In pictures: Is the latest Royal Enfield Bullet 350 a budget-friendly option?

Royal Enfield officially launched the new-generation Bullet 350 in India on Friday.

The bike will be available in three distinct color variants: Military Red and Black, Standard Maroon and Black, and Black Gold.

Pricing starts at Rs173,000 for the Military color variant, Rs197,000 for the Standard version, and Rs216,000 for the Black Gold variant. These prices are exclusive of additional charges and apply to ex-showroom purchases in India.

The model is built upon the J-platform, shared with other Royal Enfield models, including the Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Meteor 350.

Powered by a 349 cc air-oil cooled engine, generating 20 bhp of power and 27 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

Braking setup varies depending on the variant, with options for disc brakes at both ends or a combination of disc and drum brakes.

Suspension comprises telescopic forks at the front and twin gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear.

Maintains the iconic design elements, such as the single-piece seat, circular halogen headlamp, and Madras stripes on the fuel tank.

Instrument cluster features an analog speedometer and a compact digital display, providing essential information.