Royal Enfield Launches Goan Classic 350 – A Retro Ride With 70s Vibe

Royal Enfield has just unveiled something special for retro bike lovers: the Goan Classic 350, a limited-edition motorcycle that pays homage to the wild, free-spirited motorcycle culture of Goa in the 70s and 80s.

Originally showcased as a concept at the Motoverse ’24 festival in Goa, this head-turner is now in production and arriving at UK dealerships. While it’s based on the beloved Classic 350, the Goan edition has its own bold personality, inspired by the stripped-down bobbers custom-built by Goan riders decades ago.

We’re talking chopped fenders, low-slung single seats, ape-hanger bars, and colorful paint schemes, the very elements that shaped an entire motorcycle counterculture.

Under the tank, it carries the same 349cc air/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine we’ve seen in the Classic, Meteor, Bullet, and HNTR 350. Tuned for that signature Enfield thump, it’s best cruising below 65mph, perfect for laid-back rides where you just soak in the scenery.

The setup includes 41mm telescopic forks and twin shocks, but the real bobber flavor comes from the combo of a 19-inch front wheel and a chunky 16-inch rear wheel wrapped in whitewall tires. Add a new floating-style seat, mid-mounted foot controls, and mini-apehanger handlebars, and you’ve got a stance that screams old-school cool.

Of course, the paint job seals the deal. The Goan Classic 350 comes in a striking orange-and-teal scheme, accented with red-anodized rims, chrome highlights, and blacked-out engine parts. It’s loud, proud, and unapologetically retro.

On the side panels, you’ll find a special Goan Classic 350 logo, a nod to its cultural roots. As Siddhartha Lal, Managing Director of Eicher Motors (Royal Enfield’s parent company) puts it:

“The Goan Classic is a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of freedom and individuality... an embodiment of the cool, laid-back Goan moto-culture.”

The price? £4719 (around ₱340k+ before taxes and shipping). It might be a bit steep for some, but for die-hard Royal Enfield fans and collectors, it’s a piece of rolling art with a story to tell.