Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 vs Zontes 350R Comparison

The best part about the Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is its attractive design and flamboyant colours. As an affordable factory custom bobber, this is one motorcycle which makes a compelling case. As a second bike, or as a motorcycle for short rides around town, and to make a style statement, the Goan Classic 350 is a very good option, and is an appealing motorcycle. The riding position and ergonomics though doesn’t make for a very comfortable motorcycle for long hours in the saddle. And the slightly bouncy ride quality, at the rear, which makes you feel all the bumps and road potholes up your tailbone, makes for a not-so-comfortable motorcycle if you intend to do more than short blasts around town. 

The Zontes 350R is a naked-sport bike in the 300 cc segment and it looks like a much bigger bike, given its unique design. Now, it does get a bucket load of features, many of them first-in-class, but the dynamics could have been better. At 180 kg, the bike is not light and at 152 mm, the ground clearance is a little low too. The refinement and quality could have been better as well. At an asking price of Rs. 3.15 lakh (ex-showroom), it is expensive, compared to other 300-400 cc bikes in the segment.