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Royal Enfield Bullet 350 Cost Just Rs 18,700 In 1986, Internet Is Left Amused

The appearance and feel of the bike has remained the same despite undergoing technical changes over the years.

The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 motorbike has a big fan following. And if you have ever travelled to higher altitudes in the Himalayas, you are likely familiar with this bike as it is the one advised for a trip to places with rough terrain like Ladakh. It is also the company's longest-running model, which is another reason that makes it a legendary bike to own. Its appearance and feel has remained the same despite undergoing technical changes over the years

The All New Classic 350 is priced at Rs 2.2 lakhs (ex-showroom), according to the company's website. But did you know that the bike cost just Rs 18,700 at one point of time. Yes, you herd it right, a bill of the bike from January 23, 1986 has surfaced on social media that shows the bullet priced at the mentioned amount.

The invoice shared by Being Royal, a vintage bike enthusiast, on Instagram shows the bike had been bought from a dealer named Sandeep Auto Company in Bokaro, Jharkhand.

 
 
 
 
 
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People were amazed to see the bike priced at such a low amount.

"We had bought a Bullet from Ali Bhai Premji the dealer in Mumbai (then Bombay) Grant road Opposite Minerva cinema in the year 1980 for the handsome amount of Rs. 10500/- YES TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED!!!" wrote a user.

"I have an 1984 February model priced at Rs. 16100. Still my companion for more than 38 years," wrote another user.

"Mere mama ke pass 1976 Royal Enfield hai full working," wrote a third.

While a fourth wrote, "Now we don't even get a riding Jacket and Boots in this amount."

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