Royal Enfield Hunter 350 : It is classic motorcycle brand synonymous with designs that defy time. Again, Royal Enfield has got young riders’ attention by unveiling the new creation, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350.
The Hunter 350 effortlessly emerges as a go-to option for the college-going crowd, which seeks style, performance, and practicality for their daily commute due to the strength of the 349cc engine, retro-modern style, and easy affordability.
It’s perfectly balanced between legendary heritage and modern-day needs of young urban riders, making this all-new model the perfect step for the brand.
Why the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is attractive for college students-
In essence, owning a motorcycle is much more for most college-goers than getting from point A to B; it’s a statement, having some fun, and telling your personal style.
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has struck that particular chord with an offering of a motorcycle as fun to ride as its others, but carrying within itself the rugged charm and heritage of Royal Enfield bikes.
Here’s why the Hunter 350 is getting all the eye of the college going youth.
1. Stylish and Compact Design:
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is rather compact, minimalist design unlike its bigger siblings-the Bullet and Classic. The Hunter 350 looks much more street-oriented with less butch lines and more upright seating posture and stripped down.
This bike also comes in such vibrant color schemes that appeal to the young youth, which gives an opportunity to the bike to be bought according to the personality of the individual. The Hunter 350 is perfectly designed for commuting in the city.
It sports a minuscule frame that, coupled with a kerb weight of about 181 kg, means it is always easy to handle through the bottlenecks of city traffic-so important when one has to navigate the oft-congested roads of college towns or cities.
2. Powerful and Smooth 349cc Engine:
And at its heart lies the 349cc, air-oil-cooled, single-cylinder engine. It’s the same as power the Meteor 350 and Classic 350 variants.
What this translates to on offer in return is 20.2 bhp power and 27 Nm torque, which in turn means that the Hunter 350 has ample grunt on hand for both city runabouts and more frequent highway stints.
The engine is strong enough to provide those spine-tingling thrill ride experiences, well-adjusted for smoothness, and ultimately, for such efficiency in the use of fuel. Thus, it makes it perfect for the students’ frequent usage.
There’s the 5-speed gearbox, with gears that shift as crisply as easily. Low-end torque means that it will pull up effortlessly even at lower speeds, making it perfect for stop-and-go traffic situations common in urban environments.
3. Affordable Price Point:
College students are always confined to a budget, but Royal Enfield helps bring it within reach for most young riders by pricing the Hunter 350 competitively.
The base price of the Hunter 350 is much lower compared to most of the other Royal Enfield models on offer, and this turns out to be a very attractive proposition for any student who wants to own a premium motorcycle without burning his or her pocket.
Except for the budget price tag, the running cost of this bike is also very low.
A high-tech engine promises good mileage and acceptable fuel economy, which according to real life makes a mileage range from 35 to 40 km/l, enough to attract one’s eyes while riding a 350cc bike.
4. Customized and Trendy Accessories:
Among younger riders, customization is probably the most important trend, and Royal Enfield is fully in touch with that.
The range of genuine accessories that come with the Hunter 350 allows the owners to dress up the bikes in the style they prefer.
Right from ‘excellent and modern’ seat options to sleek engine guards, luggage racks, and mirrors, the Hunter 350 can be dressed up as close to each rider’s personal style as wants.
This is also an added advantage for students who love their bikes to be flashy.
This means that riders easily enhance both functionality and aesthetics of the motorcycle with trendy available aftermarket accessories.
5. Ride and Handling Comfortability:
Actually, one of the selling points of the Hunter 350 is its ergonomic ergonomics. One sits upright, so the armrest width makes one feel comfortable, and there’s a mere 800 mm of seat height.
That is easy for both the shorter and taller riders. For those students constantly commuting between classes, part-time jobs, and home, a lot of comfort is needed, and it’s what the Hunter 350 offers.
There’s decent balance in this bike’s suspension setup. It has a front fork with 41mm telescopic forks and two shocks at the rear.
It implies that even on the bad bumpy uneven roads of the city, it would be quite very smooth to ride. Its reasonable weight makes it pretty agile, thus pretty easy to carve through traffic or make tight corners.
6. Retro Flair with Modern Features:
Although the Hunter 350 has a very modern design, the classic appeal which is wholesomely reflected by Royal Enfield remains unscathed.
The round headlamp, the teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and those clean lines give it that retro look young riders love so much.
But some modern features like a semi-digital instrument cluster still augment to better serve one’s purposes with gear position, fuel level, trip meter, and a service reminder.
The Trip Navigation System is available as an option and a great boon to students who frequently travel down unknown roads or excursion tours to the surroundings.
It does use Google-powered navigation with turn-by-turn directions scrolling on a small display next to the speedometer, which won’t wow neophytes but certainly becomes useful for this day and age of computer-literate.
7. Built for Fun and Adventure:
College life is not only about reaching the classes, but it also includes a lot of weekend getaways, road trips, and adventures.
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350, with its capable engine and rugged build, is more than adequate for the longer rides and highways.
With a torquey engine it would cruise at a comfortable 80-100 km/h and make an excellent bike for those who love to hit the open road on a Saturday morning.
However, this bike is just stable, with dual-channel ABS, disc brakes fitted at both ends, and 17-inch wide tyres.
Conclusion : Why the Hunter 350 is a Great Choice for College Students
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has it all for becoming the college-goer’s bike of choice-it had the perfect mix of style, performance, and practicality at a price tag that doesn’t blow your top.
And that the boy sports retro-modern equipment and rides on a strong yet thrifty 349cc engine makes him both a looker and a good performer at work in everyday urban use.
Apart from practicality, it is a feeling of liberty that the Hunter 350 installs in the minds of students- the freedom to travel further and further into uncharted lands, freedom of not relying on anyone else but themselves to get from one place to another, and adventure through all walks of life the good roads bring along.
Apart from practicality, it is such a comfortable ride and so easy to handel. Versatile and customizable, it is fun and exciting to own. Its affordability and low running costs make it practical for one living on a tight budget.
This bike basically comes out as more of a lifestyle statement than a motorcycle itself, and goes hand-in-hand with the modern college student who cares about both form and function.
With this model, Royal Enfield again proved well it knew how to capture the hearts of young riders.