Royal Enfield's Goan 350 brings proper custom shop vibes to the proven 350 platform. While other manufacturers play it safe with black, blue, and red paint schemes, the Goan goes wild with kaleidoscopic colours and whitewall tyres that actually show some personality. Starting at $8,890 ride away, it's the same reliable J-series engine wrapped in bobber styling that looks like it rolled out of a Goan beach shack rather than a corporate design committee.
The latest 350cc offering channels Goa's custom culture with familiar mechanicals
Royal Enfield has launched pre-orders for the Goan Classic 350, starting at $8,890 ride away. It's essentially a bobber-styled take on their proven 350 platform, inspired by the stripped-down customs coming out of Goa's bike scene.
What's Different
The Goan ditches the traditional Classic look for whitewall tyres, and ape-style handlebars. The low-slung seat and laid-back riding position are designed for cruising rather, but it's the styling that really sets this apart.
While every other manufacturer seems content offering the same black bike, blue bike, red bike formula – maybe throwing on different coloured wheels and calling it "cutting edge" – Royal Enfield has gone properly wild with the Goan's aesthetic. We're talking kaleidoscopic paint schemes that actually look like they came from a custom shop, not a corporate design committee. The whitewall tyres alone show more personality than most manufacturers manage across their entire range.
Under the retro styling sits the familiar 349cc J-series engine – the same unit powering the Meteor, Classic, Hunter, and Bullet 350s. Having lived with this engine in my Meteor 350, I can vouch for its reliability and character. It's not about power (20.2 bhp), it's about that single-cylinder thump and surprising smoothness.
The Reality
This is a 20-horsepower motorcycle designed for riders who aren't in a hurry. It'll cruise happily at 80 km/h and handle highway speeds when needed, but it's happiest on back roads where you can appreciate that classic exhaust note.
The Goan comes in three colourways that actually deserve the name – Shack Black ($8,890), Rave Red and Trip Teal (both $8,990). Each one looks like it rolled out of a Goan beach shack rather than a sterile factory floor, complete with the usual Royal Enfield package of 3-year warranty and roadside assistance.
Worth It?
If you want something different from the standard Classic 350 and appreciate bobber styling, the Goan delivers. It's the same proven mechanicals wrapped in a package that actually looks distinct from its siblings. First deliveries are expected in September 2025.
I'm looking forward to getting up close with the Goan at the Australian media launch in Melbourne this September. Even better, I should have one on loan for a few weeks in early October, which will give me proper time to see how those bobber ergonomics work in the real world compared to my trusty Meteor.
The Goan isn't trying to be fast or practical – it's trying to be cool. For many riders, that's exactly the point.