Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn Matte Black Pillion Seat Assembly – RAU00167/E

Looking for an original Classic 350 Reborn rear seat? This genuine Royal Enfield spare-parts family is catalogued as SEAT ASSY PILLION – MATT BLACK. It is the rear passenger saddle / pillion seat assembly for applicable Royal Enfield Classic 350 J-Series (All New Classic 350 / Classic 350 Reborn) motorcycles. It is not the rider's front seat, a combined dual seat or an aftermarket universal seat.

Important revision verification: The requested stock-keeping number is RAU00167/E. Published Royal Enfield-related parts catalogues identify the RAU00167 family and specifically list /B and /D, but a publicly verifiable official listing for the /E suffix was not located. The item should be sold as /E only after checking the physical genuine packaging label and the customer's VIN against an up-to-date OEM electronic parts catalogue. No cross-revision interchangeability is guaranteed.

For riders searching for a Royal Enfield Classic 350 passenger seat, black rear seat, rear saddle, pillion seat replacement, matte-black OEM seat or RAU00167, this is the factory seat-assembly family to cross-check against the original motorcycle.

Product identification & technical details

Exact motorcycle fitment – check generation, original seat and colourway

Royal Enfield's Classic 350 partsbook identifies RAU00167 as the matte-black pillion-seat assembly fitted as standard on Chrome Bronze, Chrome Red and Dark Stealth Black in the documented seat assembly. Another Classic 350 catalogue lists the same base family for Stealth Black, Emerald and Medallion Bronze colourways. These are factory-catalogue applications for the RAU00167 family, not proof that every year and every colourway uses the same suffix or hardware.

What exactly will I receive?

1 × genuine Royal Enfield matte-black rear pillion seat assembly, labelled RAU00167/E (subject to the physical label check). The OEM item is a seat assembly rather than a standalone foam pad or seat cover. The partsbook separately identifies seat-cover components and related seating components, but the retail package's individual screw, lock and rubber-pad contents have not been substantiated.

Not to be confused with or assumed included

• Front rider seat (the related matte-black rider seat is RAU00165 family).
• A two-piece rider-plus-pillion seat set.
• Touring passenger seat or aftermarket comfort conversion.
• Separate seat lock, latch, mounting bolts, rubber supports or grab rail unless present in the verified retail packet.
• Mounting tools, luggage racks, seat covers sold separately or a backrest.

Count clarification: The partsbook's “normal quantity required: 1” means one seat assembly is used on the motorcycle; it does not establish that optional hardware is inside the retail packet.

Why choose the correct original seat?

• Correct rear seating position: this is the pillion/passenger seat, not the rider saddle.
• Factory styling: matte-black seat finish to suit the relevant original Classic 350 Reborn colour schemes.
• Parts-number traceability: RAU00167 base family is documented in specialist OEM partsbooks.
• Generation-aware ordering: avoids selecting the seat based on Classic 350 name alone across UCE and J-Series generations.
• Individual replacement: useful when only the passenger seat is damaged and the rider seat is serviceable.

No claims are made about foam density, waterproofing, ride-height change, weight capacity or improved long-distance comfort, since no validated technical data for RAU00167/E was identified.

Related genuine Royal Enfield seat references – choose the right item

How to identify the correct passenger seat before purchase

1. Check the motorcycle generation. Confirm it is the All New Classic 350 / Classic 350 Reborn J-Series rather than an earlier UCE Classic.
2. Inspect the removed seat. Look for any legible OEM number, label, date code or manufacturer marking.
3. Check factory colour. Black and tan seat versions may differ; do not order only by body colour or photograph.
4. Confirm the /E suffix. Ask a Royal Enfield parts counter to identify the correct latest version by VIN if the original suffix is different.
5. Compare physical mountings. Seat pan shape, attachment points, interface and lock/latch mechanism should match the motorcycle.
6. Inspect the package. Confirm the seller's actual item is an assembly and the label shows RAU00167/E.

Send the bike's full variant, year and seat photographs to Under The Hood when in doubt; provide VIN through a private support channel rather than posting it publicly.

Installation and workshop recommendations

Seat removal and installation should follow the correct Royal Enfield workshop manual for your motorcycle. The motorcycle must be parked securely with the engine off. Inspect existing fasteners, hooks, mounting rubbers and locking arrangement for damage or missing pieces. Transfer only the parts required by the relevant OEM service procedure, using the specified hardware and torque values for that particular model.

Important: No verified torque setting or accessory installation sheet specifically for RAU00167/E was located, so no numerical torque, “plug and play” promise or universal direct-fit claim is made. After installation, ensure that the pillion seat is firmly secured, does not lift or shift, and does not foul wiring, body panels or grab rails before carrying a passenger.

