CredR Features Bike of the Week: Royal Enfield Bullet 350

There is a different sort of craze when it comes to Royal Enfield. An iconic design, laid-bare engine, handcrafted chrome detailing, and the other signature hand-painted pinstripes all make it an exceptional looking machine that strikes the eye of a rider. CredR surely thinks this to be one of the most go-anywhere rideable bikes for all ages. The comfort, sophistication, mileage, and distinctive feature of the Royal Enfield Bullet makes it an ideal bike. 

The Story behind Royal Enfield  

George Townsend set up the business in 1851 in Redditch making sewing needles. Around 1802 George, his son, started manufacturing the forks and saddles. The complete range of bicycles was sold out by 1886. Later in the year 1907, a newly floated Enfield Autocar business started Eadie manufacturing and pedal-cycle component business which was simply absorbed by the Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA). Furthermore, a lot of acquisitions were done to bring identifiable interests among the users and growing love for Royal Enfield slowly took over the market.   

It all started in 1901 when Royal Enfield Bullet became the first bike to take over creating the history of all times. The Bullet is the quintessential Royal Enfield which is one of the longest-running motorcycles in history, reportedly to be continued in the production process.  

As per the historical diversities, Royal Enfield is responsible for the design and the original production of the Royal Enfield Bullet. The spare parts were sold in the operation in 1967 that benefited the arrangement of the 3 years until 1971. 

Features of Royal Enfield Bullet 350

  • Iconic Design 

Royal Enfield Bullet has a laid-bare engine that is hand-crafted and chrome detailed. The signature style is hand-painted with pinstripes that makes it one of the most exceptional looking machines all the way. 

  • Go anywhere with Royal Enfield

With the swiftness and comfort of the Royal Enfield bike, you can have a great command of the road, no matter wherever you are travelling. The distinctive thump simply adds an attractive presence of the bike which has made its folklore in the Indian bike community. 

  • Reliability

Royal Enfield Bullet is shod with 19-inch dependable tyres which are used for stability, and sure-shot grip to ride on any sort of road. This bike is ideal for long road trips and also riding on rugged terrains. 

  • Dependability is Legendary 

The hardiness of Royal Enfield and its performance is unbeatable. This bike is known for carrying huge loads and running for long distances without any breakdown. 

  • Majestic Stances

The Royal Enfield Bullet allows you to sit in a much commanding position. The vintage, long-lasting impression makes the onlookers go gaga on this motorcycle. 

Specifications of Royal Enfield Bullet

Type: Single cylinder 4 stroke, air-cooled fuel injection 

Displacement: 346cc

Maximum Power: 19.1 bhp @5250 rpm

Clutch: Wet multi-plate- 6 plates available 

Gearbox: Constant-mesh, 5 Speed

Fuel Supply: Electronic Fuel Injection

Brakes Front: 280mm disc, 2-Piston Caliper with ABS

Brakes Rear: Single lead internal expanding, 153mm Drum

ABS: Single channel 

Headlamp: 12V- 8 Ah VRLA

Tail lamp: 12V, 21 W/5W

Turn Signal Lamp: 12V, 10W 4Nos. 

Seat height: 800mm

Kerb weight: 186 kg (with 90% fuel and oil)

Fuel capacity: 13.5 litres 

Ground Clearance: 135mm 

Chassis & Suspension type: Single downtube, using the engine as a stressed member

Colors: Bullet Silver, Onyx Black, & Black. 

Interesting things that You didn’t know about Royal Enfield Bullet

There are many interesting things about the Royal Enfield Bullet edition which is not known to the masses. Here, we have listed a few of them for your knowledge, check it out;

1: Royal Enfield is one of the oldest running motorcycle brands which is considered to the World’s top in Production 

2: The first company in India offering Rear Disc Brake in a two wheeler.

3: In the year 1965, the Indian Government chose Royal Enfield Bullet as the most suitable bike for patrolling the country’s border. 

4: Indian Army has thousands of Royal Enfield motorcycles in the service to ensure troops in the North, and North-West borders or Cantonments. 

5: Reportedly, in 2001, the Royal Enfield company has annually sold 25,000 bikes. Now it sells 30,000 bikes in a month. 

6: The original Logo featured on Royal Enfield was a Cannon Slogan- “Made like a Gun, Goes likes Bullet.”

7: The combined production chain between UK and India for the Royal Enfield Bullet making has significantly been considered to be the longest, happening since 1948.

8: Royal Enfield exports Motorcycles to 42 countries across the globe, including Japan, Germany, and the US. 

9: Barack Obama acknowledged Royal Enfield in the 2015 Republic Day parade. 

10: Royal Enfield surpassed the global sale of the most loved Harley Davidson in 2015. 

To conclude, the charm and aura of the Royal Enfield Bullet are phenomenal. CredR has some mind-blowing used Royal Enfield Bullet collection showcased on the website. After reading the specification if you are looking for a bike like this, do visit the CredR website for the best second-hand premium bikes sold at a good price. 

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