Royal Enfield has launched its much-awaited Hunter 350. In the Indian market, the retro variant of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 motorcycle has a starting ex-showroom price of up to Rs 1.50 lakh. While the higher-spec model Metro Dapper variant has an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.64 lakh and the top-end variant Metro Rebel has an ex-showroom price of Rs 1.68 lakh. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 was one of the most awaited products of the Chennai-based two-wheeler manufacturer.
Look and Design
The design of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is slightly different from other Royal Enfield motorcycles. It has been given a neo-retro look but with a slight scrambler-looking design. The motorcycle comes with a halogen circular headlamp. The twin-pod instrument cluster is comparatively simple. It also has the option of Tripper Navigation System.
Engine power and speed
The company has given the same engine in Royal Enfield Hunter 350 which is used in Classic 350 and Meteor 350. The 349 cc, air-oil cooled engine produces maximum power of 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm peak torque. This engine comes with a 5-speed gearbox. Royal Enfield has re-tuned the fuel and ignition map of this engine according to the features of Hunter 350. The top speed of the motorcycle is 114 kmph. The bike gets a 13-litre fuel tank and the total weight of the motorcycle is 181 kg.
Braking and Suspension
Braking is handled by a 300mm disc at the front and a 270mm disc at the rear. Suspension duties are performed by 41mm telescopic forks with fork gaiters. There are 6-step pre-load adjustable shock absorbers at the rear. Depending on the variant, there is a choice of single channel ABS or dual-channel ABS.
Accessories Options
Being a Royal Enfield bike, there are a lot of accessories available. There are various engine guards, sump guards, different seats, LED turn indicators, bar end mirrors, touring mirrors, tinted fly screen, back rest, panniers and a pannier rail. Royal Enfield says a tail-tidy is coming soon as well.