Goa is very unique not only as a state but also as a way of life. It is definitely more unique than other popular tourist destinations.Please use The lifestyle is clearly more attractive and the wonderful combination of nature and modernity is second to none. Gore is also a popular product among automakers. Many First Drive events are held in Goa and some companies love Goa so much that they name their products after this Always Sunny State. The latest company to follow that path is Royal Enfield, which has introduced a new version of its highly successful classic 350 motorcycle. Take the new Goan Classic 350 for a spin and find out if and why it deserves a premium over the regular Classic 350.
The Goan Classic 350, a bobber-style motorcycle, shares its platform with the Classic 350. Its 349 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine produces 20.2 bhp and 2.7 kg-m. It still has a 5-speed gearbox, but at 197 kg (curb weight), the new bike is 2 kg heavier than the Classic 350. Another notable change is the 16-inch rear tire. The front suspension travel is 130mm and the rear suspension is 105.3mm. The Goan Classic 350 wire spoke wheels come with white wall tubeless tires. The bike also adds a new exhaust, a blacked-out engine, and a choice of four pretty nice color combinations. The one I used for testing was Trip Teal.
Goan Classic 350 wire spoke wheels come with white wall tubeless tires
Ergonomic sound
When you put your feet on it, you will find that the 750mm height seat is easy to get on. Rear seats are optional. The footpegs are set forward and, most importantly, the Apehanger handlebar height is 100mm higher than before. This combination provides an ergonomically sound setup, with no issues with the handlebars during hard cornering or quick direction changes. The engine is easy to handle, and I had no problems driving around the streets of Goa in 3rd gear.
The suspension is where I felt there was a slight problem. The front does a decent job, but somehow the rear doesn’t offer as much comfort as I would have liked. The tank’s oxidized orange paint and mandala pattern are both commendable, but I didn’t feel it was exactly ‘Goan’. But it didn’t take long for the color to grow on me. Similarly, we’ve found that the rest of the motorcycle, true to its name, is a great way to enjoy the finer things in life, including leisurely cruising.
The Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is priced from Rs 2.35 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards, while the dual-tone version retails at Rs 2.38 lakh, about Rs 30,000 more than the base model of the regular Classic 350.
