With the upcoming Navratri and Diwali festivals, the festive season is approaching. If you’re in the market for a new bike and appreciate a vintage design, this news might be of interest. This article highlights some of the Neo-Retro bikes available in the Indian market.
Honda Hness CB350 is one of the motorcycles in the Indian market that provides a stylish classic vibe with a retro look. It features dual-channel ABS (standard), disc brakes (front and rear), assist-and-slipper clutch, smartphone voice control, and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC). This bike has a 348.36cc air-cooled engine, which generates 20.78 bhp and 30 Nm of torque. The price in Delhi is ₹2,10,601 (ex-showroom).
Royal Enfield Classic 350 is one of the most popular bikes in the Indian market. The Classic 350 uses a classic design language and is built on the modern J-series platform. It has a 349cc single-cylinder engine from the Meteor 350, which generates 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. The price in Delhi is ₹1,93,500.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is Royal Enfield’s most affordable bike, making it an entry-level option. It features a neo-retro design, LED headlights, a single-piece seat, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a small fender at the rear. It has a 349.34cc, single-cylinder engine (J-series) that generates 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. Prices start from ₹1.61 lakh.
Jawa 42 is another neo-retro bike that competes with the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Hunter 350, and Honda’s CB350 RS and H’ness CB350. The Jawa 42 received several significant updates a few months ago, including improved NVH levels, engine refinement, and suspension tuning (compression and rebound damping).
Built on a double-cradle frame, this bike has a 294.7cc, liquid-cooled engine (J-Panther) that is tuned to generate 27 bhp and 26.84 Nm of peak torque. Power is delivered to the rear wheel via a six-speed transmission unit. Prices start from ₹1.72 lakh.
TVS Ronin was launched in a vintage design along with the neo-retro segment. It was launched as TVS’s first motorcycle in this category. It has round LED headlights, minimal bodywork, and a powerful fuel tank that gives it a scrambler-inspired look. The price is ₹1.49 lakh.
