Kawasaki Meguro S1 versus Royal Enfield Classic 350
Kawasaki Meguro S1
Retro
Royal Enfield Classic 350
Retro
Year of construction / RRP / Test report
Built von 2025 bis 2025~
Built von 2022 bis 2025~
RRP 5.695 €
RRP 5.090 €
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Competitors
Pros:
- very light
- easy handling
- Nothing distracts
- beautiful retro look
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:
- Power is only enough for strolling
- Seating position for tall people a bit short
- side stand
Cons:
- manageable performance
- Gear lever mounted a little too low
Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 1.415 mm
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 143 kg
Length : 2.125 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 740 mm
Weight : 143 kg
Wheelbase: 1.390 mm
Length : 2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 195 kg
Length : 2.145 mm Height : 1.090 mm
Seat : 805 mm
Weight : 195 kg
Engine
Motor design: 4-stroke single-cylinder engine 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 233 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Displacement: 233 ccm
Hub: 66 mm
Hole: 67 mm
Cooling: luftgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 6
Motor design: Single-cylinder 4-stroke 1 Cylinder
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Displacement: 349 ccm
Hub: 86 mm
Hole: 72 mm
Cooling: Luft-/ölgekühlt
Drive: Kette
Aisles: 5
Performance
Maximum speed: 115 km/h
Performance: 18 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 19 NM bei 5.800 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 480 km
Performance: 18 HP at 7.000 U/Min
Torque: 19 NM bei 5.800 U/Min Tank contents: 12 Litre
Consumption: 3 l
Reach: 480 km
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
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:
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
37 mm telescopic fork (117 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, spring base adjustable (travel 95 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-18M/C 51S
Rear tyres: 110/90-17M/C 60S
Double loop frame (steel) Front suspension:
37 mm telescopic fork (117 mm travel ) Rear suspension:
Stereo shock absorbers, spring base adjustable (travel 95 mm)
Rear suspension:
Two-arm swingarm Tyres at the front: 90/90-18M/C 51S
Rear tyres: 110/90-17M/C 60S
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
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
Front brake
Single brake disc, double piston brake caliper (∅ 265 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Single brake disc, double piston brake caliper (∅ 265 mm) Rear brake
Single disc brake, single-piston caliper (∅ 220 mm)
Front brake
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 270 mm)
Single disc, two-piston floating caliper (∅ 300 mm) Rear brake
Single disc, single-piston floating caliper (∅ 270 mm)
Result
It's wonderful that Kawasaki is launching such a machine in 2025. She preaches renunciation with every fiber of her existence in such a skilful way that one is almost ashamed of ultra-modern and complicated motorcycles. The Meguro S1 reminds us of what motorcycling is all about: the beautiful sound from a beautiful exhaust of a beautiful, air-cooled single-cylinder that hangs freely visible in a beautiful motorcycle. Clear case - > that's only for aesthetes and slow drivers. Info for nervous stokers: Please move on, there is nothing to see here. At least not for you.The test machine was made available to us as part of the Kawasaki weeks at Motorradtest.de of Heller & Soltau . This Kawasaki dealer is located in beautiful Sankt Michaelisdonn in Dithmarschen. If you want to take the demonstrator of the Meguro S1 for a test drive there, we recommend a relaxed trip to Meldorf Harbour. There a little coffee and pastries and then leisurely back to Heller & Soltau - life can be so wonderful!
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.
