❤ ..

[@luciusthe]

Having this bike for over a year and using it whenever possible - I could not agree more with Stuart on all of the points he made. My thoughts of this bike and my experience is literaly the same as his :) And thank you Stuart for this great channel as well are your other, logical and down-to-earth comments and asessments you are making in your videos - this world needs more people like you !

[@JamesSmith-xx9py]

Thank you Stu for answering my concern about the Classic 350’s ability to carry a passenger, now I want one even more! I’ve owned two British bikes, a Triumph T-Bird, and a BSA 250, I always thought the BSA was more fun, even if it wasn’t fast. I have learned that bigger isn’t always better, last bike was a Harley Softail. I’m saving my money for a R.E. Classic 350! My best regards to Mrs. Stu! You all have a great day!

[@mike-the-bike.]

Just got back from a week in Henley on Thames, our 350 classic fits in the garage of our motorhome. We travel to a site, then explore the area together on Ernie the Enfield. Fabulous way to get about, free parking in most places for motorcycles - we arrived in Windsor wearing our Union Jack helmets and felt great. I’ve the fitted the performance camshaft to give us a little more power for hills etc. We’re not interested in going fast, we generally ride 2 up 40 - 50mph, but when riding in Spain last year we noticed the bike struggled up the mountain roads in the heat. Ernie will be our primary form of transportation during our 9 week tour of Europe, we’ll be riding round Annecy, Lake Como, Venice, Croatia, sail to Ancona then riding through Tuscany, Pisa, Siena - hugging the coast through Italy into Nice, Narbonne, Carcassonne, then into Spain. On our 7 week tour last year we drove 3k miles in the motorhome, and 1,400 miles together on the 350, creating conversations wherever we went.

[@Bo-nn1ig]

Top of the KZbin game, uncle Stu! Thank you Paula, thank you Stuart for the pillion review - it is a jewel. I will show my wife what she is missing. Good luck with the new plants, Paula.😊

[@vincesacca5025]

It's a very nice looking and versatile motorcycle. It seems to sip petrol. If Royal Enfield comes around where I am, I will be delighted to see the classic 350. And hello to your partner. 5/21/24.

[@silkycherry]

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is such a beautiful bike. And more than capable doing any type of touring. Great video. 👍

[@stevewalker2047]

Good morning Stu. Another good video. Well you’ve sold the classic 350 to me. If I was in the market for a two up tourer, I’d probably go for one. Unfortunately, I don’t ride with a pillion now since my wife had a back operation. It does look a nice little bike though.

[@MrJpb2000]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video as it answered a lot of questions on my mind about the pillion riding with the Classic 350. This Motorcycle truly is 1 of if the the most beautiful looking modern classics available Today. Well done on producing this amazing video Uncle Stu. 👊😎👍

[@mikedall9527]

Yep. Great stuff as usual Stuart. Thank you 👍

[@Bassman1999]

What a great review thanks 👏

[@briandauphinais7894]

Great eye-opener about this bike. One of the most memorable (and funny) comments you made in this video was: "Don't dis my little tank" !

[@davidbgraham461]

What a lovely looking pillion passenger!

[@KevinBird-vx6dy]

Many thanks. I’ve been hoping for just this type of review for quite som time as the 2Up question has always been on my mind for the 350. Brilliant video and no nonsense comments.

[@Nifilheimur]

You have convinced me to try one out. I kinda dismissed these bikes even thou i absolutely love how they look as i usually ride with my girlfriend on the back and i just assumed the 350 would never be able to handle it with a pilion. I usually ride a Road King with a pilion but i want a smaller bike to putter around on on day trips here in Norway and im going to take my girlfriend and test ride one!

