2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350: updates explained

Royal Enfield launched the updated Hunter 350 at the inaugural edition of its new Hunterhood festival. This marks the first ever update to this affordable roadster. For 2025, Royal Enfield has made some crucial changes and we list out all those changes. 

Updated Hunter 350 vs 2024 Hunter 350: suspension

One of the most significant updates comes in the form of revised rear suspension. Responding to customer feedback about the Hunter’s firm ride, Royal Enfield has replaced the earlier model’s linear shocks with progressive units. At the unveiling, the new setup felt softer but we’ll reserve judgement on its performance until we can test it out on our roads. Interestingly, these new shocks are compatible with existing Hunter 350s as well, which means you can fit them to your bike if you so choose. 

Complementing the suspension change is a redesigned seat and handlebar. While the seat retains the same profile as before, it now features a different foam density that’s claimed to be more comfortable than before.

Updated Hunter 350 vs 2024 Hunter 350: Slip/assist clutch

The Hunter 350 becomes the first J-platform RE to implement a slip/assist clutch which results in a significantly lighter clutch pull. This is another issue addressed and should make the bike more relaxed to ride inside choc-a-bloc city traffic. 

Updated Hunter 350 vs 2024 Hunter 350: Ground clearance

Thanks to new exhaust muffler routing, the Hunter 350’s ground clearance has increased by 10mm, going up from 150mm to 160mm. Increased ground clearance is always welcome on our roads, especially when riding two-up or with luggage onboard.

Updated Hunter 350 vs 2024 Hunter 350: New colours

Royal Enfield has expanded the Hunter 350’s colour palette, offering three new paint schemes, taking the total to six. The colours are spread across the three familiar variants — Retro, Dapper, and Rebel

The base Retro variant continues with a black shade and spoke wheels. The mid-spec Dapper variant gets a new Rio White colour option. Whereas the top-spec Rebel variant now offers two new schemes — Matte Black with White and Gloss Red with Black.

Updated Hunter 350 vs 2024 Hunter 350: LED headlight

Another major upgrade is the addition of an LED headlight — which is the same unit seen on every other Royal Enfield, except the Bullet 350. The base Factory variant still continues with the halogen headlight and only the top 2 variants get the new LED unit. 

Updated Hunter 350 vs 2024 Hunter 350: Price

Pricing for the base Retro variant remains unchanged at Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). However, the higher variants, which receive most of the new features, are now Rs 7,000 more expensive, with the Dapper priced at Rs 1.77 lakh and the Rebel at Rs 1.82 lakh.

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