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Classic 350 Gorkha Edition: 2009-2026 Legacy Timeline

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 Gorkha Edition is a factory special edition launched in India on August 18, 2026 at Rs 2,10,684 ex-showroom. Finished in matte mi…

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ORIGIN

The Classic 350 Arrives

Royal Enfield launched the Classic 350, alongside the Classic 500, in India in November 2009, built around the new Unit Construction Engine (UCE), a 346cc air-cooled sin…

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CULT

The Classic Becomes a Cult Bike

College riders, weekend tourers and long-distance travellers adopted the Classic 350 for its simplicity, low seat height and wide dealer-service network, building a foll…

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SIGNALS

Classic Signals 350 Launches

Royal Enfield's first factory military-heritage special edition, an ode to 65 years of association with the Indian Armed Forces' Corps of Signals. Sold in Airborne Blue…

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REGULATION

BS6 Emissions Update

India's Bharat Stage 6 emissions norms forced real fuel-injection and engine-management changes across the Classic 350 range, a mechanical update rather than a cosmetic…

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REBIRTH

Legend Reborn: New Frame and J-Series Engine

On September 1, 2021, Royal Enfield replaced both the frame and engine, moving the Classic 350 to the J-series 349cc platform, while keeping the exact silhouette the bik…

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MODERNIZATION

Modern Classic: New Colours, Standard Tripper

New colourways (Emerald, Medallion Brown, Jodhpur Blue, Madras Red, Commando Sand, Stealth) and the Tripper navigation pod made standard on Chrome trims. The J-series en…

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GORKHA

Classic 350 Gorkha Edition Launches

Launched August 18, 2026 at Rs 2,10,684 ex-showroom: matte military green, crossed-khukri insignia honoring the Gorkha Regiment, chrome trim and wire-spoke wheels. Mecha…

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