Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Tvs Ronin

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Top

1.71 lakh

Tvs Ronin

Top Midnight Blue

1.60 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

349.34 cc
225.9 cc

Valvetrain

2 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel Injection
–

Cooling

Air/Oil Cooled
Oil Cooled

Engine Type

1 cylinder
1 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated

Max Engine Power

20.2 hp @ 6100 rpm
20.1 bhp @ 7750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
19.93 Nm @ 3750 rpm

Bore

72 mm
66 mm

Stroke

85.8 mm
66 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder

Number of Gears

5
5

Slipper clutch

Reverse gear

–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Assist And Slipper Clutch
Assist And Slipper Clutch

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

13 L
14 L

Official Fuel Economy

36.2 kmpl
42 kmpl

City Fuel Economy as Tested

36.2 kmpl
32.3 kmpl

Highway Fuel Economy as Tested

39.8 kmpl
36.6 kmpl

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.6 L
2.8 L

Top Speed

130 kph
120 kph

Auto Start/Stop

User Reported Mileage

34.61 kmpl
40.47 kmpl

0-60kph

4.95 sec
4.26 sec

0-100kph

15.15 sec
14.19 sec

60-0kph

16.18 m
16.17 m

0-80kph

8.75 sec
7.63 sec

0-40kph

2.57 sec
2.25 sec

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Double-downtube Frame
Double Cradle Split Synchro Stiff Frame

Chassis type

Double Cradle
Double Cradle

Front Suspension Type

Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
41dia. Upside Down Fork

Rear Suspension Type

Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
Monoshock with 7 step adjustable preload

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

100/80 - 17
110/70 - 17

Rear Tyre Size

120/80 - 17
130/70 - 17

Front Disc/Drum Size

300 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

153 mm
–

Calliper Type

Front - 2 Piston
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Wheel Size

17 inch
–

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

153 mm
240 mm

Dimensions

Seat height

790 mm
795 mm

Ground Clearance

160 mm
181 mm

Kerb Weight

181 kg
160 kg

Length

–
2040 mm

Width

–
805 mm

Height

–
1170 mm

Wheelbase

–
1357 mm

Safety

Side-stand engine cut-off

Traction control

Hazard lights

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
–

Features

Pillion Seat

Keyless Lock

Low Battery Indicator

Adjustable Windscreen

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Navigation

No. of Tripmeters

2
2

Odometer

Pass-light switch

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Low Oil Indicator

Power Modes

–

Quickshifter

Riding Modes

–

Shift Light

Stand Alarm

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Tripmeter

Tripmeters Type

Digital
Digital

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

Heated Seat

–

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Switchable ABS

Audio System

–

Battery

12 V - 8 Ah VRLA
12V, 6Ah

Bluetooth Connectivity

Brake/Tail Light

Halogen Bulb
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

Daytime Running Lights

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Engine-kill switch

Heated Grips

–

Headlamp Type

LED
LED

Headlight Bulb Type

LED
LED

Instrumentation

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Digital

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Trip Meter

Touchscreen

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Tachometer Type

Digital

Tachometer

Average Speed

Low Fuel Level Warning

Service due indicator

Gear Indicator

Fuel gauge

–

Speedometer

–
Digital

Questions you may find useful

•8w

I am planning to buy a new bike and have shortlisted two options: the TVS Ronin and the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Which one would be the better choice?

Verified
•7w

Both the bikes you have shortlisted are similar on paper and in terms of their laidback, relaxed riding experience. Picking between the two will boil down to factors like fuel economy, styling and pricing. The TVS Ronin's oddball styling will be more polarising than the clean styling of the Royal Enfield Hunter, although the Ronin is lighter and has slightly better ride and handling than the Hunter. It also managed to be a little more fuel efficient than the Hunter in our tests, although fuel economy varies greatly depending on your riding style. Finally, the Ronin is also quite a bit more affordable than the Hunter, with the top-end variants of both differing by as much as Rs 20,000 when it comes to ex-showroom pricing. Of course, deciding on which one purely on these factors wouldn't be fair to either and if you want to make an informed decision, take exhaustive test rides of both before you go ahead with your purchase. The Hunter is a very different sort of Royal Enfield with some core strengths like a characterful, torquey engine and good comfort. The Ronin's trump cards are that it can handle very well and is the more economical of the two to purchase and run.

TVS Ronin
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
•21w

I’m 22 and planning to buy my first bike, mainly for city commuting, with strong pillion comfort as a top priority. We already have a 15-year-old Honda Shine that is still reliable. My parents encouraged me to buy something better than basic commuter bikes like the TVS Sport or Bajaj Platina, and even offered financial help, which I would prefer to avoid since I’ve just started working. Initially, I shortlisted the TVS Raider, Hero Glamour (with cruise control, which I don’t really need), and Honda SP125 because they are affordable. However, I’m concerned about long-term service with TVS and Hero, and the lack of ABS on the Honda SP125. Then I looked at higher-segment options but ruled out sporty bikes with stepped seats (like the Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Apache RTR 160 4V) due to pillion comfort concerns. That left me considering the TVS Ronin, Royal Enfield Hunter 350, and Yamaha XSR155 (which I ruled out due to pillion comfort). Now I’m confused between the comfort and efficiency of the TVS Ronin and the road presence and perceived reliability of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. At the same time, I’m wondering if it would be smarter to save money and stick with a premium 125cc bike, since 90% of my usage will be relaxed city riding and I value cruiser-like comfort over speed.

Verified
•21w

Since you've said that most of your riding is relegated to city riding with a pillion, where comfort and fuel efficiency are top priorities, we'd recommend you stick to a premium 125cc commuter. The TVS Raider is a good option as it offers a comfortable ride and a spacious seat for the rider and pillion. In that category, our top picks are the TVS Raider and Hero Xtreme 125R. Both are available with variants that have a long, single-piece seat, so pillion comfort as well as fuel efficiency will be taken care of. In case you do want to scratch the itch of getting a larger machine, you will be well served by the TVS Ronin as well as the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Both have smooth, torquey engines, plush suspension and are large enough to carry a pillion. Take a test ride of these bikes and see which one you prefer the most before purchasing.

TVS Raider
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 125R
TVS Ronin
Royal Enfield Hunter 350