Two Royal Enfield Classic 350s One is stock, One has all the mods, Whats the difference? 

I guess that RE have perfected the Classic 350 as standard, all I have changed are things like touring seats, bar end mirrors and heated grips. After over 2 years this is still the best bike I have owned in 54 years, relaxing and just great fun to ride, every journey a pleasure. 😊

Great vid thanks Bruce. My 350 is stock and my pal’s has DNA filter and cam. Bikes have v similar mileage and we’re roughly same weight. We’ve tested the bikes performance numerous times and can confirm that at lower revs there’s no discernible difference in performance. But at higher revs he simply pulls away from me every single time. Especially up hills or into a headwind. We both have and ride other bigger bikes, but we absolutely love the relaxed riding experience that the 350 Classics bring. RE 350’s are an absolute hoot to ride with or without mods. The additional few horses that the filter and cam gives is in my view worthwhile. But we’re all different. Thankfully. Great channel Bruce👍🏍

Hi Bruce. That's the best way of showing the improvements (or lack thereof) from tuning parts. I'm leaving mine bog standard as a lot of folk are saying that the cam only produces power at the top end but is cursed with less torque low down. Volcanic Brown bought back one of his 350s that had been tricked out and came to the same conclusion and appears to be in the process of switching it back to OEM parts. I've never fitted a performance cam to any bike that improves everything and performance air filters can only improve air flow when balanced with the correct exhaust or if the OEM filter is too small for the engine.

Very interesting video Bruce, there are others who have said exactly the same thing about the uprated cam, loved the camera view from the tank 👍

Coincidentally I talked about the same thing in my video I uploaded today. I did the decat pipe and DNA air filter and I'm very happy with the changes they make to the bike. I don't think that I'll bother with the cam as, like you say, it's not really that kind of bike is it? I think that perhaps some people have too high an expectation with these mods and they may be trying to turn their Classic 350 into something that it's not designed to be.

Good video Bruce, the two disappointments seem to be the camshaft and the 16T sprocket, the DNA filter is a good investment as is removing the Cat mine has improved with they changes. keep them coming

Love the camera position

As you know Bruce, all I've done to mine is fit the Hitchcocks air intake cover, and swapped the cat pipe for a straight through piece of stainless pipe , which has also changed the exhaust sound for the better , and that's as much as I'm doing to it , and I'm happy with it as it now is . Great video again and yeah you can't beat a visit to Greggs on a ride out 😊👍 Cheers Mel 🍻

Old biker and mechanic here. I believe in the old adage; 'if you want a powerful bike; buy a powerful bike' and that is certainly not what the beautiful little 350 is about. Having said that; I would do the mods to help the poor thing breathe more easily, but the air filter and the decat exhaust would probably be as far as I would go. Those mods would not necessarily be aimed at upping performance, but at engine longevity and well being as the long term ramifications of being so restricted on intake and exhaust cannot be good.

Maybe that lazy low revving engine is part of the charm of the classic 350? It slows the world down to the 1950's

Bruce, haven’t messaged for a while, as I’ve been away, hope you are well. I really loved my classic, I did the DNA mod, de cat pipe panniers, engine bars etc and other cosmetics and Hitchcock rev counter. It went really well with decat and easily indicated 73+. Although, I did feel like I was wringing its neck on dual carriageways, they are great back road bikes for sure. So now my confession, I sold mine, reluctantly. The main reason was at 6’2 and 34” inseam I always felt like I was sitting on top of the bike and never felt completely comfortable. So alas I am no longer an RE owner but I still am very fond of the bikes, the brand, build quality and exceptional value for money, ride safe mate.

I have the cam, DNA, and free flow exhaust on mine, and I found that a small increase of power is noticeable going uphill or against the wind. At the end of the day, it's still a 350. Great video!

Interesting video, I have only fitted the DNA filter and the induction noise is awesome. I do have a decat pipe which I was going to fit but I'm so happy the way the bike is I think I will leave it off. But as long as the bike puts a smile on your face thats the main thing. Always fantastic content....keep it up and ride safe 👍

Good to hear Bob is back out on the bike and going well by the looks if it Bruce. 😁👍

I'm sticking with dna filter and decat, gives a nice growl to the exhaust note. Whilst I don't thrash it, I do think the engine enjoys a few revs from time to time. At least mine does 😀

Love the old lady poking at something at the 4:52 mark. The quintessential octogenarian. A true role model for us older lads.

Enjoyed that. I got married in Coldstream and my sister in law lives in Kelso. I'm in for a decat pipe, red rooster exhaust, hunter throttle body and dna so far. I'll still do the 16 tooth and the cam because I just enjoy the tinkering on. And I'll enjoy my placebo effect too. Great video as always.

Mine is stock except for the airbox cover, I use the OEM air filter with the Hitchcock's DNA style cover and the bike isn't any faster but it is easier to hold speed in winds or on slight grades.

Hi Bruce, had you done this video, 🤔 about a year ago, I could’ve saved myself a fortune 😢 why do some people (err me 😔) buy a slow bike an then spend hard earned, trying to make it go faster? “lesson learned” so I’ve bought it’s big brother, but don’t worry, I’m keeping the the 350 or as you would say, the whee one. Slainte Mhath 🥃 SS.

