Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn Matte Black Front Rider Seat Assembly – RAU00165/E

Replace the original black front rider saddle / driver seat on a compatible Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn (J-Series) with this Royal Enfield seat assembly. The OEM RAU00165 part family is listed as SEAT ASSY RIDER – MATT BLACK in the Classic 350 parts catalogue. This is the rider seat only, not a front-and-rear seat set.

Exact-suffix disclosure: The requested stock number is RAU00165/E. Published factory-related catalogues independently identify RAU00165 and revisions /B and /D, but the /E revision has not been independently cross-verified from a public OEM revision record. Confirm the printed pack label and VIN/EPC application for /E before despatch. No automatic interchangeability between /B, /D and /E is promised.

Product identification and specifications

What is RAU00165?

RAU00165 is the OEM rider-seat assembly reference in the Classic 350 Reborn seat assembly diagram. A rider seat assembly is the complete replacement seating unit, distinct from the rider seat cover alone (1100194), seat foam alone (1100193) or seat pan alone (1100192). Those subordinate catalogue items do not automatically constitute the contents of an individual sealed /E package.

Factory application and colour reference

The model-specific Royal Enfield parts diagram identifies the RAU00165 black rider seat as the standard factory seat on Classic 350 Chrome/Bronze, Chrome/Red and Dark Stealth Black versions. The colour of the motorcycle is helpful when identifying the factory trim, but does not replace chassis-number and exact-part-number verification.

Important: /E suffix and earlier revisions

You may encounter RAU00165/B or RAU00165/D in genuine parts catalogues and historic pricing. Those references establish the part family and its matte-black rider-seat identity, not that all revisions are identical. The /E version should be checked against the latest Royal Enfield EPC or original retail packaging before publication and fulfilment. If the printed label specifies a different part number, list and supply the actual number rather than silently substituting it.

Front rider seat vs pillion seat

Do not order RAU00165/E expecting both seats, a passenger backrest, a grab rail, a comfort-seat upgrade or a low-ride conversion.

What will I receive?

• 1 × rider/front seat assembly under stock reference RAU00165/E, subject to confirming the product label.
• No passenger/pillion seat, complete split-seat pair or dual-seat conversion.
• No grab rail, luggage rack, seat-height-lowering kit or other accessory.
• Separate bolts, washers, rubber mounts and brackets are not claimed as included, because the exact /E boxed contents have not been verified. Reuse serviceable original fasteners where the correct factory procedure permits.

A manufacturer exploded view shows seat foam, pan, cover and multiple mounting parts as separate service references; the drawing is not a packing list for this replacement assembly.

Reasons to replace the original rider seat

• Cracked, torn, worn or damaged rider-seat assembly.
• Broken seat pan or damaged mounting features confirmed during inspection.
• Seat damaged in an accident or during restoration.
• Restoring the original factory matte-black rider-seat appearance on a matching Classic 350 trim.
• Replacing a missing rider seat with the correct original-style component.

The replacement does not guarantee additional cushioning, different seat height or ergonomic changes versus the original factory specification. If you need a touring, low-ride or comfort seat, select that accessory separately by its dedicated part number.

Installation and inspection notes

• Before removing the old seat, record your motorcycle VIN, manufacturing year, factory trim and current rider-seat part number.
• Compare original and replacement seat pan, nose engagement, rear fixing positions and rubber supports.
• Inspect the existing fasteners, mounting brackets, supports and frame attachment points; replace damaged parts individually as necessary.
• Use the applicable Royal Enfield workshop instructions and correct tightening specifications. Do not invent or apply a generic torque figure.
• After installation, verify secure fitment, no movement, no pinched wires, correct seat-to-tank clearance and unobstructed passenger-seat fit.
• Never ride with a loose or incompletely installed seat.

Fitting caution: Do not drill new mounting points, cut the seat pan or force incompatible bolts to adapt this seat to another Royal Enfield model.

Before ordering: prevent a wrong-part purchase

• Confirm your bike is the new-generation Classic 350 Reborn / J-Series, not the older UCE Classic.
• Match the RAU00165 OEM component family and ideally the exact /E pack label to your original part or dealer EPC.
• Check whether your factory trim originally carried the matte-black rider seat or dark-tan alternative.
• Confirm you need the front rider seat, not the rear pillion seat.
• Compare seat mounting points and the seller’s actual stock photographs if available.
• Check that any separate rubber supports, screws or washers needed for fitting are present and serviceable.

