The new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is one of the most affordable 350cc bikes in the Indian market
Royal Enfield recently launched the new Hunter 350 in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 1.5 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base variant. The bike takes on the rivals like the TVS Ronin and promises a strong package to the buyers. The Hunter 350, in addition to all this, also offers a competent mechanical setup for the buyers looking for a powerful bike. If you are also planning to buy a bike in this segment, here is a 2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs TVS Ronin comparison that will help you know more details about the bikes.
2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Vs TVS Ronin
Engine And Performance
As the name suggests, the new Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets a 349cc petrol engine that delivers peak power and torque figures of 20.2 hp and 27 Nm respectively. This engine is offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox and boasts a strong low end. Furthermore, the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 also impressed us with its throttle response and the slick-shifting gearbox.
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The new TVS Ronin on the other hand gets a smaller 224.9 cc petrol engine. This engine churns out 20.1 hp and 19.93 Nm of maximum torque. Just like the new Hunter 350, the TVS Ronin is also available with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The bike boasts strong refinement and is super easy to ride inside the city, thus making it a great everyday commuter. A quick comparison is given below in the table:
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | TVS Ronin | |
| Engine | Air-cooled, 349cc petrol engine | Air and oil-cooled, 224.9cc petrol engine |
| Power | 20.2 hp | 20.1 hp |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 19.93 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
Specs
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 measures slightly larger and heavier than the TVS Ronin. For starters, the new Hunter 350 has a wheelbase of 1370 mm while the seat height on the other hand measures 800 mm. The bike is slightly smaller than the Royal Enfield Classic 350 and is based on the same chassis as the latter. The ground clearance on the other hand stands at 150.5 mm.
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The TVS Ronin on the other hand has a compact footprint when compared to the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and weighs 21 kg less than the Hunter 350. For those wondering, the TVS Ronin has a wheelbase of 1357 mm while the ground clearance is claimed to be 181 mm. The seat height is also lower by 5 mm and measures 795 mm. A quick comparison is given below in the table:
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | TVS Ronin | |
| Kerb Weight | 181 kg | 160 kg |
| Seat Height | 800 mm | 795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1370 mm | 1357 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12 litres | 14 litres |
| Ground Clearance | 150.5 mm | 181 mm |
Suspension And Brakes
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets telescopic suspension at the front while the rear gets adjustable twin-shock absorbers. The bike boasts a strong ride quality and is comfortable on the highways. The braking duties are handled by 300 mm disc brakes at the front while the rear wheels get a smaller 240 mm disc brake setup. The base-spec model however gets drum brakes at the rear. The tyre size is smaller when compared to the Classic 350 and the Hunter 350 gets 110/70-17 tyres at the front and 140/70-17 at the rear.
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The TVS Ronin on the other hand gets a slightly advanced suspension setup and features USD forks at the front and an adjustable mono-shock setup at the rear. The bike gets a dual disc brake setup comprising of 300 mm disc brakes at the front and 240mm disc brakes at the rear. The tyre size too remains similar to that of the Hunter 350 and the bike gets 110/70-17 tyres at the front and 130/70-17 tyres at the rear.
| Royal Enfield Hunter 350 | TVS Ronin | |
| Suspension | Telescopic (Front)
Adjustable Twin-shock Absorbers (Rear) |
USD Forks (Front)
Adjustable Monoshock (Rear) |
| Brakes | 300mm disc (front)
240mm rear (rear) |
300mm disc (front)
240mm disc (rear) |
| Tyres | 110/70-17 (front)
140/70-17 (rear) |
110/70-17 (front)
130/70-17 (rear) |
Final Verdict
The Royal Enfield Hunter 350 seems to be a promising bike in the segment and not only boasts a strong road presence and impressive performance but is also backed by dependable after-sales support and proven long-term reliability. The bike also looks good and is handsomely equipped when it comes to the features and equipment list on offer. The new TVS Ronin on the other hand too boasts a strong package for the buyers and gets many features that are not being offered with the Hunter 350. The bike also offers decent performance and it will be extremely difficult for us to pick up a clear winner here.
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