Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Hunter 350
The cheapest door into the Royal Enfield club, drum brake included
In short
The Hunter 350 is Royal Enfield's cheapest roadster, built around the familiar 349cc single making 20.2bhp, priced from ₹1.38 lakh. It suits new riders and city commuters who want the RE badge without cruiser bulk, but the trade-off is a rear drum brake and a bare features list next to disc-braked 160-200cc rivals.
- Engine
- 349 cc
- Power
- 20.2 bhp
- Claimed mileage
- 36.2 kmpl
- Kerb weight
- 181 kg
What works
- 181kg kerb weight, the lightest current Royal Enfield
- 790mm seat height suits shorter riders easily
- 36.2kmpl claimed, near the top of the RE range
- Slipper clutch and turn-by-turn nav at this price
What doesn't
- Rear drum brake while most 350cc rivals run twin discs
- Only 5-speed gearbox with no rear disc option
- Feels stretched and buzzy past 90kmph on the highway
Best for: First bike, Daily city commute, Budget RE ownership
Price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi. On-road estimate for Delhi; other cities on the price page.
The Hunter 350 is sold in 4 variants, from ₹1,37,640 for the Standard to ₹1,71,077 for the Top, ex-showroom Delhi.
That makes it priced 26th lowest among the 75 sports bikes we have reviewed. Its closest price rivals are the Apache RTR 200 4V (₹751 more) and the Pulsar NS 200 (₹1,639 more).
On the road in Delhi, budget about ₹1.6 Lakh for the base variant once 8% Delhi road tax, registration and five-year third-party insurance are added. Dealers often quote higher by bundling accessories, extended warranty and handling charges; all three are negotiable.
| Variant | Ex-showroom | Rough EMI |
|---|---|---|
Standard | ₹1,37,640 | |
Base Premium | ₹1,51,025 | |
Mid | ₹1,66,372 | |
Top | ₹1,71,077 |
Mileage
Hunter 350's claimed mileage is 36.2 kmpl. Owners and our own riding put the real figure between 33 and 36 kmpl, roughly 5% under the brochure number, which is typical once traffic, a pillion and short trips are factored in.
Among the 67 sports bikes we have reviewed it ranks 38th for mileage, 6 kmpl below the group average of 42 kmpl.
Engine and ride
The 349cc oil-cooled engine makes 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 181 kg that is 112 bhp per tonne, 52th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Torque is high relative to peak power, which is what you want for pulling away with a pillion and riding a gear higher in traffic rather than chasing the redline.
Chassis hardware includes single-channel ABS and a slipper clutch, with a disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper up front and drum, 153 mm at the rear.
At 790 mm the seat is average for the class; most riders from 5'5" up will be comfortable at stops.
Our review
Riding impressions and the buying advice a spec sheet cannot give.
Verdict
The Hunter 350 is Royal Enfield's answer to riders who want the brand's sound and stance without the size or price of a Classic. At ₹1.38 lakh it undercuts every other Royal Enfield, and the familiar 349cc single, tuned for low-end pull rather than outright speed, suits that brief. It is not trying to be fast; it is trying to be the easiest, cheapest way into the badge.
Riding it every day
At 181kg it is the lightest bike RE sells, and that shows the moment you filter through Bengaluru or Mumbai traffic. The 790mm seat lets most riders flat-foot at signals, the throttle response is forgiving for new riders, and 36.2kmpl claimed mileage means fuel stops stay infrequent. The single-channel ABS and front disc handle routine city braking well; it is the rear drum that reminds you this is the base variant, with noticeably longer stopping distances on wet tarmac.
What to know before buying
The 5-speed gearbox and 20.2bhp output mean overtaking on the highway takes planning, and vibrations creep in past 90kmph on longer rides. There is no rear disc even on the Top variant, which matters if you ride two-up regularly. Royal Enfield's service network is wide and parts are cheap, which offsets some of the equipment gap versus rivals like the Pulsar N160.
Who should buy it
A first-time rider, a short commuter, or anyone who wants a Royal Enfield without paying Classic or Bullet money should shortlist the Hunter 350. Riders planning frequent two-up highway trips or wanting a rear disc as standard should look one segment up.
Features and colours
- Single-channel ABS
- Front disc brake
- Side-stand engine cut-off
- Hazard lamps
- Slipper clutch
- Digital console
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- USB charging port
- Engine kill switch
On safety kit the Hunter 350 has single-channel abs, front disc brake, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. ABS acts on the front wheel only; the rear can still lock under a hard stamp.
Against XSR 155, Pulsar 220F or Bullet 350, it gets slipper clutch and turn-by-turn navigation that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels and led headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 10 colours: Factory Black, Graphite Grey, Dapper Grey, Rio White, Mumbai Yellow, Moonshot White, Tokyo Black, London Red, Rebel Blue and Tarmac Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Warranty, service and ownership
Standard warranty is 3 years or 30,000 km. After the free services, the recommended interval is every 5,000 km.
Royal Enfield runs a sizeable sales and service network in India, at roughly 2,200 touchpoints. Spares and a mechanic who knows the model are rarely far away.
The Hunter 350 launched in 2025, so long-term reliability and resale data are still thin. That is not a mark against it, just a reason to prefer the standard warranty and keep service records.
Hunter 350: questions people ask
- What is the price of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350?
- The Hunter 350 costs between ₹1,37,640 and ₹1,71,077 ex-showroom Delhi across 4 variants, as of September 2026. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance and varies by state.
- What is the on-road price of the Hunter 350 in Delhi?
- Roughly ₹1.6 Lakh for the base variant in Delhi: ₹1,37,640 ex-showroom plus ₹11,011 road tax, ₹1,100 registration and about ₹9,845 insurance. This is an estimate; dealer quotes include handling and accessories.
- What is the mileage of the Hunter 350?
- Claimed mileage is 36.2 kmpl. Owners typically see 33–36 kmpl in mixed city and highway riding.
- How much does the Hunter 350 cost to run per month?
- Fuel works out to about ₹2.75 per km in Delhi, so a 30 km daily commute costs roughly ₹2,143 a month before servicing.
- What is the EMI for the Hunter 350?
- With 10% down, a 36-month loan at 9.5% on the base variant comes to about ₹4,360 a month. A shorter tenure raises the EMI but cuts total interest; see the EMI calculator on the price page.
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Hunter 350?
- It uses a 349cc engine producing 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Hunter 350 suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Hunter 350 or XSR 155: which is better?
- The XSR 155 is ₹13,317 more expensive to start and more efficient at 46 kmpl against 36.2 kmpl. Pick the Hunter 350 for first bike, the XSR 155 for style-focused riders. Our side-by-side comparison covers every spec.
- Which bikes are cheaper than the Hunter 350?
- Among the 75 sports bikes we have reviewed, the Pulsar 125 (₹93,507), the Apache RTR 160 (₹1.11 Lakh), the Pulsar N160 (₹1.22 Lakh) start lower.
- Is the Hunter 350 too small for two-up highway rides?
- It carries a pillion fine around town, but the short wheelbase and modest suspension travel make it happier in the city than on long two-up highway stretches. Expect it to feel busy once you hold 90kmph with a passenger aboard.
- Does the drum rear brake matter in daily riding?
- In stop-start traffic it does the job, but riders switching from disc-braked 160-200cc bikes will notice longer stopping distances in the wet. It is a real spec cut RE made to hit this price, not a minor detail.
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