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QUICKSPIN I 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 P102 the chance to look around, take your eyes off the screens, and just enjoy the ride without compli- cating things. Obviously, it's a formula that works, Royal Enfield has sold over three million Classics in 75 countries worldwide, but the Classic 350 has never been offered in the U.S. market—until now. And their timing couldn't be better. As more and more women riders enter the market, experienced older riders look to move to something smaller and lighter, and Gen-Zers explore rid- ing for the first time, the market is ripe for just this kind of bike, and at $4599, it's reasonably priced to suit almost any budget. But will they be happy with their purchase? During the press intro we rode the Classic 350 in slow-moving city traffic, at high- way speeds on country roads, and over some very tall, and steep, bridges surrounding the port city of Savannah, and the bike performed very well in all these environments. The modest power from the 349cc air/oil- cooled single-cylinder motor with its five-speed gearbox requires a bit of "planning" before you start up a steep hill, but the bike has the power to carry you up the grade at comfortable high- way speeds provided that you select the proper gear. On the open highway, 70 miles an hour was easy to achieve and sustain without the bike screaming for The 2022 Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in nine different styles and colors. Have fun choosing just one. Pure classic. Start it and go. There isn't much else to do but ride it and have fun.