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•12w

I currently own a 2017 Royal Enfield Classic 350 (non-ABS, rear drum brake model) and am planning to replace it. I am confused between the latest Classic 350 and the Honda H'ness CB350. My usage will mainly be city commuting, along with weekend rides and occasional off-road excursions. Which one is better?

•12w

Since you already own a Classic, upgrading to the latest one will be the safer bet for you. All the strong points are carried forward in the latest-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350, without many of the shortcomings it had previously.

The Honda CB350 H'ness is similiar in many ways when it comes to engine character and power delivery, but it is a lighter, nimbler machine, and its clutch action is also much more effortless. The H'ness' tall gearing doesn't really suit the relaxed nature of the engine, but it does help in extracting better fuel economy and feeling less stressed on the highway.

To decide between the two, we'd recommend a thorough test ride of both. No matter which one you choose ultimately, you're unlikely to go wrong because both are accomplished, proven machines in their own right.

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•12w

Go for classic 350 dual channel and and thank me later

•12w

Thanks mate!

•12w

I am confused between the Apache RTX 300 and the RE Meteor 350. My usage will mainly be city commuting (approx 90 km daily) along with occasional rides. Which one is better?

•12w

Please don't go for new royal Enfields especially single cylinder engines like 350's, as engines are not rugged as before due to strict emission norms and doesn't even sound like royal Enfield anymore, and the new 350's engines aren't reliable and also services are worst compared to even scooter's.. instead you better upgrade for 650 twin's which are way better and you will be happy with the upgrade for atleast a decade..If you are still stubborn on 350 then better go for honda as they are 10x reliable compared to Royal Enfields but only drawback is they are expensive for servicing and part replacement rest everything are excellent..I personally feel a 10-20 min test drives doesn't enough to decide as everyone doesn't start facing issues with their motorcycles instantly as it take a month or more to find it.. but if you want to understand the ergonomics and character and feel of a motorcycles then the test drive helps in narrowing down your decisions.

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•3d

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