We already know what to expect from the Royal Enfield 350 in terms of its design thanks to the multiple spy shots and leaks which have surfaced over the past few months. Now, the specifications of the Hunter 350 have leaked via an ARAI document. We expect the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 to go on sale in August.
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What does the leak reveal?
The type approval certificate reveals the engine specifications and dimensions of the upcoming Hunter 350. According to the leak, the Hunter 350 is 2055 mm long, 800 mm wide, and 1055 mm tall. It has a wheelbase of 1380 mm and a gross weight of 360 kgs. The Hunter 350 will be powered by the familiar 350cc motor which also powers the Classic and the Meteor. It produces 20 hp and around 27 nm of torque.
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. 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.