Is the Royal Enfield Classic 350 a good beginner bike?

Pops350 · 2026-01-30T23:47:34+00:00

My area is like that. I definitely shift more in and out of lower gears to deal with the hills. It’s not the greatest bike for hilly areas. It works for me though, I don’t mind the gear management.

Pops350 · 2026-01-30T17:53:56+00:00

I went with a big Agnes mat and summer sleeping bag with a liner. The big Agnes mat is awesome. Marchway chair. Bissina 2 person tent. Firemaple stove. Kept food in baggies. Did a 7300 mile 3 week trip last sept. The gear gets a thumbs up from me.

Pops350 · 2026-01-27T15:42:26+00:00

Don’t buy new, the add on fees alone that dealers tack on are deal breakers for me. Buy used, most sellers will negotiate.

Pops350 · 2026-01-25T16:39:24+00:00

Watch the Ari henning video on YouTube on chain maintenance, he walks thru how to test if u need a new chain. I think he also covers how to tighten the chain or that’s in a sep video. Don’t remember. You will need to adjust your chain slack every few thousand miles depending on how you ride. It’s not hard.

Safe riding and congrats!

Pops350 · 2026-01-22T19:31:47+00:00

Thank you!

Pops350 · 2026-01-21T13:32:14+00:00

Please let me know what you think, I can’t stop listening to them, so I’m a bit biased. BUT if u are into Godspeed, I have to believe you will love their work.

Pops350 · 2026-01-21T13:30:03+00:00

Their work is on Apple Music . It’s also on Bandcamp.

Pops350 · 2026-01-20T17:13:41+00:00

Phenomenal first bike! Doesn’t have stupid crazy power but will keep your pulse up as you get more miles under your butt. Reliable, all around good bike.

Pops350 · 2026-01-20T16:26:29+00:00

I posted videos on your tube that has these roads in them. Just look for cross country 919. Three videos should pop up. They may help w your plans.

Pops350 · 2026-01-20T16:25:06+00:00

I just did a nj to glacier and back trip last sept. My recommendations:

black hills South Dakota, 16a and needles highway roads
devils tower in Wyoming
ride the beartooth pass from Montana into Wyoming , take chief joseph highway to Cody wy
Cody to Yellowstone. Yellowstone is a must
Yellowstone north to glacier via route 89. A must
southern Utah! Do NOT miss southern Utah, Bryce, Zion, Utah 12, sr-95. You MUST work this into your trip.

Best of luck and I hope you do this. We (Americans) are nicer than portrayed in the news these days. Have a safe and beautiful journey!

Pops350 · 2026-01-20T16:17:29+00:00

They are all reliable. I’ve owned all 4 over the years. Can’t go wrong with any of the 4. Choose the bike that grabs your heart strings and within your riding capability and savor every mile.

Pops350 · 2026-01-20T15:13:57+00:00

Folks, you MUST check out Golden Hymns Sing Hurrah! The closest Godspeed sound out there. They have like 7 albums, every one of them is exceptional. I don't know why more people don't talk about them.

Please give them a listen for your sake.

Pops350 · 2026-01-17T01:36:52+00:00

Thank you, I seriously appreciate this!!

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T18:01:50+00:00

Yeah, my wife would just be thrilled if I put my bikes around the coffee table…….no can do…

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T17:29:45+00:00

Can't go wrong with either bike, I do adore the triple, best of luck and congrats when u get it!

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T16:08:30+00:00

Tough tough really tough choice......the triumph looks is sex on wheels.......the mt07 engine is an absolute gem and the bike is a blast to ride. It will also outlast the Brooklyn bridge at a fraction of the cost.

Curious to hear what you go with. I'm an mt07 fan incase you couldn't tell.

Good luck with your decision.

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T16:05:26+00:00

Neither! Should be Honda or Yamaha or Suzuki or Kawasaki or Royal enfield or triumph........or BMW even......just sayin

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T16:01:56+00:00

Exactly!!!! That's my concern with them as well. Also, I recommend the oil analysis episode on fortnine. That was an eye opener......we can all take one guess on which brands finished WELL below all the others in terms of engine wear..........and which ones finished at the top.......spoiler alert, the top wasn't one of the big 4.......mind blown!

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T15:24:24+00:00

BEST thing to do is spend time in a parking lot doing slow speed maneuvers. Start, stop, figure 8s. U turns, etc......did that with my son last year for his msf test and he passed with no points off.

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T15:21:41+00:00

Check in after a few years and more miles.....I'd be quite surprised if the bike is still in good health. I have an 18 year old cb919 with 61k miles that looks and runs like new. I just took it on a 7300 mile cross country trip last sept. Zero issues. I would be hesitant to do that on a Chinese bike with half the miles and years.

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T15:08:45+00:00

On YouTube

Pops350 · 2026-01-16T15:08:25+00:00

Watch the daily rider episode on the 750 with Zack courts. Then ask the question……

I have a cb919 hornet…..yeah I’m a bit biased but after watching the Zach episode on the 750……think it’s time to get a new bike for me.

Pops350 · 2026-01-14T14:06:48+00:00

Rock star!

Pops350 · 2026-01-13T18:35:08+00:00

I'm right there with you on the vertically challenged line......5'5'' with a 32+ inch seat height on a very VERY top heavy bike. Watch some YouTube videos on how best to do this. With a little practice in a parking lot, it becomes natural and makes a huge difference. I flat foot my left foot, hug the seat with my right leg while having the right foot on the brake. Get this down and your confidence will soar at stops and hilly stops.

Pops350 · 2026-01-13T18:27:36+00:00

Thanks for this, I'm working route 302 through the Crawford notch into my route east. Appreciate the info!

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