6 Royal Enfield Bikes That Cost Less Than New Apple iPhone Duo

Apple's freshly unveiled iPhone Duo has officially shocked tech enthusiasts with a starting price tag of Rs 2,99,900 for its base 256GB variant, scaling all the way up to Rs 4,49,900 for the top-tier model.

While consumers debate the cost of the brand’s high-end foldable smartphone, motorcycling enthusiasts have a different metric for value: you can skip the phone upgrade and park a brand-new Royal Enfield motorcycle in your garage - with plenty of cash left over for fuel, insurance, and riding gear. Here are six Royal Enfield bikes currently priced comfortably below the base iPhone Duo.

As the most affordable entry point into the modern Royal Enfield lineup, the Hunter 350 targets urban riders with its nimble handling and punchy low-end torque. Priced between Rs 1.38 Lakh and Rs 1.70 Lakh (ex-showroom), the Hunter 350 is powered by a 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine that pushes out 20.2bhp and 27Nm of torque. Power is managed by a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Bullet 350 carries forward decades of heritage, now paired with modern refinement thanks to the J-series engine platform. It retains its mechanical thump, distinct hand-painted pinstripes, and an upright riding posture. With an ex-showroom price ranging from Rs 1.63 Lakh to Rs 2.08 Lakh, the Bullet 350 runs on a 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled motor. It generates 20.2bhp and 27Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Classic 350 blends vintage post-war aesthetics with reliable modern mechanics. Featuring teardrop fuel tanks, deep-valanced fenders and split seats, it remains one of the country's favorite medium-displacement motorcycles. Retailing at an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.87 Lakh to Rs 2.24 Lakh, the Classic 350 relies on a 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine. This configuration puts out 20.2bhp and 27Nm of torque through a 5-speed manual gearbox.

The Meteor 350 features a forward-set footpeg layout, a low-slung seat and an easy-reach handlebar setup. Available at an ex-showroom price between Rs 1.99 Lakh and Rs 2.23 Lakh, the Meteor 350 is driven by a 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine delivering 20.2bhp and 27Nm of torque.

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Built as a rugged, accessible alternative in the adventure-touring segment, the newly launched Himalayan 440 leans into mechanical simplicity while introducing a flexible long-stroke motor and a modern transmission designed to handle rough trails and open highways alike. Coming in at an ex-showroom price of Rs 2.29 Lakh, the Himalayan 440 features a 443cc, single-cylinder, long-stroke engine that puts out 25.4bhp and 34 Nm of torque. It utilizes a 6-speed manual gearbox with revised ratios.

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For riders seeking modern roadster performance, the Guerrilla 450 packs a punchy liquid-cooled engine derived from its adventure sibling. Priced between Rs 2.49 Lakh and Rs 2.72 Lakh ex-showroom, the Guerrilla 450 is powered by a 452cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled Sherpa engine delivering 39.4bhp and 40 Nm of torque. It pairs this high-revving performance with a 6-speed manual gearbox.