Best Bullet Bikes in India 2023-24 – Price, Mileage, Specifications, Colours, Images

What comes in your mind when you think about a bullet bike or a classic bike? Obviously, Royal Enfield is the first brand that flashes across your mind. The main reason behind this fact is that Royal Enfield is the only motorcycle manufacturer in India that only sells bikes which are classically designed and have long stoke engines. The bullet bikes are known for their classic design, retro feel as well as that unforgettable and iconic thump.

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Royal Enfield began its journey as Enfield motorcycles in the early last century in United Kingdom. Later, the company’s name was changed to Royal Enfield and continued selling standard motorcycles.

After independence, Indian army required heavy and durable bikes for its military operations and yes, your guess is correct, Royal Enfield got the order of delivering hundreds of Bullet bikes to the Indian army. With time, the company suspended operations and was bought by Indian truck manufacturer, Eicher, which restarted the operations in India to company all the requirements for Indian army.

Royal Enfield Bikes are usually referred to as Bullet Bikes because of long and memorable history of people with the iconic Bullet 350 motorcycle

This is how a British motorcycle brand fell into Indian hands and the company never lost its roots of design and signature thump in the process. However, the engine and transmission saw some of the major changes in design, construction and performance. Now with the BS6 upgrade the 350cc line-up received much awaited electronic fuel injection system making the engine even more modern in terms of technology. New bikes from Royal Enfield have a standard to set among the riders who love to own a classic machine.

Not only this, the company have also developed 650 twin-cylinder engines for developing next generation of Royal Enfield motorcycles. Here, in this article we will talk about the best Bullet bikes in India and their variants which are on offer in the Indian market.

Royal Enfield Bullet 350

The motorcycles for ‘Nawabs,’ Royal Enfield are one such bike in India which has no replacement in this game. No matter how drool worthy bikes the competitors of Royal Enfield launch in India people’s first choice will always remain the Bullet 350. The Bullet 350 is an age-old motorcycle which is still functional thanks to Eicher India for stepping in and saving Royal Enfield as a motorcycling brand.

The signature Thump of the motorcycle is what lure customers to Royal Enfield showrooms. People like the loud exhaust sound and slow revving engine that makes it. Bullets are known for their tough build deserving a moniker, “Made like a gun.” This is because the bike is completely made out of steel and hence weight at 186 kg. There are no plastic parts used in the body work of the Bullet 350.

Bullet 350 is available in six colour options – Black, Jet Black, Royal Blue, Regal Red, Bullet Silver, Onyx Black.

Speaking about the engine, it gets a long stroke, 346cc single cylinder engine with 2-valve head. This air-cooled and twin-spark powerplant develops 19.1 bhp at 5250 rpm and massive peak torque of 28 Nm which arrives early at 4000 rpm. There is however, oodles of low-end torque and you don’t need to slot into the first gear to launch the bike from standstill. The Unit Construction Engine is not that refined when compared to other bikes in the segment or even in the more affordable segment.

To keep Bullet 350 as retro as possible, Royal Enfield didn’t give an option of electric start on this bike. Only way to start the bike is through kick start. It is not a surprising fact that kick starter equipped motorcycle is selling like hot cakes in the Indian market because there is a classic feel while kick starting a Bullet 350.

With the BS6 upgrade and the addition of fuel injection system, the vibrations have decreased a bit providing a more refined riding experience. These vibrations and the loud thump bring in a character to the bike which is loved by thousands of people in the country. The 5-speed gearbox is also not that smooth shifting but riders who are already in love won’t matter much.

The fuel tank holds 13.5 litres of petrol and when combined with a fuel efficiency of around 32-35 kmpl on the highways, expect a range of 400 to 420 km which is pretty expectable. These mileage figures are for the highways of the plains, in the hilly region you’ll get anywhere between 25-30 kmpl at max. Bullet 350 only offers spoked rims which are slapped with tubed-tyres which are prone to puncture. If you are in the middle of nowhere and you get struck due to puncture, you have to find help or repair the puncture yourself. Is the latter part which most Bullet riders does?

