ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350

Can a nip-and-tuck job and better suspension for the most affordable Royal Enfield stable make it more desirable?

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ROYAL ENFIELD HUNTER 350

Engine: 349cc air-cooled single-cylinder petrol Power: 20.2PS @ 6,100rpm Torque: 27Nm @ 4,000rpm Weight: 181kg Gearbox: 5-speed Price: ` 1.77 lakh ex-showroom

Royal Enfield has sold more than 5,00,000 units of the Hunter 350, which was pegged as its most affordable motorcycle and one for the nontraditional RE buyer, in just about three years! We're talking about a 350cc Royal Enfield that was less focused on the rear view mirror and more oriented towards the road ahead—this was a rather new concept for the manufacturer during this time (remember, the liquid-cooled engine was not even a blip on the radar back then). The Hunter has now received a midlife refresh, which adds some quality of life improvements to the motorcycle but more importantly, Royal Enfield claims to have updated the rear suspension, which is a concern as far as the ride quality is concerned.

However, despite being the most affordable Royal Enfield, it has never been able to eclipse the Classic 350 on the sales front. We're just back from riding the updated, 2025 Hunter 350 (in pouring rain at that!) to find out just how much better the bike is.