[@mikehatswell3961]

Yes I have to completely agree with you, I have a 350 meteor that was bought as a second bike and I really didn’t expect it to be so competent as a bike for two, it has really astounded me and has become without a doubt a favourite for us, all the best Stu 👍

[@nicholasrandles6657]

Tho I do regular, short, two up up rides through the local hills on my classic 350, it was a recent 3 day trip riding two up with luggage that surprised and impressed me for all the reasons you just mentioned. Perfectly put. Suspension wise I use setting 4 two up, 5 adding luggage. It's a great two up bike . Cheers.

[@lensmann100]

The Meteor is also great for touring; last year, we did an 800 mile trip around The Dales and a 600 mile trip around Scotland. The boss actually prefers the comfort of the Meteor to the Street Twin.

[@carlarthur4442]

Well done sounds like a good plan 👍

[@scabbydogmess]

you're a fortunate man, Stuart. Thank you for sharing more of your life

[@melfzs]

Great video Stuart, Ive recently done a 740 mile round trip to Stirlingshire, not two up but loaded with camping gear , but my Classic performed brilliantly, I chose to avoid motorways going up to Scotland to take in the back roads and scenery but, on the return journey out of necessity to get back directly I did the whole 250 miles from Sterling to Manchester on the motorway and the Classic held 60mph comfortably, only stopping for a fuel top up and me needing a coffee and a pee ,( one of the bug bares of being 69 years old 😅) ! , as for comfort I didn't have any aches or pains, and I have the low rider seat on mine, (shortarse) and was perfectly comfortable. Durability wise these bikes remind me as a kid watching building sites in the 60's of those little dumper trucks that got hammered all over the place loaded with bricks, concrete and god knows what else the navvies would chuck in the bucket and they just kept going day in day out ! 😅👍,they're unbreakable! Cheers Mel 🍻

[@borderlands6606]

Scooterists go to rallies on the motorway, then there are air-cooled VW combis and various classic cars that struggle over 50mph. I often took my old 250s up and down the motorways, it's mostly a mindset. It probably helps if there are a group as you are less likely to be intimidated. Some cars habitually exceed the speed limit, and some bikers want a machine that's faster than all of those, but it isn't necessary to tour.

[@niallwildwoode7373]

I'm glad to read of your travels, as I'm reluctant to use motorways on my Classic350. Too many reviews saying it should stick to the A roads. My family is 6½hrs away down the M6, M5 and A38, and want me to ride to see them. Your round trip has me thinking again 👍

[@melfzs]

@@niallwildwoode7373 Thank you, it will do it , but too many reviewers say it's not suitable because it won't cruise at 80mph and they feel intimidated buy faster traffic, it's a matter of mindset, I keep to the inner lanes doing 60/65 ,I overtake any slower traffic when I need to, and ignore the idiots that want to drive up your back side trying to intimidate you into going faster, they've got another two or three lanes to choose from if they want to go faster, so fk 'em ,they can sit behind me or overtake if they're not happy! 🤷‍♂️ But if you really don't want to use motorways, just select avoid motorways on your satnav or Google maps, there's usually an alternative route that runs pretty close to the motorways on A roads and B roads or with dual carriage ways , it will add time to the journey but just factor it in to your travel time , the positive thing with A roads is there's more options to just pull over where you want if you want a brew or a break . I must admit there were a couple of instances on my way to Scotland on some dual carriage ways where there was a couple of speeding trucks in convoy behind me , so instead of pissing them off ,I'd pull into the next lay-by to let them clear off , then move back out and carry on my way .

[@Sha-yw6fb]

❤your consideration for other road user's..cheers mate...

[@db_1z]

Great content. I found the same thing where when my wife rides with me, the Classic 350 feels more at home. It’s quite an interesting motorcycle. Grows on you over time and is never boring.

[@adelinopeters56]

very good videos and great suggestions for the ride.

[@Joseph-gp5ld]

I'm an American expat living in the Philippines. That would be the perfect motorcycle to tour in the Philippines. I have seen a few on the road. People do have large displacement motorcycles. Probably 80% of the population has scooters and motorcycles under 400 cc's. The roads in the Philippines are not always the best due to poor maintenance and weather conditions when it rains. It would be a brilliant bike for sure to tour with. Excellent video

[@nikoscosmos]

Your best video to date!

