It is no secret that Royal Enfield has been working on a new naked street motorcycle called the Hunter 350. The bike has been spotted testing numerous times giving us a fair idea of what to expect. Now, the production-ready version of the Hunter 350 has been leaked online. Let’s take a look at what we can expect from it:
What to expect
Both the 2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Hunter 350 are based on the J architecture, which debuted in the Meteor 350. Similarly, the Hunter 350 is going to be powered by the same engine found on the Meteor 350. It is a 349cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine with an OHC design. This engine makes 20.2 hp power at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Additionally, the engine will allow for lower emissions and instant acceleration. The RE Hunter 350 has been spied on multiple occasions and by the looks of it, it looks like a sportier version of the Meteor 350.
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It is sort of becoming a trend for bikemakers to roll out sportier and more aggressive versions of their retro-styled roadsters. We have witnessed Honda pulling it off with the CB350RS and Jawa doing it with the new Forty-two. It seems like RE is going to tread down the same path with the Meteor 350. It is evident from the images that the Hunter 350 has a sportier stance and it could sport a 17-inch front as opposed to Meteor 350’s 19-inch front wheel. Other notable elements include an upswept exhaust, wide tires, redesigned side panels, a muscular front look, and split grab rails.
Upfront, the chrome detailing on the circular halogen headlamp should also be noted and the teardrop-shaped fuel tank continues on. The rear end also looks a lot sleeker and more compact than before. Furthermore, the revised instrument cluster comprises a separate pod for the Google-powered Tripper Navigation system and a digital reading shows information like the fuel gauge. However, we expect it to be a paid accessory since Royal Enfield removed this feature from the Meteor 350 and Himalayan due to the ongoing chip shortage.