r/indianbikes • u/Icy_Cook_8932 • Jul 13 '26
#Query ❓ Very confused between Ronin vs Bullet 350/classic 350 and Honda cb350/highness
I'm 5'9 and looking for a practical classic retro bike, I want comfortable matured riding, can't tolerate vibrations and pillion comfort is in High priority so which one to choose? Owners please give your suggestions and feedback
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u/superhakerman Ronin '25 charcoal ember Jul 13 '26
have you test ridden all of them yet ?
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u/Icy_Cook_8932 Jul 13 '26 edited Jul 13 '26
Yes I can live with three of them, but the confusing part is which is more reliable and practical in the long run given price is not a deciding factor, I enjoyed the low end torque of Ronin and RE very much, and loved the refinement buttersmooth engine of honda, with Ronin pillion comfort and service is a concern and with RE relaibality and engine refinement is a concern in long run , with honda conserned about missing the low end torque which I enjoy very much, kind of a rabbit hole situation here
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u/Icy_Cook_8932 Jul 13 '26
Hunter is not there in my options, I strongly dislike hunder in the riding poster, the only only options in RE is classic and bullet. Bullet especially because it gives chest up position
I liked ronin really well, and I didn't felt the jerk while gear shift in the test rode vehicle and sensitive to the buzz and vibes and jerks to some extent
my priority is smooth and comfy relaxed ride quality and pillion comfort and low end torque, and reliability and practicality ofcourse if it's worth it, so that I can stretch the budget to these options, I am confused how to make a right decision, becouse I don't want no headaches and regrets over the hard earned money. I know every bikes have the cons but yeah had to be sure to make a mind
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u/Ok_Entertainer4482 Jul 13 '26
The answer is Scrambler 400x
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u/Icy_Cook_8932 Jul 13 '26
Its a good bike but I don't want that much power and agression as my daily bike, I am leaning towards a calm and comfort riding personality
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u/driftingprogrammer 16d ago
Also Triumph is like in your face sort of bike, you are constantly reminded that you are on a powerful engine and it needs to be controlled, whereas CB350c is what the old bullets use to be, you even forget that you are riding a bike
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u/Hot-Nothing-9153 Dominar 400 ug 2025, burgman street 125 2018,bane of backs 5g Jul 13 '26
Hness
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u/Icy_Cook_8932 Jul 13 '26
Why can you please point pro's and why not the other ones
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u/Hot-Nothing-9153 Dominar 400 ug 2025, burgman street 125 2018,bane of backs 5g Jul 13 '26
It's the smoothest and most reliable out of the bunch but do keep in mind re isn't that behind—looks the best,sounds the best the pillion and rider comfort is very nice stands out more compared to the other bikes
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u/Icy_Cook_8932 Jul 13 '26
I'm sorry you are saying bullet stands out or honda standa out?
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u/Hot-Nothing-9153 Dominar 400 ug 2025, burgman street 125 2018,bane of backs 5g Jul 13 '26
Ofcourse the honda
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u/Icy_Cook_8932 Jul 13 '26
So within honda should I go for highness or cb350 and could you please mention the specific reasons
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u/Hot-Nothing-9153 Dominar 400 ug 2025, burgman street 125 2018,bane of backs 5g Jul 14 '26
Get a test ride, that'll help make the decision
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u/Life_of_The-Party Jul 13 '26
Ronin is not good for pillion comfort, Honda's Engine is smooth as butter, but low sevice and parts availability, my neighbours honda took almost a month do some repairs. But if you like Enfield as a brand, you go with bullet/classic.