ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350 : The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 takes a gutsy move from the renowned brand aiming to lure in new bikers while keeping its classic legacy intact. As the most wallet-friendly set of wheels in Royal Enfield’s stable, this bike is a sweet deal for peeps trying out a Royal Enfield for the first time. Maybe the bigger bikes like the Classic or Bullet seem a bit too much. But hey, the Hunter 350 isn’t just a watered-down version. It cruises with the same heart – the motor – and bones – the chassis – as the beefier 350 siblings, but it packs itself into a tidier package.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Look and Swagger
The Hunter 350 shows off a neo-retro roadster look that’s all about the old-school cool taking a leaf out of the book from iconic rides like the Triumph Street Twin. It keeps things super simple with a traditional round headlamp, a fuel tank shaped like a tear, a seat that’s all one piece, and a short tail thing at the back.
This bike’s got a duo of styles – old-timer and city slicker rolling out in three models and a paint palette of ten shades. If you’re into that vintage vibe, the retro model’s got you with Factory Black and Factory Silver. But for those who dig a modern twist, the metro model splits into Dapper and Rebel, each rocking five and three color jobs to choose from.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Engine and its Get-Up-And-Go Stats
The Hunter 350’s got a J-platform 349cc engine that’s just like the one in the Classic 350. It cranks out 20.2PS at 6100rpm and also churns out 27Nm at 4000rpm. With its tinier 17-inch back wheel and a lighter kerb weight of 181kg for the Metro model, the Hunter 350 gets ya from 0 to ‘wow’ in less time.
When you test this bike’s zip, you see it hitting 0-60kmph in 5.24 seconds and 100kmph in 16.40 seconds. It’s not all about speed with this one, though it can push to 110-120kmph. The sweet spot? Cruising at a cool 90kmph .
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 packs a bunch of cool stuff to keep you safe and make your ride smooth. You’ve got this neat semi-digital dashboard that shows you how fast you’re cruising how much gas you’ve got left, and what gear you’re in. The bike is decked out with LED lights up front and in the back so you can see and be seen, no sweat. And hey, there’s this dual-channel ABS that’s all about keeping your wheels from locking up when you gotta hit the brakes hard.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Stuff to Keep You Safe and the Gear It’s Got
The Retro variant rolls out with wire-spoke wheels and has the braking setup of a disc at the front and a drum at the back accompanied by single-channel ABS. Meanwhile, the Metro variant ramps up the safety game sporting alloy wheels and dual discs with dual-channel ABS. Tipping the scales at 177kg, the Retro variant is a tad lighter than the Metro, which comes in at 181kg. Both models are kitted out with telescopic front forks and a pair of shock absorbers at the rear handling the bumps and dips.
Diving into the “Royal Enfield Hunter 350” and its knack for efficiency and practicality, it boasts pretty solid mileage. Whizzing around the city, you’re looking at 40.19kmpl and on highways, it drops down a bit to 35.98kmpl. If you blend city and highway cruising and keep it chill with your throttle, you’ll hit between 30-35kmpl.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350’s Costs and When You Can Get One
Starting way low at 1.50 Lakh rupees, all the way to 1.75 Lakh rupees (that’s the price before you add stuff in Delhi), you can grab a Royal Enfield Hunter 350. They’ve got three cool types for you to pick from.
Each model stands out cause of what it’s got under the hood the Metro models that are kinda loaded with extras.
Where the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Stands in the Market
Look, in India, if you’re checking out bikes under 500cc, you’re gonna see the Hunter 350. It’s right up there duking it out with the likes of the TVS Ronin Jawa 42, and that Honda Hness CB350.
The motorcycle has been raking in the sales clinching the second top-selling spot for Royal Enfield in February 2023. This achievement stems from being built on the J-platform by Royal Enfield, the same base used for the latest Classic 350 and Meteor 350 models.
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 stands as a sweet mix of the brand’s classic vibe and modern tech and style. It effectively narrows the divide between vintage Royal Enfield bikes and the needs of the city appealing to both newbie bikers and long-time fans seeking a simpler daily bike.