{"id":989,"date":"2022-09-17T04:59:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-17T04:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sparezo.com\/blog\/?p=989"},"modified":"2022-09-17T04:59:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-17T04:59:57","slug":"a-modern-day-motorcycle-royal-enfield-hunter-350cc-worth-buying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sparezo.com\/blog\/2022\/09\/17\/a-modern-day-motorcycle-royal-enfield-hunter-350cc-worth-buying\/","title":{"rendered":"A modern day motorcycle: Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc worth buying?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The fame of the Royal Enfield 350cc has spread like wildfire in the automobile industry. The enthusiasts are excited to have a sneak peek of this new launch. The fact that Royal Enfield has never failed to impress the riders is one of the primary reasons why people keep an eye on their launch. Despite the brand’s popularity, an avid buyer examines and evaluates the bike from various parameters before buying. For those, the main question arises whether this bike is worth buying. Can RE Hunter outperform other bikes in the 350cc segment? And also, Is\u00a0Royal Enfield parts and accessories<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0for this bike currently accessible in the market?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Here, you will get to know all about this\nbike. Let us begin by looking at its current rating and main features: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RATING:\n4.7 \/5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIFICATIONS:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n Engine\n <\/td>\n 349cc, BS6 engine\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Weight\n <\/td>\n 178kg\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Seat Height:\n <\/td>\n 790 mm\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Fuel Capacity:\n <\/td>\n 13 liters\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Reserve Fuel Capacity\n <\/td>\n 2.6 liters\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Wheels\n <\/td>\n Cast Alloy wheel of 17incches, Tubeless Tires\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Brakes:\n <\/td>\n Anti-Lock Disc Brake\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n USB Charging port\n <\/td>\n Yes\n <\/td><\/tr>
\n Colors available:\n <\/td>\n 8 colors -Factory Black, Factory Silver, Dapper White, Dapper Ash,\n Dapper Grey, Rebel Black, Rebel Blue, Rebel Red.\n  \n <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

ABOUT THE BRAND- ROYAL ENFIELD: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Royal Enfield is a big name when it comes\nto the motorcycle industry. The sheer size of the popularity in the whole world\nguarantees a healthy market for upcoming years. Currently, the Company offers\nvarious bike categories by their engine capacity and built style. Powering the\nbike are three engine options, that is, 350cc, 500 cc, and 650 cc engines\navailable in various models. This includes Classic, Bullet, Himalayan, GT\nContinental, and Interceptor. Now, people have an eye on its new models\ncomprising Royal Enfield Classic Reborn, Hunter, Scrambler, and Meteor 350cc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW ENTRY- ALL ABOUT HUNTER 350: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is true that Change is Constant. For\nthis reason, RE makers develops modifications and new models to meet today’s\ndemand. One such model is Royal Enfield Hunter in 350cc segment. With 349cc\nbike engine, this recent launch is a roadster bike and is currently available\nin 3 variants. You can choose from 8 different color options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This bike has a single-piece seat and thus has good pillion space for back rider. Moreover, you can install Royal Enfield Hunter Backrest<\/a><\/strong> for added support. With analogue speedometer, the company has kept its retro style intact. Nevertheless, it is equipped with 2 digital trip meters and a low battery indicator too. Like other motorcycle from RE, you get 2 Year Warranty for RE Hunter with it. Beside this, this bike has same J-Platform like Meteor and Classic 350cc. So, you can feel some modern touch with retro appeal like other bike from this brand.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

DESIGN: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mix of retro and modern look, well describes this bike. Majorly, you can choose from two variants: \u2018Metro\u2019 which rides on alloy wheel whereas \u2018Retro\u2019 wherein the company has switched its popular spoke wheel design to alloy wheel for a modern touch. On the top you can choose from 8 color options to satiate every buyer requirement. In term of build quality, every Royal Enfield part and accessories<\/a><\/strong> in this bike is well fitted with good finishing. Even the foot peg quality is quiet appreciable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the contrary, it has circular headlamp,\nmirror, and indicator which is somewhat similar to its past version of RE. It\nhas simple bodywork, teardrop shaped fuel tank and appearance of a roadster to\ngive a feel of old-school model. It has a low and single-piece seat for\ncomfortable drive for both front and pillion rider.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

