Introduction
Mid-size motorcycles are powerful and fun to ride. The recent review of Hero Mavrick 440 was itching us to ride something new, fresh and powerful in this category. And we got a recently launched Goan Classic 350 unit from Royal Enfield for the review. So what is new with the “Goan” in the Classic 350? As the name suggests it should be a motorcycle meant for leisurely ride, isn’t it? Let’s check that out in this review.
What’s new?
Let’s quickly glance around the all new Goan Classic 350 and find how is it different from the standard Royal Enfield Classic 350. What exactly is new in the all new 2025 Goan Classic?
- Ape Hangers (Raised Handlebars)
- Bobber design
- New Color schemes – Monotone and Dualtone – ( Check colors section for the list)
- CEAT’s white walled Spoke wheel with Tubeless tyres specifically made for this model
- 19 inch tyre at the front — 16 inch tyre at the back
- Goan Classic branding on seats, side panel etc
- Minor changes in suspension system, engine tuning
Blacked out Exhaust pipe design
Design, Looks and Ergonomics
Lets talk about the front design – The front Headlight is an all-LED set-up. There are also pilot lamps at the sides. Royal Enfield claims that. these are Energy efficient LED lighting with maximum brightness. From the side profile angle, the motorcycle looks longer at the front and goes down at the end towards the tail light with a short tyre at back. This is a bobber motorcycle styling. You can observe design elements – the sun like RE logo, Goan Classic 350 logo graphics, a glossy looking stickering on the fuel tank and Goan classic branding on the seats are attractive.
Talking about the ergonomics, you will have a different feeling and it is ergonomically different to ride a motorcycle with a raised handlebars. Additionally, the front gear lever, foot pegs are positioned similar to Royal Enfield Meteor and other cruiser bikes. However it is not too forward either. The tail lamp is similar to standard RE Classic with a Royal Enfield logo on the wheelcase. The Exhaust pipe is fully blacked out and it is a lot different from actual Classic 350. The Goan Classic reviewed here is in Shack Black color. There are 3 other options like Trip teal, Purple haze and Rave Red.
Front Console, Switches
The all new Goan Classic 350 features an analog Speedometer, underneath there is a tiny display showing fuel indicator, trip meter and odometer values. The Speedometer is retro-looking and lits up well at night conditions. On the right side you can find a tripper pod which is powered by Google. You can pair your smartphone with the motorcycle’s tripper by following the instructions provided on Royal Enfield app to access the turn-by-turn navigation. The tripper displays your destination directions quite well, however a bigger display which you see in Himalayan is better to see full size of the map. With the tripper display, you only can see turn-by-turn guidance to your destination.
The other issue with using navigation feature is, it drains your phone battery. Luckily, Royal Enfield provides you a USB Type-C port (15W) under left side of your handlebar, which can be used to charge your phone on the go.
Talking about the switches, there is a dial-type ignition switch cum kill switch similar to other new generation Classic models. You would get a nice glossy finish around the switch layout, so it feels quite premium.
Dimensions
The all new Goan Classic weighs 197 kgs (With pillion seat). It is almost similar weight as that of Classic 350, but on the higher side. The fuel tank capacity of Goan Classic 350 is 13 litres and it is good for touring. The motorcycle’s seat height is 750mm which is pretty nicely accessible even for shortest of short riders. The wheelbase of Goan Classic is 1400mm which is slightly more than older Classic 350. Talking about the dimensions, the motorcycle measures 2130mm in length, 825mm in width and 1200mm in height.
Engine and Performance
The new Goan Classic is powered by a 349cc, single cylinder, air-oil cooled engine and gets a electronic fuel injection system.The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. The motorcycle produces a peak power of 20.2 bhp and delivers a peak torque of 27 Nm.
Ride and Handling
The motorcycle makes you feel really happy when you first hop on. We rode this motorcycle for about 200 kms from Kolar to Bangalore. The Goan felt very easy and nice initially, however, over the time, it felt little uncomfortable and tiring to hold the handlebars with arms erect all the time. The motorcycle performed really well on highways at high speeds and it was very stable. The exhaust is loud and it feels powerful, however in terms of speed, it was limited to around 100-110 kmph. Caution: Do not directly co-relate the noise you hear and the speed. It is based on same engine as that of Classic 350, so speeds are similar to what Classic 350 can do. Handling the bike on city traffic was not a problem at all, you do not feel the heaviness of the motorcycle.
We really loved shifting the gears on Goan classic, it was quite intuitive and we were able to easily hold the motorcycle even when on higher gears. The engine is very refined and makes you throttle more. You can adjust the brake and clutch lever as per your preference. Being a bobber styles motorcycle, one can still attach a pillion seat. The pillion comfort was surprisingly good and comfortable.
Braking and Suspension
Thanks to 300mm disc brake setup with twin piston floating caliper at the front wheel and 270mm disc brake with single piston floating caliper at the rear wheel, the brakes work fantastic in this motorcycle. it brakes instantly and there was no lag. Also thanks to dual-channel ABS adding more confidence to the rider while braking hard or during wet conditions.
There is a 41mm telescopic suspension at the front and twin-tube 6-step adjustable preload suspension at the back. We felt the suspension was quite hard and firm. We were able to notice the shocks when passing through rough terrains. It may be the result of holding high handlebars. Overall, we felt the suspension system in Goan Classic could have been better.
Colors
The all new 2025 Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is offered in 2 monotone colors and 2 dual tone colors
- Shack Black
- Purple Haze
- Trip Teal (dual tone color)
- Rave Red (dual tone color)
Price
The all new Goan Classic 350 is priced at Rs 2,35,000 (Ex-showroom Chennai) for the mono colors and costs Rs 2,38,000 (Ex-showtoom Chennai)
Verdict
The new Goan Classic is stylish, gets better features, blacked out exhaust, better looks and tubeless tyres! So, Is it justifiable to buy the new Goan Classic 350? It is quite subjective – If you are someone who loves some change and wants to standout of the crowd with new style and new kind of bobber styling with raised handlebars plus you are mainly looking a bike for leisure with Style the Goan Classic 350 is definitely a recommended motorcycle. However, the motorcycle may not be well-recommended for long distance touring because of the raised handlbars and different riding position. The normal Classic 350 is an ideal choice for long distance touring.
2025 Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 Review Video
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