Royal Enfield has launched the much-anticipated Hunter 350 in India. Ahead of its official price announcement, the images, specifications, and other details about the motorcycle were already out on the internet. It will take on the likes of the TVS Ronin, Honda CB350RS, and Jawa Forty Two. Here’s how the new Hunter 350 will fare against its rivals!
Hunter 350 vs Ronin vs CB350RS vs Forty Two: Engine Specs
| Specification | Hunter 350 | Ronin | CB350RS | Forty Two |
| Engine | 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled | 225.9cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled | 348cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled | 293cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 20.2 bhp | 20.1 bhp | 20.7 bhp | 27 bhp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 19.93 Nm | 30 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 6-speed |
The new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is powered by a 349cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled motor that develops 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm. TVS Ronin gets a 225.9cc, single-cylinder, air-oil cooled engine. It churns out 20.1 bhp and 19.93 Nm. Honda’s CB350RS features a 348cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops 20.7 bhp and 30 Nm.
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The most powerful among all of them is the Jawa Forty Two. It gets a 293cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that pumps out 27 bhp and 27 Nm of peak torque. All these motorcycles get fuel-injection technology as well. Transmission duties are handled by a 5-speed manual gearbox on all, save for the Jawa Forty Two which gets a 6-speed unit.
Hunter 350 vs Ronin vs CB350RS vs Forty Two: Dimensions
| Specification | Hunter 350 | Ronin | CB350RS | Forty Two |
| Length | N.A. | 2040 mm | 2171 mm | N.A. |
| Width | N.A. | 805 mm | 804 mm | N.A. |
| Height | N.A. | 1170 mm | 1097 mm | N.A. |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm | 1357 mm | 1441 mm | 1369 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 181 kg | 160 kg | 179 kg | 171 kg |
| Seat Height | 790 mm | 795 mm | 800 mm | 765 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 150.5 mm | 181 mm | 168 mm | 165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 litres | 14 litres | 15 litres | 14 litres |
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Hunter 350 vs Ronin vs CB350RS vs Forty Two: Cycle Parts
The new Hunter 350, CB350RS and Forty Two get telescopic forks at the front and dual spring-loaded shock absorbers at the rear. However, the TVS Ronin features USD front forks and a mono-shock absorber at the rear. For braking duties, all four of them get disc brakes at either end with dual-channel ABS as standard. Also, while the Hunter 350 and Ronin rides on 17-inch tyres, the CB350RS & Forty Two get a 17-inch unit at the rear and a 19/18-inch unit at the front respectively.
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Hunter 350 vs Ronin vs CB350RS vs Forty Two: Price
| Make & Model | Hunter 350 | Ronin | CB350RS | Forty Two |
| Starting Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 1.49 lakh | Rs 1.49 lakh | Rs 2.03 lakh | Rs 1.94 lakh |
The prices of the new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 are now out and it’s priced from Rs 1.49 lakh, ex-showroom, making it one of the most affordable RE on sale in the country. TVS Ronin is priced from Rs 1.49 lakh, the Honda CB350RS retails from Rs 2.03 lakh while the Jawa Forty Two 2.1 costs Rs 1.94 lakh, all prices ex-showroom Delhi. Which retro motorcycle will be your pick? Tell us in the comments below!
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