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HEAD-TO-HEAD OEM SPEC COMPARISON

Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Honda GB350 (CB350) — Air-Cooled Long-Stroke Single Comparison

ENGINEERING & RIDING VERDICT

Classic 350 delivers heavier pre-war metal charisma and plush low-speed cadence, while Honda GB350 is 16 kg lighter (179 kg vs 195 kg), adds a featherlight slipper clutch and traction control, and stretches a 15 L tank near 600 km.

Side-by-Side OEM Specification & Fluid Matrix

Specification Royal Enfield Classic 350 (J-Series / J1A) Honda GB350 / GB350C / CB350 (NC59)
Engine · Power · Torque 349 cc · 20.2 hp · 27 N·m 348 cc · 20.3 hp · 29 N·m
Seat Height & Wet Weight 805 mm (31.7 in) · 195 kg (430 lbs) 800 mm (31.5 in) · 179 kg (395 lbs)
Fuel Tank & Est. Range 13 L → ~455 km (283 mi) 15 L → ~615 km (382 mi)
Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Spec 1.7 L (1.80 US qt) · SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2 2.05 L (2.17 US qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA
OEM Oil Filter RE 1570120 / HF168 15412-K0N-D01 / HF569
Tires & Cold Pressure (Solo) 100/90-19 M/C 57P / 120/80-18 M/C 62P
32 / 32 PSI (220/220 kPa)		 100/90-19 M/C 57H / 130/70-18 M/C 63H
29 / 33 PSI (200/225 kPa)
Spark Plug & Battery Bosch YR7MES (×1) · YTX9-BS / 12V 8Ah VRLA NGK MR6K-9 (×1) · YTZ8V
Valve Check Interval 10,000 km 12,000 km

DIY Wrenching & Maintenance Cost Differences

Classic 350 specifies 1.7 L of 15W-50 oil and 10,000 km screw-type valve checks, whereas Honda GB350 runs 2.05 L of 10W-30 with standard tubeless cast alloy wheels for easy roadside tire plugging.

Royal Enfield Classic 350 (J-Series / J1A) Full Specs → Honda GB350 / GB350C / CB350 (NC59) Full Specs →
02 // ERGONOMIC & SPEC MATRIX

Interactive 1:1 Spec & Seat-Arch Footing Simulator

Calculates real-feel leg reach by factoring in thigh-splay seat arch width and dual-sport suspension sag—not just raw static seat height.

Metric (Rider Height: 173 cm) Royal Enfield Classic 350 (J-Series / J1A) Honda GB350 / GB350C / CB350 (NC59)
Static Seat / Effective Arch Reach 805 mm → ~811 mm
Balls of Both Feet / Easy Left Flat-Foot		 800 mm → ~806 mm
Balls of Both Feet / Easy Left Flat-Foot
Displacement · Power · Torque 349 cc · 20.2 hp · 27 N·m 348 cc · 20.3 hp · 29 N·m
Wet Curb Weight 195 kg (430 lbs) 179 kg (395 lbs)
Fuel Tank & Est. Touring Range 13 L → ~455 km (283 mi) 15 L → ~615 km (382 mi)
Oil Capacity (With Filter) & Grade 1.7 L (1.80 qt) · SAE 15W-50 JASO MA2 2.05 L (2.17 qt) · SAE 10W-30 JASO MA
Cold Tire Pressure (Front / Rear) 32 / 32 PSI (220/220 kPa) 29 / 33 PSI (200/225 kPa)
OEM Spark Plug & Battery Bosch YR7MES (×1) · YTX9-BS / 12V 8Ah VRLA NGK MR6K-9 (×1) · YTZ8V