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A subculture that finally got its due
Goa, a former Portuguese colony on the Konkan Coast. In the 1960s, local mechanics began modifying imported Bullets for the tropical climate: lowering the seat, raising the handlebars, and adding whitewall tires. Decades later, Royal Enfield has translated this custom culture into a production model.
Bobber hallmarks
Ape-hanger handlebars positioned above shoulder level. A solo seat with a visible coil spring. A stripped-back rear end with no passenger seat. These are details that might trade off some long-distance comfort for a bike with character that stands out from a distance.
The engine remains, the identity has evolved
The engine is identical to the Classic 350 and Bullet 350: an air-cooled single-cylinder unit that Royal Enfield has been refining for decades. The mechanics remain the same; it is the bike's identity that has been transformed.
Attitude, not speed
The geometry remains the same as the Classic 350: predictable and stable. What changes is the impression the bike makes. High handlebars, a low seat, and a relaxed riding position. You ride it slowly on purpose, not out of necessity.
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