Royal Enfield Bullet 350 UCE

The 350 cc Thunderbird Twinspark was the first model from Royal Enfield to get the Twinspark UCE engine. The Classic 500 and 350 were the next two models to get the Twinspark UCE treatment and launched in India in November 2009.

I am sure that the original Bullet models (with cast iron engine) will now become prized collectors items..!!

Also at the start of 2010, Royal Enfield had made public that the Twin Spark UCE engine would replace the original cast iron engines from the "Bullet Electra 350" and "Bullet Standard 350" models.


True to its word, Royal Enfield has launched the Bullet  350 cc with the Twinspark UCE engine (Details of the new model has appeared on its website).

Price Update (23,rd March): Prices starting at Rs. 89,846 (ex-Chennai) and going up to Rs. 93,846 for the kick start and electric start variants respectively

The 2010 Bullet 350 uce retains its original styling and comes with options of a front disc brake and electric start. The exhaust though is a a bit too long. With the long exhaust and the original cast iron engine replaced, the original "Bullet Thump" would certainly be now muffled in these 2010 models. But with new BS III (Bharat Stage III) pollution norms coming into force across India from April 2010, the "heart transplant" was probably inevitable.

Accoridng to Royal Enfield's website: "Along with the UCE engine come the double benefits of more power , and better fuel economy, more reliability and lesser maintenance".

Lets hope that the new 2010 range of models from Royal Enfield turn out to be more reliable than its older models. Now the other model which is awaiting a similar "Twinspark UCE" treatment is the Bullet Standard 350 model.

 Technical Specifications:

Engine	Single Cylinder, Four Stroke, OHV, SI Engine, Air Cooled, Twinspark
Displacement	346 cc
Bore x Stroke	70mm x 90mm
Maximum Power	19.8 bhp @ 5250 rpm
Maximum Torque	28 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Transmission	Constant Mesh 5 speed
Ignition	Digital TCI
Carburetor	Micarb VM 24
Dimensions
Ground Clearance	140 mm
Width	810 mm
Wheel Base	1370 mm
Length	2140 mm
Height	1120 mm
Seat Height/ Saddle Height	800 mm
Tyres
Front	3.25 x 19"
Rear	3.25 x 19"
Electricals
Electrical System	12 V - AC/DC
Head lamp	12 V AC - 35/ 35W, Halogen
Battery	12 V - 5AH
Tail Lamp	12 V, 21/5W
Brakes
Front	Twin lead internal expanding drum breake
Rear	Foot operated, 153 mm drum
Weight(Kerb)	180 kg (90% fuel + oil)

2010 Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 350