There are no flashy features available on the Bullet. Just a speedometer and a low-fuel indicator light. Bullet is available in two variants, kick-start and self-start. You get disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear with a single channel ABS for enhancing safety under hard braking.

We would like to say, if you love Royal Enfield Bullet 350, just close your eyes and buy it. There are hundreds of Royal Enfield groups in the country which you can join and start your journey as a Royal Enfield owner. Used bike market is filled with old bullets and if you want real retro essence, you can buy one for yourself at much lower price.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

The latest offering from Royal Enfield is the Hunter 350. It is the most compact bike from Royal Enfield and also the lightest. Yes, you heard it right; the Hunter is a light-weight roadster which is made for city riding as well as for long highways rides. Royal Enfield has to offer long ride capability on their bikes because it is their forte.

There are three variants of Hunter 350 – Retro, Metro and Rebel and their price tags are Rs 1.49 lakh, Rs 1.64 lakh and 1.66 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi, respectively. Each of these variants has unique paint schemes. Rebel Blue, Rebel Red, Rebel Black, Dapper Grey, Dapper Ash, Dapper White, Factory Black and Factory Silver are the colour options available on the Hunter 350.

Speaking about the design, the bike retains the classic look but everything bit is modern. The headlight is clear lens unit with LED DRLs. Classic round-shaped turn indicators are also present for keeping it in-line with the retro charm. The seat is a single-piece unit with ribbed design that would offer better comfort to the rider. The pillion section is a bit raised and it makes the Hunter 350 looks sporty.

The engine on this machine is the newly developed J-series engine that is also used in the Meteor and Classic and is about to come in the Bullet 350. It is a 349cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air/oil-cooled engine with a 2-valve head. It produces 20.2 bhp at 6100 rpm and 27 Nm at 4000 rpm. A 5-speed gearbox is attached to the engine.

The bike accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in around 15 seconds and goes to a real top speed of 114 kmph. If you are looking to tour on the Hunter, you can easily cruise at 85 to 90 kmph all day long.

It gets an analogue-digital instrument console with a round speedometer inside of which is a digital screen offering info of odometer, trip meters, gear position indicator, fuel gauge and more. The meter is positioned off-set form the centre-line to put some retro feast.

Despite high petrol price across the country, the Hunter 350 is a frugal motorcycle as it provides mileage of over 32 kmpl in the city and around 38 kmpl on highways rides. There is a 13-litre fuel tank which is good enough for a range of over 400 km in a single tankful.

A pair of telescopic fork is present at the front and twin-shock absorbers are present on the rear end. Similar to that of Meteor, the front forks are tuned towards softer side while the rear twin-shock absorbers are on the stiffer side. There is a 300 mm dis brake unit at the front and 270 mm disc at the rear for optimum braking performance. The base variant of the Hunter gets single-channel ABS while the top two variants gets dual channel ABS keeping the rider safe under hard braking conditions.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Next bike in this list of best bullet bikes is the Classic 350. The first priority is given to the Classic 350 if anyone thinks about highway cruising. This is because for years Royal Enfield riders are taking the rough roads to reach the unknown.

Classic 350 has a sturdy built quality as it is completely made of metal and doesn’t give on any road conditions. With upright riding posture and accompanied by mesmerising signature thump of the exhaust, you can go any distance even if there is no road ahead. Fulfil your free will and take the road that has not taken by the others.

A multitude of colour options are available for the Classic 350 and they are – Redditch Sage Green, Redditch Grey, Chrome Red, Gunmetal Grey, Dark Stealth Black, Halcyon Black, Halcyon Green, Halcyon Grey, Single Marsh Grey, Single Desert Sand, Redditch Red, Chrome Bronze.

All variants of Classic 350 along with their ex-showroom prices are:

You get the same 349cc engine that does the job on the Hunter 350 and Meteor 350. The 2-valve, air-cooled, long stroke engine makes modest 20.2 bhp maximum power at 6100 rpm and respectable 27 Nm twisting force at 4000 rpm. This engine allows you to cruise at 85-90 kmph on the highways and top goes up to 120 kmph on the speedometer.