[@user-qg3jg1zc4g]

Exccelent and intelligent analysis.All strength to your elbow.Keep it up.

[@mototom9086]

Thank you for this beautiful video. Greetings from Germany!

[@johnpawson7400]

Well that was different Uncle Stu. I have just had a camping weekend and tour on my 350 Meteor and it managed fine and that was in the company of some bigger bikes. I agree with your comments 100%.

[@midtennmoto7541]

Happily a subscriber and viewer for over 3 years! Appreciate your work Stu.

[@stevelong5510]

Such a great video for anyone with a RE 350, I have a meteor and the limits you have described that the engine can cope with is a real eye opener and confirms what I have been thinking for a while that these bikes are brilliant all rounders! Thanks Stuart!

[@RebelCowboysRVs]

I ride a 230cc CVT bike in the US. It will cruise at 55 an walk off an leave most cars in the mountains. Its enought bike for what use to be a traditional American road trip. The US highway system is mostly 55 mph or less. Thats the 2 lane system that predates the Interstate system. US 66 being the famous one. The ones all the old movies show people vacationing on. Where small bikes have issues is on the Interstate system. In the overpopulated northeast its not as much an issue as speed limits are still commonly under 65. In the Southeast, you generally need to be able to cruse at 70 to 75 which that bike can just do the low end of. The problem really comes west of the Mississippi. The distances start getting huge an the speeds get to be 80+... None of this would matter if people still took traditional American road trips. But people today want to get on the Interstate, burn a day crushing miles an spend the next 5 in some beach town, then burn another day crushing miles back home in time for work. Thats what has became the new American holiday. The driving part is not fun. Maybe because I live in an odd area of the country where I can get a lot of places just as quick on the old Highway system, I still like the old school American road trip. I have driven from Savannah Georgia to Key West Florida on US 1, US 27 from Chattanooga Tennessee to Panama City Florida. US 90 from New Orleans Louisiana to Panama City Florida. These can all be done in a long day on a 55 mph bike. Lots to see along the way so better done in more than one. The problem that comes up even then is at bottle necks. West of Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Suck Creek Mountain are separated by the Tennessee River. The only space between Lookout an the river is used by I-24. There are several options up an over the mountains, but the only way between them is taking I-24 which runs 70 to 75 mph. I took US 27 up an over Suck Creek Mountain Sunday. Nice ride an motorcycles everywhere. But I am a local an just through about that option last week. Someone traveling through would be lucky to find it. Thats where a bike with a 72 MPH speed limiter becomes problematic. The weird, random places you need to jump on an Interstate for a few miles because its the only option. Be it a cut between mountains or the only bridge across a river. As someone in the Automotive industry, that knows how to get a few more mph out of it, an rarely uses the Interstate, that still may be my next bike. But RE really shot itself in the foot bringing that bike to the US market with the speed limiter still on it.

[@stevesteve1965.]

'Planted' is a word I'd use, you're quite right, with a certain amount of weight on a bike they seem to settle more where the suspension spring is less 'springy' less bounce so over ruts you'd get more 'p'dump p'dump' rather than 'boing boing'. Compression and rebound is an art many motorcycleist's can't seem to get their head around so tend to spend £1000 or more on pricy upgrades thinking it'll cure all..when they could just experiment on what they have or replace with a minor upgrade with more adjustments.

[@dr.chrismort8448]

Good review👍

[@sun4nicolya]

Great video. The last argument for me to buy the Royal Enfield Classic 350. I haven’t sat in the saddle for 20 years, and I’m going back. Greetings from Russia.✌️

[@JB-zp5fb]

Recently, I did a 900 km trip with my brother and some luggage on my 2023 Classic 350, and we had a blast. Kept the speeds between 80-100 kmph and the bike was smooth as butter. the only worry I had was that of a puncture, but fortunately, my fears were unfounded. Never thought that riding a 20 bhp retro could be this much fun.

