- Royal Enfield Hunter ranges between Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 1.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
- Bookings are now open.
A new chapter for Royal Enfield begins today with the launch of the Hunter 350 bike. This 349cc roadster is the third product to spawn off the brand’s J-platform, which is designed to deliver a much more agile & sporty riding experience. It comes in three variants: Retro, Metro, and Metro Rebel. Here are the variant-wise prices: –
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | Price |
| Retro (Factory Series) | Rs 1,49,900 |
| Metro (Daper Series) | Rs 1,63,900 |
| Metro Rebel (Rebel Series) | Rs 1,68,900 |
The Retro variant features a single-tone color scheme with typical Royal Enfield-fashioned design bits such as a round halogen headlamp, bulb-type indicators, a tear-drop fuel tank, and 17-inch spoke wheels with a drum brake at the rear. In a minimalistic fashion, the fuel tank and the side panels feature simple stickers instead of 3D logos. The Metro variant, on the other hand, gets more modern bits like more energetic color schemes, ribbed seat, split grab rails, and alloy wheels with disc brakes at both ends. Click here for more details.
At the heart of the Royal Enfield Hunter is a 349cc, air-cooled engine that produces 20.2PS at 6,100 rpm and a peak torque of 27Nm at 4,000 rpm. The drive is sent to the rear wheels via a 5-speed transmission. It has a top speed of 114 kmph and claims a mileage of 36.2kmpl.
Speaking of the underpinnings, the twin-downtube spine frame of the bike is suspended on the same 41mm front fork with 130mm travel and a pair of 6-step preload-adjustable emulsion rear shock absorbers as the Classic 350. However, its wheelbase has been reduced by 20mm when compared to its elder sibling. Also, its rack angle is a bit sharper for a more aggressive riding stance.
Riding on 17-inch alloy wheels, the Metro variants of the Hunter 350 gets disc brakes at both ends (300mm front/270mm rear) with a dual-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS). The wheels are shod with 110-section front and 140-section rear tubeless tires as standard. It tips the scales at 181kg curb, as compared to the Classic 350’s 195kg weight. At 800mm, the seat is also pretty accessible for shorter riders as well. On the opposite side, the fuel-tank capacity is only 13 liters in the Hunter 350.
When it comes to features, the bike gets a single-piece contoured seat, and a semi-digital instrument cluster, with the digital inset showing the gear position, time, Eco mode, trip meter, and odometer readings. It also gets an optional smartphone-compatible pod for turn-by-turn navigation, which Royal Enfield calls Tripper Navigation. However, it would have been better if the Royal Enfield has equipped the bike with an LED lighting system, DRLs, and a USB charging port.
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Author’s Take
Compared to its elder siblings, the Hunter 350 has undergone considerable changes to give it its own identity. But how well will it perform in the eyes of buyers? Only time will tell. Price-wise, the motorcycle will go up against the Jawa Forty-Two, TVS Ronin and Bajaj Dominar 250.