To keep the retro appeal of the Classic 350, the company has keep the instrument cluster as basic as possible but still there is a small LCD display for regular information. The overall design of the bike is similar to the old bike but a lot has been changed, this classic bike is a charm to ride with smoother engine and better ride quality.

The suspension system comprised of telescopic forks at the front and twin-shock absorbers with hydraulic dampers at the rear. The ride quality is a bit stiff but assuring on the smooth highways. When compared to the previous generation Classic 350, this new machine has much better braking hardware with 280 mm and 240 mm front and rear disc brake with option for single and dual channel ABS.

Royal Enfield Scram 411

Up next is the Scram 411 which is a scrambler motorcycle from the house of Royal Enfield. It is based on the Himalayan Adventure bike with shorter suspension setup and stance to take on the dirt trails.

Royal Enfield Scram 411 is available in single variant with three colour series variants and is priced from Rs 2.03 lakh to Rs 2.11 lakh ex-showroom, New Delhi. The Scram gets a total of seven colour options and they are – Graphite Blue, Graphite Red, Graphite Yellow, Blazing Black, Skyline Blue, White Flame, Silver Spirit.

Powering by Himalayan-sourced long stroke, 411cc, single cylinder, air-cooled engine with 2-valve head. This motor is capable of churning out 24.3 bhp at 6500 rpm and a peak torque of 32 Nm which arrives at 4500 rpm. The engine is paired to a 5-speed gearbox and is capable to deriving respectable performance even on the dirt trails.

Overall built of the bike is completely taken from the Himalayan with smaller 19-inch front wheel, lower 200mm ground clearance and lower 795 mm which will be easily assessable for shorter riders. It is also 14 kilos lighter than the Himalayan at 185 kg so expect a better performance and agility.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350

The next one is the Royal Enfield Meteor 350, the cruiser bike from the Chennai based manufacturer. Meteor looks like the old Thunderbird however, it is not the case.  The frame, engine and everything in the bike is new and offers modern ride quality and handling aspects. It is said that the new Meteor 350 is manufactured in the same factory as the 650 twins and has utilised the advanced manufacturing methods offering excellent build quality and reliability.

The three variants of meteor 350 along with their ex-showroom prices are:

Here are the colour options on the Meteor 350 across all its three variants – Fireball Yellow, Fireball Red, Blue Metallic, Black Matte, Red Metallic, Brown, Blue Dual-Tone, Fireball Blue, Fireball Matt Green, Supernova Red.

Since the Meteor is a cruiser bike, the riding posture is laid-back with raised handlebars and forward-set footpegs. As you sit on the saddle, you will experience the well-padded ergonomically designed rider’s seat and perfectly positioned handlebars. In this posture, anyone with good level of endurance can easily ride for over 500 km in a single day.

Coming to the powertrain of the Meteor, you get to see a newly developed J-series, long stroke engine that displaces 411cc and is cooled by air and oil-cooling system. It continues to use a 2-valve head but employs electronic fuel injection system for fuel delivery. The new motor is able to put out 20.2 bhp at 6100 rpm and 27 Nm torque at 4000 rpm. All this power is transferred to the rear wheel via a 5-speed gearbox with tall gearing.

Speaking about the performance, the bike hit 100 kmph in just 15 seconds and touches a top speed of 120 kmph. The cruising speed on the Meteor is pegged at 90-100 kmph which will allow you to cover longer distances in lesser time.

The mileage on the new Meteor is around 35 to 40 kmpl completely depending upon the speed at which you ride on the highways. In the city, you can expect anywhere between 38-42 kmpl if ridden with a light wrist.

The instrument console on the Meteor is pretty interesting as it comes with a premium looking semi-digital instrument. There is a round speedometer inside of which is a digital screen offering info on odometer, trip meters, gear position indicator, fuel gauge and more. Also, there is a tripper navigation system that can be connected with your smartphone to get turn by turn navigation right on the colourful round screen.

