You must have noticed that in the world of bikes, the name of Royal Enfield has always been known for powerful and classic rides. But when the company launched Hunter 350, it made it clear that Royal Enfield is not limited to just heavy cruisers.
Hunter 350 is made for those who want a compact and lightweight bike but do not want to compromise with the power and vibe of Royal Enfield. Looking at it, it is clear that this bike is a perfect package for both the city’s fast lanes and weekend highways.
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Design
Talking about the design, Hunter 350 comes with a very fresh and youthful appeal. It has a compact frame, short wheelbase and retro-modern styling elements. While the round LED headlamp, teardrop fuel tank and chunky tyres give it a classic street fighter look. Also, dual-tone paint schemes and bold graphics make it stylish as per the taste of the youth. Although this bike is simple on the road, it still shows a strong personality.
Engine
Hunter 350 has the same J-Series 349cc, Single-Cylinder, Air-Oil Cooled Engine which is also found in Meteor 350 and Classic 350. This engine generates power of about 20.2 bhp and torque of 27 Nm. Where with smooth 5-speed gearbox, its engine gives balanced performance for both city riding and long highway runs. The special thing is that its throttle response is quick and due to being light weight, handling is also very easy.
Comfort
However, Royal Enfield has designed Hunter 350 especially keeping urban riders in mind. It has upright riding posture and well-padded single piece seat which provides comfort even on long rides. The suspension setup of telescopic forks in the front and twin shock absorbers in the rear handles bad roads easily. Also, the lightweight build of 181 kg makes this bike manageable even in rush hour traffic.
Features
Hunter 350 has modern features along with retro charm. It has a semi-digital instrument cluster which shows basic information like speed, fuel level and trip meter. The option of Tripper Navigation System is also available in higher variants which makes turn-by-turn navigation possible. Apart from this, LED tail lamp, dual-channel ABS and wider tyres make safety and stability stronger.
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Price
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is available in three variants in India, namely Retro, Metro and Metro Rebel. Its starting price is around ₹ 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and the price of the top variant goes up to around ₹ 1.75 lakh. Multiple colour options and variants give riders the opportunity to choose as per their choice.