Recently royal enfield has launched Hunter 350. It is the lightest and one of the cheapest bikes by the royal enfield company. On the other hand, Honda has also launched there first cafe racer style type bike the Honda CB350RS.
As both bikes fall into the same segment let’s compare both them in terms of performance, styling, price, and features
Engine Specification And Performance
Hunter 350 gets the same 349cc single-cylinder engine that is the power behind those classics as well as Meteor 350s. It produces 20hp and 27Nm which is sufficient for an engine of this size and it comes with a 5-speed transmission.
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | Honda CB350RS | |
| Engine | 349cc,Single cylinder, 4 stroke, Air-cooled,SOHC Engine | 348.36 cc, Air Cooled, 4 Valve engine |
| Max Power | 20.4 PS @ 6100 rpm | 20.78 bhp @ 5,500 |
| Max Torque | 27 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 30 Nm @ 3,000 rpm |
Dimensions
The brand new Hunter 350 can seat you as any other J-platform model because the pegs are a little rear-set and there’s a slight incline towards the handlebar. However, overall, it can be described as having a comfy riding position, with a touch of sportiness.  The weight of the bike is 181Kg which makes it the lightest bike from royal enfield. It is 2 Kg heavier than the Honda CB350RS
In terms of dimensions, the Honda CB350RS measures 2,171mm in total length, 804mm overall width and 1,097mm in height overall. The kerb weight of this bike is 179kg and the capacity of its fuel tank is 15-litres. Furthermore, the ground clearance for the bicycle is just 168 mm
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | Honda CB350RS | |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 2055 mm x 800 mm x 1055 mm | 2171mm x 804mm x 1097mm |
| Weight | 181Kg | 179Kg |
| Ground Clearance | 150mm | 168mm |
| Seat Height | 790mm | 800mm |
| Fuel Tank | 13L | 15L |
Handling And Brakes
On Hunter 350 the suspension functions are carried out by a 41mm Telescopic fork at the front, and preload-adjustable twin shocks in the rear. The configuration is a bit weird as the rear shockers are on the stiffer side which will make it a little unpleasurable on the damaged roads. Hunter 350 comes with dual disc setup 300mm in front and 270mm.
The Honda CB350RS is built around the frame of a half-duplex cradle that rides on telescopic front forks at the front and twin hydraulic suspension in the rear. To stop, it has a 310mm disc in the front and an 240mm disc in the rear.
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | Honda CB350RS | |
| Front Suspensions | 41mm telescopic fork | telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspensions | Preload-adjustable twin shocks | Twin-Hydraulic |
| Tyres | Ceat Zoom XL | MRF Zapper |
| Front Tyre | 110/70 -17 | 100/90 - 19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 - 17 | 150/70 - 17 |
| Front Brake | 300mm Disc | 310mm |
| Rear Brake | 270mm Disc | 240mm |
| Brake System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Price Comparison
The royal Enfield hunter 350 is priced at INR 1.63-1.69 Lacs ex-showroom whereas the Honda CB350RS is priced at INR 2.3 Lacs ex-showroom. In terms of pricing hunter 350 surely wins the game.
