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Yezdi Scrambler 350 uses a new 334cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor that Yezdi calls the Katar engine; delivers 30 PS and 30 Nm
At Rs. 1,99,950 ex-showroom Delhi, the updated Yezdi Scrambler 350 is one of the more interesting launches to come out of the Classic Legends stable in a while. It arrived alongside the BSA Scrambler 650 in what turned out to be a busy week for the company, and between the two, the Scrambler 350 is the one that is going after a much wider audience.
Powering it is a brand new 334cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder motor that Yezdi calls the Katar engine. The maximum power output stands at 30 PS at 8,100 rpm and 30 Nm of peak torque delivered at 6,750 rpm which represents gains of 0.9 PS and 1.8 Nm over the outgoing model despite displacement remaining unchanged. Yezdi has built a 30-30-30 formula around this engine – 30 PS, 30 Nm and approximately 30 kmpl fuel efficiency.
A six-speed gearbox handles transmission duties alongside an assist and slipper clutch. The engine also gets a horizontally mounted radiator for better heat management and a centrally routed exhaust that aids weight distribution across the chassis. More significantly, it is 8 kilograms lighter than the old model.
Dry weight now stands at 174 kg against the outgoing model’s 182 kg and ditching the twin-exhaust setup in favour of a single unit has contributed massively. Three riding modes – Road, Rain and Off-Road – are on board adjusting throttle response and traction control intervention based on conditions. Suspension duties are done by telescopic forks up front and twin rear shock absorbers – tuned specifically for longer travel to give the Scrambler 350 more composure on rough surfaces.
Braking is handled by a 320 mm front disc and 240 mm rear disc. Spoke wheels carry 100/90-19 front and 140/70-17 rear semi-knobby rubber while the seat height has gone up by 13 mm to 813 mm partly because of the new single-piece ribbed saddle. Wheelbase lies at 1,403 mm which is short enough to keep the Scrambler 350 flickable in tight spaces and on narrow trails and the fuel tank holds 12.5 litres.
The cockpit gets a digital instrument cluster, a wider handlebar for better leverage and control off-road, tactile switchgear and LED lighting at both ends including signature LED tail lamps and blinkers. The raised front beak, compact tail section and oval side panels with the 69 numbering keep the classic scrambler styling philosophy intact while the revised tank graphics and new seat freshen things up visually. Four colours are available namely Legacy Black, OG Yellow, Rogue Red and Rally Blue.
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