All the variants of the Meteor come with alloy wheels as standard and the Supernova variant gets machine finished alloy wheels. The tubeless tyres offer peace-of-mind while you are on long hauls. You also get LED DRL around the round clear-glass halogen headlamp cluster.

The front telescopic forks are tuned towards softer side while the rear twin-shock absorbers are on the stiffer side. This kind of setup is useful for two riders as the rear will take up the additional weight and keep the bike stable at high speeds. Meteor is brought to a halt by 300 mm and 270 mm disc brakes at the front and the rear with dual channel ABS keeping the rider safe under hard braking conditions.

Royal Enfield Himalayan

Moving on to the most versatile motorcycle from the house of Royal Enfield. The Royal Enfield Himalayan is the only touring and off-roading focused motorcycle from the company. It is the bike which is loved by many as it got the equipment and comfort to run for hours without hiccup and also perform off-roading.

The Himalayan is available in multiple colour schemes with different prices ranging from Rs 2,14,519 to Rs 2,22,159 ex-showroom, New Delhi. The colours available are – Snow, Granite, Sleet Grey, Gravel Grey, Lake Blue, Rock Red, Mirage Silver, Granite Black, Pine Green.

The Himalayan is powered by a specially developed long stroke, 411cc, single cylinder, air-cooled engine with 2-valve head. This powerplant is capable of churning out 24.3 bhp at 6500 rpm and a peak torque of 32 Nm which arrives at 4500 rpm. The engine is paired to a 5-speed gearbox and is capable to deriving respectable performance even on the off-road conditions.

It is the hardware where the bike excels as it gets a large 21-inch front wheel and 17-inch rear wheel. The tyre size guarantees smooth off-roading experience and the spoke rims help in absorbing impacts and keep the ride safe on all road conditions. It gets the best ground clearance of 220 mm which is highest among all the bikes in the segment. Despite high ground clearance, the seat height of the Himalayan stands at 800 mm making it suitable even for shorter riders.

The front telescopic fork has a travel of 200 mm and the rear linked monoshock suspension travels for 180 mm before bottoming out. Long travel suspension helps in absorbing large impacts without fuss and enhances the off-roading experience by many folds. Braking duties are performed by a 300 mm disc at the front ends and a 240mm disc at the rear. The dual channel ABS which can be turned off at the rear wheel for superior off-road control.

Features are another forte of the Royal Enfield Himalayan. It is the only bike from Royal Enfield to possess a feature rich instrument cluster. You will get a large analogue speedometer, a tachometer, a fuel gauge and a digital compass. There is a digital screen with orange backlit which displays odometer, trip meters, gear position indicator and more which are really helpful in touring. With the BS6 upgrade, you also get a hazard switch which proves to be a boon in poor visibility areas such as in the mountain roads.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650

Next in the list we have the mighty Interceptor 650. This bike is a reimagination of decades old Interceptor motorcycle from the Royal Enfield. In so many ways, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is something of a dream coming true for motorcycle enthusiasts as it the only twin-cylinder bike under Rs 3 lakh and offers hair raising performance right from the word go.

The paint jobs on Interceptor 650 are – Orange Crush, Baker Express, Canyon Red, Ventura Blue, Downtown Drag, Sunset Strip, Mark 2. Price range of Interceptor 650 is from Rs 2,88,815 to Rs 3,14,682 ex-showroom, New Delhi.

The Interceptor 650 is also the most advanced motorcycle from Royal Enfield as it gets 4-valve per cylinder and a large oil-cooler to keep things under control inside the heavy 648cc engine. It derives its power from a 648cc parallel-twin engine with 8-valve head which is cooled by an oil cooler. This motor pumps out healthy 47 bhp at 7250 rpm and colossal 52 Nm torque at 5250 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox which helps the 202 kg bike to accelerate from 0-100 kmph in about 6.5 seconds. The true top speed of Interceptor 650 is 160 kmph (speedo indicated 170 kmph) which marks it as the fastest cruiser bike in this list. This classic looking bike has the top speed close to the top speed of Dominar 400 which is also among the most tech advanced bike in India.

