Royal Enfield Bike

Hunter 350

Royal Enfield’s cheapest 27 Nm route — a lighter, tougher 350 built for the street.

On sale MotoSutra score 4.2/5 MotoSutra score: Rated 4.2 out of 5 ₹1.49L – ₹1.56L Delhi NCR ex-showroom
Price
₹1.49L – ₹1.56L
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
Fuel
petrol
Gearbox
manual
Compare Price Specs

Overview

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

Price

Ex-showroom price

₹1.49 lakh - ₹1.56 lakh

Delhi NCR

Launched August 2025

Range spread ₹1.49L – ₹1.56L

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 variant prices

Variant Ex-showroom
Rebel petrol manual Single-tone paint · Halogen headlamp ₹1.49L
Street petrol manual Graphite-finish alloy wheels · Tubeless tyre option ₹1.52L
Dapper petrol manual Dual-tone seat · LED headlamp and touring mirrors ₹1.56L

Prices shown are ex-showroom, Delhi NCR, from MotoSutra's sample catalogue for this build.

Specifications

Engine and performance

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 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

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 chassis and safety
Kerb weight 181 kg
Seat capacity undefined persons
Boot space undefined litres
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

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 dimensions
Length 2055 mm
Height 790 mm
Wheelbase 1380 mm
Ground clearance 179 mm

Figures are MotoSutra sample catalogue data for this demonstration build.

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

Expert review

MotoSutra score

4.2/5

  • Efficiency 4.5/5 Rated 4.5 out of 5
  • Comfort 4.1/5 Rated 4.1 out of 5
  • Safety 4/5 Rated 4 out of 5
  • Performance 3.9/5 Rated 3.9 out of 5
  • Design 3.8/5 Rated 3.8 out of 5
  • Interior 3.5/5 Rated 3.5 out of 5
  • Features 3.5/5 Rated 3.5 out of 5

How it scores

Royal Enfield’s cheapest 27 Nm route — a lighter, tougher 350 built for the street.

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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 owners report 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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