Frequently asked questions

1. What is RAU00165/E?

It is the supplied revision number for a matte-black front rider-seat assembly in the Royal Enfield RAU00165 seat family. The /E revision requires physical-label/EPC confirmation.

2. Will this fit the Classic 350 Reborn?

The RAU00165 family is mapped to the Classic 350 Reborn J-Series. Exact /E fitment should be matched to the motorcycle VIN and original component.

3. Does it fit Chrome Bronze Classic 350?

The Royal Enfield parts diagram identifies the black RAU00165 rider-seat family as standard on Chrome/Bronze models; confirm the /E revision for your bike.

4. Does it fit Chrome Red Classic 350?

The OEM seat diagram maps the RAU00165 black rider-seat family to Chrome/Red trim; verify the exact /E part against your model.

5. Is the Dark Stealth Black version supported?

The partsbook maps the black rider-seat family to Dark Stealth Black; confirm original mounting and /E replacement reference.

6. Does this include a pillion seat?

No. This listing is for one front/rider seat assembly only. The black pillion seat is a separate RAU00167-family product.

7. Is RAU00165/E a brown seat?

No. RAU00165 is the matte-black rider-seat family; RAU00129 is the separate dark-tan rider-seat family in the diagram.

8. Is this just the leather or rexine cover?

No. The part family is described as a rider seat assembly, not a loose seat cover. Exact detachable hardware within the /E pack is not established.

9. Can I use it on an older Classic 350 UCE?

Direct compatibility is not verified. Older UCE and newer J-Series seat mountings should not be assumed interchangeable.

10. Will it fit Classic 500?

Not established. Check the factory part number for your Classic 500 seat.

11. Can I install it on Hunter 350 or Meteor 350?

Neither application is verified for this exact seat; those motorcycles use their own seat assemblies.

12. Does it lower the seat height?

No lowered-height specification is verified for the stock RAU00165 black rider seat. It should not be advertised as a low-ride accessory.

13. Is it a touring comfort seat?

No touring-seat claim is established; this is a factory-style replacement rider-seat assembly.

14. Does it come with bolts or brackets?

An exact /E package inventory is not publicly verified. Separate mounting hardware must not be assumed included.

15. Is RAU00165/B the same as RAU00165/E?

That has not been demonstrated. Check Royal Enfield EPC supersession or ask the dealer to confirm revision interchangeability.

16. Is RAU00165/D the same as /E?

The /D is independently documented, but interchangeability with /E is not confirmed. Do not substitute automatically.

17. Why is the black pillion seat a different part number?

The Royal Enfield exploded diagram lists front rider seat RAU00165 and rear passenger seat RAU00167 as separate parts.

18. How do I identify my existing seat?

Check the part/pack label, the VIN-specific OEM parts catalogue, and the seat mounting/appearance. Photos of the removed seat and its underside help confirm.

19. Can I ride immediately after replacing it?

Only after the seat is securely mounted and the correct fasteners, supports and clearances have been inspected. Have a trained mechanic fit it if unsure.

20. What information should I send before ordering?

Share the model, year, VIN or Royal Enfield vehicle-variant code, and photos of the existing front seat including its underside and any stamped label.

Under The Hood ordering and installation information

Please identify the seat by exact OEM reference and motorcycle generation. Colour, seat architecture and mounting hardware vary by model/trim. Refer to Under The Hood’s published dispatch, unboxing-video and return policies. Customer statutory rights remain applicable. To avoid wrong-part orders, confirm fitment before placing an order. Electrical-part restrictions do not apply to this seat merely because they apply to other product categories.

OEM references and research methodology

• Royal Enfield Classic 350 Reborn parts book (Hitchcock’s): https://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/partsbook-pages/8917
• Royal Enfield genuine parts pricing reference, February 2024: RAU00165/D shown as matte-black rider seat, ₹1,750 (historical reference, not current MRP).
• Independent parts catalogues list RAU00165/B and RAU00165/D, while the exact RAU00165/E is not independently found in publicly indexed sources.

No current OEM MRP, /E supersession, exact seat height, packed shipping weight, material composition or supplied additional fasteners have been guessed.