Title: Honda CB350RS Rebel Red vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 Medallion Bronze — Which one should I buy?
Hey everyone!
I'm 23M , started my career in IT sector and loved bikes from childhood, now has the opportunity to buy one
I'm planning to buy my first bike and have shortlisted two options:
Honda CB350RS — Rebel Red
Royal Enfield Classic 350 — Medallion Bronze
My budget is around ₹2.5 lakh on-road, and I'll mainly use the bike for office commuting and occasional rides, not frequent long-distance touring.
Here's what matters to me:
Looks: Both bikes appeal to me equally but my family is inclined towards classic
Performance: I want an engine with enough power and feel for everyday riding like everyone says Honda engine is smooth but when i ride i feel.the difference but it doesn't matter like the most to me.
Mileage: Decent real-world fuel efficiency would be great.
Comfort: It should be comfortable in city traffic and on bad roads.
Reliability and maintenance: I want to keep the bike for several years without unnecessary headaches.
Service network: Royal Enfield has a much more convenient service network near me than Honda BigWing. Honda is also not too far but like there is only one Honda showroom near me and 3 Enfield.
I'd love to hear from current owners, especially those who have owned or ridden both.
A few questions:
Which is better for daily city commuting?
How do their real-world mileage and maintenance costs compare?
Is Honda's limited BigWing service network a genuine concern in the long run?
Which has better ride comfort, refinement and handling?
If you were spending your own money, which would you choose and why?
Please share your honest ownership experiences, including the drawbacks of each bike. I'm looking for practical advice, not just brand loyalty.
In the end I want to say that I find both bikes similar and also tell me which looks bigger and bulkier between the two .
My all family members are inclined towards classic and I also like it from childhood but it is very common nowadays that the only concern with it and it will not be a head turner. And also one more thing I have noticed that Honda bikes age really fast in terms of body , not in engine . Like they look old very fast . So if you have it please tell .
Thanks! 🏍️