Yezdi Roadster 2025 Vs Royal Enfield Classic 350: Which One Should You Buy?

There is a new entrant in the ever-growing 350-cc two wheeler market. The Yezdi 2025 Roadster has been launched and is set to challenge the Royal Enfield’s Classic 350 in a battle of nostalgia, performance, and style.

Yezdi — the “cool dad’s bike” of the 1970s and ’80s — has been back on the Indian roads for a while and now hopes to rekindle the nostalgia of “first job, first fall, first love — all on a Yezdi.” The biggest challenger in this space? The Royal Enfield Classic 350.

 The idea to bring Yezdi back was conceived in 2018, but COVID-19 delayed the rollout. Classic Legends, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, finally launched the Roadster, Scrambler, and Adventure on January 13, 2022 — nearly three decades after the brand vanished from showrooms. This came a few years after the Jawa relaunch in November 2018.

 According to the company, while Gen X and Millennials connect with Yezdi’s legacy, Gen Z might not share that sentiment. Its success will depend on how it stacks up against rivals.

Here’s a head-to-head between the newly unveiled Yezdi Roadster 2025 and the Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Both bikes are evenly matched on displacement — RE Classic 350 at 349 cc and Yezdi Roadster at 334 cc. However, the Roadster gets a liquid-cooled engine versus the Classic’s air-oil cooled setup, giving Yezdi a modern edge.

The Classic 350 has a 13-litre tank with a claimed mileage of 40 km/l (real-world reports suggest about 35 km/l while cruising). The Roadster offers a 12.5-litre tank and a company-claimed range of over 350 km. If rider reports hold true, the Classic edges ahead on efficiency — though NDTV Profit has not independently tested either.

The Roadster packs a 6-speed gearbox with assist & slipper clutch, plus a thicker rear tyre for better cruising. The Classic 350 uses a 5-speed manual, giving Yezdi a slight advantage here.

Almost identical — Roadster at 795 mm and Classic 350 at 805 mm — with both offering comfortable rider ergonomics.

Yezdi scores again with dual-channel ABS and 240 mm rear disc brakes across all variants. The Classic 350 offers single-channel ABS in base models, with dual-channel only in higher trims.

Royal Enfield wins on variety — seven variants and eight colour options against Yezdi’s two variants and five colours.

Classic 350 starts at ₹1,97,253 (ex-showroom Delhi) while the Roadster begins at ₹2,09,969. The price gap isn’t huge, leaving the decision to personal preference on styling, features, and brand loyalty.

While the Roadster brings modern features and stronger braking, the Classic 350 counters with proven efficiency, broader variant choices, and a cult following. For nostalgia seekers wanting modern tech, Yezdi is tempting; for those after a tried-and-tested old-school bike, RE still holds the fort.