Royal Enfield could soon join Yamaha and Hero MotoCorp in offering a flex-fuel version of its bike. While the company has not officially announced any launch
timeline yet, the Classic 350 Flex-Fuel is expected to make it to showrooms by the end of the year. As the government continues to expand ethanol adoption beyond E20 and proposes new fuel grades such as E85 and E100, manufacturers are actively working on compatible cars and bikes. Here's a closer look at the expected price, features and other specs that the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 E85 Flex-Fuel Variant may bring to the table.
Why Royal Enfield Could Introduce A Flex-Fuel Classic 350?
Draft regulations and testing for higher ethanol blends like E85 and E100 suggest that flex-fuel cars and bikes will become more common over the next few years. As ethanol's acceptance in the industry is gathering pace, with automakers like Yamaha and Hero MotoCorp introducing flex bikes, more manufacturers are likely to join the momentum. Royal Enfield is one of the robust market players in India's two-wheeler industry. Its
Classic 350 is among its best-selling models. This could be one of the strongest reasons behind RE embracing the flex-fuel journey with this retro roadster. A flex-fuel version will help the brand stay aligned with the country's evolving emission and fuel policies without changing its iconic motorcycle formula.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Flex-Fuel: Expected Launch Date And Changes
While Royal Enfield has not confirmed an official launch date for the Classic 350 Flex-Fuel, speculations are rife that the E85 fuel stickered Classic 350 may arrive in December 2026. The bike was showcased as a concept at the 2024 Bharat Mobility Global Expo. The motorcycle is strategically timed to mark its arrival alongside the government's final enforcement and roll-out of E85 and E100 regulatory frameworks. While it will continue to feature the proven J-series engine platform, the unit will undergo several modifications to suit the higher content of ethanol. The critical hardware upgrades may include an updated fuel pump, modified fuel lines, and a recalibrated ECU. Moreover, RE could make a few cosmetic upgrades to make the flex fuel version stand apart.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Flex-Fuel: Expected Price
The standard Royal Enfield Classic 350 is currently priced starting at Rs 1.87 lakh (ex-showroom). The flex-fuel version is expected to start at around Rs 2.10 lakh, depending on the variant and equipment. The slight premium will reflect the changes required to support higher ethanol blends.
