BMW G 650 GS versus Royal Enfield Classic 350

BMW G 650 GS

Adventure

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Retro

Used test of the small single-cylinder GS from 2012

We test a used BMW G 650 GS from 2012 and show you in this video what strengths and weaknesses the "little GS" has. With test drive, acceleration, technology and pros & cons etc. Test categories: 02:40 - Dimensions of the BMW G 650GS 03:49 - Cockpit... weiter

BMW G 650 GS im Test

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What can the new retro bike from India do?

The new Royal Enfield Classic 350 inherits the Classic 500 with a Euro 5 compliant engine and plenty of retro feel. We ran the Classic 350 with its 20hp and were relaxed, chilled and... weiter

Royal Enfield Classic 350 im Test

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Year of construction / RRP / Test report

Built von 2011 bis 2016

Built von 2022 bis 2025~

RRP

RRP 5.090 €

Ausführliches Test-Video von Motorradtest.de

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Competitors

Pros:

light and manoeuvrable
uncomplicated
favorable consumption
solid workmanship
enough space for passenger

Pros:

beautiful retro design
solid construction
safe driving experience, good brakes
beautiful single-cylinder sound
easy operation, nothing distracts
Main and Side Stand Series

Cons:

radiates little emotion

Cons:

manageable performance
Gear lever mounted a little too low

Dimensions & Weight

Wheelbase: 1.477 mm
Length : 2.165 mm
Seat : 780 mm
Weight : 192 kg

Wheelbase: 1.390 mm
Length : 2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 195 kg

Engine

Motor type unknown 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 652 ccm
Hub: 83 mm
Hole: 100 mm
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Motor design: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5

Performance

Maximum speed: 170 km/h
Performance: 48 HP at 6.500 U/Min
Torque: 60 NM bei 5.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 14 Litre

Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Performance: 20 HP at 6.100 U/Min
Torque: 27 NM bei 4.000 U/Min

Tank contents: 13 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 494 km

Chassis

Frame type:
Bridges (steel)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Frame type:
Tubular steel frame with double down tube (steel)

Front suspension:
Hydraulic telescopic fork (travel 130 mm)

Rear suspension:
Stereo strut, six-way adjustable spring preload
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm

Tyres at the front: 100/90-19
Rear tyres: 120/80-18

Brakes

Rear brake
Disk

Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 270 mm)

Conclusion - what sticks

Motorcycling can be so beautiful! If you just have 5.100€ over and want to buy a motorcycle: Please take a test drive with the Classic 350! No matter what other bike you had in your sights, chances are you'll choose the RE in the end.

The test bike was kindly provided by Legendary Cycles / Hamburg. Here the Classic 350 is ready for test drive, as well as all other models from Royal Enfield and many other motorcycles from Benelli, Mash, Mondial, Fantic, Moto Morini and Indian.