[@teapotwood2817]

So nice to see a pillion passenger review. Would have loved to see one with the super meteor 650 I can only assume it would be as good if not better? Would need the comfort seat for sure. Wonder if the 350 Pillion pad would fit the 650? Thanks again for pillion review keep It up 👍🏻

[@SimonB-rt3nj]

I've found my Hunter perfectly capable two up and for riding longer distances, including motorways. I rode Taunton (Somerset) to the Gower a while back, almost all motorway. M5 was fast flowing and fine sitting in the inside lane and popping out to get past lorries. M4 along South Wales was very busy, as usual. In slow rolling heavy motorway traffic it was a joy; even leaving behind big bikes who couldn't exploit the gaps as well as I could (I used to be a despatch rider, can't resist a bit of filtering). I have now fitted a screen to the bike (Givi A210, the larger of the two options for the Hunter from Givi) as I do quite a bit of motorway riding and that has improved the comfort at speed (not that it was bad before).

[@juliancain6128]

11/10 Excellent video sir, and a fine greeting to Paula!

[@jacek8122]

Your stories are amazing. You do it in such an unusual way that today I was coming back from the garden center with you...😀 I need to convince my wife to share the trip in my classic 350. Thank you, best regards to you and your dear wife. Jacek From Poland

[@carlarthur4442]

Great video Stu , answered a lot of questions, a bike thats built for most Fun 👍

[@resin8n]

I agree with your comments, enjoy the journey on a tour. It's quite different from going for a fast ride early on a Sunday morning. Thanks for the vid!

[@stevehopkinson4871]

I’m impressed with this video and it’s lovely to see your good lady enjoying the ride with you a big thumbs up from me Stuart

[@krismorgan]

Never had or wanted an RE but i always enjoy these videos and reviews,so different from my multi cylinder bikes.

[@darrellhendrix5502]

Thank you for describing just the kind of riding that i want to do. More power would only get me into more trouble. I loved the looks of the classic 350 the moment i laid eyes on it but was concerned that it did not have enough power. I live in the US and am surrounded by the bigger, more better, faster mind set and it is hard not to get caught up in all that. I'm older now and want to really enjoy the time i have. I believe there is a classic 350 in my near future now. Thanks

[@paulmuench7830]

Such a great video and topic. My wife joins me on the Classic 350 and we run the hills and twisties here in the Driftless west of Madison Wisconsin. I work the gear box. I drag the rear brake as needed. Heaven. 6,800 miles on bike and engine still getting sweeter and calmer. I have her preloaded at +2 all the time and don’t even think of it anymore. Thank you and regards to your partner for allowing our intrusion. I’m so grateful for the 350, my first bike …. at 60 years old.

[@AubreyHill-km3cw]

Great video Stuart. I couldnt agree more with your comments about the abilities of the 350. Mine is knocking on the door of 10000 miles now and last year took me from the heart of England to Spain. Visiting liads of historic sites on the way.

[@jezwatson8211]

On a slightly different topic Stuart I have just ordered a new 411 Himalayan, I asked about doing my own servicing and the sales guy told me about the problems that may occur and but what shocked me was that they have been notified by Enfield to not check the valve clearances unless the customer asks for them doing as it’s not necessary or words to that effect, I was gobsmacked!

[@sergemoreillon1236]

Great shopping 😃 But your tripod is definitively too big 🥸 The classic is a dream for "sequencing"* infinite garden shopping time to fill her Volvo XC60 😵‍💫 Thank you and your wife for this fresh and sensible video ! A apaising start in my day ! Greetings *excuse my English and thank you for the excellence of yours so that I understand you perfectly 👍✌

[@PintSki]

testrode the 350 reborn a few weeks ago , definitly will be the one, hopped on it after 20 years not riding and had to hurry to join the group last minute (was a bigger motorcyclefair with group rides) and took off with it not even thinking about i hadn't ridden in all these years. I felt completely at home, love that bike already and i don't even own it yet

[@ChancellorBeeHaw]

glad to see youve fixed the audio this time :) all laughs at the end of the day! maybe spice it up and do one going through only the right channel to balance it out

[@db_1z]

Saw that Orient Star! Very nice power reserve in-house movement classic to go with the classic 350!!

