When Royal Enfield launched the Hunter 350 two years ago, it opened up a whole new segment for the traditionally retro company. The Hunter took (almost) everything Royal Enfield stood for and turned it on its head, in the best way possible. Here, we’ll answer some commonly asked questions about the lightest modern-day Royal Enfield. 

How many variants does the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 come in?

The Hunter 350 comes in two variants: Retro and Metro. The Retro variant uses a rear drum brake, wire-spoke wheels shod with tubed tyres, simpler instrumentation and switchgear, simpler seat, tubular grab rail, rectangular indicators and more staid colours. Currently, the Retro variant only comes in a single colour 'Factory Black'. 

The Metro variant gets a rear disc (therefore, dual-channel ABS), alloy wheels (therefore, tubeless tyres), modern-day RE switchgear, a slightly more advanced display, round indicators, a quilted seat, fancier pillion grab rail and can be available in seven vibrant colours.

What is the weight and seat height of Royal Enfield Hunter 350? 

It weighs 178kg, while the Metro has a kerb weight of 181kg. Both have an identical 790mm seat height, which is quite low and most riders should be able to manage it. Despite this, the Hunter is also reasonably comfortable for taller riders, while being on the lighter side (at least in the Royal Enfield realm).

What is the fuel economy of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350?

In our tests, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 returned 30.6kpl inside city limits and 39.8kpl out on the highway. These numbers make it the most fuel efficient of the Royal Enfield 350cc models. Since the engine is largely in the same state of tune as the other bikes, this can be attributed to its relatively lighter kerb weight and smaller wheels (which reduce rolling resistance). 

What is the 0-100kph time of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350?

At 15.15seconds, the Hunter is the quickest accelerating 350cc Royal Enfield model you can purchase today. However, in comparison to other 300-400cc bikes like the Honda CB300R and the Triumph Speed 400 (both of which use modern liquid-cooled motors), this number is much slower. 

What is the price of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350?

The Hunter starts at Rs 1.50 lakh, for the sole Retro colour. Then you have the four Dapper colours which cost Rs 1.70 lakh and the range-topping dual-tone Rebel colours are priced at Rs 1.75 lakh. These were the prices at launch, and the company hasn’t given it a single price hike yet, nearly two years later. Perhaps that explains why the Hunter continues to be a strong seller for Royal Enfield. This competitive pricing makes the Hunter the most affordable entry into the company's lineup and only the Military variant of the Bullet 350 costs similiar to the top-spec Hunter variants. 

All prices ex-showroom, Chennai