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Available colours
- Rebel Red
- Dapper Ash
- Dapper White
- Street Pod Grey
Swatches are indicative.
Royal Enfield Bike
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Royal Enfield’s cheapest 27 Nm route — a lighter, tougher 350 built for the street.
- Price
- ₹1.49 lakh – ₹1.56 lakh
- Delhi NCR ex-showroom
- Mileage
- 36 kmpl
- Engine
- 349 cc
- Power
- 20.2 bhp
- Torque
- 27 Nm
- Top speed
- 115 kmph
- Kerb weight
- 181 kg
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Ground clearance
- 179 mm
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Gearbox
- Manual
Price
Ex-showroom price
₹1.49 lakh - ₹1.56 lakh
Delhi NCR
Launched August 2025
Range spread ₹1.49 lakh – ₹1.56 lakh
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 variant prices
| Variant | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|
| Rebel petrol manual Single-tone paint · Halogen headlamp | ₹1.49 lakh |
| Street petrol manual Graphite-finish alloy wheels · Tubeless tyre option | ₹1.52 lakh |
| Dapper petrol manual Dual-tone seat · LED headlamp and touring mirrors | ₹1.56 lakh |
Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates — not official or live quotations. Confirm current prices with the manufacturer and a dealer.
Mileage and fuel use
Published mileage
36 km/l
Fuel economy varies with traffic, speed, load, road conditions and maintenance. A published figure is not a promise of real-world consumption.
Performance and powertrain
Engine
349 cc · 1 cylinders
- Maximum power
- 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm
- Maximum torque
- 27 Nm at 3,400 rpm
- Top speed
- 115 km/h
Specifications
Engine and performance
| Engine | 349 cc, 1-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Max power | 20.2 bhp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Max torque | 27 Nm @ 3,400 rpm |
| Mileage | 36 kmpl |
| Top speed | 115 kmph |
| Gearbox | Manual |
Chassis and safety
| Kerb weight | 181 kg |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Telescopic front fork, twin shocks with five-step preload adjustment |
| Brakes | 300 mm front disc, 130 mm rear drum, dual-channel ABS |
| Tyres | Front 90/90-17, rear 110/80-17, alloy wheels |
| Safety equipment | Dual-channel ABS as standard; no crash-test rating exists for this model |
Dimensions
| Length | 2055 mm |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm |
| Ground clearance | 179 mm |
Figures without a named source document are unverified MotoSutra catalogue estimates, not official specifications. Confirm current numbers with the manufacturer.
What to know about the Hunter 350
The Hunter 350 exists to make J-platform torque affordable, and it does so without the usual economy compromises. The 349cc engine is carried over unmodified, so 27 Nm is still available well below 3,500 rpm and the six-speed gearbox is the same easy-shift unit as the Classic’s. The saving comes out of the bodywork, the chrome and the trim, not the running gear.
On the road that translates into a bike that feels shorter, narrower and 14 kg lighter than its sibling. Ground clearance is 179 mm rather than the Classic’s 135 mm, which makes this the Royal Enfield you can drop a wheel into a poorly filled pothole without wincing, and the slimmer tank and lower bar mean filtering through a gap is genuinely possible. As a daily commuter it is the more useful of the two.
The price of that practicality is polish. The rear shock is unsprung enough to kick over sharp expansion joints, the pillion arrangement is basic, and there is no factory accessory catalogue as deep as the Classic enjoys. Buyers who plan long trips for two should spend up; buyers who ride alone in traffic should be glad they did not.
- 181 kg — the lightest J-platform Enfield
- 179 mm of ground clearance, 44 mm more than the Classic
- Identical 349cc engine and gearbox as the costlier twin
Features
Instrumentation
- Analogue speedometer flanked by a digital fuel and odometer readout
- Gear-position indicator and shift-timing light
- Twin tripmeters
Electricals
- LED headlamp on higher variants
- 12 V socket beneath the seat
- Maintenance-free battery with AC charging
- Switchable hazard lamps
Chassis
- 17-inch cast-alloy wheels front and rear
- Split seat with a flat, narrow profile
- Lightweight exhaust can without a chrome cover
- 15-litre fuel tank for a long city range
Pros and cons
What we like
- The Classic’s engine for roughly ₹44,000 less
- More ground clearance and smaller wheels than any other Enfield 350
- Light clutch and narrow body make it the easiest of the range in traffic
What we would change
- Firm rear suspension reports every ridge
- Switchgear and paint finish are visibly cost-cut
- Minimal pillion comfort and a thin accessory catalogue
Editorial rating
How it scores
4.2/5
Overall score across 7 rated dimensions
MotoSutra editorial rating: 4.2 out of 5
Lowest rated
Features
3.5/5
Equipment & rider features
- Performance Power, acceleration & riding dynamics 3.9/5 Good
- Features Equipment & rider features 3.5/5 Good
- Design Styling, ergonomics & presence 3.8/5 Good
- Safety Build quality, safety equipment & ratings 4.0/5 Very strong
- Interior Rider ergonomics, seat & practicality 3.5/5 Good
- Efficiency Mileage, range & running costs 4.5/5 Excellent
- Comfort Ride quality & long-distance comfort 4.1/5 Very strong
Royal Enfield’s cheapest 27 Nm route — a lighter, tougher 350 built for the street.
MotoSutra editorial rating on a 5-point scale. Rated across 7 dimensions; unscored dimensions are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Hunter 350 cost ex-showroom?
Between ₹1.49 lakh and ₹1.56 lakh in Delhi NCR across the Rebel, Street and Dapper trims, which makes it the least expensive 349cc single on sale in India.
Is the Hunter 350 good for long tours?
It will cover 300 km in a day without complaint, but the flat, narrow seat and unsprung rear shock make it less accommodating for two than the Classic or the 450 over that distance.
What is the Hunter 350’s real-world mileage?
Against the claimed 36 kmpl, most MotoSutra estimates 33-36 kmpl in city use and around 40 kmpl at a constant 80 km/h.
How does the Hunter 350 compare with the CB350 H’ness?
The Honda costs more, weighs less and is better finished; the Hunter wins on ground clearance, torque feel low down and the reach of Royal Enfield’s service network.
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