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Royal Enfield Hunter 350 vs Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Hunter 350: Which Should You Buy?

Royal Enfield’s 350 twins share a heart but not a personality. The Classic 350 is the upright, old-school cruiser people picture on weekend rides; the Hunter 350 is the same platform sharpened for traffic, shorter riders and daily use. This page is for anyone stuck between heritage looks and a bike that is easier to live with in town.

Comparison overview

Key highlights	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Expected ex-showroom	₹138,000	₹187,000
Engine	349 cc	349 cc
Mileage	36.2 kmpl	35.0 kmpl
Power	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm	20.2 BHP @ 6100 RPM (14.87 KW)
Top speed	130 kmph	115 kmph

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

₹138,000 Onwards

Royal Enfield Classic 350

₹187,000 Onwards

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Specifications

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Performance 3

Performance	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Mileage	36.2 Kmpl	35 Kmpl
Top Speed	130	115
Max Torque	27 Nm @ 4000 rpm	27 Nm @ 4000 rpm

Engine 7

Engine	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Displacement	349	349
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	9.5 : 1
Cooling System	Air-oil cooled	Air-Oil Cooled
Bore	72	72
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Stroke	85.8	85.8
Valve Per Cylinder	2	2

Battery 3

Battery	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Battery Type	VRLA (maintenance free)	VRLA (Maintenance Free)
Battery Capacity	12 V - 8 Ah	12V, 8 Ah
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes

Fuel 6

Fuel	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Fuel Supply	Electronic fuel injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Capacity	13	13
Fuel Reserve	2.6	2.6
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital

Dimensions 8

Dimensions	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Ground Clearance	160	170
Height	1070	1090
Kerb Weight	181	195
Length	2055	2145
Passenger Footrest	Yes	Yes
Seat Height	790	805
Total Weight	360	—
Width	810	785

Transmission 3

Transmission	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Clutch	Wet, multi-plates (Assist & Slip) Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plates
Gear Box	5 Speed	5 Speed
Transmission	Constant mesh	Chain Drive

Brakes 5

Brakes	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Rear Brake	disc	152.5 MM Drum, Single Piston Floating Caliper
Abs	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc	300 MM Disc With Twin Piston Floating Caliper
Front Brake Diameter	300	300
Rear Brake Diameter	270	152.5

Suspension 2

Suspension	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Suspension Front	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel	Telescopic, 41MM Forks, 130MM Travel
Suspension Rear	Twin shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload	Twin Tube Emulsion Shock Absorbers With 6-Step Adjustable Preload (90MM Travel)

Wheels & Tyres 9

Wheels & Tyres	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Tyre Size	Front : 110/70-17" 54P- 17, Rear : 140/70 - 17	Front: 100/90 - 19 - 57P / Rear: 120/80 - 18 - 62P(Spoke),Front: 100/90 - 19 - 57P , Rear: 120/80 - 18 - 62P (Alloy)
Wheel Size	Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch	Front : 19 inch, Rear : 18 inch
Wheels Type	Alloy	Spoke
Tubeless Tyre	Tubeless	Tubed
Wheelbase	1370	1390
Front Tyre Pressure Rider	29	32
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	29	32
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider	32	32
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion	36	36

Electricals 2

Electricals	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Mobile Connectivity	Yes	—
Usb Charging Port	Yes	Yes

Lights 4

Lights	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Tail Light	LED	LED
Drls	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes

Instrument Cluster 7

Instrument Cluster	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Display	LCD	Semi-Digital
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Techometer	Digital	—
Clock	Yes	Yes

Seat 1

Seat	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Seat Type	—	Single

Features 2

Features	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Navigation	Yes	—
Call Sms Alerts	Yes	—

Other 12

Other	Hunter 350	Classic 350
Max Power	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm	20.2 BHP @ 6100 rpm (14.87 kW)
Emission Type	BS6 Phase 2B	BS6 Phase 2
Engine Type	Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Air-Oil cooled	1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves
Load Carrying Capacity	179	—
Body Type	Street Bike	Cruiser
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Frame	Twin Downtube Spine Frame	Twin Downtube Spine Frame
Braking Type	Dual Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Ignition	Electronic Fuel Injection(EFI)	Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) (CONTI)
Head Light	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	Halogen Bulb	LED
Stepup Seat	Yes	—

Verdict

Buy the Classic 350 if you want the relaxed, feet-forward posture, longer saddle time and the traditional RE silhouette. Buy the Hunter 350 if most of your kilometres are in the city, you want a flatter handlebar and a bike that feels lighter to flick through gaps. Neither is a sports bike; both are about character. The Hunter is the easier daily tool. The Classic is the one you will still photograph after five years.

Real-world usage

In stop-go traffic the Hunter’s more compact stance and flatter bar make lane filtering less of a workout; the Classic feels longer and more planted once you are past 60 km/h. On broken city tarmac both are fine if you keep speeds honest — the Classic’s touring-biased setup is happier on bad highways, the Hunter is happier around town. Claimed mileage is in the same band; real-world figures depend more on throttle and pillion than on which badge is on the tank. If you share the bike, check seat height and reach on both — the Hunter is usually the more approachable of the two.

Which one should you buy?

Choose the Classic 350 if you tour, carry a pillion often, or specifically want the chrome-era look and upright cruiser ergonomics. Choose the Hunter 350 if your week is office commutes, you prefer a neutral riding position, or you found the Classic too tall or too long in a test ride.

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FAQs

Which is cheaper, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 or Royal Enfield Classic 350?

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 starts at ₹138,000 and Royal Enfield Classic 350 starts at ₹187,000. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is cheaper by ₹49,000 at expected ex-showroom.

Which has better mileage or range?

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is listed at 36.2 kmpl; Royal Enfield Classic 350 is listed at 35 kmpl. Royal Enfield Hunter 350 claims 1.2 kmpl more.

Should I buy the Hunter 350 or the Classic 350?

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