Seat looseness can present a safety hazard. Do not ride with an unsecured passenger seat.

Ordering, shipment and condition notes

Check the exact revision, colour, model generation and mounting layout before ordering. Factory packaging and the supplied seat's production revision should be inspected before dispatch. A part with a similar-looking seat cover or the same base number is not evidence of equivalent fitment.

For Under The Hood orders, review the store's current return and warranty terms before purchasing. Report wrong-item, transit-damage or missing-part concerns promptly and retain a clear, uninterrupted parcel-opening video in accordance with the published process and applicable consumer-protection rights. Do not drill, cut, alter or install a seat if there is a clear fitment discrepancy.

Frequently asked questions about RAU00167/E

1. What is RAU00167/E?

It is the requested reference for a matte-black rear/pillion seat assembly in the Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn RAU00167 family. Exact public documentation for the /E suffix was not found; confirm the genuine pack label and VIN/EPC before dispatch.

2. Does this replace the front or rear seat?

It is the rear passenger / pillion seat. The rider/front seat is a separate component.

3. Which Classic 350 does RAU00167 fit?

The RAU00167 family is catalogued for specified All New Classic 350 / Classic 350 Reborn J-Series factory variants, including Chrome Bronze, Chrome Red and Dark Stealth Black in one partsbook. Verify the specific /E version.

4. Will it fit the older Classic 350 UCE or Classic 500?

That fitment has not been established. Do not assume the earlier UCE motorcycle uses this J-Series pillion seat.

5. Is RAU00167/E confirmed interchangeable with /B or /D?

No. The /B and /D suffixes are publicly documented; interchangeability with /E must be checked in current Royal Enfield EPC data.

6. Is it a genuine Royal Enfield spare part?

The RAU00167 seat assembly family is genuine Royal Enfield; verify that the actual item supplied has genuine packaging and the requested /E label.

7. Is this a complete rider-and-passenger seat set?

No. The sale is for one rear passenger seat assembly, not a complete front-and-rear pair.

8. Does it include the rider seat RAU00165?

No. The rider seat assembly is sold separately.

9. Is this seat black or brown?

The RAU00167 family is described as matt / matte black. Different part families exist for dark-tan seating.

10. Does the assembly include bolts, lock and grab rail?

No verified retail contents breakdown establishes those extras. They should not be assumed included.

11. Can I replace just the seat cover?

The partsbook lists a separate black pillion-seat rexine/cover reference, RAU00214. Confirm whether cover-only repair is suitable for your original seat.

12. Is this the same as your 1100188/H pillion seat listing?

No such equivalence is confirmed. These are different OEM references; check the appropriate EPC application before choosing.

13. Is this the Classic 350 touring passenger seat KXA00071?

No. KXA00071 is a separately identified black touring passenger accessory seat; this listing is for the RAU00167 OEM replacement family.

14. Does this seat reduce riding height or provide extra touring comfort?

No verified height reduction, foam specification or performance upgrade has been established for RAU00167/E.

15. Will it fit Classic 350 variants with a tan pillion seat?

The original seat colour and part number may differ. Do not assume matching mounting geometry or colour choice without checking the VIN/EPC.

16. Does it fit Hunter 350, Meteor 350 or the new Bullet 350?

Those models have not been verified for this OEM part. Similar engine generation alone does not prove seat interchangeability.

17. Can I install this without a mechanic?

Follow the factory workshop procedure and verify secure engagement; professional installation is advisable if you are unsure of seat lock, hardware or alignment.

18. What if my existing seat has a different suffix?

Ask for an OEM supersession check against the VIN before ordering. A suffix difference should not be treated as interchangeable by default.

19. How many seats are in the packet?

The product is one rear pillion seat assembly. Additional hardware is not guaranteed without checking the actual retail package.

20. What should I send Under The Hood to confirm fitment?

Share the year, full model/colour variant, photographs of the original seat and its label; provide VIN privately for EPC checking where needed.

Genuine parts research and verification resources

• Royal Enfield Classic 350 seat assembly partsbook (RAU00167 family)
• Royal Enfield Classic 350 additional seat variants partsbook
• Parts supplier catalogue showing RAU00167/B and RAU00167/D
• Independent genuine parts reseller listing for RAU00167
• Under The Hood: distinct black pillion seat part 1100188/H
• Under The Hood: distinct touring passenger seat KXA00071

Final fitment caution: The model-application evidence establishes the RAU00167 family, not a verified factory supersession into RAU00167/E. Confirm this exact suffix on your stock and by motorcycle VIN before switching the listing to Active.