2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – Top Highlights and Key Features

Royal Enfield has launched the updated 2025 Hunter 350 in India, and while it might look familiar at first glance, the changes under the skin are quite significant. Aimed at improving comfort and usability, many of these updates are based directly on customer feedback. Let’s break down the key improvements on offer.

Suspension

One of the most important updates is to the rear suspension. The old Hunter 350 used linear springs, which many riders found too stiff, especially over bumps and bad roads. That’s now been addressed with progressive springs at the rear.

Progressive springs are softer initially and become firmer as they compress, allowing the suspension to better absorb small bumps while offering better stability when loaded or riding fast. This should translate to a more comfortable and composed ride, particularly on broken Indian roads.

Seat and Handlebar

In addition to suspension changes, the seat has also been revised. The new seat gets redesigned foam with improved density to offer more support and better cushioning. This will be a welcome change for those using the Hunter 350 for daily commutes or longer weekend rides.

There’s a new handlebar too, which is slightly tapered at the ends and positioned closer to the rider. This minor ergonomic tweak is expected to improve rider comfort and ease of control, especially during city riding and tight manoeuvres.

Colours

Royal Enfield is also pushing the Hunter 350 more aggressively toward younger buyers. To support this positioning, the brand has introduced three bold new colour options:

• Rio White
• Tokyo Black
• London Red

These colours give the bike a fresher and more playful look, which should attract younger riders looking for something stylish and distinctive.

Exhaust and Ground Clearance

The exhaust routing has been tweaked for better practicality. The reworked system now sits higher, offering an additional 10mm of ground clearance. This might sound minor, but it makes a difference on roads filled with speed breakers and potholes. The higher ground clearance should reduce the chances of the underbelly scraping when riding two-up or over obstacles.

Clutch

Mechanically, the 349.34cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine remains unchanged, still producing 20.2bhp at 6,100rpm and 27Nm at 4,000rpm. However, the 2025 update adds an assist and slipper clutch to the mix.

This clutch setup helps in two ways: it makes the clutch lever lighter to use, which is great for stop-go traffic, and it also prevents wheel hop during aggressive downshifts. That’s a big plus for newer riders or anyone riding in hilly areas.

Lighting and Navigation

Royal Enfield has also added a touch of modernity to the Hunter 350. The top-spec variant now comes equipped with a new LED headlight, improving visibility and adding a sharper look.

Another big upgrade is the addition of the Tripper navigation pod. This handy display connects via smartphone and provides turn-by-turn directions, a very useful feature for those who enjoy looking or riding into unfamiliar areas.

Here’s a quick summary of the 2025 updates:

With these well-rounded improvements, the 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is now more comfortable, better equipped, and even more appealing to its target audience. Whether you’re a city commuter or a weekend explorer, these updates make it a stronger contender in the midsize retro motorcycle segment.

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