Royal Enfield is a well-known name in the Indian market. This Iconic two-wheeler manufacturer has a huge fan following in the country. We Indians love Royal Enfield motorcycles and we have strong reasons to support our choice. Royal Enfield has a lot of motorcycles in its India line-up. But still, it is the Bullet 350 which is unanimously loved by all and remains the best-selling Royal Enfield Motorcycle in the country. So, what makes the 2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 BS6 so special? In this article, we tell you just that!
Before we begin, let me tell you that the First Look Review of the new 2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 BS6 is already up on our website, so don't forget to check that out. Now, as you have done that, let us begin with our question that why the Bullet 350 is so popular in India? We will be listing the Top 5 Reasons that make the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 so special:
No Nonsense Retro Motorcycle
The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is a retro-styled cruiser and people love it for its no-nonsense styling. The motorcycle gets no modern-day fancy elements but its retro charm appeals the buyers. Upfront, the Bullet 350 gets a round headlamp with chrome surrounds and it gets chrome-embellished exhaust and spoke wheels too. It doesn't sport any fancy graphics on the body panels but is offered in multiple colour shades. The Bullet 350 BS6 is available in six colour variants: Onyx Black, Bullet Silver, Black, Forest Green, Regal Red, Jet Black and Royal Blue.
Cult Status and Massive Fan Following
Most of you must be knowing that Royal Enfield is entitled as the world's oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production. In fact, it needs to be mentioned that it is the RE Bullet which is serving as the world's longest-running production bike. As the Bullet is a very old name-plate and it has proven its prowess, it has achieved cult status. For some people, Royal Enfield means only Bullet and people even buy this motorcycle just to increase their social status. The Bullet has a massive fan-following in India.
Reliable Powertrain
The Bullet 350 gets a very reliable powertrain. It has been using the same engine since ages and it is copper-bottomed. For 2020, the powertrain has been upgraded to meet the new stringent BS6 emission norms. The new 2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is powered by a BS6-compliant 346cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 20.07 PS of maximum power at 5250 RPM and 28 Nm of peak torque at 4000 RPM. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. RE claims that his new BS6 powerplant has been tuned to deliver better refinement and performance along with the ability to consistently start in the cold.
Go-anywhere Capabilities and Official RE Events
No doubt the Bullet 350 is a very reliable motorcycle. However, at the same time, it is very capable too. Although it gets road-spec tyres that too tubed ones, still people travel across the country with their Bullets. Be it the famous Leh-Ladakh, Manali or the rough terrains of Northeast India, the Bullet has conquered them all. In fact, Royal Enfield themselves organise official long-distance rides, outings and other events which gives the Royal Enfield riders a platform to engage with fellow motorcycling enthusiasts.
Most Affordable Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield now sells a lot of motorcycles in the Indian market starting from the Bullet 350, Classic 350, Himalayan to the 650 Twins. But, the Bullet is still the most affordable Royal Enfield that makes it more accessible to the buyers. People who want to own their first Royal Enfield Motorcycle, they usually go ahead and purchase the Bullet 350. The 2020 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 BS6 is available in two variants: Bullet 350 KS and Bullet 350 ES. Its colour variant-wise prices are mentioned in the table below:
| Colour Variant | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) |
| Bullet 350 Silver & Onyx Black | Rs. 1.24 lakhs |
| Bullet 350 Black & Forest Green | Rs. 1.30 lakhs |
| Bullet 350 ES Jet Black, Regal Red & Royal Blue | Rs. 1.39 lakhs |
These were the Top 5 Reasons that make the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 special and popular in India. What are your thoughts on this most affordable Royal Enfield motorcycle? Tell us in the comments below. You can also join our 91Wheels Two-wheelers group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and the owners.
