Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350 Spec Comparison: What’s Different?

In the modern classic motorcycle segment, the new Triumph Bonneville T40 takes on the popular Royal Enfield Classic 350. Both deliver timeless retro styling with chrome details, teardrop tanks, and upright ergonomics. The T40 brings liquid-cooled performance and modern electronics under the iconic Bonneville badge, while the Classic 350 offers proven air-cooled character and strong value. In this detailed comparison, we break down the key numbers, differences, and what each bike offers to help you decide which modern classic deserves a place in your garage.

The Triumph Bonneville T40 is priced at Rs 2,79,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 is priced between Rs 1.89 lakh and Rs 2.26 lakh (ex-showroom, Noida), depending on the variant.

The Triumph Bonneville T40 has a seat height of 790mm, a wheelbase of 1418mm, ground clearance of 165mm and an overall wet weight of 195 kg.

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 measures 2,145mm in length, 785mm in width, 1,090mm in height (without mirrors) and has a wheelbase spanning 1,390mm.

The Triumph Bonneville T40 gets a 350cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder TR Series engine. It features a revised cylinder head and a dedicated engine tune aimed at delivering stronger low-end torque and relaxed performance. The engine produces 29.1bhp at 7,000rpm and 31.2Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. It comes paired with a six-speed gearbox and a slip-and-assist clutch.

In comparison, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 uses a 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil-cooled J-series engine. It develops 20.2bhp and 27Nm of peak torque. The engine is paired with a five-speed gearbox.

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The Bonneville T40 gets a 4-inch circular full-colour TFT instrument cluster with a Heritage Mode that gives it an analogue-style speedometer display. It also offers smartphone and Bluetooth connectivity. Other features include ride-by-wire, cruise control, self-cancelling indicators, backlit switchgear and a USB Type-C charging port. In terms of safety, the T40 gets lean-sensitive cornering ABS and cornering traction control. It rides on 18-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels with aluminium rims and steel spokes.

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The Classic 350, meanwhile, gets 41mm telescopic front forks and six-step preload-adjustable twin rear shock absorbers. Braking duties are handled by disc brakes at both ends, with single-channel and dual-channel ABS available depending on the variant. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 also gets an LED headlamp, a classic-style tail lamp, a semi-digital instrument cluster with an LCD display and a USB charging port.