On taking Interceptor for highway cruising, you will get a real-world fuel economy of around 25 kmpl if ridden with light wrist. If you decide to tour at higher speeds in the range of 120 kmph, the fuel economy drops down to 16 kmpl which is dreadful considering the price of fuel in India. With a fuel tank capacity of 13.7 litres, expect a range of about 310-340 km.

The suspension setup comprises of telescopic forks at the front and twin hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear.  The system provides a balanced and provides excellent stability and cornering control. Interceptor is also a highly refined motorcycle from Royal Enfield as you cannot find any vibration whatsoever in the entire rev range.

The bike is equipped with a twin-pod instrument cluster with a small digital display for fuel gauge, odometer and trip meters. Speedometer and Tachometer are large analogue units keeping some of the retro elements. Lighting on this bike is halogen all around which is not skipped in the BS6 upgrade to keep the retro elements intact. You get a dual-channel ABS accompanying the 300mm disc up front and 240mm disc at the rear.

You really have to be sound by your wallet because the fuel station visits will be quite frequent with the Interceptor 650. It does make for an excellent cruiser and can tackle the bad roads of India. Interceptor 650 is one of the best cruiser bikes in India for all the features and riding experience it provides at an affordable price point.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650

On one hand where the Interceptor 650 is more of a cruiser motorcycle for touring on the highways, the Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is the sportier motorcycle with a slightly committed riding position, set back foot pegs and clip-on handlebars. These added components make it a café racer motorcycle with aggressive stance. This bike is in the existence only because Interceptor 650 doesn’t appeal to every rider out there.

About the colour options, you can get the Continental GT 650 in Rocker Red, Ventura Storm, Dux Deluxe, British Racing Green, Mr Clean (chrome). These options are available at different prices from Rs 3,05,624 to Rs 3,31,568 ex-showroom, New Delhi, for  the Chrome variant. Add the RTO tax and Bike insurance, the price will be even higher and nearly touches Rs 4 lakh mark in some states.

The bike two seats options, one is the touring seat for rider and the pillion and other one is a single seat with cowl for the solo riders. If you visit Royal Enfield’s official website, you’ll get many customisation options for the bike. More customisations are on the way which will let you make a completely different bike according to your taste.

Powering the Continental GT 650 is a 648cc parallel twin engine with 8-valve head with 4 valves on each cylinder. The oil-cooled and fuel injected powerplant is capable of developing 47 bhp at 7250 rpm and metal bending 52 newton meters of twisting force which peaks out at 5250 rpm. The thing is, company claims that 80% of torque is developed as early as 3000 rpm which is a big deal when it comes to riding in the real world.

The performance of Continental GT 650 is a lot to write about as it does 0 to 100 kmph in about 6.5 seconds and has a maximum speed of 160 kmph (100 mph) which is an achievement in itself. The price to performance ratio is a lot better when compared to other classic bikes from large international manufacturers such as Harley Davidson and Triumph.

Get on the bike and you’ll be greeted with a twin pod instrument console with analogue speedometer and tachometer. You also get a small digital display for odometer, tripmeters and a digital fuel gauge. All the tell-tale lights are available on the cluster itself.

With all the performance comes the responsibility of safety of the rider. For this, the company has provided large 300mm disc brake up front and 240mm disc at the rear. Safe braking is guaranteed by dual-channel ABS which will prevent any wheel slippage during hard braking.

In Conclusion

This was the complete list of best bullet bikes in India in 2023-24. All these bikes have a standard that enthusiast love to keep and flaunt and now might be your chance to lay your hand on one of these new bikes. If you are looking to buy bike from these bikes, you can thoroughly understand all the specs and variants of each bike before purchasing.

We hope that this list will be enough for you to get the gull insight on the bikes offered by the Royal Enfield in the Indian market. If you feel that any other bike is need to be present here, please tell us about the same in the comments section below.

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