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Royal Enfield Classic 350vsRoyal Enfield Hunter 350

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350

66% Match

The Hunter 350 is the sharper buy for most riders: it undercuts the Classic 350 by nearly ₹50,000 while matching its 349cc engine output, yet adds a higher top speed, slipper clutch, newer BS6 Phase 2B emission compliance and a digital LCD console. The Classic 350 counters with its signature retro styling cues, bigger 19-inch front wheel, LED headlamp and slightly more ground clearance, making it the pick for buyers prioritising cruiser-style comfort and heritage looks over outright value.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Redditch

₹1.87 - ₹2.24 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

LED Headlamp with DRLs
The Classic 350 features an LED headlamp with daytime running lights, while the Hunter makes do with a halogen headlamp.
Bigger Front Wheel
A 19-inch front wheel paired with an 18-inch rear gives the Classic its distinctive retro stance versus the Hunter's 17-inch front and rear setup.
More Ground Clearance
The Classic offers 170 mm of ground clearance compared to the Hunter's 160 mm, useful for rougher roads.

AI Match

66%

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Performance
70%
Comfort
62%
Efficiency
78%
Features & Tech
70%
Safety
68%
Ownership
72%
Practicality
68%
Value
82%

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Standard

₹1.38 - ₹1.7 Lakh

Ex-showroom price

Nearly ₹50,000 Cheaper
At ₹1,37,640 ex-showroom versus ₹1,87,434 for the Classic 350, the Hunter delivers the same engine for significantly less money.
Higher Top Speed
The Hunter tops out at 130 kmph compared to the Classic's 115 kmph despite sharing the identical 20.2 bhp engine.
Assist & Slipper Clutch
The Hunter gets an assist-and-slipper clutch for lighter lever effort and smoother downshifts, while the Classic uses a standard wet multiplate clutch.

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Daily Commuter

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Royal Enfield Hunter 350

72% Match

+6%vs 66% overall match

The Hunter 350 is lighter, cheaper, has better mileage and a smaller, flickable footprint that suits stop-go city traffic better than the heavier, longer Classic 350.

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Why Hunter 350 for you?

Lower price, easier entry

At ₹1,37,640 ex-showroom vs ₹1,87,434, the Hunter 350 is significantly cheaper, freeing up budget for a first-time or daily-use buyer.

Better fuel efficiency

36.2 kmpl ARAI figure beats the Classic's 34 kmpl owner-reported figure, meaning lower running costs for daily commuting.

Lighter and more compact

181 kg kerb weight and shorter 2055mm length make it easier to filter through traffic and park in tight city spaces compared to the 195 kg, 2145mm Classic.

AI Insights

Every vehicle has a different personality.

Find out how the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and Royal Enfield Hunter 350 stack up across key factors and see what makes each of them unique.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 pulls ahead overall

Both bikes share an identical motor, so the radar is really a story of Hunter's lighter, more affordable, tech-forward package versus Classic's heavier, cruiser-biased comfort and road presence.

Nearly ₹50,000 Cheaper

At ₹1,37,640 ex-showroom versus ₹1,87,434 for the Classic 350, the Hunter delivers the same engine for significantly less money.

Higher Top Speed

The Hunter tops out at 130 kmph compared to the Classic's 115 kmph despite sharing the identical 20.2 bhp engine.

Assist & Slipper Clutch

The Hunter gets an assist-and-slipper clutch for lighter lever effort and smoother downshifts, while the Classic uses a standard wet multiplate clutch.

A Trade-off

The Classic 350 features an LED headlamp with daytime running lights, while the Hunter makes do with a halogen headlamp.

Key Highlights

Strengths that matter every day.

A side-by-side look at what each one does best, so you can choose what fits your needs.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Strengths for those who prioritise performance.

LED Headlamp with DRLs
The Classic 350 features an LED headlamp with daytime running lights, while the Hunter makes do with a halogen headlamp.
Bigger Front Wheel
A 19-inch front wheel paired with an 18-inch rear gives the Classic its distinctive retro stance versus the Hunter's 17-inch front and rear setup.
More Ground Clearance
The Classic offers 170 mm of ground clearance compared to the Hunter's 160 mm, useful for rougher roads.
LED Turn Signals
Turn indicators on the Classic are LED units, whereas the Hunter relies on halogen bulbs for its signals.
Longer Wheelbase & Body
With a 1390 mm wheelbase and 2145 mm overall length versus the Hunter's 1370 mm and 2055 mm, the Classic offers a more stretched-out, cruiser-style riding stance.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Strengths for those who prioritise power, performance and value.

Nearly ₹50,000 Cheaper
At ₹1,37,640 ex-showroom versus ₹1,87,434 for the Classic 350, the Hunter delivers the same engine for significantly less money.
Higher Top Speed
The Hunter tops out at 130 kmph compared to the Classic's 115 kmph despite sharing the identical 20.2 bhp engine.
Assist & Slipper Clutch
The Hunter gets an assist-and-slipper clutch for lighter lever effort and smoother downshifts, while the Classic uses a standard wet multiplate clutch.
Newer Emission Standard
The Hunter is certified to BS6 Phase 2B, a step ahead of the Classic's BS6 Phase 2 compliance.
Lighter & More Efficient
At 181 kg kerb weight and 36.2 kmpl ARAI-rated mileage, the Hunter is lighter and more fuel efficient than the 195 kg Classic 350.