[@stephencox1955]

Flipping heck Stuart,you have been living very dangerously,some subtle innuendo in their, I would have suffered severe bruising if I had been in arms reach!! Paula seems a lovely , tolerant young lady,if your next review comes from your local A+E we will all understand why 😂😂😂❤

[@BlakesPipes]

What a way to enjoy a weekend ! We don't have relaxing holidays over here. It's called spend 10k on all inclusive gataways. Lol. That bike is perfect for in state exploration here in the US. 😊

[@dotpeat1372]

A must subscribe channel for all petrol head lovers! Okay that out of the way, I like your RE Bullit, but my oldie BMW R80RS is too an old boxer over 100.years continues production. I like this brand as it always has promoted women, even their clothing line doesn't transform the ladies as keyring laddies. My first date, now 30yr wife, was putting her on my beemer, her being a strict corporate manager... She loved biking, supports my petrol hobby 100%, even now pillion my '54 VeloMSS. Thks for yr great YT channel

[@dalewintle8099]

Well it was nice knowing you after your opening comment Stu 🤣 , Funny my missus does not like the seat on my Interceptor either , I even got a custom seat made and she likes that one even less 🤷‍♂, No issues with power though still overtakes well etc, The amount of folk who say those bike are not built for touring or pillions must have a different outlook on touring and riding with a pillion to me , I have no issues and the 350 looks like it copes just fine too , great video Stu , maybe you should put some pannier bag plant pots in the garden looks good 😁

[@paulmeeson1003]

💯 Don't bow to pressure done others. Back in the day I did the weekend Skegness run on my 350 Jupiter with side car, wife and child in the chair, tent and kitchin sink. All my buddies on big Japanese stuff. Great times. On another note the only issues I've had on both the 350 and 650 super meteor is with the foot fwd control you can't stand up in the pegs but 9 put of 10 you don't have to. Both are comfortable and non completed motorcycle, which add to the enjoyment for me. Good reviews as always

[@anthonycoleman5761]

Hi Stuart , after looking at all your videos I was wondering if you had a fictitious wife ,😄 but as we can all see she does exist. Great video I have the same bike in that colour, but my Mrs will not go nowhere near it. So it nice to see you both enjoying it .

[@Theophilus1968]

I’ve always thought this was a beautiful bike. I especially like the “green signals” model. I almost have my Honda ct125 paid off. I think this will be my “date bike” and backroad tourer. Thanks for the great video!

[@paulmuench7830]

Thank you Stuart!

[@stuartfillingham]

thank you Paul!

[@petermyles3669]

Stuart you are the person that convinced me to buy one of these. This is your best video yet, superb. I have just done another holiday on mine, this time 250 miles in and around the New Forrest and Isle of Wight in a week. Admittedly I tralered it down there and back. But for sight seeing and what I would call "mooching about" there is no finer bike. Two up touring next.

[@NOTAFULLUN]

At last someone has brought this subject up. I trawled through reviews when looking to purchase one, and could not find anyone who mentioned the subject. I own one now, I've not made a video because I am not confident enough, but I have taken my nine year old Grandson on mine, and he loves it. He's only light, but I am carrying fifteen stone around. I think it's a great bike. I do own more complex machines, but I am converted to simplicity, and won't be going back. Thanks for the information, and the great presentation.

[@TheNorthernClassicRider]

Not had the good lady on the back of mine yet as still running in (the bike) Great to see and hear how the classic handles two up touring 👏👏