Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launch Details Revealed
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Highlights
- New Royal Enfield Hunter 350 to be launched in first week of August
- New RE roadster will be the most affordable 350 cc model in the family
- Based on J-platform of RE Classic 350 and RE Meteor 350
Royal Enfield is getting ready to launch its all-new motorcycle based on the new generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 platform, with the J-series engine. The new motorcycle, internally codenamed J1C1, will be launched in the first week of August, and will likely be Royal Enfield's most accessible model, carandbike has learnt. The Royal Enfield Hunter 350, as it will be called commercially, will be based on the J-platform, which also underpins the Meteor 350 and the new Classic 350. The Hunter 350 will use the same 349 cc, single-cylinder engine which makes 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of peak torque at 4,000 rpm.
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The retro looks of the bike are complemented with round tail lamps and turn indicators. The stance is sportier than both the Classic 350 and the Meteor 350 and the overall design is more like a contemporary roadster than the '60s inspired design of the Classic 350.
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The Hunter 350 will still have a reto-styled modern classic design theme, but will wear a slightly more stripped-down look, with a sporty stance, with a more contemporary roadster silhouette than the '60s inspired design of the Classic 350. But there still will be neo-retro elements like a circular headlamp, round turn indicators, rearview mirrors and a small round taillight. The Hunter 350 is also expected to get a round single-pod instrument console to go with the rounded elements and components, but Bluetooth connectivity and the Tripper navigation pod may not be offered as standard.
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The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will sport a chopped rear mudguard, a single-piece seat, slightly rear-set rider footpegs and a stubby exhaust. The 349 cc engine will be shared with the Classic 350 and the Meteor 350.
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The rear mudguard wears a chopped look, and the exhaust will be a short, stubby unit, which is slightly upswept to go with the sporty neo-retro theme of the Hunter 350. The seat will be a single-piece unit, designed to make the Hunter 350 easy to mount and ride. The rider footpegs will be slightly rear-set to go with the sporty stance of the Hunter 350, but the riding position will still be upright, offering comfortable ergonomics for everyday use.
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is expected to be a more affordable model than both the Meteor 350 and the Classic 350, and prices are expected to be around Rs. 1.50 lakh. In terms of competition, the new Hunter 350 will go up against the likes of the Honda CB 350 RS and the Jawa 42.
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