Motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield Motors on Tuesday said its Hunter 350 model has crossed the two lakh unit sales mark less than a year after its launch. Royal Enfield said in a statement that the company has launched the Hunter 350 model in August 2022. The model touched the one lakh unit sales mark in February 2023 and registered the next one lakh unit sale in just five months.
The popularity of Hunter 350 is increasing rapidly
B Govindarajan, CEO, Royal Enfield said, “We are proud that in less than a year of launch, Hunter has connected over two lakh riders across the globe. The popularity of Hunter 350 is growing rapidly not only in India but also in the international market
This bike is available in three variants
Hunter was one of the most awaited motorcycles from Royal Enfield. It is a new motorcycle based on the J-platform and is designed to attract the younger generation of buyers. The Hunter 350 shares the same underpinnings as the Classic 350 and the Meteor 350. It is offered in two variants – Retro and Metro. There are three color schemes to choose from, the Retro variant gets a factory finish while the Metro variant gets a dapper and rebel color scheme. Royal Enfield Hunter 350
The retro variant has basic switchgear
The Hunter 350 gets a single-pod instrument cluster with digital readouts. The Retro variant has a smaller and more basic display while the Metro has a larger display and better looking analog speedometer showing more information. The Retro variant gets basic switchgear while the Metro variant gets a new rotary-style switchgear with USB port for charging mobile devices. Royal Enfield Hunter 350.
Difference between Metro and Retro variants
The retro variant gets brakes by a disc at the front and a drum at the rear, while the metro variant gets a disc at the rear. The retro variant uses spoke wheels shod with narrow tube-type tyres, while the metro variant uses alloy shod with wider tyres. The Hunter 350’s suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks at the front and two gas-charged shock absorbers at the rear. Royal Enfield Hunter 350
Powering the Hunter 350 is a 349cc single-cylinder long-stroke engine
Powering the Hunter 350 is a 349cc single-cylinder long-stroke engine. It produces 19.82 bhp and 27 Nm peak torque output. The on-duty gearbox is a 5-speed unit.
Best quality for the price
The Hunter 350 is styled like your typical retro roadster and looks pretty cool. It gets a clean tail section with a round halogen headlamp, teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a flat seat, a small side panel with Hunter 350 branding and a round tail-lamp. Many will appreciate the Hunter for its effortless style. The model we tested is the higher-end Metro variant in a dapper ash color scheme, which we feel suits this motorcycle particularly well. There is also an entry-level Retro variant on offer, which gets a simpler paint scheme and wire spoke wheels. In terms of quality, we found the paint finish and switchgear on the Hunter to be good, especially considering the price.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is a very compact bike
You won’t find the Hunter 350 seats like any other J-platform model, as the pegs are set back a bit and the handlebars have little reach. But overall, it can be described as a comfortable riding position with a hint of sportiness. Taller riders will find it quite roomy, but the relatively low 790mm seat means it will fit shorter riders comfortably. However, it’s a fairly compact bike by RE standards, and it’s not as comfortable for rear passengers, as the seat isn’t particularly wide and the grab handles are awkwardly positioned.