Great to hear your views. Being a miser the only thing I would probably do to any moder bike is to fit the freer-flowing air filter (although I would have to know for definite that it would not make the engine run too lean). Thus far the only time I have fitted a non-OEM "performance part" was when a stock airfilter was not available.

Love the video's. You could cheat and never ride with a standard classic again - then all the mods will be amazing 😂 But seriously - one of the best ownership experiences of this wee bike is that you WANT to fiddle and change it. I love that you can change the cam shaft - why not! The more we fiddle, the more the deep bond forms. So yes - a modern (classic) bike from a top form marque (RE are on a fantastic roll) is going to have billions of hours of calibration to make it superb . But all the changes make it your bike - deep, deep down. And that's worth every penny you've spent. Even if standard is best - if I had one - I would also be tinkering all the bloomin time, because it just encourages it. Smashing vids - love the bike, and roads.

A soft tuned engine will always be faster when being ridden in normal conditions, because the wide spread of power makes it easier to ride and more responsive.

Very interesting Bruce, as long as you still enjoy that's all that matters, you can always take it out if it's spoiling the experience for you (I hope not!)

I've been on the fence for ages about fitting the cam..... and I fitted one to my himalayan 411... when I rode with my mate on a stock 411 he pulled away from me....exactly the same scenario...I had 2 tooth less rear sprocket, dna filter, cam ...his was standard filter standard exhaust... no real difference... the only thing my 411 was good at was dropping revs by 500 rpm to sit on a motorway at 65.... My classic has decat, standard tail pipe, and dna filter... I don't think it can be made any better...tbh I will probably put standard filter back in, cheap product... I decided to have more power from my himi I'd change it for the 450..... I guess if you want more power buy a bigger bike is totally true 😂

Maybe the higher gearing cancels out the cam power increase?

Watching from Aus but I’m damned if I can understand you so I’m disappointed that I can’t learn the outcome.but I do like the camera placement as the main criticism here is whether the 350 s can manage the freeways, looks like they can , just, so that’s good.

Mine came with DNA filter kit fitted and a very loud muffler. Too loud for around town. Thankfully it also came with the stock muffler. I put the stock back on. Much better and it no longer spits and barks on over run.

So performance wise, just switch the air filter out and get a better flowing exhaust, and comfort wise just a better seat and some saddle bags?

It might be an idea to try the cam without the FuelX? I’m thinking that they may be interacting incorrectly.

Am no mechanic. Just a rider who loves it when out n about, coming home with a big cheesy grin. The upgrades I got done to Bumble, I have not considered the price, just gone and gotten it done. Am I silly, yes possibly. Am I worried, re this……no I ain’t! I wasn’t totally convinced, re the cam. Calum, at the garage did say, re the fuel X, you won’t need that…….. I feel the bike felt more enjoyable, prior to cam/fuel X/throttle body. Ok, seen 85 on a the gps, but run out of road😂. Do i normally ride like this……no. So probably should have left it with dna filter and plate, de cat and the red rooster. As you say Bruce. If I had another J series. I would as you say, just do the filter plate and standard filter, and the de cat pipe.😊 I might get the fuel X taken out, and see how she is. I did say this in my last video. Just enjoy the ride. Warhorse is Awesomeness 😊

Watching this has probably made my mind up not to bother with the cam ,and certainly not bother with sprocket changes. I have the dna...that I'm in 2 minds about keeping, a decat with standard pipe, whichi think does help free up the engine...... but at the end of the day, its a beautiful 350 that sits at 60/65 ...I don't even like taking it to 70..... its slower than my wife on her meteor by a country mile, probably because the weight difference of me and a classic in comparison to my wife and a meteor is about 45kgs😂.... and trying to make it something it isn't is pointless. The classic 350 is perfect as it comes really

So many options for modifying/personalizing the Meteors. Not much you can do to improve performance to that 350 engine. As you said, intake and exhaust are the best mods so far. I've been waiting to see if someone will crack the programmed speed and rev limiters. 😉 🥃

I like the camera position, maybe place it slightly higher ?

Bruce, what really matters is the grin on your face regardless of which bike you ride today. Both cause an ear to ear grin that lasts a few days after, ammirite?? 😁

Nosey question, how tall are you? I'm 5'7" but must have low inside leg. I'm putting the lower seat on my Classic next week as the standard seat is a little over where I can flat foot at a standstill both sides. No upgrades for me going forward as I also watch Warro as I know you do too😇

What town where you in for the coffee and sausage roll?

I have a stock Classic 350 and feel that its a waste of money in my view spending on the camshaft etc. I have aftermarket exhaust so sounds nice and and panniers for country lanes its all I need.

I sold my 350classic. Prefer my 500. Much better torque. Nothing wrong with the 350 though. But 500 feels strong and has the 'character ' 😂

You don't seem to even get it up to 70! I wonder if there is any difference getting to and passing 70mph.

what mount for that camera POV?