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Royal Enfield Hunter 350: Features Explained

Royal Enfield Hunter 350: Features Explained

BikeDekho 2 months ago

From LEDs to ABS: all the tech that makes for a convenient and a safe ride

The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has always been positioned as the brand's most accessible and urban-friendly motorcycle.

With its compact dimensions, punchy 349cc engine, and modern styling, it aims to appeal to younger riders and city commuters alike. But beyond the way it rides, the Hunter 350 also packs a decent list of features—some standard, some optional—depending on the variant you choose. Here's a closer look at what it offers:

Convenience Features

The Hunter 350 comes equipped with a clean and easy-to-read semi-digital instrument cluster. It gets an analogue speedometer with a digital display that shows essential information such as fuel level, trip meters, and odometer readings. However, the base variant gets a simpler looking semi-digital unit, but with similar readouts.

Adding to the convenience is Royal Enfield's Tripper navigation pod, which offers turn-by-turn navigation via Bluetooth connectivity. However, this feature is optional on the base variant, meaning buyers will need to pay extra if they want navigation assistance. The same goes for the USB charging port, which is extremely useful for daily commuting and touring but isn't standard on the entry-level trim.

Lighting is another area where the Hunter sees an upgrade. The motorcycle now gets an LED headlight on the top variants addressing complaints about the halogen unit of the base variant, that doesn't offer enough road illumination during night cruising.The indicators are also LED on most variants, with the exception of the base model, which continues with halogen lights all-round. The LED headlight is the same unit used on other Royal Enfield bikes like the Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450.

Safety Features

On the safety front, the Hunter 350 has dual-channel ABS on all variants except the base. This significantly improves braking confidence, especially on wet or unpredictable road surfaces. The base variant has a a rear drum brake with single-channel ABS (for the front wheel only).

Another notable point is the wheel and tyre configuration. The base variant comes with spoked wheels paired with tube-type tyres at both ends. While this setup looks rugged, it isn't the most practical for urban usage or long-distance touring, where puncture repairs can quickly become a hassle. On the other hand, the higher variants gets tubeless alloy wheels, which can ease handling punctures.

All said and done, if you are in the market for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and are planning to book it, our detailed bookings guide will help you. And if you are taking out a loan, our EMI buying guide will help you has answered all your questions. Also, here is the Hunter 350's detailed explainer in real-life images. Apart from this, if you are considering the Meteor 350 as an alternative to the Hunter 350, here's a detailed comparison between them.

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