- Royal Enfield Hunter 350 introduced in the USA
- No different from model sold in India
- Priced at USD 3,999
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 was launched in India as a game-changer for the brand. Introduced with a whole range of customizable accessories, the Hunter is also the most affordable option in the entire line-up. Now, Royal Enfield has launched the motorcycle in the USA for USD 3,999 which is the equivalent of Rs 3.27 lakh, ex-showroom.
That said, the Hunter 350 sold in the USA is the same as the model sold in India with no significant changes. It continues to be offered in two variants- Metro and Retro that are differentiated by their colours, wheels, switchgear and instrumentation. However, both motorcycles come with the same 349cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled motor that sits in the J-platform chassis which it shares with the Classic and Meteor 350. This motor is capable of churning out 20.2bhp and 27Nm and is mated to a five-speed gearbox.
The hardware is similar to the Meteor 350 and the Classic 350 and comprises telescopic front forks and twin rear shocks to handle the suspension duties. On the other hand, the braking setup on the Retro comprises a disc at the front and a drum unit at the back and gets a single-channel ABS. The Metro range, on the other hand, uses disc brakes on both ends and a dual-channel ABS as standard. The top-spec version also benefits from an LED taillight instead of a halogen unit on the base model.
