A few days ago, Royal Enfield confirmed its iconic Bullet moniker was going under the knife for 2023. Though the teaser didn’t give away much, we told you several updates were incoming, be it to the underpinnings or the powerhouse. Fast forward to today, and we have confirmation on many of these. An unofficially official one, as the new Bullet’s brochure has been leaked online in India.
The New Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Will Boast A Refreshed Design And Features
According to the brochure, the new Bullet has a refreshed design. While much of the old-school elements (curvy tank, fenders, chrome detailing) remain the same, the round headlight and tail lamps are all new here. These are still not LED units, though, and it’s not a deal-breaker given the overall simplicity. You also get a redesigned exhaust to help meet Euro-5 norms and new colors. The latter includes Military Red, Military Black, Maroon, Black, and Black Gold. Here, the last one has blacked-out mechanicals, dual-tone tank, and contrast pinstripes.
Similarly, the old instrument cluster will make way for a Classic 350-borrowed semi-digital readout–a first for the Bullet. It shows all the necessary information while retaining the old-school charm. Other additions include new rotary-type switchgear and a USB charging port as standard. Dual-channel ABS still remains an option, however, as the base model has a single-channel setup.
The New Bullet 350 Will Feature Royal Enfield’s J-Series Engine
Under the skin, the Bullet 350 will employ RE’s 349cc, single-cylinder thumper, the same as the Meteor 350 and Classic 350. We experienced it firsthand on the new Hunter 350 and came back quite impressed with its refined nature. So safe to assume the Bullet will ride smoother than ever. For reference, the mill produces 20.2 horsepower (at 6,100 RPM) and 19.9 pound-feet (at 4,000 RPM) which will be unchanged on the Bullet.
The updated engine will also sit inside a new chassis. It’ll be the same steel double-cradle unit as the Classic 350, suspended on telescopic forks and dual shock absorbers. Another notable change is the set of 19/18-inch wheels, down from the old Bullet’s 19/19-inch combo. These will come wrapped in 100/120-section rubber (F/R), complete with single disc brakes (base model has a drum at the rear).
The New Bullet 350 Will Break Cover Very Soon
Finally, Royal Enfield will officially take the wraps off the new Bullet on September 1, 2023. An Indian price reveal will take place on the same day, followed by an international launch later in the year (or early 2024). Once here, we expect the Bullet to slot between the $3,999 Hunter 350 and the $4,599 Classic 350.