PRICE: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company has launched this bike with\nmost affordable pricing which starts at Rs 1.30 lakh in Indian market. The\ninternational prices are yet to be announced. Comparing from other bike, it has\nrival with Yamaha FZ25, Pulsar 250, and the Suzuki Gixxer in terms of pricing.\nSo, it is good option for people who are looking for modern aesthetic in\naffordable pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEST RIDE: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘Amazed by the smooth engine and throttle\nresponse’ is what reported by a potential buyer after a test ride. With 790mm\nseat height, the position is sporty and comfortable on city roads. Even a short\nheight rider feels ease to ride this bike. Both feet can be rested on the\nground easily and further away from the pegs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nonetheless, even a taller rider wouldn\u2019t\nfeel any trouble either, because of single seat which lets the rider have\nenough space to move around. However, after a while, on long drives, you feel\nlike stretching out to grab the handlebar as you began to feel uncomfortable.\nHowever, you can always install customized Royal\nEnfield Hunter Seats<\/strong> according to your needs. It’s low weight and sharp\nrake angle has combined to proffer terrific riding dynamics. In all, it is\nlighter and quick, which lets rider control the bike effortlessly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

METEOR VS HUNTER VS CLASSIC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apart from facing stiff competition among\nvarious motorcycle brands, Hunter 350 has competitor in same brand too. There\nis all new Classic Reborn, upcoming Bullet, Meteor that fall in 350cc\ncategories and are equally good. However, differences in features can help you\nfind the priority and make a best choice for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Hunter 350 is 14 kg lighter\nthan Meteor and thus easy to grasp. <\/li>
  2. Hunter is slightly vibrating\nthan Classic and thus Classic outperform the former in terms of handling. <\/li>
  3. With 790cc seat height, Hunter\nis better accessible when compared with Classic 805mm seat. <\/li>
  4. In terms of look, Classic and\nMeteor is an old school bike with retro look whereas Hunter has a modern look. <\/li>
  5. Classic and Hunter comfortably\nlevel is somewhat similar.  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    CRITICS: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Although the bike is getting favorable\nresponse from the market due to multitude of positive features, yet critics\npoints out few thing that this bike lacks. One such thing is absence of LED\nlight in the front. It is articulated that LED lights would have improved the\nlooks and visibility of the road in night. Secondly, this bike misses out GPS\nas standard. Beside this, long drives can be daunting due to stiff rider\nposition leading to uncomfortable ride on highways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \nAnyways, this feature doesn\u2019t stop a buyer from neglecting the bike, as oppose,\nexceptional attributes of this bike overcome its drawbacks. In the nutshell, it\ncomes with some of best features and look in this price range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SHOULD YOU BUY? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you are finding a budget buy with the\nlegacy of Royal Enfield, then Royal Enfield Hunter is a sure shot. Among all RE\nbikes, Hunter 350 has modern look and is perfect for city rides. So, it is a\nbest choice for a daily commuter as it’s pretty affordable and has some great\nofferings. Also, remember that its simple construction will allow the rider to\nmake modifications and make it unique among rider groups.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MODIFICATIONS: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It is an outlook that as the number of\nparticle bikes increases on roads, the demand for its parts also grows. Due to\nthis, manufacturers have been eagerly waiting for this new launch to produce\nits spare parts and accessories to go hand in hand to meet the owners’ demands.\nAs the demand graph rises exponentially, sellers come with unique accessories\nat more reasonable prices. Specifically, this bike has a simple construction\nthat has made modification easy. Therefore, you can always look for Royal\nEnfield Hunter parts and accessories offline and online channels which offer\ngood deals. It can either be done to uplift its aesthetic or its performance,\nit is up to you.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    SUMMARY: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Newly launched, Hunter has gained\npopularity among riders and slowly become a sight on roads. However, we are yet\nto see an extensive number of the Hunter 350 on the roads, unlike other RE\nbikes. Since this bike is comparatively new, the wait to see it in a modified\navatar could be a longer. In all, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is just a new flavor\nthat the Royal Enfield lovers look out for.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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