REincarnation

Royal Enfield has rekindled the flame of the Bullet brand and launched the 2023 version of the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. So what is so special about this bike? We find out

- Rahul Ghosh 

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is a motorcycle of various personas. It is a motorcycle that takes to the streets as comfortably as it takes on the Himalayas. It has a huge fan base which passes through generations. While purists like to Google and find out "how to restore an old Royal Enfield Bullet", youngsters prefer to head to the showroom and buy a new one that comes with all modern features. But one thing remains common which is all of these guys are in love with the essence of the Bullet. While fans will throng showrooms to get themselves a Bullet, it is a big challenge for the company to get a newer legion of followers. So simply put, the Bullet 350 has a big task up its shoulders. So is it ready? We find out.

The silhouette of the Bullet 350 is something that even Royal Enfield dared not change. It is what brings the crowds to the showroom. So the new Bullet at a passing glance looks identical to the older version. But look closely and one will spot numerous small elements that set it apart from the out-going model. The front mudguard remains to be a big metal unit that covers the tyres to a certain degree to give it a classic look.

The headlamp too harks back to the past with the signature Tiger Eye lights sitting proudly atop. The change comes in form of the instrument console which has been borrowed from the recently launched Classic. Hence it gets an analogue speedometer along with a digital fuel gauge and a trip computer. Nothing snazzy here but just what one requires. The console area also comes with the key fob which now locks the bike directly. On the right side though, there is a blank which is covered with a chrome bung. It is here where one can install the Tripper navigation system on the Classic 350 and we are sure the same can be done on the Bullet as well.