Royal Enfield Hunter 350

Hunter 350 or HNTR 350?

Royal Enfield France sells this model as the “HNTR 350”, as in the United Kingdom and Germany; in the United States it is still called the “Hunter 350”, the name used by the international press. It is the same motorcycle: only the side-panel badge changes from market to market.

Which versions and at what price?

A single mechanical version is offered, with the price depending on the colour (prices shown by Royal Enfield France, subject to availability):

• Graphite Grey and Rio White, €4,490;
• Tokyo Black and London Red, €4,590.

An earlier model year bike (“≤ 2025”) in Dapper White is still listed at €4,490, while stocks last. In the United States, the 2026 Hunter 350 costs $4,299 in Graphite Grey or Tokyo Black; the 2027 model year is already listed there at $4,499.

What did the 2025 update change?

Launched in August 2022, the Hunter 350 was revised in April 2025. Royal Enfield added an assist and slipper clutch, a first on its 350s, an LED headlamp, a Tripper Pod navigation module and a fast-charging USB-C socket. The rear suspension was modified, ground clearance raised to 160 mm and the seat redesigned for better cushioning. The 2026 model year sold in France gains Euro 5+ homologation (May 2026 owner’s manual) and the new Graphite Grey colour; Royal Enfield documents no other mechanical change.

How good is the engine?

The 349 cc “J-series” single, shared with the Meteor 350 and Classic 350, is air- and oil-cooled, fuel-injected and has 2 valves, with a single overhead camshaft according to MCN and Motorcycle.com. It makes 20.2 hp (14.87 kW) at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm at 4,000 rpm, far below the 35 kW A2 limit; it does, however, exceed the 11 kW A1 limit. The gearbox has 5 speeds and Royal Enfield quotes a top speed of 114 km/h.

The owner’s manual gives a bore × stroke of 72 × 85.8 mm, a long stroke consistent with the displacement. The 2026 French and British spec sheets give 75 × 85.5 mm, which would equal about 378 cc: we use the manual’s figure.

Motorcycle.com finds the engine surprisingly spunky but out of steam on back roads. MCN reckons the Hunter will sit at 68 mph (110 km/h) all day without the punch to stay ahead of traffic, and RevZilla sees it run out of breath beyond 75 mph (120 km/h).

How does it ride?

The steel twin-downtube frame sits on a 41 mm telescopic fork (130 mm of travel) and twin shocks with 6-position preload adjustment. The 2026 manual quotes 100 mm of rear travel, the British spec sheet 102 mm and the old US spec sheet 90 mm. The 17-inch alloy wheels wear 110/70 and 140/70 tubeless tyres. Braking relies on a 300 mm front disc with a two-piston floating caliper and a 270 mm rear disc, with dual-channel ABS.

The 1,370 mm wheelbase, 790 mm seat and 181 kg kerb weight (90% fuel and oil) make it a compact motorcycle. The manual and the British spec page give 160 mm of ground clearance; the 2026 French and British PDF spec sheets repeat the 150.5 mm of the 2022 version. Royal Enfield does not publish steering geometry: Motorcycle.com and RevZilla quote 25 degrees of rake and 3.7 inches (94 mm) of trail for the 2022 version.

MCN praises impressive, nimble handling but finds the front a little soft and the rear harsh. Cycle World finds the chassis starts to wallow when the pace rises, and Visordown faults the CEAT tyres for a lack of grip and the front brake for feeling soft.

What electronics?

Apart from ABS, the Hunter has no rider aids: no riding modes, traction control or cruise control. The instruments combine a needle and an LCD screen, supplemented by the Tripper Pod, which displays turn-by-turn navigation from the Royal Enfield app via Bluetooth. Equipment includes a gear position indicator, a fast-charging USB-C socket (5 V/9 V, 3 A), centre and side stands and a cable-operated throttle.

Who is it for?

The Hunter 350 targets beginners, A2 licence holders and city riders who want a simple, affordable motorcycle. Motorcycle.com sees it introducing many new riders to motorcycling; SoyMotero advises against it for motorway use.

Fuel consumption, maintenance and recalls

Royal Enfield quotes 2.63 L/100 km (cycle not specified) and 64.87 g/km of CO2; no foreign press test publishes a measured figure. The tank holds 13 litres. The oil is changed every 10,000 km or every 12 months, and the warranty is 3 years.

No recall affects the Hunter 350 in France (RappelConso, EU Safety Gate). In the United States, NHTSA recall 24V713000 covered the side and rear reflectors, which did not comply with FMVSS 108, on 2023 model year Hunter 350s sold in that market.