Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Bajaj Pulsar 220F
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and Bajaj Pulsar 220F are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹2,046 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Pulsar 220F takes 6 of the 7 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6.5/10 for the Hunter 350 and 6/10 for the Pulsar 220F.
Category by category
Price
Hunter 350
The Hunter 350 starts ₹2,046 lower (₹1,37,640 against ₹1,39,686), about ₹70 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Pulsar 220F
Pulsar 220F claims 43 kmpl against 36.2 kmpl. That is roughly ₹4,842 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Pulsar 220F
Pulsar 220F has the better power-to-weight ratio: 126 against 112 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Pulsar 220F
Pulsar 220F adds rear disc brake and tubeless tyres that the Hunter 350 does not have on any variant.
Features
Pulsar 220F
Pulsar 220F gets alloy wheels, led headlamp, led daytime running lamp and led tail lamp.
City manners
Pulsar 220F
Pulsar 220F is 21 kg lighter and taller in the seat (795 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Pulsar 220F
Pulsar 220F comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Hunter 350.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Hunter 350 if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- your priority is first bike
- your priority is daily city commute
Buy the Pulsar 220F if
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Hunter 350 | Pulsar 220F |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,37,640 | ₹1,39,686 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,59,600 | ₹1,61,800 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹1,04,390 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹7,660 | ₹7,768 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,25,860 | ₹3,03,958 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Royal EnfieldHunter 350 | BajajPulsar 220F |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,37,640 | ₹1,39,686 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹4,360 | ₹4,430 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 349.3 cc | 220 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 2 Valves |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 20.1 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 18.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 36.2 kmpl | 43 kmpl |
| Cooling | Oil-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 136 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 181 kg | 160 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Length | 2055 mm | 2035 mm |
| Width | 810 mm | 750 mm |
| Height | 1070 mm | 1165 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 280 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 153 mm | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Single Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel | Telescopic, with anti-friction bush |
| Rear suspension | Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload | 5 way adjustable, Nitrox shock absorber |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 90/90-17Tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-17 | 120/80-17Tubeless |
Hunter 350 vs Pulsar 220F: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Hunter 350 or the Pulsar 220F?
- The Hunter 350 is cheaper by ₹2,046 at the base variant (₹1,37,640 against ₹1,39,686 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Hunter 350 or the Pulsar 220F?
- The Pulsar 220F claims 43 kmpl against 36.2 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Hunter 350 and Pulsar 220F in Delhi?
- About ₹2,200: roughly ₹1,59,600 for the Hunter 350 and ₹1,61,800 for the Pulsar 220F, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,25,860 for the Hunter 350 and ₹3,03,958 for the Pulsar 220F, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Pulsar 220F comes out ₹21,902 ahead.
