Faults:

The motorcycle tends to overheat in heavy traffic; it is also common to hear tappet noises and knocking in the engine from the first few kilometers.

The handlebars tend to vibrate excessively on long journeys, making this type of trip difficult.

The original chain wears out quickly (every 7,000-9,000 km) and the clutch cable breaks frequently due to the weight of the engine.

It's an Indian motorcycle, not Japanese. As for the quality of the parts, the tools for adjustments are of poor quality, and the crankcase covers are also quite delicate, so you have to be very careful when cleaning them.

The mirrors vibrate at high speeds and the wheel rims rust prematurely.

General Comments:

The motorcycle has a retro style that I love; it looks like it's from 1940 even though it's from 2013. It's the most iconic model of the brand for me.

It's not a perfect motorcycle; it lacks personality, and the result shows. It's a bike that offers all the good qualities of a classic motorcycle without the headaches, and it achieves this very successfully.

For everyday urban riding, it's surprisingly agile and easy to maneuver, and it definitely turns heads (you don't see many models like this in my country). Without a doubt, riding a Classic 350 is still a special occasion.

As I mentioned before, it handles beautifully in the city thanks to its healthy 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. You need to be quick with the gearbox since the rpm range isn't very wide, but it handles like any long-stroke engine, making the most of the torque. The 5-speed gearbox has a virtually flawless operation, with no false neutrals and remarkable smoothness in both the gearbox and the clutch. This way of riding a motorcycle makes for an extremely pleasant and memorable ride, as well as contributing to very low fuel consumption.

As for the brakes, the system features two discs, just like the Meteor 350, made by ByBre, which perform their function adequately, always aided by ABS. If the brakes don't provide much feedback, we can rest assured that the ABS will do its job. We shouldn't expect a strong braking feel from a touring motorcycle with soft suspension.

While it's well-suited for urban use, the Classic 350 won't disappoint those who want to ride it on weekends or highways. It's a companion with plenty of character that truly evokes a bygone era, despite its modest cruising speed. The bike feels most comfortable at 100 km/h, although it can handle slightly higher speeds. The riding position is comfortable enough to spend an entire day on it without feeling the effects of the kilometers.