Features & Specs

Features that matter every day.

Instead of counting features, we compare which ones each vehicle actually includes.

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Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring
Vehicle Location Tracking No No
Lights
Headlight LED Headlamp Halogen Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) 1
Brake/Tail Light Halogen Bulb Halogen Bulb
Hazard Warning Lights 1 1
Pass Light 1 1
Turn Signal LED Halogen Bulb
Seat & Storage
Under Seat Storage No No
Pillion Seat Optional Stepped Seat
Pillion Comfort Footrest Footrest, Grab rail

Max Power	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm	20.2 bhp @ 6100 rpm
Max Torque	27 Nm @ 4000 rpm	27 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Top Speed	115 kmph	130 kmph
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Riding Range	442 km	455 km
Riding Modes	No	No
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Displacement	349 cc	349.34 cc
Mileage - Owner Reported	34 kmpl	35 kmpl
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Assist And Slipper Clutch
Engine Type	1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves	1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 2 Valves
Bore x Stroke	72 mm x 85.8 mm	72 mm x 85.8 mm
Compression Ratio	9.5 : 1	9.5:1
Spark Plugs	1 Per Cylinder	1 Per Cylinder
Battery	12V, 8 Ah, VRLA (Maintenance Free)	12 V - 8 Ah VRLA
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2B
Mileage - ARAI		36.2 kmpl

Braking System	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS
Front Brake	Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper	Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brake	Drum, 152.5 mm	Drum, 153 mm
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke
Wheel Size	Front - 19 inch, Rear - 18 inch	Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
Tyre Size	Front - 100/90 - 19, Rear - 120/80 - 18	Front - 100/80 - 17, Rear - 120/80 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed
Tyre Pressure (Rider Only)	Front - 32 psi, Rear - 32 psi	Front - 29 psi, Rear - 32 psi
Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	Front - 32 psi, Rear - 36 psi	Front - 29 psi, Rear - 33 psi

Front Suspension	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 130 mm travel	Telescopic, 41mm forks, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension	Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload	Twin tube emulsion shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	1	1
Chassis Type	Twin Downtube Spine Frame	Double-downtube Frame

Vehicle Warranty	30,000 km or 3 years	30,000 km or 3 years
No. of Free Services	4	4
1st Service	500 km or 45 days	500 km or 45 days
2nd Service	5000 km or 180 days	5000 km or 180 days
3rd Service	10000 km or 365 days	10000 km or 365 days
4th Service	15000 km or 540 days	15000 km or 540 days

Kerb Weight	195 kg	181 kg
Seat Height	805 mm	790 mm
Ground Clearance	170 mm	160 mm
Overall Dimensions (LxWxH)	2145 mm x 785 mm x 1090 mm	2055 mm x 810 mm x 1070 mm
Wheelbase	1390 mm	1370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	13 litres	13 litres
Reserve Fuel Capacity	2.6 litres	2.6 litres

USB Charging Port	Front	Yes
Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Start Type	Self Start	Self Start
Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off	1	1
Kill Switch	1	1
Adjustable levers	No	No
Windscreen	No	No
Center stand availability	1	1
Saree Guard	2	1
Quickshifter	No	No
Traction Control	No	No
Silencer Cover	1	1

Headlight	LED Headlamp	Halogen Headlamp
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	1
Brake/Tail Light	Halogen Bulb	Halogen Bulb
Hazard Warning Lights	1	1
Pass Light	1	1
Turn Signal	LED	Halogen Bulb

Under Seat Storage	No	No
Pillion Seat	Optional	Stepped Seat
Pillion Comfort	Footrest	Footrest, Grab rail

Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue
Tachometer	No	No
Clock	1	1
Gear Indicator	1
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital	LCD Semi-Digital Display with Brightness Control
Mobile Phone Connectivity	Optional	Optional
GPS & Navigation	Optional	Optional
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter	2 Tripmeters, Digital	2 Tripmeters, Digital
Stand Alarm		1
Low Battery Indicator	1	1
Hazard Warning Indicator	1	1
High Beam Indicator	1	1
Malfunction Indicator	1	1
OTA Updates	Not Available	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	No	No
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	1	1
Low Oil Indicator	1	1
Service Reminder Indicator	1	1

Royal Enfield Classic 350vsRoyal Enfield Hunter 350

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

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Every vehicle has a different personality.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 pulls ahead overall

Strengths that matter every day.

Royal Enfield Classic 350

Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Features that matter every day.

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Brakes & Wheels

Suspensions & Chassis

Warranty and Services

Dimensions

Safety & Convenience

Mobile App Monitoring

Lights

Seat & Storage

Instrument Cluster

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