With a starting price of under $4,000, the Hunter is the most affordable Royal Enfield you can buy. For 2025, it has been notably updated with features that enhance ride quality, comfort, and appearance. This is the first impactful update that the Hunter has received since its introduction in 2022. It addresses all major customer complaints that RE has received since the Hunter was launched, while this urban-friendly roadster also gets a refreshed technology features.
What’s New On The 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
The most significant update on the 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter is the new rear suspension, claimed to be an entirely new unit. The old springs, which had a fixed compression rate, have been replaced with linearly progressive ones. This should translate to a more comfortable riding experience, courtesy of increased suspension travel. The foam density of the seat has also been adjusted to provide greater comfort, while the tweaked handlebar is now positioned closer to the rider.
Making riding this compact roadster easier is a new slip-and-assist clutch. This is the first 350cc Royal Enfield to feature this, and it should greatly help with buttery-smooth gear shifts. Upping the ante further is the ground clearance. It has gone up by 10 mm (0.4 inches), due to the re-routing of the exhaust system.
On the technology front, the new Hunter features an LED headlamp, the same unit found in almost all modern Royal Enfields today. The tripper navigation pod is now available as standard across the board and sits beside the instrument cluster, which is similar to that seen on the Meteor 350. The new Hunter 350 also adds a neatly hidden USB Type-C charging port on the right side of the handle.
The base trim, however, is equipped with a USB Type-A port. Speaking of trims, a color-wise refresh across trims rounds things off. The Dapper trim gets a new Rio White paint scheme, and the top-spec Rebel trim gets two new colorways—Tokyo Black and London Red.
Summary Of All New Features On The 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter
- More relaxed rider triangle, courtesy of the new handlebar being angled closer to the rider
- USB Type-C port for top models and Type-A port for the base trim
- Increased ride height due to exhaust re-routing
- Standard Tripper Navigation Pod
- New progressive rear shocks
- Slip-and-assist clutch
- New LED headlamp
- Plusher seat foam
- Three new colors
What’s Unchanged On The 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
All other mechanical components on the new RE Hunter 350 remain unchanged. It continues to be powered by a humble 349 cc air-cooled single, churning out 20 horsepower and 20 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a 5-speed gearbox with a final chain drive. The engine is mounted in a twin-downtube spine frame suspension, featuring 41 mm telescopic forks up front and new twin shocks at the rear with 6-step preload adjustability.
It has 17-inch alloy wheels (spoked wheels for the India-specific base trim) wrapped with a 140-section rear tire and a 110-section front tire. Braking duties are courtesy of a 300 mm disc up front and a 270 mm disc at the rear. Dual-channel ABS comes standard here.
2025 Royal Enfield Hunter: Pricing And Availability
Expect The Refreshed Hunter 350 To Launch Soon
There is no official word from RE regarding the launch timeline of the new Hunter 350 in America. But given its popularity, it should debut here in the coming months. Currently, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is listed with a starting price of $3,999 in the US. Thanks to the updates, the new model will be priced higher. However, considering the Indian-spec 2025 Hunter 350 pricing, the bump should be marginal and shouldn’t change much of the excellent value on offer.
2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Specs And Dimensions
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Engine |
349 cc Air-Cooled Single-Cylinder |
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Bore X Stroke |
2.834 X 3.377 in. (72 X 85.8 mm) |
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Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
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Power |
20.2 HP |
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Torque |
19.9 LB-FT |
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Ignition System |
Electronic Fuel Injection |
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Lubrication |
Wet Sump; Forced Lubrication |
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Clutch |
Wet Multi-plate (Assist-and-Slipper) Clutch |
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Gearbox |
5-Speed Manual |
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Chassis |
Twin Downtube Spine Frame |
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Front Suspension |
41 mm Telescopic Forks |
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Rear Suspension |
Twin Shock Absorbers With 6-Step Preload Adjustability |
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Front Brake |
300 mm Disc Coupled To A Twin-Piston Floating Caliper |
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Rear Brake |
270 mm Disc Coupled To A Single-Piston Floating Caliper |
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Front Wheel And Tire Size |
17-inch Alloy Wheel Wrapped With 110/70-17 54P Tubeless Tire |
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Rear Wheel And Tire Size |
17-inch Alloy Wheel Wrapped With 140/70-17 66P Tubeless Tire |
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Curb Weight |
399 pounds |
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Wheelbase |
54 inches |
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Ground Clearance |
6.3 inches |
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Seat Height |
31.10 inches |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
3.43 gallons |
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